Ever since their introduction on the Wii, Miis have been a staple of many of Nintendo’s vast library of games, but a recent update to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has left me worried about their fate.

Regardless of how or why, or what’s next, one thing is clear: The Mii has worked hard to retain and maintain its status as an iconic part of the Nintendo brand. Even if they’re not as commonly used ...

Chris is a writer with an academic background in Creative Technology and Games Design. This experience has allowed him to look at games through a critical lens, analyzing what makes for good design.