The Inkling costumes are on the official site: http://www.smashbros.com/us/dlc/index.html
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Smash Wii U & 3DS Downloadable Characters Discussion and Information on Smash Ballot
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This. While the Inklings haven't proven themselves yet, Nintendo's gonna do everything in their power to make sure they catch on.
balladofwindfishes
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So it'll be paid DLC and being released in Summer. Ok, that works.
Also first Mii hat to change depending on gender?
IntelliHeath
As in "Heathcliff"
I wouldn't count on Inking being playable character for first bundle of DLC, but again, who know with Sakurai and Nintendo.
Thank you. It look somewhat weird.
Cat and monkey?
balladofwindfishes
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Oh, didn't realize those hats changed. I honestly forgot they even existed.
The Inklings' Mii costumes doesn't mean they won't be DLC. Nintendo likely wanted immediate Splatoon promotion.Just came to give my salutes to the people here repping Inkings, maybe next game guys
I'm glad they're putting a good effort into the costumes though.
Empyrean Heaven
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Anybody else having trouble connecting to the network on 3DS? I can connect to the eShop just fine but Smash is no way.
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
ahem
To be fair, we didn't get a Splatoon character yet, but they revealed the one thing Smash-related that wouldn't overshadow the rest of the Direct.
Gonzo The Great
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This doesn't really change anything. Again, I don't expect to see the Inklings until Smash 5, but I could be wrong. They're probably "testing the waters", so to speak.
Xenoblade was critically acclaimed. Splatoon is an unproven new IP. Not every character needs to be shoehorned into Smash right away. Look at how long Little Mac had to wait. Jeez.
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Xenoblade Chronicles - June 10, 2010 (JP)
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS - September 13, 2014 (JP)
Xenoblade was critically acclaimed. Splatoon is an unproven new IP. Not every character needs to be shoehorned into Smash right away. Look at how long Little Mac had to wait. Jeez.
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Xenoblade Chronicles - June 10, 2010 (JP)
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS - September 13, 2014 (JP)
MaverickHunterAsh
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To be fair, while Xenoblade was a critically acclaimed game that ended up being a break-out hit, it came out well after Brawl.
balladofwindfishes
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I just did the poll.
Gonna assume Doc is going to have 2 points from me for being my secondary and no more points lol.
I'm like the only person remotely interested in using him.
woopWOOP
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Hmmyeah, even tho it doesn't prove anything yet, it checks off Splatoon for Smash in a way so I don't really feel they will be fighter DLC for this game anymore. I'd like to be proven wrong though! But it's alright, I can wait until the next Smash. Or the next one. Or somewhere beyond.
The watergun outfit looks pretty nice by the way. Still ain't buying any until Mii's are playable in online vs anyone. Just turn enemy Mii's into Helper Hares or something. Yeah, I know it ain't happening...
Alright, off to watch the Splatoon Direct now then!
The watergun outfit looks pretty nice by the way. Still ain't buying any until Mii's are playable in online vs anyone. Just turn enemy Mii's into Helper Hares or something. Yeah, I know it ain't happening...
Alright, off to watch the Splatoon Direct now then!
balladofwindfishes
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Too bad they won't go the extra mile and change some of Mii Gunner's attacks to use paint particles.
Like his forward smash could shoot paint drops, his up smash could do small paint explosions, etc. No changes to the actual attack, just new particles and maybe sound effects.
Because Mii Gunner's moveset will look silly using a water gun.
Like his forward smash could shoot paint drops, his up smash could do small paint explosions, etc. No changes to the actual attack, just new particles and maybe sound effects.
Because Mii Gunner's moveset will look silly using a water gun.
dangeraaron10
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Ouch on people excited to see Splatoon DLC characters! Sure, it doesn't mean they are for sure outright excluded from this game, but this does hurt their chances I feel. Might be a way to "technically" have them playable without having to deal with a tricky paint mechanic on the 3DS.
Out_Of_Ammo
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The fact there are still no W101 costumes must mean Wonder Red is already planned as DLC, surely.
I like the way you're thinking
balladofwindfishes
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Obviously this promotion isn't really appropriate for it, but what's with the lack of Mii Brawler costumes?
The most used Mii Fighter... gets a cat suit (and the generic Smash shirt every class got). While Gunner is just outright spoiled and Sword Fighter gets cool stuff like the Dunban costume.
The most used Mii Fighter... gets a cat suit (and the generic Smash shirt every class got). While Gunner is just outright spoiled and Sword Fighter gets cool stuff like the Dunban costume.
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
I wanna bet we will get Ken and Chun Li costumes whenever Ryu gets announced.
Some of Punch-Out's foes or the Pokemon in Pokken would make really good picks for Mii Brawler costumes.
balladofwindfishes
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An M Bison costume needs to happen.
But actually yea, that makes sense, save Brawler for inevitable Street Fighter costumes.
Neoriceisgood
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Sucks for Link fans that he isn't confirmed playable.
It'd be a tragedy if we don't even get a Wonder Mask for the Miis, despite them finding it necessary to add the cat and monkey suits. Though even that small gesture would probably be a waste of resources when you consider the limited appeal of anything related to that game - even modelling all of those W101 trophies in the first place was probably more than we should have expected.
If it means we'll see them incorporated to the fullest extent of their potential in a future game, I'm fine with the Inklings just being costumes here rather than playable characters neutered to be 3DS compatible.
King Hippo's manhole cover would be a cute outfit for the Brawlers; it'd also be a lot less generic when put on a Mii compared to a few of the other characters' costumes. If they really wanted to stick with the animal-themed onesies, maybe Pangoro would be a good fit?
astarisborn94
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I don't see Inklings as pre-planned characters anymore. They might get in as ballot characters if they're very highly requested but that's the only way I see them having a chance for Smash DLC. I definitely think they're likely for a proper next Smash game thought.
What makes you say that? If anything, the Inklings are the up there for the most likely pre-planned DLC behind Wolf (the Inklings & the Chorus Kids, unless Sakurai has a left-field character he wants to add).
Of course, if that last DLC slot is the ballot winner, then that's it.
Neoriceisgood
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He's got a mii outfit, so he won't be playable.
Also toon link won't be in smash cause he's the train conductor.
balladofwindfishes
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I made this post on Reddit, but it was useful enough to post here imo
It's a list of the songs that are not in Smash 4.
There's enough there pretty much to support whatever stages they wanted to add, if they didn't want to re-use music between levels.
It's a list of the songs that are not in Smash 4.
There's enough there pretty much to support whatever stages they wanted to add, if they didn't want to re-use music between levels.
astarisborn94
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Because of the fact that Inklings are going to be Mii Costume DLC for this game. I felt as if they were working on Inklings as a playable character now we would have seen that announced instead of the costumes at the Direct. It's not over for them yet as they could still be ballot characters but I really don't think they're working on Inklings as characters now.
Why would they announce playable Inklings in a direct for the Splatoon game, more so since Sakurai likely has his hands full with Lucas, Roy, & Ryu? It'd steal quite literally all of the hype from Splatoon. Plus the Mii costumes were announced as a pre-order bonus.
astarisborn94
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Because if Nintendo felt it was worth the effort to start working on Inklings as characters before their game even got released this was the best opportunity to do so. Given that we got the Mii costumes instead (and detailed at it) is look as Nintendo is waiting and see how Splatoon does commercially and critically as well as how wanted they become for Smash characters before they decide whenever or not to put in a large amount of resource into making them a newcomer.
The DLC is looking to be released on a bi-monthly basis with Mewtwo last month & Lucas next month. As stated earlier, Sakurai can only make so many character at once.
MrSaturn99
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Yeaaahhhh at this point I don't think Inklings will happen, but it's really cool they implemented Mii Costumes for them! I know I'll definitely use Inkling Girl.
Out of these, I sure would like the following to come back somehow.
Out of these, I sure would like the following to come back somehow.
SuperLeviathan
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The Inklings would make a lot of sense for the Holiday/Christmas season . In the (probable) absence of a new AAA game, it would remind people that Splatoon and Smash exist, and they could even do a cross-promotion.
Or at least, I think it would make sense.
Or at least, I think it would make sense.
Let's be honest, if the 6th slot isn't for the ballot winner, there aren't a lot of other options that are within reason besides the Chorus Kids.
Star Fox U is looking to be Nintendo's big game for the end of the year.
MrSaturn99
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Anything could happen, I just doubt it.
RIP Wii U Holiday sales.
SuperLeviathan
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But is Star Fox really as high-profile as Smash, or as Splatoon will likely be by the holidays?
Nintendo is going to be leaning on those two (and Mario Kart) during the holidays anyway. Inkling DLC would make sense, given that. They could even do, say, a modified Mewtwo model where you could get the Inklings free by buying both.
Nintendo is going to be leaning on those two (and Mario Kart) during the holidays anyway. Inkling DLC would make sense, given that. They could even do, say, a modified Mewtwo model where you could get the Inklings free by buying both.
And I think they're still among the most plausible besides the ballot winner (if they aren't in their own separate wave) & the Chorus Kids, the Mii costumes changes nothing. I guess we can agree to disagree.
This is assuming they have the new Club Nintendo replacement ready for the holidays.
balladofwindfishes
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I finally got a chance to re-watch the Splatoon Direct
...the costume promo is literally only for the Wii U, all 3DS copies will need to buy the costumes.
It doesn't even look like it will be available early for those who pre-order, either, since the TBA release for sale and the TBA release for codes is exactly the same (Summer)
That's... not quite as much of a good deal or even as much of a promotion as I had assumed. For people who buy costumes for both versions, it hardly seems worth the effort to get the GS code.
...the costume promo is literally only for the Wii U, all 3DS copies will need to buy the costumes.
It doesn't even look like it will be available early for those who pre-order, either, since the TBA release for sale and the TBA release for codes is exactly the same (Summer)
That's... not quite as much of a good deal or even as much of a promotion as I had assumed. For people who buy costumes for both versions, it hardly seems worth the effort to get the GS code.
I had a feeling we'd get Inkling outfits for Mii Gunner. It's great to see that Mii Gunner costumes aren't going to be limited to just characters with arm cannons! And while this doesn't mean that Inklings can't also be DLC characters...I really don't think it's going to happen. I think the mechanics that would have to be introduced to properly represent Inkling would be far too much work for a DLC character, so to compromise we get Mii Gunner outfits. It's kinda what I feared and expected all along, but I suppose it's better than nothing.
However, it's extremely disappointing that we're going to continue to get cool outfits exclusively for Mii Fighters, and because of the limitations of Mii Fighters, it really doesn't feel worth it to spend the money on these outfits, as cool as they are. I'll buy them all anyway, but it really sucks that I'm pretty much never going to actually see them in use. Even if they don't want to make Mii Fighters usable online With Anyone, they could at least include them in the Random character selection, ensuring that they'll pop up in game from time to time. But as it is, you have to specifically make and choose a Mii Fighter to play as one.
However, it's extremely disappointing that we're going to continue to get cool outfits exclusively for Mii Fighters, and because of the limitations of Mii Fighters, it really doesn't feel worth it to spend the money on these outfits, as cool as they are. I'll buy them all anyway, but it really sucks that I'm pretty much never going to actually see them in use. Even if they don't want to make Mii Fighters usable online With Anyone, they could at least include them in the Random character selection, ensuring that they'll pop up in game from time to time. But as it is, you have to specifically make and choose a Mii Fighter to play as one.
IntelliHeath
As in "Heathcliff"
What about Animal Crossing U? I'm not knowledge enough with Animal Crossing sales numbers but would it be enough for Wii U Holiday sales?
SuperLeviathan
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Animal Crossing is a franchise that does better on handhelds. Wild World and New Leaf are by far the biggest hits of the series.
The bread and butter of Nintendo consoles have been the big mulitplayer party brouhahas. That's why I said that they're going to keep pushing Smash and Splatoon this holiday
The bread and butter of Nintendo consoles have been the big mulitplayer party brouhahas. That's why I said that they're going to keep pushing Smash and Splatoon this holiday
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