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Watch Super Smash Bros. 3DS live on Twitch today at 4pm EST

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The reclusive wizards of the Nintendo Treehouse have opened up its hallowed doors to livestream the team’s upcoming releases, including Super Smash Bros. 3DS, today at 4pm EST. You can get in on the fun at the Nintendo Twitch channel. The stream has already begun with Bayonetta 2, Hyrule Warriors, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, Ultimate NES Remixand Fantasy LifeAt time of this writing, Princess Ruto is drenching the battlefield in Hyrule Warriors with a torrent of aquatic magic. Smash Bros. is the main event, though, as the only game with its own, dedicated time slot.

Check out the stream below, or over at Twitch if you want to join in on the conversation.

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