Having trouble playing random matches in Super Smash Bros. Brawl? You are not alone.

Brawl has broken Nintendo's Wi-Fi connection

The smashing success of Nintendo's latest blockbuster IP, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, has broken more than just sales records -- it's breaking wi-fi connections too.

When players attempt to log on and battle random opponents via the Nintendo Wi-Fi network during peak hours (nights and weekends), they are being greeted more often than not with the now infamous Error Code: 85010 message.

Nintendo's customer service page says the 85010 error could be the result of a few things: unusual amounts of traffic, an incorrect connection between the Wii and the Internet service provider, or incorrect router settings.

Of course, Nintendo could have saved a lot of online real estate and listed the cause of 85010 as "Super Smash Bros. Brawl" but that wouldn't have been very professional, now would it?

Until there is a fix in place, there are several options listed over at Joystiq that can make sure the Wii Wi-Fi connection doesn't get severed at the wrong time. If you play with Friend Code approved players you shouldn't have to worry about this; and if you like to watch then you'll be please to know Spectator Mode works fine at this time too.

http://www.gametrailers.com/viewnews.php?id=5657

I haven't been able to play any random matches yet sadly. But then does Leo-j even have a Wii and does he realize how awesome the game is?

Its not me speaking in the article dude.

Well, at least I can have Friend Matches, and Spectate! Gotta look on the Bright side!

So what you are saying is you don't realize how awesome the game is.

No what Im saying is that I did not make this article.

Awesome? Not sure why you guys all excited for. SSBB is only fun with a few buddies, just like the original SSB on N64. Single player sucks, the multiplayer is always down. I honestly fail to see what's so awesome about SSBB... definetely the most over rated game ever. For me it's not better than SSB and barely better than SSB Melee. And I also like SSB's speed better - more strategy.

Do you even have the game?

Meh I'd rather play friends. Anyone is way to laggy to play in.

Not exactly unexpected, once the initial exhuberance wears off, it should be fine.

.... It better be fine....