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[Azure J]

Sami's the only one I'd be bummed out about them deciding against doing. It'd be a damn shame if they didn't go with her. Lynn, Knuckles, Isaac, and Skull Kid I wouldn't honestly care that much about.

Lyn, Sami & Isaac > Knuckles, Skull Kid & Pichu by a lot. The latter read like a list of assist trophies at best.

Doesn't quite look like Sami to me. Hair and face are the problem.

It's the use of the more realistic face and the hair modeling versus Advance Wars' stylized character art that always gets me. The rest is well done.

 

[IntelliHeath]

Where is that 3D model from?

According to people here and smashboard, there is a guy that used to work on Project M (or still is) leaked the Sami's model and 5 playable characters on 4chan or so.

Sami, Skull Kid, Knuckle, Lyn and Isaac.

 

[Fandangox]

The only avatar bet I ever made, I lost.

Fucking Zapdos.

Do not cry for him.

DO NOT CRY

 

[Kyzon]

According to people here and smashboard, there is a guy that used to work on Project M (or still is) leaked the Sami's model and 5 playable characters on 4chan or so.

Sami, Skull Kid, Knuckle, Lyn and Isaac.

Very nice if they're included in the future.

I may have a chance to get Brigadier Betty yet.

 

[DICKS AHOY]

Wait seriously?

Yeah, no way does Smash release without a good DLC supplement happening down the road. I felt confident in the game receiving regular balance patches and maintenance update at the least, but now I feel confident in a good bit of substance coming in the future.

This also simultaneously made me re-hyped for Mario Kart 8.

I'll even take just porting over retro battle-tracks and the cast who got cut from MKWii/7, though I think unless that Diddy Kong Racing U rumor is true having a few DKR tracks would be neat.

 

[Hatchtag]

As for post-launch support odds, I'd say:
-Bug-fixing patches: Damn near guaranteed. I can't see them not doing this, and it doesn't go against anything Sakurai's said. Also, I believe there are multiple disc-versions of Brawl and Melee, with different versions fixing certain glitches. So I don't see why they wouldn't just swap that out for a downloadable patch.
-Balance patches: possible. I'd like it. But I can't say I think it's very likely unless DLC ends up happening.
-Content DLC: Kinda believe it after the Gematsu rumor and with Amiibos being a thing. They're going to want to keep supporting to this game. I really hope this is possible.

 

[OricWindstar]

IGN is streaming Smash Bros. demo footage right now if anyone cares to see.

 

[Mr. Smiley]

IGN is streaming Smash Bros. demo footage right now if anyone cares to see.

You say this in the Smash thread? lol

I'll check it out. Thanks.

 

[Ryce]

http://www.twitch.tv/ign

 

[theprodigy]

IGN is streaming Smash Bros. demo footage right now if anyone cares to see.

nope, not a single person in the Smash thread cares about Smash footage, why did you even post this

 

[BGBW]

Balance patches come out, addresses issues that Sakurai thinks are a problem rather than what "the scene" is complaining about. Mass hysteria ensues.

 

[Toxi]

I've said it before, but I think some assist trophies have chances as post-game DLC.

I don't think we'll see balance patches unless there's a very obvious balance issue, like fixing an infinite.

Do not cry for him.

DO NOT CRY

???

 

[-Horizon-]

Excited to see the results of Oric's poll.

I can get behind this

Hehehehe I see what you did there.

 

[OricWindstar]

You say this in the Smash thread? lol

I'll check it out. Thanks.

nope, not a single person in the Smash thread cares about Smash footage, why did you even post this

Haha, well excuuuuse me! I just figured we might burned out on the same demo over and over again...but, you're right, this is SmashGAF.

Excited to see the results of Oric's poll.

I'm excited to share them!

 

[A Link to the Past]

I think what's disappointing me the most - of what I can definitely observe - is that Bowser still uses his dumb roar instead of his actual voice from Mario canon.

I want Bowser to have a taunt where he shouts "SHOWTIME!"

 

[Fandangox]

I've said it before, but I think some assist trophies have chances as post-game DLC.

???

Just search those words in youtube, you wil see. I'd link, but I am in mobile.

 

[SleepyJohn11]

???

I believe he's referencing the Billy and Mandy Cartoon.

 

[OricWindstar]

I think what's disappointing me the most - of what I can definitely observe - is that Bowser still uses his dumb roar instead of his actual voice from Mario canon.

I want Bowser to have a taunt where he shouts "SHOWTIME!"

That would be awesome; I'd love any of Mario & Luigi Bowser to show up in Smash.

 

[Troubled Bat]

but then you stopped

What are you talking about? I never stopped avatar betting. I even have a 6 month bet happening.

Then you left us and stopped making random bets. You were my avatar betting mentor, and you abandoned me. ;_;

What are you on about? I never stopped betting! Who is feeding you this info! Thos is almost as bad as the people who think I have more losses than wins. >.<

I never abandoned you, Hyrda! D:

 

[Hatchtag]

I think what's disappointing me the most - of what I can definitely observe - is that Bowser still uses his dumb roar instead of his actual voice from Mario canon.

I want Bowser to have a taunt where he shouts "SHOWTIME!"

I got to agree. The game looks great and has moved strongly in a different direction from the past two entries, yet they still keep Bowser and Donkey Kong's sound effects, which just don't fit this game all that well.

 

[SmithnCo]

Dammit IGN show the game footage.

 

[theprodigy]

What are you talking about? I never stopped avatar betting. I even have a 6 month bet happening.

well you aren't betting as much

Spoiler

also you're known for losing bets, IntelliHeath is known for winning bets

 

[DICKS AHOY]

I think what's disappointing me the most - of what I can definitely observe - is that Bowser still uses his dumb roar instead of his actual voice from Mario canon.

I want Bowser to have a taunt where he shouts "SHOWTIME!"

On a similar note, I feel like the only person who legitimately likes DK's voice in Jungle Beat-onwards so it's always a shame he and Diddy get saddled with gorilla/monkey grunts.

EDIT: Hardly surprising, but the Nintendo rep IGN's stream was talking to mentioned a ton of information coming shortly independent from the Miiverse. Dunno if that was a hint at another Direct or just the game's Japanese release in less than a month.

 

[Troubled Bat]

well you aren't betting as much

Spoiler

also you're known for losing bets, IntelliHeath is known for winning bets

Again, look at my reply to SkullHydra.

 

[PadWarrior]

Looks like the coverage is over

 

[BGBW]

Imagine if Melee went with DK64's voices as originally intended.

 

[GamerSoul]

I'm still waiting for this.

I guess they might change their mind about her inclusion or the rumors were fake after all. Yeah, I really like the model and the fact that Advance Wars finally got representative.

this needs to happen. I'm waiting too.

 

[theprodigy]

Dammit IGN show the game footage.

IGN gonna IGN

 

[DICKS AHOY]

Imagine if Melee went with DK64's voices as originally intended.

Kirkhope would be immortalized forever

 

[Toxi]

I think what's disappointing me the most - of what I can definitely observe - is that Bowser still uses his dumb roar instead of his actual voice from Mario canon.

I want Bowser to have a taunt where he shouts "SHOWTIME!"

Actually, Bowser's roar is from Mario canon.

Just search those words in youtube, you wil see. I'd link, but I am in mobile.

I believe he's referencing the Billy and Mandy Cartoon.

Ah. Never watched much of that cartoon.

 

[Fandangox]

I think what's disappointing me the most - of what I can definitely observe - is that Bowser still uses his dumb roar instead of his actual voice from Mario canon.

I want Bowser to have a taunt where he shouts "SHOWTIME!"

Image reading all of Paper Mario 1 & 2 Bowser's dialogue in David Hayter's voice.

I believe he's referencing the Billy and Mandy Cartoon.

Correct.

 

[SmithnCo]

IGN gonna IGN

Guys talking on couch
Cut to two seconds of footage
Back to guys talking on couch

The other footage was nice though at full FPS.

 

[Hatchtag]

Actually, Bowser's roar is from Mario canon...

Mind fucking blown, and Super Mario Sunshine is my all-time favorite game. Although the voice acting stuff was weird.
I might be alone in this, but I love this track and wouldn't mind it getting in the game somehow.

 

[DICKS AHOY]

Image reading all of Paper Mario 1 & 2 Bowser's dialogue in David Hayter's voice.

nintendo should redub the older mario games with kiefer sutherland

 

[Linkstrikesback]

I want Bowser to have a taunt where he shouts "SHOWTIME!"

I'd rather he say "IT'S SHOWTIME" when he activates his final smash and become a giant bowser like in M&L 3/4 (instead of giga, though I guess it could still work with that version).

Actually, on that note, it's a bit weird to have bowser become giga when a canon giant transformation exists in actual mario games, rather than just taking his final melee form.

 

[Finale Fireworker]

Imagine if Melee went with DK64's voices as originally intended.

Source? Are there files?

 

[-Horizon-]

Why would Bowser talk?

 

[Pizza]

I'd be 50/50 on DLC before it was discovered MK8 had DLC cup hooks in the code.

That makes me lean toward thinking Smash will have some, as well.

HNNNNNG i want dlc for MK8 so badly, i love it so much but the not-too-great roster and lack of new stuff to do caused me to get kind of bored.

Amiibos have piqued my interest, becoming a sparring partner for smash bros seems neat, but if they announce that amiibos will unlock mk8 content im going all in. Gimmie greninja and samus racing on biddybuggies

 

[DICKS AHOY]

Source? Are there files?

It might be on his site or just in an interview, but Grant Kirkhope (who along with being one of Rare's main composers voiced DK in DK64) mentioned Sakurai/HAL approached Rare to use the voice clips but never wound up implementing them.

Annoying as fuck since Rare scrapped their old Scribes archives, but Loveday also claimed that Rare made a ton of Rare-related content for Melee that were mostly scrapped, though I think he mostly meant trophies.

 

[SmithnCo]

Why would Bowser talk?

So we can hear his cookie monster voice from Sunshine

 

[theprodigy]

Guys talking on couch
Cut to two seconds of footage
Back to guys talking on couch

The other footage was nice though at full FPS.

Surprised we haven't gotten results from Gamescom or anything...

 

[OricWindstar]

Guys talking on couch
Cut to two seconds of footage
Back to guys talking on couch

The other footage was nice though at full FPS.

Put they're so lovable!

Spoiler

Just be glad Greg Miller wasn't there; god, he knows how to ruin a segment with his "humor"

 

[PadWarrior]

So we can hear his cookie monster voice from Sunshine

I haven't played Sunshine in years, forgot he talked.

 

[DICKS AHOY]

So we can hear his cookie monster voice from Sunshine

Thought he sounded fine in M&L3 where he talks more often than usual IMO.

 

[balladofwindfishes]

It might be on his site or just in an interview, but Grant Kirkhope (who along with being one of Rare's main composers voiced DK in DK64) mentioned Sakurai/HAL approached Rare to use the voice clips but never wound up implementing them.

Annoying as fuck since Rare scrapped their old Scribes archives, but Loveday also claimed that Rare made a ton of Rare-related content for Melee that were mostly scrapped, though I think he mostly meant trophies.

I wonder if Banjo was planned for Melee in the very early character designs, he would have been a perfect fit for the game, relevant and popular at the time.

Imagine, had rare not been sold, Banjo probably would have been a character! It's disappointing to think about...

 

[Finale Fireworker]

Loveday also claimed that Rare made a ton of Rare-related content for Melee that were mostly scrapped, though I think he mostly meant trophies.

Boy do I wish this stuff had been buried on the disc.

 

[IntelliHeath]

Very nice if they're included in the future.

I may have a chance to get Brigadier Betty yet.

Hmm, I don't mind to see that for alt color for Sami if they are going to put her in.

this needs to happen. I'm waiting too.

Haha, yeah.

 

[Toxi]

Thought he sounded fine in M&L3 where he talks more often than usual IMO.

He didn't have voiced-dialogue though from what I remember.

I think grunts and less monstrous roars fit him fine. Most of the characters don't talk much in Smash anyway.

 

[Hatchtag]

Boy do I wish this stuff had been buried on the disc.

I'm surprised it isn't. It really shows how different the development of Melee was from Brawl. Melee had barely cleaned their disc up, but didn't have much cut content left on it. Brawl cleaned up a little more, but still left a lot of traces of much more cut content (characters, assist trophies, etc.)

 

[Not75Drops]

I'd be 50/50 on DLC before it was discovered MK8 had DLC cup hooks in the code.

That makes me lean toward thinking Smash will have some, as well.

I heard that those might have been fake.