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Super Smash Bros Direct on 9/4 12AM (EU), 7AM (JP) - 8/4 6PM (EST), 3PM (PST)

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I can't believe MOTHERFUCKING CITY TRIAL IS BACK

SO HYPE

When the power-ups popped up in Smash Run I really INSTANTLY realized what was going on and nearly cried

Best multiplayer mode ever. Sakurai is amazing.

Easily best Nintendo Direct ever, not even close.
 
Dem Palutena teases. Calm down, you guys. She's pretty much a lock by now. They're just teasing to build interest. And it's working.

That said, I feel pretty confident about Ridley as well. Lots of Metroid references, but auspiciously no reference to Ridley? Pretty much says it all.
 
I'll miss you Pokemon Trainer. :(

If Sakurai wanted to put in a brand new Pokemon that debuted in Generation VI, Greninja was the obvious best choice. I was kind of hoping for Blaziken or Gardevoir with mega evolution. Oh well.
 
That ND was bomb, this game is gonna be so good

I just wish WiiU version was coming in the summer, but now we know why this ND was this early the 3DS version is coming summer
 
Best Direct in a while! Thoroughly enjoyed every moment of it!

I'm saddened by the fact that Pokemon Trainer has been pushed aside though - he was one of my favorites in Brawl.

And most importantly, where is Jigglypuff? I can't play no Smash Bros without dat sucker!
 
That said, I feel pretty confident about Ridley as well. Lots of Metroid references, but auspiciously no reference to Ridley? Pretty much says it all.

I think they were pretty clear on the fact that Ridley is a boss character on Pyrosphere stage.
 
Hm. Not sure how I feel about that frog thing.

Was hoping the rest of the pokemon original trio would be announced. Bulbasaur and Squirtle... They'll be in right? This game seems to be pulling assets from everywhere, so hard to imagine they'd cut them.
 
The Final Destination version of all maps is pointless. Final Destination is too polarizing for matchups in a game like Smash. This is the reason it was banned in almost every tournament Brawl set and is also generally played only in Teams for Melee. They should have had it be Battlefield versions as well, at least.

Different maps = different music.
 
Did not see 3DS version coming out first... weren't they heavily implying for months that Wii U version would be out first?


Not sure if the Wii U version is coming out so much later it'll be worth it if it has the same fighters... I'm hoping they pushed back the Wii U version for some big added features/modes to make up for it.
 
Great reveals for both the veterans and the newcomer! Greninja looks like awesome fun to play as. I still wish that Mewtwo was revealed, but maybe another day. I'll keep hoping.

I'm going to keep hoping that those Kremlings mean that K. Rool is in too.
 
I feel like the craziest thing is that we have a pretty good idea that Sakurai reads what fans want and think and is out to troll them

Also this

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I call it the "Fuck you Capcom Beam".
 
Great Direct.

Some people may not like the amount of types of Pokemon, but I honestly don't see it as a big deal. Also, there's still going to be more characters, Sakurai is hiding more stuff to troll us with. 3DS version coming this summer, aw yeah.
 
3DS coming out before Wii U?

I feel like it will hurt the Wii U version. However...
- They seem to have different modes, so maybe the Wii U mode will be really good.
- If it comes near christmas, it gets that boost and maybe a bundle (unlikely)
- Graphics/Gameplay
 
While my favorite starter is Chesnaught I still respect Greninja. Awesome reveal.

I laugh at people who only see characters as "franchise reps" than characters themselves. Yawning at "Oh Pokemon" rather than "holy shit frog ninja with awesome moves and fighting abilities"

Agreed. I haven't played Pokemon since the 3rd gen and that still got me hyped. Greninja looked good, regardless of its origin.
 
Dem Palutena teases. Calm down, you guys. She's pretty much a lock by now. They're just teasing to build interest. And it's working.

That said, I feel pretty confident about Ridley as well. Lots of Metroid references, but auspiciously no reference to Ridley? Pretty much says it all.

Lol there was a huge (literally) reference to him, I'm guessing you didn't catch it?
 
Dem Palutena teases. Calm down, you guys. She's pretty much a lock by now. They're just teasing to build interest. And it's working.

That said, I feel pretty confident about Ridley as well. Lots of Metroid references, but auspiciously no reference to Ridley? Pretty much says it all.

There was that troll of him flying over the arena as a "boss."
 
Uh, wow.

I was not expecting Greninja. I don't think anyone was.

Still an awesome as hell choice for a Pokemon, and a very appropriate one with its massive popularity and status as a starter.

Mewtwo's chances are looking slimmer.
 
Zero Suit Samus and Sheik as separate characters instead of Metaknight, Captain Falcon, Wario and Ness returning worries me. Also I hate Greninja, Chesnaught would have been much better. This Direct has let me down.
 
I wish they would stop putting in so many Pokemon and give other franchises like Metroid some attention. I know everyone has said it, but Ridley as a playable character would be unreal. Or Ganandorf's monster style form from which LoZ game that was. :P
 
Sakurai is the biggest troll in the videogame industry, gotta love the guy.
He actually knows what we're expecting from him and he trolls us accordingly, really cool.
 
customizable move-sets?

cool

Wii U can play online with 3DS?

great

every stage has a Final Destination form??


FUCKING GENIUS!!!

Sakurai is the biggest troll in the videogame industry, gotta love the guy.
He actually knows what we're expecting from him and he trolls us accordingly, really cool.

the Ridley troll was hilarious
 
When Greninja stood up on the tree branch and I realized what I was looking at, I said "F@#$ YES." He looks INCREDIBLE. One of my favorite Pokémon and a key part of my team in XY. I wonder if he is Protean...

Also, Final Destination versions of each stage is FANTASTIC.

Zero Suit Samus, Sheik and Charizard being separated into their own full-fledged characters is FANTASTIC.

Smash Run, in particular the huge variety of enemies, looks FANTASTIC.

They more or less confirmed Ridley is a boss hazard in Pyrosphere. They trolled us with Pseudo-Palutena -- this, along with Pit having his Final Smash changed to the Three Sacred Treasures (as I've repeatedly predicted here) more or less solidifies Palutena as a newcomer.

They confirmed playable male Wii Fit Trainer. We saw Final Smashes for all of the newcomers. Lots of Assist Trophies, Poké Ball Pokémon, Items, Stages. Online looks excellent. 60 fps for all gameplay is excellent. Summer 2014 release for 3DS version followed by WiiU in winter 2014, while probably not in the WiiU's best interest, is also excellent.

Wow wow wow.

GRENINJA!!!
 
Did not see 3DS version coming out first... weren't they heavily implying for months that Wii U version would be out first?


Not sure if the Wii U version is coming out so much later it'll be worth it if it has the same fighters... I'm hoping they pushed back the Wii U version for some big added features/modes to make up for it.

I'd say it's guaranteed, the 3DS has it's own game mode so the WiiU will as well.
 
Awesome direct wasn't expecting much but i was blown away , they just showed what they needed to show. Also i lost it at the ridley(boss) and palutena references (at least you know sakurai reads what you want lol).

I think zero suit will be my favorite character from now on <3

But that frog at the end nailed it xd. I had no idea who he was, was going with mewtwo but this now is even better
 
Uh, wow.

I was not expecting Greninja. I don't think anyone was.

Still an awesome as hell choice for a Pokemon, and a very appropriate one with its massive popularity and status as a starter.

Mewtwo's chances are looking slimmer.

Greninja is a damn good choice.

But god damn it. Why is nobody talking about how stupid nintendo is with releasing the 3DS version BEFOR the WiiU version.
 
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