foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
On a monday too, Sakurai why do you do this to us.
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Super Smash Bros. for 3DS & Wii U Thread 9: F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5
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On a monday too, Sakurai why do you do this to us.
Each game has upped the variety from the previous game.
Brainfreeze
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I agree the thread kinda sucked, but I still enjoyed it. Not the best tournament in the Summer of Smash(That's probably MLG or SKTAR for me), but Hbox and Axe seriously brought the hype, I loved their matches. PPMD's were great too, though I felt bad for Fly
Mango was a predictable winner, but damn did Hbox put up an amazing fight. Shut up the doubters. And Prog got a proper send off. And viewership rivaled last years.
If nothing else, I hope it shows that Smash is here to stay.
HawthorneKitty
Sgt. 2nd Class in the Creep Battalion, Waifu Wars
Smash 4 hands down; everyone seems so unique so far.
OricWindstar
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Yeah, that's another thing. I feel like Smash 4 is the first Smash Bros. game where almost all of the expected characters have been picked, so they're able to choose more interesting and obscure examples. I know Rosalina and Palutena aren't obscure to us, but I have plenty of friends who didn't know who those people were. Hell, aside from Mega Man and Pac Man, I know people who haven't known any of the newcomers outside of "oh yeah, that guy from Punch-Out!!, right?"
Oh man, how did I forget about that glorious Pikachu. Ending the set with a four stock in under a minute? Incredible.
Smash 4's newcomer list is great because Megaman, Pacman, Little Mac, Shulk, Palutena, Greninja and Rosalina are really great choices.
I really wonder what happens at Evo next year.
Evo would love to host the new game that doesn't need CRTs (and seems obsessive with running newer games in general), Nintendo will probably want to showcase their new game, and the community might even be willing to give Smash 4 a shot.
But Melee tho. I'd hate to see Melee ever not be there, and I have some doubts that Smash 4 will be as good for that type of play. Here's hoping it's actually great and makes it to Evo and makes Evo exciting. Best case scenario both games somehow make it, but I could see neither making it if the new game disappoints.
Re: character reveal.
I wish we didn't already know it was Shulk. I wish the leaks after the first one had never been shared. But I really can't complain about getting Shulk. Can't wait to see him in action.
Evo would love to host the new game that doesn't need CRTs (and seems obsessive with running newer games in general), Nintendo will probably want to showcase their new game, and the community might even be willing to give Smash 4 a shot.
But Melee tho. I'd hate to see Melee ever not be there, and I have some doubts that Smash 4 will be as good for that type of play. Here's hoping it's actually great and makes it to Evo and makes Evo exciting. Best case scenario both games somehow make it, but I could see neither making it if the new game disappoints.
Re: character reveal.
I wish we didn't already know it was Shulk. I wish the leaks after the first one had never been shared. But I really can't complain about getting Shulk. Can't wait to see him in action.
OricWindstar
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Oh man, I totally forgot about the POTD! I'm sure it'll be something coy, but since we "maybe" know who it is we may be able to figure out what it means.
BassForever
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If Nintendo continues to be an evo sponsor and puts up a decent size pot for the evo champion people will show up and play it regardless of how good or bad it is competitively
MaverickHunterAsh
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Smash 4. Because Megaman. Sorry I'm biased
This.
I'd be fine with no DLC. Every single newcomer I've really wanted is in, most of the vets I want to return are, and this roster is already incredible... easily the best Smash roster ever, even without all the characters revealed yet.
The only characters I still need for this roster to be perfect for me are Ness, Ice Climbers, and Captain Falcon. Yeah, I had hopes for Dixie Kong and Krystal, but I can live without them.
SO hyped about this roster had about Shulk (probably) tomorrow!
Black-Wind
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Wait ... did I miss Shulk's "leak"? Wut happened?
BassForever
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Timeline of events
Gematsu 2nd leak said Shulk would be playable
The guy who voiced Shulk said he did some VA work for a game coming out this year but couldn't talk about it yet
Sakurai announced a newcomer would be revealed Monday, the director of the Xenoblade games retweeted this announcement, this has only happened when Xenoblade stuff has been announced or shown off
Gematsu leaker said Shulk would be revealed tomorrow
Mr. Smiley
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.Salromano posted,
I got another e-mail tonight.
Its contents:
enjoy my good friend shulk!
That is all.
http://smashboards.com/threads/new-character-to-be-shown-monday.360788/page-42#post-17056627
JediLink
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Pikachu is mid tier. Actually, I'm pretty sure he's the only character that's competitively viable in all three games. Axe is just extremely good with him and he makes him look top tier.
Armada is a Peach main. He uses Young Link against Jigglypuffs because the Peach/Jigglypuff matchup is the most boring and frustrating thing you'll ever see in your life, and Young Link vs Jigglypuff isn't actually that bad for Young Link.
But yes, it's great to see character diversity. It's not Fox only on Final Destination as some people continue to insist.
foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
It would be sick if the POTD tonight, if there is one, was just a random item or something relating to xenoblade
Brainfreeze
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This is true. The game will get at least a year or two no matter what. But if one-on-ones remain as slow as the invitational finale than the rule set is going to have to be redone entirely to make it exciting and time effective, otherwise the viewership will drop off regardless of who plays. And it may die even if those changes are made if it's unbalanced or too slow.
The timer should very, very rarely be a factor in Smash.
Personally, I don't care if Smash 4 gets dropped if it doesn't work out, I just hope at that point they'd be bold enough to bring back Melee again. I don't want the smash series to ever disappear as an eSport force after all the work and the incredible base built by the Melee fanbase. Something needs to fill that slot or else it'll be a long ~5 year wait for Smash 5.
OricWindstar
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Oh yeah, what would the most obvious choices be for a Xenoblade item or assist trophy?
Riki AT.
Pop-O-Matic
Banned
Shulk
Black-Wind
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Karsticles
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Smash 4 > Melee > Brawl
BassForever
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Nope, just that it'd be Shulk tomorrow
You going to rage quit and leave the community for awhile when it's Shulk tomorrow
ArchedThunder
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Born into a world of strife! Against the odds, we choose to FIGHT! Blossom Dance!
JediLink
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No, he didn't. Read it for yourself, if you want.
OricWindstar
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I can totally see them doing that.
Haha,
Dunban
Mr. Smiley
Member
Just show of a Bionis vs Mechonis trophy.
I can totally see them doing that.
Haha, Dunban would be sweet!
The Dunban AT could be damaged mid-attack string, but there's a 20% chance he'd show up naked and therefore be impossible to hit.
Immovable Gonzalez.
BassForever
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We get Meta Knight revealed in the PotD, then he shows up fighting Shulk in the trailer
Mr. Smiley
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Aw, that'd be neat. So it won't happen.
And_Gignac
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I would prefer Fiora/Melia to Shulk.
foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
Are you gonna pop off again
SenorArdilla
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So will this character trailer replace the Pic of the Day?
InvincibleAgent
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Ridley confirmed.
I'm having a hard time thinking of anyone who wouldn't.
Though Reyn, Dunban and Riki would also be acceptable choices. Even Sharla could make for an interesting moveset.
HawthorneKitty
Sgt. 2nd Class in the Creep Battalion, Waifu Wars
Doesn't one of them...
Starphoenix
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You're going to be mightily disappointed I'm afraid...
MaverickHunterAsh
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Funny how fickle this community can be. Seems like most have gone from hyped about Shulk over the last few months to "meh" almost overnight. Jesus.
I'm still excited for his reveal, even if we know it's him!
I'm still excited for his reveal, even if we know it's him!
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
Salromano posted,
I got another e-mail tonight.
Its contents:
enjoy my good friend shulk!
That is all.
http://smashboards.com/threads/new-c...#post-17056627
Oh god my head ached on reading those posts.
My point was a character like Mewtwo or Ridley should be included in the base game, not as additional paid DLC.
OricWindstar
Member
Yeah, it definitely takes a bit of wind out of my hype sails knowing it's him, but it's still exciting to see how he's implemented. And even in the Palutena trailer, where you knew it was for her immediately, it still gave me chills to see the "Palutena alights!" banner appear on the screen. Even if it's already expected, it's a whole different feeling when they're completely confirmed.
Actually any character fits the Smash. All have unique movesets to make them interesting in battle.
Though I really want it to be Riki, just because a Nopon will also be there in Xeno X, and he matches the cuteness of the other mascots
even if he's a 40-year old jobless father of 11 kids.
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