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[OmegaDL50]

I feel like if shovel knight was ever included in Smash, he'd be there as a representative for indie games as a whole. I don't think it's likely, but I don't think it's impossible from the angle that Shovel Knight is there to show Nintendo's support and love of indie games

Imagine if Shovel Knight's smash character was a flat 2D sprite kind of like Mr. Game and Watch just to be representative of his 2D sprite design.

 

[fernoca]

Will get on 3DS, sinxe I already have it on Wii U.

 

[KoopaTheCasual]

Deserved.

What a cool success story.

 

[AgentOtaku]

PS4 copy for me, day one

 

[Zalman]

I'm excited to see what Nintendo content they're adding. I'll probably get it for Wii U if it's good.

 

[ThatRandomCliff]

Im kinda hoping the Nintendo content is a Bowser boss battle. But then I find myself hoping that the boss battle is with Petey Piranha.

 

[BadRamen]

Damn where is that Best Buy US WiiU preorder??

 

[SmackAttack]

$20? Well guess I'll double dip on 3DS, and get it for Wii U and Xbone. I want to own this game on everything.

 

[akidnamededdy]

Im kinda hoping the Nintendo content is a Bowser boss battle. But then I find myself hoping that the boss battle is with Petey Piranha.

A character who's established as a bounty hunter feels like a better fit for me. Hoping for a Samus or Captain Falcon boss fight!

 

[BY2K]

I bet the Nintendo exclusive content is a playable Link ala Adventure of Link.

Spoiler

That'd be so cool.

 

[SatoAilDarko]

I feel like if shovel knight was ever included in Smash, he'd be there as a representative for indie games as a whole. I don't think it's likely, but I don't think it's impossible from the angle that Shovel Knight is there to show Nintendo's support and love of indie games

The thing is Bit Trip Runner's trophy was put in to specifically highlight indies. Nintendo's current indie guy was on screen to introduce it.

Considering he's original series of games debuted on WiiWare and his latest game is also on Wii U he has a much better case to be the Indie representative.

 

[Accoun]

Yeah that must be it! A PC and a WiiU retail version is totally more reasonable then a Vita version.

Well, PC gets a physical version only in Europe, where PC retail is still alive (in places). Not sure about WiiU, since in my city none of the big chain stores carry Nintendo games (although there is one pretty much dedicated store) and I'm not sure about rest of the country.

 

[Colonel Mustard]

Will get the Wii U retail version.

so...quadruple dipped!

 

[ultrazilla]

The RetroVGS killer app. I want this on a proper cartridge! I hope it happens now that they're going
physical.

 

[Mr_Kuschels]

Are there any videos about the upcoming battle mode yet?

 

[ChrisD]

Will pre-order 3DS Physical this week to go along with my Wii U Digital copy, Steam copy, and future PSN digital purchase.

I love this game so much. I buy it on whichever system I am playing most at the time.

 

[akidnamededdy]

The RetroVGS killer app. I want this on a proper cartridge! I hope it happens now that they're going
physical.

I dunno if it can be a real killer app if it's on every other system under the sun.

I'd totally buy it on a cartridge though.

 

[Aaronrules380]

The thing is Bit Trip Runner's trophy was put in to specifically highlight indies. Nintendo's current indie guy was on screen to introduce it.

Considering he's original series of games debuted on WiiWare and his latest game is also on Wii U he has a much better case to be the Indie representative.

That was true then, but Shovel Knight was also super new at that point and I wouldn't be surprised if that deal was made before Shovel Knight was even released. Right now Shovel Knight is easily the most popular indie on a Nintendo system, and he also launched as a Nintendo and PC exclusive.

 

[Gameboy415]

Assuming the PS4/XB1 versions include their respective exclusive content (Kratos/Battletoads), I'm totally buying all 4 versions!

I kinda wish they'd waited until all of the DLC was done/released and included it all on the disc/cart...oh well!

 

[kirby_fox]

I'm glad I haven't bought in yet...though now I'm curious what system to buy it on.

 

[Novocaine]

Would have picked up a Vita copy.

 

[Benzychenz]

I think I'm gonna buy a second Wii U copy tbh, even though I own a PS4 and all.

The game just felt at home on Nintendo, and I'm a sucker for a physical collection.

 

[Haines]

I'm glad I haven't bought in yet...though now I'm curious what system to buy it on.

Me too. Seems like in the full page article they mention Nintendo version will have its own new content. So that could be cool.

 

[Nosgotham]

Already own it in wiiu but I'm gonna double dip for a wiiu physical copy

 

[labx]

Is Amazon.com pre-order up?

 

[Danny Dudekisser]

Me too. Seems like in the full page article they mention Nintendo version will have its own new content. So that could be cool.

I hope it actually makes sense for the game... I feel like both Kratos and Battletoads were subtraction by addition.

Then again, the game's so heavily inspired by Nintendo games that it can't be difficult to find something cool.

 

[Jotamide]

If Vita ain't getting it physical, I might grab it on 3DS.

 

[Regginator]

Wii U (and maybe 3DS) version here I come! Already own a digital Steam copy.

 

[jacobeid]

I hope this game breaks a million sales soon. It was my GOTY last year and completely deserves it.

I'll likely be triple-dipping on a retail version (already own it on Wii U+PS4).

 

[Brakke]

Already played through on 3DS and Xbox One. Good for them, though.

 

[Tunavi]

Will buy for ps4. never played, I know it's good

 

[emb]

Yay! I've been wanting to play this for a long time.

I feel bad paying just 20 though. This game probably deserves more, from what I've seen.

Anyway, glad to see they've found enough success to hit this point. Can't wait to see what they make after Shovel Knight, someday.

 

[Beartruck]

Already have Wii U digital, so for $20(hopefully $16 through best buy Gamer's club) for the 3ds version is a no-brainer.

 

[Merc_]

Cool, I'm finally ready to pick it up.

 

[Muzy72]

Sakurai has said in the past that he isn't gonna put anyone in Smash. And as awesome as Shovel Knight is, he isn't iconic on the level of Sonic, Mega Man, Pac-Man, or Ryu......not yet, anyway. Plus his game isn't out in Japan, yet.

In short, Shovel Knight isn't gonna get in Smash unless he's the #1 winner of the Smash Ballot. And even then it's not a guarantee.

Some how I knew you'd swoop in and mention this. What is this, your 2000th post on the imaginary rules of Smash you made up??

Excited to see what the Nintendo megaton is. Zelda II Link please!!

 

[Einbroch]

Sweet! Now I can rent it. Based physical.

 

[Crimson_Justice]

So awesome. I love the game and the developers, so I might just have to pick this up if I have the money. I'm not sure which console, though, since I already have digital on Wii U.

Also, the 700k sold, the instruction booklet, and all of the info about the upcoming updates is all great to hear. This game deserves all of the sales it gets, and the bits of new content look so good! Can't wait!

 

[SegaShack]

Nice, 2 physical games coming out with Battletoads this fall.

 

[Shauni]

I kept putting buying this off despite all the praise. Kind of glad I did now, the question now is Wii U or Xbox One version, hm.

 

[AwShucks]

I might buy this retail for something. I love the game and wouldn't mind playing the Vita version (have 3ds)

 

[Thoraxes]

I kept putting buying this off despite all the praise. Kind of glad I did now, the question now is Wii U or Xbox One version, hm.

Since they're graphically the same, I'd take the D-Pad and extra features (digger diary) of the Wii U version personally.

 

[Bog]

Hell yeah! $16 with GCU.

Yeah that's a no-brainer.

 

[whiterabbit]

I'll probably want to get a copy of this for 3DS... where I already have it digitally.

Does it make any sense to buy it if I already have it for the same system?

I guess the price is pretty good at least if it's hard to justify it otherwise.

 

[Sajjaja]

Seriously, WTF? It's 80 cents to the dollar, so this should be about $25. Hell, you could round it up to $30, but $40?! Fuck that. I'll check for it on ebay for a lower price.

Might just be a placeholder price but still scary lol.

 

[primasaurus]

 

[Benzychenz]

eShop?

 

[primasaurus]

eShop?

Yeah its in the eShop, it was a timed exclusive on the WiiU as well at one point

 

[Adam Prime]

eShop?

That looks like a fan art cover, not the real thing like in the OP.

I'm REAL interested in Challenge Mode. I'll buy it again for WiiU.

 

[DeuceGamer]

Yes! Will double dip on Physica Versions and already own it digitally.

 

[Benzychenz]

Yeah its in the eShop, it was a timed exclusive on the WiiU as well at one point

Well obviously it's on the eShop. I don't understand why you're posting a weird mock up cover.