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[PorygonVandal]

There have been rumors, that I trust, that Ubisoft asked for Rayman to be in but Sakurai didn't feel for any number of reasons that it would be a good fit.

Now I like Sakurai a bit more

 

[Toxi]

I hope this isn't old hahah

Oh my God, I was expecting a Ridley joke ("Buzz look, an alien!"), but this is even better.

 

[SenorArdilla]

I hope this isn't old hahah

When watching the direct I was all, "Waitt a minuteee.." Then I saw the water and realized it couldn't be ;[

There's an edit of that video with Sakurai's face shopped over Woody's that overtook it in popularity. Still funny.

 

[Hyperactivity]

Heart Swap, so basically it would switch the characters between two players.

You know what, send me your entire garden

 

[Beelzebufo]

So Ice Climbers tonight?

 

[Berordn]

There have been rumors, that I trust, that Ubisoft asked for Rayman to be in but Sakurai didn't feel for any number of reasons that it would be a good fit.

I can only imagine how interesting platformer hero toolkit personified would be in Smash.

 

[Senselessb]

So Ice Climbers tonight?

Not a chance. Ice climbers missed their chance last Friday. Besides, characters never get announced this early in the week

 

[oreomunsta]

So Ice Climbers tonight?

Any night is a good night for some reveals! =]

Tonight should be MetaKnight though, since the Kirby anniversary happened over the weekend, did it not?

 

[IntelliHeath]

Not a chance. Ice climbers missed their chance last Friday. Besides, characters never get announced this early in the week

He's right. Other than Direct, the reveals always happens on Thursday and Friday, I think.

 

[theprodigy]

He's right. Other than Direct, the reveals always happens on Thursday and Friday, I think.

There's a first time for everything!

Spoiler

lol

 

[Benzychenz]

Not a chance. Ice climbers missed their chance last Friday. Besides, characters never get announced this early in the week

Ban this man for not believing.

 

[Senselessb]

Ban this man for not believing.

But unban me immediately after for believing that Ridley will still be playable

 

[SenorArdilla]

So Ice Climbers tonight?

Tonight's forecast. A freeze is coming.

 

[oreomunsta]

But unban me immediately after for believing that Ridley will still be playable

This is where the Old Spice guy would be shouting "DOUBLE BAN POWER!" =p

 

[Kriken]

But unban me immediately after for believing that Ridley will still be playable

That deserves a double ban

Tonight's forecast. A freeze is coming.

Fuckin' Cranky Kong as an AT then?

 

[Hyperactivity]

He's right. Other than Direct, the reveals always happens on Thursday and Friday, I think.

You just tried to predict Sakurai

And right after the drought too. Did the Direct make you forget all the knowledge we had before?

 

[Senselessb]

This is where the Old Spice guy would be shouting "DOUBLE BAN POWER!" =p

As long as his pecks have k rool tattooed on one and mewtwo on the other! C:

 

[Benzychenz]

But unban me immediately after for believing that Ridley will still be playable

That must be such a big belief that you have no room to believe in anything else.

 

[Toxi]

Fuckin' Cranky Kong as an AT then?

Not playable?

 

[oreomunsta]

As long as his pecks have k rool tattooed on one and mewtwo on the other! C:

He'd be able to make it look like they're fighing too if he flexes right o_o

 

[SenorArdilla]

Not playable?

You really want another super-fast heavyweight?

 

[Toxi]

You really want another super-fast heavyweight?

He's shrunk a bit in his old age.

Spoiler

Yes.

 

[The Xtortionist]

edit - I already posted about stages wtf lol

Well, a Kirby's Epic Yarn stage would be neat.

I'd love Sanctuary Fortress though I'm not sure which area would be best suited for a stage, you could make the entryway bridge a spinoff on the Bridge of Eldin stage concept but I guess that's kind of bland.
I think Elysia/Skytown would lend itself more to a Smash stage, more open to interpretation, moving platforms, the ziplines and Space Pirate ships for example. In any case Smash needs more Prime locations and ones that take advantage of its excellent scenery which Brawl's Frigate Orpheon did not.

I wouldn't want to have the DK stage tied to the silhouette gimmick myself, it could become confusing factoring in items and such unless they weren't affected by the visuals in which case you'd end up with a visual clash that kind of dilutes the appeal as well as needing to make each SSB character have that one defining visual trait to make them stand out. Plus I find the backgrounds and visual style of Returns and Tropical Freeze stand out enough on their own.
Assuming we can get away from the Jungle for a change Return's Factory would do well to represent another recurring series setting that also pays slight homage to the arcade days with its emphasis on the red girders.
Tropical Freeze has a ton of choice here, I'd be inclined to go with Scorch N' Torch with fire hazards, tree platforms that burn up over time and the screaming totems that could all play a part.
But since we'll probably just get more jungle stages I'll at least hope for the Aqueduct/Ruins areas or Frozen DK Jungle, anything but another vaguely DK themed jungle.

I was maybe thinking the elevator where Samus fights Dark Samus in Sanctuary Fortress. The fight could start on the elevator, then the elevator could stop at the top and create a more traditional stage, then other stuff could happen. idk, maybe then it transforms into the Ing Hive and Quaddy gets involved.

True, DK has endless possibilities. I'm a sucker for levels being directly named after games so a frozen jungle named "Tropical Freeze" would tickle my fancy.

 

[IntelliHeath]

You just tried to predict Sakurai

And right after the drought too. Did the Direct make you forget all the knowledge we had before?

All reveals before Smash Direct are always on Thursday and Friday without Direct reveals.

 

[Gleethor]

There have been rumors, that I trust, that Ubisoft asked for Rayman to be in but Sakurai didn't feel for any number of reasons that it would be a good fit.

If any western third party character could work it'd be rayman. I actually kinda want him for Origin's music alone. Also it probably would've been a nice gesture to Ubi, one of the very few 3rd parties to (sort of) stick by Nintendo these days. Not saying that Sakurai should say yes to anyone who asks for their character to be in but Rayman isn't that crazy of a suggestion.

 

[Platy]

There have been rumors, that I trust, that Ubisoft asked for Rayman to be in but Sakurai didn't feel for any number of reasons that it would be a good fit.

Sad.
He was my Top3 Third Party characters that had a chance for smash ... specialy for being one of the old mascots who still lives to this day with a 2d platformer and playing a big part on the 2D platformer ressurection last gen

 

[Frankenstrat]

There have been rumors, that I trust, that Ubisoft asked for Rayman to be in but Sakurai didn't feel for any number of reasons that it would be a good fit.

Ah, fair enough. I just like the atmosphere of the gen7 offerings, and would love for something to that effect to pop up in the game. Especially the stage designs and music.

 

[Regulus Tera]

TOP FIVE NEWCOMER WISHLIST?

1. Isa Jo
2. Palutena
3. Lucina
4. Claus
5. Felix (fuck Isaac)

 

[Linkhero1]

Rayman should be in simply due to the amount of Rayman 2 ports out there.

But seriously, I'm not surprised Ubisoft would ask. It's a pretty huge game and to have your character in would be an honor.

 

[Hyperactivity]

All reveals before Smash Direct are always on Thursday and Friday without Direct reveals.

Yeah, and before that, his schedule was 2 characters a month

 

[kirby_fox]

I wonder what other companies requested a character of theirs to be in Smash Bros. if Ubisoft put in a request.

My imagination is running wild on the possible requests...

 

[Frankenstrat]

I wonder what other companies requested a character of theirs to be in Smash Bros. if Ubisoft put in a request.

My imagination is running wild on the possible requests...

Jason Brody for Smash 2014

 

[Hyperactivity]

I wonder what other companies requested a character of theirs to be in Smash Bros. if Ubisoft put in a request.

My imagination is running wild on the possible requests...

Sakurai holds the key to reestablishing 3rd party relations with Nintendo

All those poor guys want is COD guy and a FIFA player to be in, they promise to give the WiiU and 3ds ALL the exclusive games afterwards

Spoiler

/s lol

 

[Boss Doggie]

PUPUPUH-POWER

Since we're talking about Old Spice Crews, here's Super Spice Bros 2

 

[oreomunsta]

PUPUPUH-POWER

Since we're talking about Old Spice Crews, here's Super Spice Bros 2

Fuckin' lol, that made my night ^^

 

[Macka]

If Isaac does become playable, he really should have a Felix costume/skin.

 

[Regulus Tera]

I wonder what other companies requested a character of theirs to be in Smash Bros. if Ubisoft put in a request.

My imagination is running wild on the possible requests...

Wait, they did? This is the first time I hear about it.

Oh, ShockingAlberto. Never mind.

 

[Loco4Coco]

Pic of Yoshi tonight.

 

[Benzychenz]

Pic of Ice Climbers tonight.

Fixed.

 

[Loco4Coco]

Fixed.

So Sakurai is confirming stickers tonight then.

 

[JazzmanZ]

honestly we really shouldn't be expecting much now until at least mid may in regards to new content, there's enough stuff from the direct that sakurai can explain until e3

 

[Kriken]

So Sakurai is confirming stickers tonight then.

Why can't it be a trophy?

 

[nckillthegrimace]

There have been rumors, that I trust, that Ubisoft asked for Rayman to be in but Sakurai didn't feel for any number of reasons that it would be a good fit.

You get that from John Harker? Because he said that here.

 

[Loco4Coco]

Why can't it be a trophy?

Talking about trophies, it'll be nice if Smash had some sort of bundle or pre-order bonus that came with a Master Hand trophy. Sorta like that Luigi's Mansion one a while back.

 

[oreomunsta]

honestly we really shouldn't be expecting much now until at least mid may in regards to new content, there's enough stuff from the direct that sakurai can explain until e3

Those kinds of logical statements have no room in SmashGAF, only hype does =p

Spoiler

and disappointment ;-;

 

[Muzy72]

Top 5 newcomers eh?

1. Palutena
2. Mewtwo
3. Chrom and Lucina

That's all that's really left on my newcomer wish list honestly. I already got Mega Man and Rosalina so I'm happy about that. I don't care who else is added to the game, I already know they'll be awesome if our 6 current newcomers are any indication ^_^

 

[Loco4Coco]

My top 5 newcomers will never come true.

 

[MaverickHunterAsh]

Not including newcomers that have already been confirmed...

Top 5 newcomers (unrealistic/completely impossible):

- Sora
- Klonoa
- Vaporeon
- Crono
- Wart

Top 5 newcomers (realistic):

- Rhythm Heaven rep
- Palutena
- Krystal (probably not realistic, ha)
- Shulk
- Ganon

 

[Fandangox]

Top Five Newcomers I want: Unrealistically.

1. Wonder Red
2. Neku
3. Lowell
4. Dunban, Seven, Dickson, or Reyn
5. Matthew (Fire Emblem)

Top 5 Newcomers I want: Realistic chance

1. Shulk
2. Samurai Goroh (dead)
3. Takamaru
4. Palutena
5. Robin

 

[kunonabi]

TOP FIVE NEWCOMER WISHLIST?

1. Simon Belmont
2. Takamaru
3. Bomberman
4. Klonoa
5. Wonder Red