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[Toxi]

To wash the taste of THAT DAMN DOG out of my mouth, here's Te Inveniam.

 

[Ryce]

Absolutely stoked for Xenoblade but can't get excited for Shulk. Should've gone with Riki. Not many people know who Shulk is anyways.

Shulk is the main character, and he wields the Monado, which is absolutely central to the plot -- the game was even originally called "Monado: Beginning of the World." No character but Shulk would make sense as the playable Xenoblade representative.

 

[Boss Doggie]

Just in case people think Smash Wii U is delayed to 2015. Its still listed as a Holiday game.

is this official

 

[Nickle]

Regarding chain attacks, it's rarely available when I scroll down from the Monado Arts icon (I believe the Party Gauge has to be full), but the times I pulled it off, I think I panicked and didn't fully observe what I was doing. I wasn't sure how much time I had to select each character's input. I recall the game saying it's more effective when you line up moves of the same color. So I guess this means if I start a chain attack with one of Shulk's attacks that have red icon, I should select a red icon attack for Treyn, and then Dunban, and so on. Hmm.

Their is no time limit for chain attacks.

 

[Kouriozan]

Little Mac runs so fast with a slight speed boost in Smash Run, Sonic will have some serious competition.

 

[Veeboy]

is this official

It was posted on NOA's twitter feed.

 

[OricWindstar]

Newcomer nomination to be posted soon.

 

[SkullHydra]

I hope this hasn't been posted yet:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxIgfh0j_jk

That ending.

Wow.

 

[PadWarrior]

While I don't believe it'll be delayed, Brawl was a 2007 title until October, so once we're halfway through October without a delay, I'll rest easier



You forgot the '/s' at the end

Spoiler

I pray you're not serious

Lol I'm kidding

"Pic of the Day. When Super Smash Bros. is delayed until Feb 2015, Captain Toad joins the battle! 'Leave it to me!' - Captain Toad"

Rofl

 

[-Horizon-]

is this official

Well I'm looking on Nintendo's website and it says that its a Winter 2014 game but its set before Captain Toad which is labeled as a Holiday 2014 game.

 

[mrhej]

The laugh better be one of the taunts for Duck Hunt Dog.

 

[Kensho]

That's the thing though you have these other characters to elaborate on. But nope let's just give everything to the newest addition of the cast.

Well, Daisy was just there, that's no merit to get any attention if a new character fits better.

Haha, see, we have plenty of shared opinions on games. Peach's depiction in the Paper Mario series is amazing. Luigi's games as you mentioned above are all stellar, and last year was a true testament to that. (I loved the nods in 3DW and NES Remix as well!)

Nods in NES Remix? I haven't played it because it seems expensive for what it gives, is it good?

 

[SUPERJEM94]

Well on the Official Smash site, it says it's coming Holiday 2014.

 

[zroid]

Well I'm looking on Nintendo's website and it says that its a Winter 2014 game but its set before Captain Toad which is labeled as a Holiday 2014 game.

Sometimes I wonder if Nintendo even knows internally what these labels mean

 

[Kriken]

So we can have two Rikis at once potentially?

Sakurai: "Pic of the Day: When Riki is out as an Assist Trophy, Alfonzo participates in Shulk's Chain Attack. Alfonzo: Leave it to me"

 

[IntelliHeath]

SmashGAF is GAF's Lightning

I could agreed with that but you could says same thing about Animal Crossing GAF and PokeGAF.

I hope this hasn't been posted yet:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxIgfh0j_jk

That ending.

I saw the comments at youtube that you linked.

I believe that this guy used to post here but he just stopped for long time.

Hatsune Miku

We lose Ice Climbers, instead we get Fuck Hunt Dog

We lose Lucas, instead we get Dr. Mario

We lose Wolf, instead we get Pit painted in black.

Sakurai has oficially lost it.

 

[Kouriozan]

Sometimes I wonder if Nintendo even knows internally what these labels mean

Bayonetta 2 release next month and still don't have a set release date in Europe.

 

[Kensho]

Bayonetta 2 release next month and still don't have a set release date in Europe.

Man if Smash gets delayed in Europe for any reason I will kill someone.

 

[random25]

Last night in Xenoblade:

*snip*

Amazing game.

Glad you're enjoying the game!

Protip: in chain attacks, there's no time limit, so you can plan out what commands to execute. It's a bit of luck to make a longer chain, but use same colored arts to increase attack damage or healing effect. Using the Talent arts also extend the chain multiplier of any colored art as it can act as any color. And lastly, you can implement easy break/topple/daze effect on enemies using chain attacks. Experiment for best results

 

[SatoAilDarko]

Just in case people think Smash Wii U is delayed to 2015. Its still listed as a Holiday game.

So this is really I interesting. We knew about Splatoon being first half of 2015 but nothing else. I saw Wooly World as a March game so it's nice to see confirmation but the rest is surprising.

I saw Mario Maker releasing closer to the fall. Can't wait to see more. Along with a SMW sprite set I'll think 2-player co-op should be added. That way they still don't eat in NSMB 4-player co-op.

Giant Robo releasing on it's own seems dumb. I thought it would be better as part of the new Star Fox.

Xenoblade not being confirmed first half is also weird. Even before E3 last year it had a 2014 Japan date. From E3 it's clear a lot of the story dialog had been recorded. I wonder if they just don't know when they'll release it in the US partially due to localization. I was hoping for an April/May release before Splatoon. I really don't think a fall release will do it any favors.

Also yeah Smash for Wii U is absolutely coming out this holiday. Brawl had Super Mario Galaxy that holiday and Metroid Prime 3 before that. Smash 4 has Bayonetta 2 and Hyrule Warriors before that. Also Amiibo have been dated.

 

[Neiteio]

So in Xenoblade, I've encountered Metal Face at Colony 9... and when I reached the Bionis Leg, there was an ominous cutscene that suggested he's watching. But when do I get to hear Metal Face talk in the voice heard in the trailer? So far, he hasn't said anything. I've been looking forward to his Nolan-North-as-the-Penguin voice. :-D

P.S. In researching Metal Face, I discovered a huge spoiler about his identity, but I'm oddly OK with this as it makes the character a lot more interesting.

 

[MrSaturn99]

sooo how about that sakurai thread

There's a giant Smash thread right over there where they circlejerk about nothing in particular and hold hands and sing songs about their favorite characters. I think both threads can work just fine

Ouch!

 

[Jawmuncher]

So in Xenoblade, I've encountered Metal Face at Colony 9... and when I reached the Bionis Leg, there was an ominous cutscene that suggested he's watching. But when do I get to hear Metal Face talk in the voice heard in the trailer? So far, he hasn't said anything. I've been looking forward to his Nolan-North-as-the-Penguin voice. :-D

P.S. In researching Metal Face, I discovered a huge spoiler about his identity, but I'm oddly OK with this as it makes the character a lot more interesting.

After you go through a big underground cave is all i'll say.

 

[Lunar15]

sooo how about that sakurai thread



Ouch!

That's ridiculous.

We don't hold hands while we sing.

 

[SmithnCo]

sooo how about that sakurai thread



Ouch!

Can't hold hands and circlejerk at the same time though

 

[Kouriozan]

I need to get 300 play coins back, used them all on Animal Crossing last year and never really get sole back.
10 per days X 30 days, hmm, I know what to do now x)

 

[Neiteio]

Can't hold hands and circlejerk at the same time though

Snap! We should send an ambassador bearing your message back to the other thread. The paradox you pointed out will destroy them!

 

[Beelzebufo]

sooo how about that sakurai thread

Ouch!

We probably should start singing songs more, but we won't know who to sing about until the countdown is finished!

 

[Veeboy]

So in Xenoblade, I've encountered Metal Face at Colony 9... and when I reached the Bionis Leg, there was an ominous cutscene that suggested he's watching. But when do I get to hear Metal Face talk in the voice heard in the trailer? So far, he hasn't said anything. I've been looking forward to his Nolan-North-as-the-Penguin voice. :-D

P.S. In researching Metal Face, I discovered a huge spoiler about his identity, but I'm oddly OK with this as it makes the character a lot more interesting.

You're near the point where he starts becoming more vocally antagonist-y. Kind of sucks you got spoilered, but be aware this game's plot has twists, curves, and loop-de-loops. So be careful in your research because spoilers lurk where you might least suspect them.

 

[Kouriozan]

We probably should start singing songs more, but we won't know who to sing about until the countdown is finished!

It'll be easier to sing with the Chorus Kids.

 

[Neiteio]

You're near the point where he starts becoming more vocally antagonist-y. Kind of sucks you got spoilered, but be aware this game's plot has twists, curves, and loop-de-loops. So be careful in your research because spoilers lurk where you might least suspect them.

OK. Looking forward to his villain talk!

 

[zroid]

sooo how about that sakurai thread

There's a giant Smash thread right over there where they circlejerk about nothing in particular and hold hands and sing songs about their favorite characters. I think both threads can work just fine

Ouch!

:lol

 

[SkullHydra]

We probably should start singing songs more, but we won't know who to sing about until the countdown is finished!

We could always sing about Ridley and Snake.

 

[balladofwindfishes]

I wonder if they could make an elaborate Metal Sonic alt costume. Like with a new run animation.

Either that or just clone Sonic with a new run animation and make Metal Sonic a character and sell it to me.

Metal Sonic is awesome, but never seems to be in anything

 

[OricWindstar]

sooo how about that sakurai thread



Ouch!

To be fair, most of that thread isn't being that volatile. But...I like holding hands with you guys!

 

[Kouriozan]

sooo how about that sakurai thread



Ouch!

*hold hands*
Lalalalala

Spoiler

I can't HEAR you!

You know, komaytos looks like little metroid.

 

[Kriken]

sooo how about that sakurai thread



Ouch!

90% of the time JC is being extremely sarcastic, don't let that get to you

 

[theprodigy]

sooo how about that sakurai thread



Ouch!

"Have you actually seen that thread? People in there rejoice at the idea of characters being cut if if can piss someone else off."

You know this is accurate.

 

[Kensho]

I wonder if they could make an elaborate Metal Sonic alt costume. Like with a new run animation.

Either that or just clone Sonic with a new run animation and make Metal Sonic a character and sell it to me.

Metal Sonic is awesome, but never seems to be in anything

Well, he was a main character in the best Sonic movie (the only good Sonic movie)

 

[Zubz]

I wonder if they could make an elaborate Metal Sonic alt costume. Like with a new run animation.

Either that or just clone Sonic with a new run animation and make Metal Sonic a character and sell it to me.

Metal Sonic is awesome, but never seems to be in anything

Definitely; if we're getting Dark Pit, I see no reason why Metal can't be a clone! Although Classic Sonic'd be pretty cool, too, now that I think about it.

 

[MrSaturn99]

To be fair, most of that thread isn't being that volatile. But...I like holding hands with you guys!

Volatile? Not really, but boy there's a lot of dumb stuff being said regardless.

"Have you actually seen that thread? People in there rejoice at the idea of characters being cut if if can piss someone else off."

You know this is accurate.

LOL, won't deny that!

 

[Kouriozan]

If you didn't get what I said, look at this.

Hoping for some banters as taunt or something.

 

[OricWindstar]

Volatile? Not really, but boy there's a lot of dumb stuff being said regardless.

Haha, true, but we don't get a pass on that either.

 

[jph139]

Some cheap 3rd party clones could be cool. Sonic - Old School Sonic, Mega Man - X (or .exe?), Pac-Man - Ms. Pac-Man. All pretty iconic characters in their own right. Probably not worth the effort, though, really!

 

[balladofwindfishes]

Definitely; if we're getting Dark Pit, I see no reason why Metal can't be a clone! Although Classic Sonic'd be pretty cool, too, now that I think about it.

The only major issue is they probably don't want 2 characters from the same Third Party series.

Which is why an alt costume would work fine. Except the run animation, but whatever, I can live with that.

 

[BassForever]

P.S. In researching Metal Face, I discovered a huge spoiler about his identity, but I'm oddly OK with this as it makes the character a lot more interesting.

WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT?!

 

[OricWindstar]

You don’t have to be 1st to get into this party! Let’s spread the 3rd Party love with:

Crono

Notable Appearences
Chrono Trigger (1995)

Bio
Crono is the silent hero of Chrono Trigger. Though he lives in the quiet town of Truce with his mother, due to a series of stange events he is whisked away through time on a harrowing adventure. After traveling to the future and discovering that the world is set to be destroyed by the ancient evil known as Lavos, Crono and his companions make it their mission to prevent this fate from befalling their world. Crono is not only a skilled swordsman, but, after being taught the ways of magic by Spekkio, also a skilled user of lightning spells.

What NeoGAF Says

“Every other game I love is represented now except Chrono Trigger, Mega Man was my real "he'll never get in but I want it" guy and he made it! So Crono remains the last bit of my childhood not fighting it out.” - kelpplankton

What do you guys think? Would you give the time of day to Crono? Do you think Smash can handle more sword users as long as they bring something new to the table? Or do you think we don’t need anymore outsiders crashing the Nintendo party? Let us know below!

Previous Newcomer Nominations Click on them to find out more!

Note: Unlike veterans, the newcomers being posted are not being revealed in order of most votes due to the amount of different choices; I'm just sharing the ones I find most interesting. However, for the last five newcomers, I will present those in order as the newcomers who got the most votes.

 

[MrSaturn99]

Haha, true, but we don't get a pass on that either.

Very true!

also oooh crono

 

[Jawmuncher]

WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT?!

If it's who I think it is.
It's pretty obvious. BUT i'm still trying to piece how it all goes together.

 

[IceDoesntHelp]

we're going to get nothing these next two weeks, aren't we?