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[KnaveX]

Big Boss.

 

[Beelzebufo]

For me it's never a question of deserving. When a character looks/plays good in Smash Bros., it's OK by my book. I wouldn't be against even Sony exclusives like Jak and Ratchet if that was even possible.



So... They're not interested.
They know MGS doesn't sell on Nintendo, hence they're not interested in having it.

Then I think we can all count ourselves lucky you're not in charge of Smash lol

 

[Lijik]

"You never know what's going to happen in this world."

WALUIGI IN SMASH 5 CONFIRMED

 

[Jock_Nerd]

I fully expect to see at least one character in the new Smash where most people will exclaim, "WHY THE F IS THIS CHARACTER HERE!?"

To which I I will embrace this character.

 

[L~A]

I fully expect to see at least one character in the new Smash where most people will exclaim, "WHY THE F IS THIS CHARACTER HERE!?"

To which I I will embrace this character.

Chorus guy from Rythm Heaven

 

[Hot Coldman]

Miyamoto is such a Pac-Man fanboy

 

[BGBW]

He should have asked for these "girls" to get into smash Japan would go crazy. But i like pacman too so that was a good choice.

It's a leak!

I fully expect to see at least one character in the new Smash where most people will exclaim, "WHY THE F IS THIS CHARACTER HERE!?"

To which I I will embrace this character.

We already had that with Wii Fit Trainer.

 

[Hero]

The failure of Pac-Man VS. and all the GBA-GCN link stuff should have been a big warning flag to Nintendo not to try any of this "second screen" bullcrap again, and yet here we are...

So if something doesn't work the first time then your logic is to never try it again?

 

[Platy]

I can see Namco requesting someone like Heihachi and then Sakurai going to Miyamoto like "fuck these fighting game characters" and Miyamoto being like "well... you could ask for pac..."

 

[Jackano]

The failure of Pac-Man VS. and all the GBA-GCN link stuff should have been a big warning flag to Nintendo not to try any of this "second screen" bullcrap again, and yet here we are...

DS and 3DS are double screen gameplay. Tablets and mobiles have grow as the "second screen" experience along with your TV... GBA-GC had another problems, but gameplay experiences are worth it.

 

[SatoAilDarko]

i really cant jmagine another 3rd party better fitting smash bros then the current ones . and no lol rkdley

They are a few. Travis Touchdown is the obvious one though it will never happen considering the No More Heroes series strong connection with Wii. Bayonetta would be another one. Neither are iconic enough to match the three already announced characters.

Snake got a place because he was on NES and GCN. That hasn't changed. He still deserves a place.

Those were ports and remakes (Metal Gear came out on MSX first). It's almost like Big Daddy in PSABR. He doesn't have a strong Nintendo connection. Now a Castlevania rep like Simon Belmont would fit this game.

 

[m0t0k1]

It's a leak!



We already had that with Wii Fit Trainer.

Custom Haruka skin for Wii fit trainer would be great But yeah except for the ds exclusive one Nintendo did not get any Im@s so i would not be expecting her but a man can dream.

 

[Mistouze]

Thank you Miyamoto, good decision.

 

[Foxy Fox 39]

Considering how konami have snubbed Nintendo when it comes to metal gear games (only an intentionally sabotaged 3ds port of mgs 3 and Fuck all else) snake don't deserve a place

Yeah we don't really need this sort of mentality here.

 

[Earthpainting]

Who is Snake a clone of?

Big Boss.

That shouldn't have made me laugh as loud as I did. Beautifully done.

 

[KojiKnight]

Big Boss.

Too many people glossed over what a great response this was... but not me.

 

[Smiles and Cries]

Pacman vs. Is awesome.

The failure of Pac-Man VS. and all the GBA-GCN link stuff should have been a big warning flag to Nintendo not to try any of this "second screen" bullcrap again, and yet here we are...

blame it all on the guy quoted above you

 

[pinkurocket]

Chorus guy from Rythm Heaven

I hope this happens.

 

[Astarte]

He should have asked for these "girls" to get into smash Japan would go crazy. But i like pacman too so that was a good choice.

I'll take it, thank you samurai

 

[Lemmy]

Pac-man isn't a character I'd really associate with Nintendo tbh... but then again neither was Solid Snake, so eh.

Big Boss.

Sharp comeback

Releasing 2 and 3 together on vita for the same price as just 3 on 3ds is blatant sabotage

The Vita release was actually a lot cheaper when they both hit shelves as I recall. lol

 

[Skidd]

Cool. Now let's have Miyamoto suggest Klonoa as well.

 

[Beelzebufo]

I hope this happens.

It's almost guaranteed to now!

 

[y2dvd]

There's no MGS games on the WiiU is there? Wait, are there any Pac-man games on with WiiU? They need to port Pac-man Battle Royal over from the arcades. That game was fun yo!

 

[Jawmuncher]

The wait for snakes fate continues.

 

[Smiles and Cries]

The wait for snakes fate continues.

not really sure he ever deserved a Smash spot since those games are more popular on non-Nintendo platforms not saying Nintendo never had ports but just saying the mind-share from that IP is pretty much a Playstation brand

 

[BGBW]

Wait, are there any Pac-man games on with WiiU? They need to port Pac-man Battle Royal over from the arcades. That game was fun yo!

Yes, Ghostly adventure games.

 

[foxuzamaki]

What a nice read.

 

[foxuzamaki]

not really sure he ever deserved a Smash spot since those games are more popular on non-Nintendo platforms not saying Nintendo never had ports but just saying the mind-share from that IP is pretty much a Playstation brand

Nobody cares if he "deserved" the spot or not, we just want him back.

 

[ShockingAlberto]

Big Boss.

But even then he's not a perfect clone. Just thank the stars we didn't get Solidus.

 

[Anth0ny]

"How to give the character their own individuality as a fighter and how they'll move. Does the new idea fit with the original game?

sup ganon

 

[Timeaisis]

If I recall correctly, I believe Miyamoto stated that Pac Man was his favorite videogame.

 

[Hot Coldman]

sup ganon

yeah but we're getting Toon Ganon now so it's cool

 

[ramparter]

Which reminds me, Pac-Man Vs. needs a Wii U port.

Pac Man Vs should be in every platform, played this game once and it was AWESOME, can't believe most people are compltely ignorant of this Masterpiece.

But yeah in Wii U makes even more sense.

What makes no sense is Namco.

 

[Boss Doggie]

It's a once-in-a-lifetime for Snake

 

[Cosmic Dreams]

It's a once-in-a-lifetime for Snake

yeah, but then again, that's from 2008. anything can happen. who knows? with all the work they put into snake's character, it would be a shame to see him go....

 

[sixteen-bit]

shoulda requested Mappy

There's no MGS games on the WiiU is there? Wait, are there any Pac-man games on with WiiU? They need to port Pac-man Battle Royal over from the arcades. That game was fun yo!

Pac-Man Battle Royale is available on PS3, 360 and Windows via Pac-Man Museum

 

[RagnarokX]

I honestly assumed some key staff of Namco would of pushed on the idea of Pacman being a fighter. Whilst chuckling.
Surprising to hear Miyamoto requested it, though.

It's not surprising at all. It's no secret that Miyamoto adores Pac-man.

 

[Toxi]

Based Miyamoto. Pac-Man in Smash fighting Mario and Sonic the hypest shit ever.

Spoiler

Mega Man's not even close in terms of pop-cultural osmosis.

 

[Greenzxy]

Why does Pac-Man wear red boots? Yo is he a girly-man?

 

[Baron von Loathsome]

I hope this happens.

It appears that you're in luck.

 

[Toxi]

Why does Pac-Man wear red boots? Yo is he a girly-man?

Ms Pac-Man's stole his place.

 

[random25]

Really good to see the that Pac-man has been more accepted after the trailer reveal. It's probably because his looks and a lot of his moves pay homage to the classic-style Pac-man and other Namco classics.

 

[CrunchyFrog]

The wtf character is gonna be a special collaboration with Microsoft to let you play as MS Clippy. Final Smash is paper cut.

 

[kunonabi]

i really cant jmagine another 3rd party better fitting smash bros then the current ones . and no lol rkdley

Simon's Belmont is really the only 3rd party character they need. moveset, stages, assist trophies, and music pretty much write themselves and he's a far bigger piece of Nintendo's heritage than Snake or Pac-Man.

 

[Baron von Loathsome]

The wtf character is gonna be a special collaboration with Microsoft

Getting people's hopes up, eh?

 

[Son Of D]

Simon's Belmont is really the only 3rd party character they need. moveset, stages, assist trophies, and music pretty much write themselves and he's a far bigger piece of Nintendo's heritage than Snake or Pac-Man.

I don't know. Final Fantasy (pre-VII), Dragon Quest both have lineage with Nintendo. Also for more modern third party reps there's Phoenix Wright (whose only non-Nintendo appearances are UMvC3 and the iOS ports of the AA games) and Professor Layton (has he ever appeared on a non-Nintendo platform?).

 

[Baron von Loathsome]

and Professor Layton (has he ever appeared on a non-Nintendo platform?).

There's a Layton spin-off on mobile platforms, but I don't know if Layton actually appears in it.

 

[Japanmanx3]

The failure of Pac-Man VS. and all the GBA-GCN link stuff should have been a big warning flag to Nintendo not to try any of this "second screen" bullcrap again, and yet here we are...

I loved that game hard! My cousins and I had many a night if that + FFCC!

 

[Oblivion]

I'm constantly shocked to learn how much autonomy Miyamoto and Iwata give Sakurai when it comes to SSB. I mean, Miyamoto asking him for permission on something? In a way that's pretty badass.

 

[DedValve]

"How to give the character their own individuality as a fighter and how they'll move. Should the game system maintain a consistent form or not. What other fighters are there and how will the new character differ in strategy? Does the new idea fit with the original game? Most importantly, is it entertaining?"

Ganon says hi....twice.