Smash Bros. Dating App Receives Legal Notice to Stop

Smash Together, an innovative yet unofficial dating app designed for Super Smash Bros. enthusiasts, has encountered a significant hurdle just before its anticipated open beta launch. Originally scheduled to go live on May 15, the app's development team announced on May 13 via a poignant Yoshi meme that they had received a cease-and-desist letter. The tweet, shared by the official SmashTogether account, simply stated, "We got cease and desisted," indicating an abrupt halt to their plans.

While the developers have not disclosed the sender of the legal notice, speculation points towards Nintendo, given the app's direct association with the Super Smash Bros. franchise. SmashTogether aimed to be the "premium dating site for Super Smash Bros. enjoyers of all kinds," promising to help users find their "dream Doubles partner (in and out of Smash)" through a specialized matchmaking algorithm tailored to connect players with their perfect "Smash Partner."

The app's unique features included sections for users to list their preferred character, or "main," alongside their notable achievements in the game. It also featured prompts with a Smash Bros. flair, such as "I'm looking for... Someone who can make it out of pools at a major," adding a playful twist to traditional dating app interactions.

The concept of a dating app centered around a popular video game like Super Smash Bros. likely raised concerns over intellectual property and copyright infringement, which may have prompted the issuance of the cease-and-desist letter. As of now, there has been no further communication from the SmashTogether team regarding potential alternative solutions that might circumvent the use of the Smash Bros. IP.

In the meantime, fans and followers of SmashTogether are left to ponder the future of this unique dating platform. The developers have shown commendable restraint by not resorting to puns or jokes about "smashing," leaving the community to appreciate their professionalism amidst this challenging situation.