While the developers did not specify who issued the cease-and-desist, speculation points toward Nintendo, given the app\\'s focus on the Super Smash Bros. franchise. SmashTogether billed itself as the \\\"premium dating site for Super Smash Bros. enjoyers of all kinds,\\\" aiming to help users find their \\\"dream Doubles partner (in and out of Smash)\\\" through a specialized matchmaking algorithm designed to connect players with their ideal \\\"Smash Partner.\\\"

The app featured unique sections where users could list their preferred character or \\\"main,\\\" as well as share their notable wins and respond to prompts tailored to the Smash Bros. community. For instance, one prompt asked users what they were looking for in a partner, with an example being \\\"Someone who can make it out of pools at a major.\\\"

Beyond potential intellectual property and copyright issues, the concept of a dating app centered around a video game might have been a significant factor in the decision to send the cease-and-desist. As of now, there has been no further communication from SmashTogether regarding alternative plans that might allow the app to move forward without relying on the Super Smash Bros. theme.

The developers\\' restraint in not incorporating any \\\"smashing\\\" puns into their communications has been commendable and appreciated by the community.

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Smash Bros. Dating App Receives Legal Notice to Stop

by Isabella May 28,2025

Smash Together, an innovative unofficial dating app designed to bring together Super Smash Bros. enthusiasts, was poised to launch its open beta on May 15. However, the developers announced on May 13 via a tweet featuring a sad Yoshi meme that they had received a cease-and-desist letter, abruptly halting their plans.

While the developers did not specify who issued the cease-and-desist, speculation points toward Nintendo, given the app's focus on the Super Smash Bros. franchise. SmashTogether billed itself as the "premium dating site for Super Smash Bros. enjoyers of all kinds," aiming to help users find their "dream Doubles partner (in and out of Smash)" through a specialized matchmaking algorithm designed to connect players with their ideal "Smash Partner."

The app featured unique sections where users could list their preferred character or "main," as well as share their notable wins and respond to prompts tailored to the Smash Bros. community. For instance, one prompt asked users what they were looking for in a partner, with an example being "Someone who can make it out of pools at a major."

Beyond potential intellectual property and copyright issues, the concept of a dating app centered around a video game might have been a significant factor in the decision to send the cease-and-desist. As of now, there has been no further communication from SmashTogether regarding alternative plans that might allow the app to move forward without relying on the Super Smash Bros. theme.

The developers' restraint in not incorporating any "smashing" puns into their communications has been commendable and appreciated by the community.

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