Nintendo attended this year’s Japan Expo in Paris, which ran from July 4 to 8. They were set up in a 1,300m² space where fans had the opportunity to try out the highly-anticipated next entry to the Smash series, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, which is set for release on December 7, 2018.   MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON had the opportunity to play the game at the event. Here’s our report.   Nintendo’s behemoth play space   Nintendo’s huge area stood out from the other booths at the event. People could try playing Splatoon 2 and Nintendo Labo, and there was a stage area that could fit around 1,000 people. They really had it all.   Fans could even take a photo with their favourite characters. Onto the main event – the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate booth. Despite it being 9:00am the line was huge! Here it is, the new Smash game. As a side note, did you know the title of the game is different in Japan? In Japan it’s called Super Smash Bros. Special. The GameCube controller is compatible again just like with Super Smash Bros. Brawl. It feels great to hold and the L, R, A and B buttons are nice and easy to press. The middle of the controller is decorated with the iconic Smash symbol.   His fingers were itching to play as Kirby first. The opponent was chosen randomly and ended up being the Pokémon Trainer.   ■Point 1: Smoother & Speedier Gameplay The in-game movement feels smoother than previous titles in the series and the response is much quicker.   Also, in the other games you were never able to freely move and attack while in mid-air, but in Ultimate you can move up, down, left and right after jumping.   ■Point 2: Special Moves … Continue reading 3 Ways Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Differs from the Other Titles – MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON Report