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[Spinosaurus]

By the way, someone mentioned that the Pikmin in the For Fun Team Smash weren't original renders - is this true?

They look the same to me.

 

[-Horizon-]

Edit: Now irrelevant, as Nexon seems to realize he's made a mistake.

In other news:

For some reason it bothers me that the letter "h" covers up that much of the Pikmin's head.

 

[Golnei]

As far as the Mii Fighters icon, they wouldn't be expected to change it. I could kind of see the argument of "why would they use a stock photo for the other icon?", but that's not really strong evidence.

By the way, someone mentioned that the Pikmin in the For Fun Team Smash weren't original renders - is this true?

They could be mirrored and rearranged versions of the ones in Olimar's render.

 

[MaverickHunterAsh]

Yeah, I really don't think this is conclusive evidence of anything.

 

[Caladrius]

...Did you bet that the leak was real?

Anyway, I don't consider it to be a huge point, but it is pretty weird.

I did it on a whim.I really should have second guessed myself.

The more I sit on this whole affair the more skeptical I'm becoming.

ah, filler fridays

Don't you dare say that.

 

[A Link to the Past]

Due to the reuse of Pikmin renders, I'd say that the comparison actually strengthens the leak.

 

[MisterWisp]

Edit: Now irrelevant, as Nexon seems to realize he's made a mistake.

In other news:

That green-icon in the bottom right appears here:

So if this is real, then you collect/break those to unlock customizations for characters.

 

[Xpike]

That green-icon in the bottom right appears here:

So if this is real, then you collect/break those to unlock customizations for characters.

though we already knew this?

 

[Toxi]

http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2014/08/talking_point_a_history_of_the_sexualisation_of_samus

Super Smash Bros. Brawl, released in 2008, is the most interesting to look at when it comes to Metroid; the highly-acclaimed Prime trilogy had all been released by the time of its completion, including Prime 3: Corruption the previous year. Yet Brawl still used a decidedly stylised pre-Prime design for Samus, as if they were acknowledging only the Japanese-developed entries in the series.

Well, they did include Frigate Orpheon.

And the Dark Suit alt.

And a few music tracks ripped straight from the games.

And... Uh... Yeah.

 

[balladofwindfishes]

One thing I guess if we want to be super OCD picky about it, the white box on the bottom option, is on the top on the leak image, while on the bottom for the real picture.

But that could just be some style change to vary the menus up a bit in design.

Well, they did include Frigate Orpheon.

And the Dark Suit alt.

And a few music tracks ripped straight from the games.

And... Uh... Yeah.

Meta Ridley was one of the final bosses in the SSE. And probably the most unique fight in the entire adventure. Prime also had a ton of trophies, including Prime Hunters.

 

[Luqi]

Where are we at the leaks? I'm still on #TeamFake but I'm just curious

 

[Pop-O-Matic]

Am I the only one a little concerned about the gap between the selection border and the actual menu button in the official pic vs the leak?

 

[Caladrius]

Well, they did include Frigate Orpheon.

And the Dark Suit alt.

And a few music tracks ripped straight from the games.

And... Uh... Yeah.

Hey, at least Sakurai did a Google image search!

Am I the only one a little concerned about the gap between the selection border and the actual menu button in the official pic vs the leak?

Was the official menu button animated?

 

[MisterWisp]

though we already knew this?

Forgive me if my memory serves me wrong, but I don't recall Sakurai explaining the green symbol or how to unlock character customizations. I'm just drawing a parallel between the the leaked screen on the right and the PoTD.

 

[Toxi]

Meta Ridley was one of the final bosses in the SSE. And probably the most unique fight in the entire adventure. Prime also had a ton of trophies, including Prime Hunters.

Thanks, I completely forgot about Meta Ridley.

As for trophies, six Prime Hunters trophies was... Excessive. I have the feeling Prime got the majority of the trophies because they could use straight model rips.

 

[Kinsei]

Super Smash Bros. Brawl, released in 2008, is the most interesting to look at when it comes to Metroid; the highly-acclaimed Prime trilogy had all been released by the time of its completion, including Prime 3: Corruption the previous year. Yet Brawl still used a decidedly stylised pre-Prime design for Samus, as if they were acknowledging only the Japanese-developed entries in the series.

That really bugged me. It bugs me even more so now, when they were so quick to switch to the shitty Other M design.

 

[Golnei]

Again, I don't think Brawl's decision to use the Zero Mission power suit for Samus was all that offensive - the game was released in 2004, with Brawl's planning period finalised in 2006. Especially considering the introduction of ZSS as a newcomer.

 

[Sponge]

Where are we at the leaks? I'm still on #TeamFake but I'm just curious

Real leaks are probably still weeks away.

 

[nerdbot]

Real leaks are probably still weeks away.

Game goes gold next week, doesn't it? Earliest I'd start expecting stuff.

 

[Toxi]

Again, I don't think Brawl's decision to use the Zero Mission power suit for Samus was all that offensive - the game was released in 2004, with Brawl's planning period finalised in 2006. Especially considering the introduction of ZSS as a newcomer.

Prime 2 was released later in 2004 and was the most recent Metroid at the time (Unless you count Hunters and Pinball). Brawl even uses Prime 2's model for the Varia Suit trophy.

In just a few months, it'll be Prime 2's tenth anniversary.

 

[Nocturnowl]

Thanks, I completely forgot about Meta Ridley.

As for trophies, six Prime Hunters trophies was... Excessive. I have the feeling Prime got the majority of the trophies because they could use straight model rips.

Bingo, but hey those Prime Hunters aren't that bad, compared to those DK Barrel Blast randomers they're stone cold classics.

 

[Spinosaurus]

Bingo, but hey those Prime Hunters aren't that bad, compared to those DK Barrel Blast randomers they're stone cold classics.

Watch it, you're talking about Kalypso here. Truly the most iconic Kremling.

 

[Greenzxy]

Prime 2 was released later in 2004 and was the most recent Metroid at the time (Unless you count Hunters and Pinball). Brawl even uses Prime 2's model for the Varia Suit trophy.

...why didn't we have this design playable in brawl?

 

[IceDoesntHelp]

with more thought, i wouldn't be so mad with the leak roster...

If Ridley is actually in, I'll be ecstatic.

 

[Sponge]

...why didn't we have this design playable in brawl?

Because Japan doesn't like Prime.

 

[Toxi]

Watch it, you're talking about Kalypso here. Truly the most iconic Kremling.

Holy shit were Paon trying to dethrone Rare as the worst character designers of all time?

Because Japan doesn't like Prime.

It's not as if Japan likes Metroid in the first place.

 

[MAtgS]

So many wrenches & we're more than likely not getting Andy. That doesn't add up man.

 

[Nintendojitsu]

Because Japan doesn't like Prime.

Seriously, FUCK JAPAN!

 

[Golnei]

Prime 2 was released later in 2004 and was the most recent Metroid at the time (Unless you count Hunters and Pinball). Brawl even uses Prime 2's model for the Varia Suit trophy.

I agree that a Prime model would have been preferable, but choosing to use Zero Mission's design is at least more defensible than retaining Super's.

 

[Spinosaurus]

Holy shit were Paon trying to dethrone Rare as the worst character designers of all time?

You just can't handle her chic makeup and groovy hair.

Spoiler

get that thing away from me

 

[Benzychenz]

with more thought, i wouldn't be so mad with the leak roster...

If Ridley is actually in, I'll be ecstatic.

God damn just accept he's a Pyrosphere boss already. You're only hurting yourself.

 

[The Bankslammer]

hey i like the hunters

also i am not mentally prepared for the (likely scenario of) further descent into leak hell over the weekend
sakurai please save us

Spoiler

we're probably going to get a past stage that's on the leak or something

 

[Nocturnowl]

Watch it, you're talking about Kalypso here. Truly the most iconic Kremling.

Best part is they ignored the playable Kremlings that actually came from previous DKC games, poor Kopter missed out on his rightful trophy.

 

[Gonzo The Great]

Well, they did include Frigate Orpheon.

And the Dark Suit alt.

And a few music tracks ripped straight from the games.

And... Uh... Yeah.

Sakurai is obviously xenophobic. This is why DK and Metroid are underrepresented in Smash, and obscure franchises like Eternal Darkness and StarTropics aren't even acknowledged.

 

[Greenzxy]

It's not as if Japan likes Metroid in the first place.

They don't like Zelda either. All they care about is Pokemon and Mario.

 

[Baron von Loathsome]

Sakurai is obviously xenophobic. This is why DK and Metroid are underrepresented in Smash, and obscure franchises like Eternal Darkness and StarTropics aren't even acknowledged.

To be fair, StarTropics never even came out in Japan.

 

[Gleethor]

Sakurai is obviously xenophobic. This is why DK and Metroid are underrepresented in Smash, and obscure franchises like Eternal Darkness and StarTropics aren't even acknowledged.

Reaching self-parody levels now.

 

[Gonzo The Great]

To be fair, StarTropics never even came out in Japan.

Mother 3 never came out in North America. That didn't stop Lucas from being playable. I still refuse to believe he's been cut.

 

[Prof. Bathtub]

Man, if you hear fans of _____ series, Sakurai loathes and/or ignores every series except his own (and Mario).

 

[Masked Man]

Game goes gold next week, doesn't it? Earliest I'd start expecting stuff.

Honestly, I'd be surprised if it hadn't gone gold already. They're less than three weeks from releas.

 

[nerdbot]

Spoiler

we're probably going to get a past stage that's on the leak or something

As a Wii U stage.

Get in.

 

[kirby_fox]

Edit: Now irrelevant, as Nexon seems to realize he's made a mistake.

In other news:

I wonder if I could photoshop something just as good. If I have a moment, I just might.

 

[MrSaturn99]

Holy shit were Paon trying to dethrone Rare as the worst character designers of all time?

every time I see her and kass I always cry

 

[Hatchtag]

Sakurai is obviously xenophobic. This is why DK and Metroid are underrepresented in Smash, and obscure franchises like Eternal Darkness and StarTropics aren't even acknowledged.

I can't tell if you're joking or not but Sakurai's actually a fan of several Western games. Fallout 3 was his GOTY the year it came out.

 

[Ryce]

Who'd have thought that a Japanese game designed by a Japanese man based on a Japanese company would feature primarily Japanese elements.

 

[Gonzo The Great]

Man, if you hear fans of _____ series, Sakurai loathes and/or ignores every series except his own (and Mario).

They're not wrong. Kirby, Fire Emblem, Mario, Pokémon and now Kid Icarus are the only franchises that matter to Sakurai. I'm surprised Captain Falcon hasn't been cut at this point, considering how he treats F-Zero like garbage.

 

[Dimitri LH]

Hop on the Vet and Direct train!

 

[Toxi]

Seriously, FUCK JAPAN!

are you okay

Man, if you hear fans of _____ series, Sakurai loathes and/or ignores every series except his own (and Mario).

No, it's just very noticeable that we basically skipped over the Prime 2 look for Samus.

 

[TheMink]

Hey Ryce did you see the joke about you i said in the rumor thread?

 

[-Horizon-]

Who'd have thought that a Japanese game designed by a Japanese man based on a Japanese company would feature primarily Japanese elements.

We need to sue Japan!