In news which will make many fans incredibly happy, Mewtwo is coming to Super Smash Bros for Wii U and 3DS on April 28th for everyone. Players who registered their copies of Super Smash Bros for Wii U and 3DS will receive their Mewtwo codes on the 15th of April. In another shock reveal, Lucas from Mother 3 is coming back for another battle, with his release being some time in June.

Also shown off in this Smash section of the Nintendo Direct, new amiibos will be released in July and September. The July wave will contain just Dark Pit and Palutena, while the September wave will include Bowser Jr, Dr Mario, Olimar, Zero Suit Samus and Ganondorf. Make sure to get your preorders in early to assure you get these Super Smash Bros amiibo. Also announced in the Direct, was the Smash Character Ballot, which will allow players to request brand new characters for Super Smash Bros for Wii U and 3DS. Get sending your requests in to see your favourites in the game! I will definitely be requesting Shovel Knight and Isaac.

Moreover, there will a 1.06 patch for this Smash installment, which will include balance changes, the Tournament mode, stage sharing and much more.

Expect more Nintendo news as the Direct goes on.