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[SmithnCo]

So guys, what would say the chances are for Shulk actually being in the game?

73.54%

 

[Lunar15]

Uh... 30%. Golden Sun had two GBA games, each sold better than Xenoblade, and Isaac ended up being an Assist Trophy in Brawl.
I still haven't played Golden Sun and I love Xenoblade, but I don't see the situation being much different. Honestly, Shulk wouldn't be that popular without Gematsu.

The thing is, sales have never been an indication of inclusion.

 

[MrSaturn99]

So guys, what would say the chances are for Shulk actually being in the game?

a lot

 

[Gartooth]

So guys, what would say the chances are for Shulk actually being in the game?

Probably the safest guess you could make for a newcomer at this point.

 

[-Horizon-]

Now the psychopath version:

Metal Gear?

Spoiler

joke

 

[Storm Kyleis]

The thing is, sales have never been an indication of inclusion.

Of course, but they're an indication of popularity. Shulk may be popular among gaming boards, but it's most likely just a vocal minority. Most Miiverse users keep asking "who's Shulk?".

 

[rekameohs]

TTYD 3D confirmed?

 

[Franchuzas87]

I would be fine without Shulk in the roster as long as there is a Xenoblade stage.

Bionis itself was the best "character" in the game

 

[Lunar15]

Of course, but they're an indication of popularity. Shulk may be popular among gaming boards, but it's most likely just a vocal minority. Most Miiverse users keep asking "who's Shulk?".

Here's the thing, popularity has never really been an indication of inclusion either.

I mean, ROB, Ice Climbers, Game and Watch?

Going by sales of Path of Radiance and Radiant dawn, I bet that a gigantic swath of people had no idea who Ike was. But here we are, two games later and he's a stable veteran.

 

[J-Tier]

Now the psychopath version:

I thought he ate something bad at first glance.

 

[SmithnCo]

Metal Gear?

Spoiler

joke

Needs eye patch for reverse Big Boss

 

[KHlover]

Metal Gear?

Spoiler

joke

No, ( implied)Wife beater :/

 

[IntelliHeath]

Where's that SmashGAF cycle diagram

 

[PadWarrior]

lol


I'd be happy for those who wanted him playable if it turns out that way but I honestly think he'll just be an AT again :/

Yeah I feel the same

 

[Mr. Smiley]

Now the psychopath version:

RICK

WE NEED TO COOK

 

[Storm Kyleis]

Here's the thing, popularity has never really been an indication of inclusion either.

I mean, ROB, Ice Climbers, Game and Watch?

Those are historically important Nintendo characters. Xenoblade is a newly enstablished franchise, which isn't even that popular outside of the core audience.

 

[-Horizon-]

No, ( implied)Wife beater :/

'Merica localization! Aw yeah!

Spoiler

seriously lolwat

 

[Lunar15]

Those are historically important Nintendo characters. Xenoblade is a newly enstablished franchise, which isn't even that popular outside of the core audience.

While all rules are invalid and only good for speculation, I'd argue there's value in having Shulk now that Xenoblade is a franchise that Nintendo has been promoting quite a bit in most of their directs.

My point is moreso that there really are no rules. It's hard to give a percentage on anyone because Sakurai really kind of does what he wants. I've really learned my lesson to never count anyone out.

 

[MrSaturn99]

I've really learned my lesson to never count anyone out.

Even Isaac?

Spoiler

and Ridley?

 

[Lunar15]

Even Isaac?

Spoiler

and Ridley?

With Sakurai, anything is possible. I'd say both have fair shots. (Ridley less so due to the stage boss tease. But fuck it, it's Sakurai. You know he could be trolling)

Of course, massive heartbreak and disappointment through trolling counts as anything.

 

[Village]

Nice. Now the American version:

That's now everywhere version thanks to tripple deluxe

Kirby is fucking pissed in every country.

That's his smash alt

 

[TheChits]

Did Anthony ever post his impressions?

 

[Mista Koo]

what image?

Your avatar.

 

[Starphoenix]

Now that my Paper Mario stage wish has come true, now all I need is a stage based around this on the Wii U, and I'll never need another Smash game again.

http://youtu.be/I-tENhSkhOE

 

[Storm Kyleis]

While all rules are invalid and only good for speculation, I'd argue there's value in having Shulk now that Xenoblade is a franchise that Nintendo has been promoting quite a bit in most of their directs.

My point is moreso that there really are no rules. It's hard to give a percentage on anyone because Sakurai really kind of does what he wants. I've really learned my lesson to never count anyone out.

Yeah, I'm just not very confident about him. Hopefully I'll be proven wrong.

 

[IntelliHeath]

Your avatar.

Oh wow. That has been long long time ago. I remember that thread! :')

 

[Amazeballs]

Now the psychopath version:

Has Kirby been talking to Kamiya?

 

[superNESjoe]

And then down in the corner, naught but 5 pixels tall, is a picture of Uncle Jesse with 2 replies stating "mercy".

 

[PadWarrior]

He looks like that alternate dimension cartman

 

[OricWindstar]

Now that my Paper Mario stage wish has come true, now all I need is a stage based around this on the Wii U, and I'll never need another Smash game again.

http://youtu.be/I-tENhSkhOE

I'd be super satisfied with Skytown making it in.

 

[random25]

Has Kirby been talking to Kamiya?

He swallowed Kamiya, and grew a beard.

 

[Hyperactivity]

I feel like I missed a huge amount of stuff after being absent for so long from these threads

 

[Ahnez]

I feel like I missed a huge amount of stuff after being absent for so long from these threads

Takamaru is DEAD

 

[zroid]

Has Kirby been talking to Kamiya?

:lol :lol :lol

you win this round

 

[-Horizon-]

I feel like I missed a huge amount of stuff after being absent for so long from these threads

5 stages of grief on repeat again

 

[georly]

I wonder if 'transforming' stages will have final destination forms. If they do, which form do they choose? Is it random? Is it a neutral platform but the background still changes? I wonder!

 

[DaBoss]

Some thoughts: there isn't a hard and fast limit on stages. They are limited by resources, but there's nothing saying "well, we need room for the Mario 3D Land Stage, so scrap that Mario Land 2 stage".

The limited resources are what I'm referring to with the fact that most franchises are going to get new stages. Given those 2 things, I would think giving priority to a newer game having a stage over an older game is what the decision comes down to.

I completely forgot Wario Land is a handheld series lol, but yea, that would be perfect.

 

[Boss Doggie]

Is this week gonna be full of surprises

 

[Spinluck]

Isaac

Spoiler

Newton

for Smash.

 

[OricWindstar]

Speaking of portable stages, I'd love a Metroid Fusion stage for Smash 3DS. Never played Metroid II, so no idea if that has a particularly cool locale.

Isaac

Spoiler

Newton

for Smash.

Isaac brings down the house!

 

[SmithnCo]

Isaac

Spoiler

Newton

for Smash.

He'll probably have Melee physics

 

[JoeInky]

Probably the safest guess you could make for a newcomer at this point.

The safest guesses currently based on facts that we have are Ridley and a Rhythm Heaven rep.

The only evidence for Shulk is from a leaker who is potentially fake or just has massively out of date information.

Hell, there's more evidence for K. Rool than Shulk at this point, even if that one may be grasping at straws, atleast those straws are actually in the game.

Spoiler

Shulk probably is in though, but I'd only give him a 60% chance so there's no way I'd call him the safest guess.

 

[PadWarrior]

Speaking of portable stages, I'd love a Metroid Fusion stage for Smash 3DS. Never played Metroid II, so no idea if that has a particularly cool locale.

Isaac brings down the house!

I'd love a fusion stage

 

[KHlover]

He looks like that alternate dimension cartman

That was my intention and you are the first one to pick it up

Dat goatee

 

[PadWarrior]

That was my intention and you are the first one to pick it up

Lol sweet!

 

[MiguelMexMIstery]

I like the new stage, nice to see that PM has some representation.

Also, amiibo!Marth looks bad. :/

 

[Ahnez]

Speaking of portable stages, I'd love a Metroid Fusion stage for Smash 3DS. Never played Metroid II, so no idea if that has a particularly cool locale.

Probably would be a transforming stage with all fusion sectors

 

[Qurupeke]

I like the new stage, nice to see that PM has some representation.

Also, amiibo!Marth looks bad. :/

Oh wow, it looks awful. Stuff like Mario, Kirby and Villager was really quality, what the hell happened?

 

[SuperSah]

I like the new stage, nice to see that PM has some representation.

Also, amiibo!Marth looks bad. :/

Good grief, what did they do to Martha?

 

[Finale Fireworker]

Oh wow, it looks awful. Stuff like Mario, Kirby and Villager was really quality, what the hell happened?

Marth does seem worse off than the others, but it also looks about how I expected. Marth's design is just harder to translate into a small figure like this one, I think.