Best "Super Smash Bros." Fighter

Since Super Smash Bros. first released in 1999 on the Nintendo 64 system, it has become one of the most-played fighting games of all time, appealing to both hardcore gamers and casual fans alike. Over five installments and six consoles, the crossover series has featured 80+ playable fighters from a host of Nintendo-owned properties, and iconic third-party publisher games as well. Now 25 years into the franchise, the Great Pop Culture Debate wants to determine: who is the best Super Smash Bros. fighter of all time?Smash Bros. fighters discussed: Kirby, Villager, Mega Man, Duck Hunt, Donkey Kong, Wii Fit Trainer, Mr. Game & Watch, Jigglypuff, Link, Ike, Samus, Bowser, Pikachu, Captain Falcon, Ice Climbers, Zelda.Join host Eric Rezsnyak and GPCD panelists Andrea Guerrero, Curtis Creekmore, and Gary Jackson as they debate 16 of the smashiest Smash Bros. fighters of all time.Play along at home by finding the listener bracket here. Make a copy for yourself, fill it out, and see if your picks match up with ours!For more exclusive content, including warm-up in which we discuss the Smash fighters we think SHOULD have made the bracket, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today.Want to play along at home?Download the Listener Bracket and see if your picks match up with ours!Sign up for our weekly newsletter!Subscribe to find out what’s new in pop culture each week right in your inbox!Vote in more pop culture polls!Check out our Open Polls. Your votes determine our future debates!Then, vote in our Future Topic Polls to have a say in what episodes we tackle next.Episode CreditsHost: Eric RezsnyakPanel: Andrea Guerrero, Curtis Creekmore, Gary JacksonProducer: Bob ErlenbackEditor:  Eric RezsnyakTheme Music: “Dance to My Tune” by Marc Torch#smashbros #supersmashbros #nintendo #videogames #fightinggames #smashfighters #smashultimateSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.