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Smash Bros. Ultimate to receive an update to remove offensive stereotype from Mr. Game & Watch

by rawmeatcowboy
07 November 2018
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A couple days ago, some fans noticed that Mr. Game & Watch had an attack in Smash Bros. Ultimate that included him wearing a feather on his head. Many considered this imagery to be an offensive depiction of native Americans. The attack references an old Game & Watch 'fire attack' enemy from many years ago, and managed to make its way into Smash Bros. Ultimate. Nintendo has since confirmed that they'll be removing the attack. Their full statement is below, courtesy of Source Gaming.

Nintendo has been planning to distribute an update for Smash Bros. Ultimate that removes the feather from the silhouette of Mr. Game & Watch. The original game on which this depiction of the character is based was released more than three decades ago, and does not represent our company values today.

We sincerely apologize that this change was not noticed in our marketing material and are continuing to work to make Smash Bros. Ultimate an experience that is both welcoming and fun for everyone.

Thanks to Andreslop24 for the heads up!

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