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[Kurtofan]

The colors of the ropes are pretty similar of the smash bros ring.

Great find.

 

[JBtheHunter]

I wish they'd go back to using Fox's Melee design.

I like the look they have the most. He actually looks like the leader of a team and not a rabid animal.

 

[DaBoss]

So this was posted in that Wii Shop Channel music thread, but god damn this song has to be in SSB4 some how.

Nintendo Video Music

I'm not sure if this has been asked yet, but are there any 3DS screenshots of Villager and Wii Fit Trainer?

Not yet.

 

[georly]

Nice catch, I think that settles it.

Yup, only punch out has boxing rings that look like that.

That's just a standard boxing ring.

The fact that they HAVE a boxing ring probably says little mac's inclusion is likely. The fact that there are ZERO punch out references in the ring are a little disconcerting though.

Have there been any other franchises who had their stages smash-ified (Smash brothers logos everywhere instead of logos/names from the respective IP)?

Fire emblem was made generic, but it still didn't have the smash ball on flags or something.

 

[BGBW]

Have there been any other franchises who had their stages smash-ified (Smash brothers logos everywhere instead of logos/names from the respective IP)?

Game and Watch

 

[Not]

Yup, only punch out has boxing rings that look like that.



That's just a standard boxing ring.

The fact that they HAVE a boxing ring probably says little mac's inclusion is likely. The fact that there are ZERO punch out references in the ring are a little disconcerting though.

Have there been any other franchises who had their stages smash-ified (Smash brothers logos everywhere instead of logos/names from the respective IP)?

Fire emblem was made generic, but it still didn't have the smash ball on flags or something.

They'd probably make sure to have as few overt references to Punch-Out as possible in related media before the actual Little Mac character reveal.

 

[georly]

They'd probably make sure to have as few overt references to Punch-Out as possible in related media before the actual Little Mac character reveal.

Do you think they'll change the stage up once Little mac is revealed? I mean, you can even see the 'SMASH BROS' on the banners in the pre-rendered CG part where villager appears.

I'm not saying this proves little mac WONT be in smash, i'm just saying it doesn't prove he will be at all.

 

[BGBW]

Well for once I think it makes sense to Smash Bros brand the stage. It's the Smash Bros tournament rather than the Punch Out World Circuit tournament.

 

[Jorok Goldblade]

Remember when Animal Crossing actually got a character in the series?

Not in Brawl.

It was a foregone conclusion in the Dojo days that Animal Crosser or Tom Nook would join the cast of Brawl because Smashville had its own logo, and up to that point only franchises with playable character got a logo on the dojo.

 

[georly]

Well for once I think it makes sense to Smash Bros brand the stage. It's the Smash Bros tournament rather than the Punch Out World Circuit tournament.

Makes sense to me. Just like the animal crossing town is called 'SmashVille'.

 

[Freezie KO]

I hope the boxing ring stage hazard is Mike Tyson Mr. Dream running up and biting the ear off your character.

 

[Dr.Thunder]

Yup, only punch out has boxing rings that look like that.



That's just a standard boxing ring.

The fact that they HAVE a boxing ring probably says little mac's inclusion is likely. The fact that there are ZERO punch out references in the ring are a little disconcerting though.

Have there been any other franchises who had their stages smash-ified (Smash brothers logos everywhere instead of logos/names from the respective IP)?

Fire emblem was made generic, but it still didn't have the smash ball on flags or something.

Guess we gotta post this again.

First off, the audience is human, so you can rule out any possibility that this is a Kirby themed stage (all Kirby boxing rings have Kirby characters instead). The marquee's in the background are all dot styled, which is consistent with the marquees in Punch Out Wii, and even the title screen and round indicators for Mike Tyson's Punch Out.

All logos in Punch Out Wii are adorned with clusters of stars, which are usually in 3's because triple star punches are the most powerful punch in the game, as well as the "leaf vines" on the sides (forgive me; I don't know the term for this) and a ribbon at the top. The logo in the ring, while being smash themed, shares all of these characteristics.

3 star cluster on bottom: http://i.imgur.com/QSCAXpe.jpg
Minor/Major/World Circuit Emblems: http://i.imgur.com/oWzpteX.jpg

The ring ropes are also identical in both color and configuration as the Major Circuit ring in Punch Out Wii. Similarly, the corners are all identical colors and positions as the Punch Out Wii corners.

Major Circuit ropes, and World Circuit ribbon: http://i.imgur.com/UV4O3mB.png

Also, it's worth noting that the final fight in Punch Out Wii, Mr. Sandman, has a very particular entrance for both his Title Defense and Contender fights. He approaches the ring while there's a green laser light show that goes on behind him. Well, check this out...

Sandman intro: http://i.imgur.com/hvnTGDl.png
Mario in the ring: http://i.imgur.com/Odu2I7I.jpg

Same green laser show.

It would be real silly to think this is not a Punch Out themed stage. There is an abundance of intentional details that suggest otherwise.

 

[georly]

Guess we gotta post this again.

Thank you, I had not seen that post. It does help solidify little mac, but it could also just be using punch out's ring as a basis. I'm rooting for mac!

 

[Dr.Thunder]

Thank you, I had not seen that post. It does help solidify little mac, but it could also just be using punch out's ring as a basis. I'm rooting for mac!

I wouldn't say it confirms Little Mac in any way just that it pretty much confirms a "Smash Bros. Circuit" Punch Out stage.

Probably increases his chances though.

 

[SenorArdilla]

Guess we gotta post this again.

How exactly does Mario make that pose? I can't remember it from anywhere.

 

[Dr.Thunder]

How exactly does Mario make that pose? I can't remember it from anywhere.

Maybe his D-air when he lands? New taunt? Don't really know.

 

[DaBoss]

^^^
Hmm, yea, I think his D-air will cause him to land like that.

How exactly does Mario make that pose? I can't remember it from anywhere.

Haha, I never thought of this lol.

 

[Pennies & Nickels]

How exactly does Mario make that pose? I can't remember it from anywhere.

It looks a little bit like the last animation frame from of his Down B, but he isn't clenching his fists, so I dunno.

 

[Not]

How exactly does Mario make that pose? I can't remember it from anywhere.

Kinda looks like the warmup to a headbutt. His up smash?

 

[Kouichi]

I think it's the final animation frame for his upwards throw.

 

[Ezalc]

Thank you, I had not seen that post. It does help solidify little mac, but it could also just be using punch out's ring as a basis. I'm rooting for mac!

You're not the only one. Mac is one of my most wanted new reps alongside Isaac/Matthew, Sukapon, and somebody from Custom Robo.

 

[Dr.Thunder]

Pretty sure Kouichi is right. It's definitely the up throw animation.

 

[ffdgh]

Isn't that Mario's up throw?

 

[saska]

u-throw?

e: so apparently i'm slow.

 

[BGBW]

Well at least we're likely to get another awesome rendition of the awesome punchout theme.

 

[Kouichi]

Here's a pic:

 

[Save 'N Quit]

An opinion piece from a Kotaku contributor on who should get cut

He wants Ike cut, but thinks Roy has a chance to comeback?

That's just unlikely.

 

[Angel Whispers]

LMAO @ Villager and Bowser sharing a brofist moment mid-battle... .

 

[Not]

An opinion piece from a Kotaku contributor on who should get cut

Read this as "a Kotaku contributor who should be cut himself," like "be fired for writing a stupid article" and thought it was funny

 

[Save 'N Quit]

Well at least we're likely to get another awesome rendition of the awesome punchout theme.

Aran Ryan

Soda Popinski

Disco Kid

I want all three.

 

[Dr.Thunder]

I want to talk about music. StarTropics 2 soundtrack is Criminally underrated.

StarTropics 2 - Title
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrKH_hukCHU&feature=share&list=PLA69A22B93B4EC47F

StarTropics 2 - Ice Age World
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVVefW_Hl2E&feature=share&list=PLA69A22B93B4EC47F

StarTropics 2 - Dungeon (My Favorite)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHPiOhM-lDA&feature=share&list=PLA69A22B93B4EC47F

StarTropics 2 - Dungeon 6
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnZd3xtcuyY&feature=share&list=PLA69A22B93B4EC47F

StarTropics 2 - Cut Scene 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48zEM9FVD5c&feature=share&list=PLA69A22B93B4EC47F

StarTropics 2 - C Island Theme
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4u6Vp8mjVWc&feature=share&list=PLA69A22B93B4EC47F

and a lot others.

 

[Professor Beef]

How exactly does Mario make that pose? I can't remember it from anywhere.

I think it's the final animation frame for his upwards throw.

Yup

 

[ffdgh]

Musical needs?

Ultimate koopa(Mario 64 final bowser theme) is a must. Would go well with giga bowser

 

[BGBW]

Aran Ryan

Soda Popinski

Disco Kid

I want all three.

Well I was just posting one example of the great arrangements of the theme and just how flexible it is which your post further shows. What I'd really want is one that reflects Smash. Now we don't really know what style Smash U will take but using Brawl as an example it would be rather operatic take on them theme with Latin chanting.

Or if it was really cool (and they had the time) the theme reflects whoever is winning so Latin ragtime rhythms for Mario, epic orchestral for Link and beeps and boops for G&W.

 

[Dr.Thunder]

I really loved this game when I was younger.

Battle Clash - Garam
http://youtu.be/HrDs1YF0QEA

 

[IntelliHeath]

LMAO @ Villager and Bowser sharing a brofist moment mid-battle... .

Funny thing is that Villager is using boxer gloves, but if rumor is right then it's more likely that Mii and Little Mac would use boxer gloves as well.

Three Boxing Musketeers!

 

[LouieGeetoo]

Todays picture

I hate how Pikachu lost all personality in the transition to 3D in recent gens. It now has the same stupid grin on its face in way too many situations.

Shouldn't a wild Pokémon jumping out of the grass at me have some kind of non-grinny expression?

Compare this to Pikachu in the anime, manga, and even in Pokémon Yellow:

And now we have this...

It's either supremely lazy or an overbearing branding decision. Either way, I'm not a fan.

 

[Save 'N Quit]

Is Pikachu really still using Skull Bash?

I thought that would have been the best candidate to be replaced with something else.

Well I was just posting one example of the great arrangements of the theme and just how flexible it is which your post further shows. What I'd really want is one that reflects Smash. Now we don't really know what style Smash U will take but using Brawl as an example it would be rather operatic take on them theme with Latin chanting.

Or if it was really cool (and they had the time) the theme reflects whoever is winning so Latin ragtime rhythms for Mario, epic orchestral for Link and beeps and boops for G&W.

Not a fan if they use the Latin theme again.

But that would be really neat if they could do it.

 

[Anteo]

Poster? What? Wanna see!

DrThunder got you covered (you probably have read it already)

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=66728226&postcount=12345

 

[PorygonVandal]

It's either supremely lazy or an overbearing branding decision. Either way, I'm not a fan.

Or maybe those are pictures of a game still in development and most of the face animations haven't been made.

 

[Village]

LMAO @ Villager and Bowser sharing a brofist moment mid-battle... .

He makes a mean meatloaf.

 

[DarkKyo]

Or maybe those are pictures of a game still in development and most of the face animations haven't been made.

I doubt they'd show pictures of unfinished assets.

 

[Silent_Ocarina]

I doubt they'd show pictures of unfinished assets.

Anything can change.

I also remember a big deal being made about Fox having his blaster out at all times (video), but that ended up being changed for release.

I do hope that Pikachu gets some more facial expressions, though, and I'm confident that he will.

 

[Poltergust]

Yeah, it looks to me that Pikachu's facial expressions are not done yet. Having the same face for everything doesn't look right.

About the boxing ring stage, I find it ironic that it would most likely get banned from tournament play even though it's the most "competitive looking" stage shown thus far. This will be because of the permanent walls (unless wall infinites are not possible anymore, like it was in Smash 64) and it seemingly being a walk-off stage (autoban if true). =P

 

[Spinluck]

Wait was Fox holding the blaster at all times? ^^

 

[Silent_Ocarina]

Wait was Fox holding the blaster at all times? ^^

Yes, when he was first revealed, I think even official sources (such as perhaps Sakurai, the official website at the time, or Nintendo Power) mentioned something about his blaster being out. I think people assumed that it would change his moveset a bit, but as we all know, Fox ended up putting it back in his holster by the time the game released.

 

[Kurtofan]

I hope they don't forget Wario Land Shake Dimension for the Wii U version

More worthy of representation than Game and Wario imo. (I hope it's not the death knell of the Wario Land series)

 

[BGBW]

What's odd about the old Pit render is that it seems to predate the first ever trailer. If you rewatch it the model was already looking closer to the newer render.

 

[BDGAME]

Already post? Smash bros music video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zY8EoXDCk0Y&feature=youtu.be

 

[PokéKong]

As long as they keep in the Assault Star Wold theme and put in the Uprising Dark Pit theme I will be very pleased. If they could maybe keep a few of the nice original tracks from the Subspace Emissary stages they could complete the holy trinity of awesome spaghetti western Nintendo themes.