Super Smash Bros is now Marvel Cinematic Universe canon Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Super Smash Bros is now Marvel Cinematic Universe canon "Don't hate the player, hate the game." News by Tom Phillips Deputy Editor Published on 9 Jun 2022 13 comments This week's enjoyable first episode of Ms Marvel included a neat gaming nod for Nintendo fans. Dialogue between Kamala Khan and her high school friends revealed they play Super Smash Bros together - meaning Nintendo's all-star fighter is now Marvel Cinematic Universe canon. Kamala herself seemed to be a fan of Smash, though her friend Nakia was less keen. Watch on YouTube Perhaps understandably, no reference was made to Square Enix's Marvel's Avengers. "Are you inviting me over to play Smash Bros? Because if so, I'm busy," Kamala's friend Nakia says at one point, when discussing the group's weekend plans. "Don't hate the player hate the game," Kamala replies. "Thing is, I do hate the game though," Nakia adds. Maybe she's not tried Melee? Fans reacted positively to the reference, and began listing the various Nintendo franchises that were, by association, also now canon in the MCU. Looking at you, F-Zero. So it finally happened. Super Smash Bros., as of Ms. Marvel, has been name-dropped in an official Disney property. I guess we have Sora to thank for this... https://t.co/FVexFGPbQ8- Patrick Adams / パトリック・アダムス (狼兎64) (@TheWolfBunny64) June 8, 2022 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings They got a Waluigi reference too pic.twitter.com/xioQD8EMpc- Elliot Duby (@elliotduby) June 8, 2022 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings This isn't the first video game reference in an MCU film, of course. Fortnite featured prominently in Avengers: Endgame, as part of Epic Games and Disney's close partnership which has seen the battle royale flooded with Marvel, Star Wars and now Indiana Jones crossovers. Before all that, the very first Avengers film also included footage of a video game being played. Can you remember which? It was Galaga! Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 7 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store