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[Watch Da Birdie]

A new 3DS stage would be enough IMO. I'm not leaning either way, but I'd be really happy with the roster if this was it (counting on Lucas as DLC. If not, then this is so fake).

The Stage Select is so zoomed out it's possible we still wouldn't be able to tell.

 

[Neiteio]

You underestimate The People of the Internet. And over the course of making this fake, he could have easily swapped out his own custom icons when characters were actually revealed, like Meta Knight.

LOL, maybe. I'm inclined to believe this is real, for the time being. Hopefully we get another veteran reveal soon so we don't have to wait in suspense! Although honestly, if this is real, it puts Sakurai in a weird position where he can't show one thing without confirming everything.

 

[L Thammy]

Why would someone go through that huge amount of labor for something that could potentially be disproven in mere hours?

Some people run fake PR Twitter accounts to claim that Professor Layton will be in Smash. I don't deny that it would be a lot of work, but who knows why these people do this stuff?

 

[Beelzebufo]

Doc wouldn't need a trailer, he's a vet

Seems like a great place to reveal him would be in the Jr trailer though, right?

 

[Bravetriforcer]

Why would someone go through that huge amount of labor for something that could potentially be disproven in mere hours?

Because they find creating renders like these fun and also extract fun from dropping bombs like these and watching the fanbase pick up the pieces.

 

[Baron von Loathsome]

Some people run fake PR Twitter accounts to claim that Professor Layton will be in Smash. I don't deny that it would be a lot of work, but who knows why these people do this stuff?

It's one thing to run a fake Twitter account. It's another to make nine fake character renders.

 

[Nickle]

Melee Corneria and Brawl Corneria have a different stage selection picture. This leak has the same one as Brawl. So not only does this leak show an old picture, but it also ignores the fact that we have already seen an updated Corneria.

#TeamFake

 

[MaverickHunterAsh]

Does someone want to put together Team Real and Team Fake lists? I stayed away from the Palutena nonsense, but I feel really strongly about this one.

I'll do it. Give me a little while, though.

 

[MrSaturn99]

It's weird the roster itself I'd be fine with (assuming the DLC also happens so we lose nobody I give a shit about from Brawl) but it's the stage selection that's pissing me off so much. Seems really lazy to have so many veteran and Mario stages.

Pretty much. It'd be more than a little unfair if Mario gets four new stages and other series only get past stages.

 

[Galang]

Why would someone go through that huge amount of labor for something that could potentially be disproven in mere hours?

People are just evil like that . They get off on a few hours of toying with people

 

[Village]

Yall gonna look silly beliving that leak

 

[Berordn]

I'll do it. Give me a little while, though.

Please don't do this and get people roped into something dumb.

 

[Watch Da Birdie]

Melee Corneria and Brawl Corneria have a different stage selection picture. This leak has the same one as Brawl. So not only does this leak show an old picture, but it also ignores the fact that we have already seen an updated Corneria.

#TeamFake

Only in the Wii U Version though.

 

[BassForever]

#team I want off this ride

Don't put me on either list, I keep flip flopping on real or fake lol

 

[Makai]

So badly

 

[Karsticles]

Why does everyone assume he had to make 3D models for this?

 

[Ryce]

It's one thing to run a fake Twitter account. It's another to make nine fake character renders.

Four fake character renders. Until the "leaker" shows otherwise, we can only assume Falco/R.O.B./etc. exist in the form of tiny, blurry head shots.

 

[PadWarrior]

So badly

Mulder that you? LOL

 

[SmithnCo]

I'll do it. Give me a little while, though.

Put me in for TeamFake.

Need a list so I know who to point and laugh at

 

[Beelzebufo]

Melee Corneria and Brawl Corneria have a different stage selection picture. This leak has the same one as Brawl. So not only does this leak show an old picture, but it also ignores the fact that we have already seen an updated Corneria.

#TeamFake

We haven't seen an updated Corneria, we've just seen another stage with the Great Fox in a different game, and it's not even the same one. You're reaching farther than the little Mac people.

 

[J@hranimo]

Eventually someone will find out the origin or influence for the Duck Hunt Dog pic. I know it will happen.

 

[Baron von Loathsome]

#team I want off this ride

Don't put me on either list, I keep flip flopping on real or fake lol

I call it #TeamWTF, and I'm on it, too.

 

[OricWindstar]

I gotta go Team Fake without seeing in game screenshots. Also, if I were to leak something like this, why not only choose newcomer characters on the character select screen? Or show screens on new stages?

Could go either way, but I'm going fake for now.

#team I want off this ride

Don't put me on either list, I keep flip flopping on real or fake lol

Haha, actually, but me on #TeamFlipFlop! I can't ever keep the same opinion for more than ten minutes.

 

[PadWarrior]

TeamFake.

 

[MaverickHunterAsh]

Please don't do this and get people roped into something dumb.

That in itself wouldn't be roping anyone into anything "dumb." People are already claiming "teams" regardless.

God, some of ya'll are just serious hype killers. Whether this is real or fake, let people enjoy the pre-release hype. Once the game is out, this pre-release hype and speculation, no matter how crazy at times, is gone forever. Why spend this time being a Debbie Downer?

 

[Xpike]

this thread right now:

 

[Fireblend]

My official position is: Inconclusive. And I want a clean version of that Ness.

 

[MrSaturn99]

Put me on TeamFake as well.

 

[Toxi]

Any ideas for trailers for Shulk, Duck Hunt, and Bowser Jr/Dr Mario?

Bowser Jr. feels sick and his father takes him to the hospital. Nurse Peach greets them and introduces the kid to the doctor... Doctor Mario!

Then it turns out Smash was really just a Trauma Center crossover.

 

[OricWindstar]

That in itself wouldn't be roping anyone into anything "dumb." People are already claiming "teams" regardless.

God, some of ya'll are just serious hype killers. Whether this is real or fake, let people enjoy the pre-release hype. Once the game is out, this pre-release hype and speculation, no matter how crazy at times, is gone forever. Why spend this time being a Debbie Downer?

But this is worth getting angry about and calling other people stupid! AAaaaAH!

Spoiler

Bowser Jr. feels sick and his father takes him to the hospital. Nurse Peach greets them and introduces the kid to the doctor... Doctor Mario!

Then it turns out Smash was really just a Trauma Center crossover.

I'd love a Nurse Peach outfit...though, I'd also love it if Dr. Mario was just an alt.

 

[Neiteio]

I'm not so arrogant that I'm afraid to be wrong on something like this.

I'll say Team Real. At this point in time, it really looks that way.

 

[Revven]

Melee Corneria and Brawl Corneria have a different stage selection picture. This leak has the same one as Brawl. So not only does this leak show an old picture, but it also ignores the fact that we have already seen an updated Corneria.

#TeamFake

The Corneria stage wasn't shown for the 3DS version at all -- likely just a Wii U stage. This doesn't prove it fake lol.

 

[Nickle]

Only in the Wii U Version though.

Dr Wily's Castle is on both versions, except for one being graphically inferior. The new 3DS will probably be an inferior looking version of the Wii U version.

 

[balladofwindfishes]

So my thoughts:

- Doc is a perfect choice to bring back. Mario got a large move change in Brawl and some people were disappointed in Fludd and losing some recovery. Doc would be more like Melee Mario, and really, a lot less of a clone than he used to be just by virtue of all of Mario's Brawl changes

- The DLC will be a free update around or right after the WiiU release, filling in the rest of the roster and organizing the CSS in a more logical manner. This would make sure the roster isn't entirely spoiled and gives more time for development. This would explain IC and RH having Smash Run enemies. It would also give a boost to sales for the 3DS version right at the holidays.

- Other than Ganondorf, who looks kind of weird imo, the renders are all high quality and unique, not something you usually see. There's a large amount

- This isn't the first time this roster has been leaked (and the last time it wasn't disproven). It also fits with that one E3 leak that had been accurate except for Chrom.

- The CSS doesn't include Miis, because this is a mode they aren't usable in, maybe customizations are turned off.


I'm still being cautious, but this seems real enough...

 

[daripad]

Team fake.

 

[superNESjoe]

Put me on team Duck Hunt Dog.

 

[Makai]

Mulder that you? LOL

Duck Hunt Doggett

 

[Kyzon]

I don't know how to upload Brawl screens. I can see the similarity, but you need to mess with the head. It's a pretty easy edit though so you could be close.

Hmm yeah I see there's a difference in the scouter now actually. I can get the exact angle, but the scouter is different though.

 

[Berordn]

That in itself wouldn't be roping anyone into anything "dumb." People are already claiming "teams" regardless.

God, some of ya'll are just serious hype killers. Whether this is real or fake, let people enjoy the pre-release hype. Once the game is out, this pre-release hype and speculation, no matter how crazy at times, is gone forever. Why spend this time being a Debbie Downer?

Hype is one thing, starting a silly hashtag war is another. If you want to be hyped up about rumored leaks and shout it to the sky that's fine, if others want to spend their time deconstructing it that's just as valid.

I'm just asking that you don't draw a line in the sand and turn this into a bipartisan warzone.

 

[toa95]

Put me down for #TeamReal.

 

[theprodigy]

Put me in for TeamFake.

Need a list so I know who to point and laugh at

 

[J@hranimo]

That in itself wouldn't be roping anyone into anything "dumb." People are already claiming "teams" regardless.

God, some of ya'll are just serious hype killers. Whether this is real or fake, let people enjoy the pre-release hype. Once the game is out, this pre-release hype and speculation, no matter how crazy at times, is gone forever. Why spend this time being a Debbie Downer?

Yeah this is my stance too. I've been hoping this would happen since the Robin/Lucina trailer.

I'm just riding the wave

Edit: For the record, no team affiliation.

 

[PadWarrior]

Duck Hunt Doggett

LOL, nice!

 

[Superturkeys]

Stop toying with my Shulk heartstrings! #TeamIsitSeptember13yet?

 

[Mr. Smiley]

Yeah sure, #TeamReal for da Doc

 

[Neiteio]

Someone can say they're #TeamReal and still see how it could go #TeamFake. And vice-versa. The "teams" are just an indication of which way you feel at the moment. It's not a pissing competition. Honestly, neither side's case would be a slam dunk in a court of law, given what we have. It's interesting to see which way people are inclined at the moment, though.

 

[Ceravic]

I throw my hat in Team Fake as well, only because I hope for it to be so much.

 

[Galang]

I'll say Team Real.

I learned my lesson from not believing the X & Y leaks earlier on.

 

[Boba2007]

What makes it seem fake to me is that Dr. Mario, Dark Pit and Lucina aren't next to the other characters of their respective series. Why would they be separated like that?

And as someone said earlier, how do you select a Mii character?

That said, would love to see the Duck Hunt Dog as a playable character, but for now you can put me on Team Fake.

 

[Ryce]

Team Fake, obviously.