Super Smash Bros. 4 (WiiU/3DS)

[Fignuts]

Oh god they're all creepy as fuck

[Fignuts]

Jesus that one in the jersey going to haunt me.

[Poit]

Welcome to Animal Crossing.

[Savio]

No "Blue Team" color?

[Emperor Smeat]

For those interested, a company called PDP is currently working on a third party controller for the Wii U that would resemble the Gamecube's controller and support the upcoming Smash Bros game.

The Wii U doesn't really have a good controller for fighting games, so enter PDP with their Wired Fight Pad as they're calling it. The controller has GameCube controller design inspirations, and is even licensed by Nintendo. It'll work for the Wii and Wii U, and plugs into the Wiimote.

The Fight Pad will run for $24.99, and is expected for release this holiday season. Any game that supports the Classic Controller and Classic Controller Pro will work with the Fight Pad, plus some Virtual Console games will work with this too. There will be multiple versions of the controller released as well, with designs featuring Mario, Yoshi, and Princess Peach.

http://www.destructoid.com/wii-u-getting-a-gamecube-inspired-fighting-controller-274991.phtml

[Kalyx triaD]

My buds are very happy about this. I'll go with a pro controller.

[Emperor Smeat]

Nintendo states Smash Bros will likely be one of the first games to support the use their upcoming NFC tech.
http://www.screwattack.com/news/nintendo-nfc-figures-likely-be-compatible-smash-bros-wii-u


Ike from the Fire Emblem series was recently revealed as a playable character for the game.

http://www.smashbros.com/images/character/ike/main.png
http://www.screwattack.com/news/challenger-approaching-we-ike-we-ike

[road doggy dogg]

ugh

[Savio]

Ikes not bad

[road doggy dogg]

I was ughing at the NFC crap

[Savio]

I am more partial to the AFC my self.[/terrible joke]

[road doggy dogg]

NFC North #1

[Emperor Smeat]

Nintendo sends word that they're preparing a sneak peek of Super Smash Bros. at Best Buy for next month. On June 11 and 14, more than 100 Best Buy stores around the country will host Super Smash Bros. Smash-Fest @ Best Buy, where they'll demo the exact same build of the game that we'll be playing at E3 2014. This is a four-player demo, so bring some friends.

The first 70 attendees at each store will receive a rare Super Smash Bros. gold coin collectable thingy. There's also a bonus $5 Best Buy certificate to earn with pre-orders of the game.
http://www.destructoid.com/get-a-sneak-peek-super-smash-bros-at-best-buy-next-month-275415.phtml

[Emperor Smeat]

E3 announcements were Paulutena confirmed as a playable fighter and Miis now grouped as "Mii Fighter." Release date for the Wii U version was announced as October 3rd.

http://www.destructoid.com//ul/276353-h.jpg


Nintendo opened things up with a smashing reveal -- Miis are being supported in Super Smash Bros. It's called the "Mii Fighter." The game's director wanted to bring them into Brawl, but they just couldn't get it done. But for the new Smash, they're in, and they're "not even Miis anymore" due to their makeovers.

It looks like Miis wil be able to use powers from all sorts of fighters, which makes this one of the most varied Smash games yet! Brawlers, Swordfighters, and Gunners are separate fighters, with four special moves and 12 options.

http://www.destructoid.com//ul/276340-miis-and-nfc-toys-confirmed-for-super-smash-bros-/XX-noscale.jpg
http://www.destructoid.com/miis-and-nfc-toys-confirmed-for-super-smash-bros-out-in-october-276340.phtml

[Drakul]

The gamecube adapter releases the same day as the game for $20.

[Kalyx triaD]

The Mii's don't other people's attacks they're original attacks fucking Dtoid.

[Fignuts]

Paulutena is kinda lame.

[Drakul]

Yeah and hardly a surprise. I thought they would have someone else pop up at the end or during the Treehouse thing. Dark Pit is probably Pits alt costume.

If everyone has an alt, I'm expecting Yoshis alt to be Yarn Yoshi and Mario/Luigi to have Dr outfits.

[Drakul]

http://media.eventhubs.com/images/2014/06/10_mii03.jpg
"Flashkick!"

[Emperor Smeat]

Gamecube controller adapter for the Wii U to cost $20. Retro Gamecube controllers to cost $30 each. A bundle including the game, an adapter, and controller will be available for $99.

http://www.destructoid.com/the-gamecube-controller-adapter-for-wii-u-will-cost-19-99-276360.phtml

[Drakul]

Looks like we can select or edit Mii outfits.

http://www.smashbros.com/images/character/mii_fighter/screen-9.jpg

http://www.smashbros.com/images/character/mii_fighter/screen-7.jpg

[road doggy dogg]

lol that Animal Crossing kid gets me every time

[Kalyx triaD]

http://i.minus.com/iQRWJEKIHeNfp.gif

[Drakul]

Just got done with the Smash Bros invitational. Kirbys piledriver in the boxing ring is almost always an automatic KO because the leap up goes above the lighting rig but the impact hits it on it's way down. So you are sent flying from an already high area.

[Emperor Smeat]

Namco's contribution to the roster was revealed to be Pac-Man as a playable fighter.

He is the newer 3D Pac-Man from the Ghostly Adventures series. For some of his attacks, however, he turns into the classic 2D Pac-Man. For his Final Smash he turns into a gigantic Pac-Man, much like in the image above which is from Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2.

http://media1.gameinformer.com/filestorage/CommunityServer.Components.SiteFiles/imagefeed/featured/namcobandai/e32013/pac-man2/PGA2-Screen2_610.jpg
http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2014/06/10/pac-man-announced-as-fighter-for-super-smash-bros.aspx

[Kalyx triaD]

http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--7YFY2ytk--/wyoxippytmlu9fyxr0s9.jpg

[Kalyx triaD]

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[Savio]

seems pretty cool

[Drakul]

I'm guessing that's it for guest characters.

[Drakul]

Mii characters can only be used offline and when fighting friends online.

[Kalyx triaD]

Makes sense.

[Drakul]

Speaking of online, I sent you a Wii U friend request a few days ago.

[Cool King]

Namco's contribution to the roster was revealed to be Pac-Man as a playable fighter.



http://media1.gameinformer.com/filestorage/CommunityServer.Components.SiteFiles/imagefeed/featured/namcobandai/e32013/pac-man2/PGA2-Screen2_610.jpg
http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2014/06/10/pac-man-announced-as-fighter-for-super-smash-bros.aspx

I'm most likely just looking too much into it, but one of the first things I thought of when I saw that Pac-Man was in the game, was that we'll probably be getting a Pac-Man Amiibo figure soon, and that it could possibly be used for Mario Kart 8.

What makes me think that, is that included in the Special Thanks section of the Mario Kart 8 credits, it thanks "BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc." and "BANDAI NAMCO Games Inc.", even though (to my knowledge) there is no Bandai Namco characters or tracks included in the game, but Nintendo and Namco do have some history when it comes to Mario Kart. (Arcade GP/GP 2/GP DX)

So maybe we'll get Pac-Man in Mario Kart 8 soon.

[Kalyx triaD]

Speaking of online, I sent you a Wii U friend request a few days ago.

I'll get it next time I'm on.

[Drakul]

Having a little case of slight gamer rage with so many people complaining and calling Pac-Mans Smash Bros model his modern form when that form has been around on arcade cabinet and promotional artwork since his creation. Kinda want to backhand them.

The actual modern look has teeth and big, round cartoon eyes. Very different from the form used in Smash Bros.

[Drakul]

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[Drakul]

Box art on Amazon.co.uk

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61UuYt80o9L._SS360_.jpg

[Drakul]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61FJQuXoauL._SS360_.jpg

[Savio]

Whoa Samus gets front and center.

[Emperor Smeat]

Tingle confirmed to be returning as an assist trophy for the game.
http://www.screwattack.com/news/tingle-appears-assist-trophy-upcoming-smash-game

Sakurai revealed some details regarding custom move sets.

First off, it was revealed that Mii characters are not the only ones with a customizable move set, as every fighter in the game can be customized to a point. What's that point? Well, each character will have four special moves with two variants and the player will choose which of the two variants for each move they'd prefer.

The example provided by Mr. Sakurai was Mario's trademark fireball. Players can choose between a smaller, faster fireball that shoots in a straight line, or a bigger, slower fireball that bounces around and capable of hitting an opponent multiple times.

However, these customized movesets will only be accessible in With Friends Mode.

The customization options don't stop there however, as it was also confirmed that characters can carry different items that can alter their stats. The two examples provided in that instance were the Ultra Light-Weight shoes, which cut attack power in favor of a speed boost, and the Heavy Power Gloves (nice NES callback), which increase punching power at the expense of defense.
http://www.screwattack.com/news/character-customization-options-super-smash-bros-wii-u-and-3ds-go-beyond-miis

[Savio]

Why cant they just keep it simple.

[Kalyx triaD]

Sounds simple to me. The default move list remains the same. I imagine altered characters stay with the profile you create and use. It's a cool idea.

[Drakul]

Seems like something I'll avoid. I never used stickers in Brawl.

[Kalyx triaD]

That's the beauty of it.

[Drakul]

?

[Kalyx triaD]

You can avoid it. And people who like it can mess with it. It's just something I wish more people can exercise in gaming.

[Drakul]

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[road doggy dogg]

wait wait wait

what

talking 2 friends in teamspeak

they said Game&Watch has not yet been confirmed for this game

you fuckin' kidding me

if g&w gets cut i'm never buying nintendo crap again

[Emperor Smeat]

G&W is in the game. Probably didn't get an official trailer at E3 because of Nintendo/Sakurai not wanting to officially debut too many characters this week.

http://venturebeat.files.wordpress.com/2014/06/pac-man-mr-game-and-watch.jpg

http://venturebeat.com/2014/06/10/pac-man-mr-game-watch-join-super-smash-bros/

[road doggy dogg]

whew

ty

[FourFifty]

Not sure how I feel about Pac-Man in the game, but I am pretty stoked to play as a Mii.

[Drakul]

https://d3esbfg30x759i.cloudfront.net/ss/zlCfzSCqgRoNzlmoU0

[Kalyx triaD]

A legendary line-up.

[road doggy dogg]

I'm normally of the "omg Nintendo exclusives only!!!" camp, but damn that picture is getting me stoked as hell

[road doggy dogg]

love how Pac-Man looks like a really snarky sarcastic asshole... like Iginfest #SuperWorstFriends

[Savio]

my fav smash bros pic ever is:

http://www.smashbros.com/wii/en_us/gamemode/modea/images/modea17/modea17_080410c-l.jpg



Although Ganon kills Bowser in the very next scene.

[Drakul]

That was a "mark out" scene for me, to be honest.

Brawls SSE was kind of ruined for me when I replayed it and realised it was basically "Kirby and friends save the day". Every major heroic action is done by a character from the Kirby series. The only exception being Sonic and that was to crowbar him into the story at the last possible second of development.
Sakurai was definitely playing favourites.

[Drakul]

Sakurai has shown off one of DKs customisable moves. It's a punch that causes a gale to come from his fist.

He also says that customised moves will be disabled when you play with anonymous players online for the sake of balance. You can only use customised moves offline and online with friends.

[Kalyx triaD]

Like Miis. Same deal.

[Drakul]

I'm thinking, if custom stages are back, they'll be disable for random online, too.

[Kalyx triaD]

That's common for custom maps in other games, it's whatever.

I don't think that's back, though. Should be announced by now. I'd like it.

[Drakul]

Maybe a Wii U exclusive that they're holding off until after the 3DS game launches? I mean, the 3DS version has had a few exclusive modes revealed and there has been nothing exclusive for the Wii U mentioned.

[Savio]

I'm thinking, if custom stages are back, they'll be disable for random online, too.
Weren't they in that super fast montage at E3?

[Kalyx triaD]

It would have tons of coverage if that was the case.

[Savio]

Gonna go to a tourny tomorrow, came in 2nd place last time.

[Drakul]

Good luck. I went to a Brawl tournament years ago. I was playing as Link and was doing quite well. I let it get the better of me and went to do a taunt. The short one that's like a second long. Accidentally hit the wrong direction, did that long-ass fairy taunt, the packed crowd groaned in disbelief and I was KO'd during it, eliminating me from the tournament. The crowd muttered, tutted and sighed.
I didn't hang around after my elimination to see how the thing ended.

Brawl never quite felt the same after that...

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT8V4sr5kpo6oJO24mO9E_L1tDgBPsUDLC85g9cdZn-F-UwCyI31j-J3H1t

[Savio]

They canceled the brawl tourny due to low participants and I decided to try "PM".....terrible, everyone is better in the game except my main character Wolf.

[Drakul]

Miis power and speed will be determined by their height. Tall = strong and short = fast. I want to play as a full-on power character when I'm my Mii but I'm not tall enough. So, I'd need to make myself giant to do that. I wont but I can see a lot of people either becoming giants or dwarves depending on their Mii playstyle. If we can customize moves and outfits for the Miis, surely a simple attribution system isn't far fetched.
It could be as simple as strength for attack power, speed for speed, weight to dictate your jumps and how easily you get knocked off and recovery for flinching at strikes, getting up from the ground and climbing back onstage from a ledge. Like this,
Strength ☆☆☆☆
Speed ☆☆☆☆
Weight ☆☆☆☆
Recovery ☆☆☆☆

With eight points to use on each Mii (2 points in each stat for a straight-down-the-middle average style player) so a power fighter could look like this, for example.
Strength ★★★☆
Speed ☆☆☆☆
Weight ★★★☆
Recovery ★★☆☆

Much better than the method they're using which will have people changing their Mii to suit their style.

Also, in addition to Little Mac having his default outfit and wireframe outfit, he also has his pink training suit. This in addition to multiple colours for his default outfit. Sakurai hinted that there are more to be shown for other characters. So, costumes seem to be a big thing in the game.

[Drakul]

http://smashbros-miiverse.com/images/daily/daily-2014-07-01.jpg

[Fignuts]

Bout time we get some alt costumes in this series.

Hope Mega Man gets a Proto Man alt.

[Kalyx triaD]

Seeing as how you can make a bunch of Miis you could simply make one that fits your playstyle.

I'll be cool with however my Mii turns out. I don't care, just wanna play.

[Drakul]

Bout time we get some alt costumes in this series.

Hope Mega Man gets a Proto Man alt.

Assuming every character has at least one alt, here's what I'd imagine we might see.
Mario = Dr Mario
Luigi = Dr Luigi
Peach = Motorcycle suit Peach or sporty miniskirt Peach.
Yoshi = Wooly Yoshi
Bowser = Probably Dry Bowser but I'd prefer something like Wart as an alt
Rosalina = ???
Donkey Kong = Retro DK? Mechanical DK from the Mario vs Donkey Kong games?
Diddy = DK Jr or backwards baseball cap and shades like his victory animation in DKC2.
Samus = All I've got is helmetless Samus or different suits.
ZS Samus = ??? Did she have anything interesting in Other M?
Kirby = Yarn Kirby
King DeDeDe = Masked DeDeDe
Olimar = Anyone from Pikmin 2 and 3.
Zelda = Hyrule Warriors style
Sheik = Same as Zelda if Sheik is in HW.
Toon Link = Crawfish pyjamas
Link = Either HW style, SS style or "start of the game" outfit.
Sonic = Sonic Boom style or retro style.
Megaman = Protoman
Pacman = Ms. Pacman

Anyone else, I have no idea because I don't play the games, they have their alts revealed or they've not been confirmed.

Seeing as how you can make a bunch of Miis you could simply make one that fits your playstyle.

I'll be cool with however my Mii turns out. I don't care, just wanna play.

True. The appeal of Mii is playing as me and with the custom options available, it does seem strange you can't custom attributes. If you and I played online as ourselves, you'd be power and I'd be speed. Seems backwards. You've always struck me as more speed than power.

[Kalyx triaD]

My Mii is based on my body type (close as I could anyway). While my gameplay preference leans towards speedsters, this game wants to adapt some semblance of physical ability based on appearance. And I would not be a speedster in real life. I suppose I'd be fast-ish because I'm the skinniest your Mii can be. Not sure how being tall will help, maybe add some range to my normals. I certainly doubt I'd have power with my body slider all skinny.

In any case we need an elaboration of how Miis appearance translates into stats.

[Drakul]

I think it's as simple as the taller the stronger, the smaller the faster. If weight played a part, maybe that would help in some way. Maybe skinny being faster and thicker being stronger. So you'd be pure speed and I'd probably end up more average than any of the two extremes.

[Kalyx triaD]

I'd think taller adds range. Being tall has little to do with power.

[Drakul]

The update that revealed this specified height being the difference maker.

[Emperor Smeat]

Assuming every character has at least one alt, here's what I'd imagine we might see.
Mario = Dr Mario
Luigi = Dr Luigi
Peach = Motorcycle suit Peach or sporty miniskirt Peach.
Yoshi = Wooly Yoshi
Bowser = Probably Dry Bowser but I'd prefer something like Wart as an alt
Rosalina = ???
Donkey Kong = Retro DK? Mechanical DK from the Mario vs Donkey Kong games?
Diddy = DK Jr or backwards baseball cap and shades like his victory animation in DKC2.
Samus = All I've got is helmetless Samus or different suits.
ZS Samus = ??? Did she have anything interesting in Other M?
Kirby = Yarn Kirby
King DeDeDe = Masked DeDeDe
Olimar = Anyone from Pikmin 2 and 3.
Zelda = Hyrule Warriors style
Sheik = Same as Zelda if Sheik is in HW.
Toon Link = Crawfish pyjamas
Link = Either HW style, SS style or "start of the game" outfit.
Sonic = Sonic Boom style or retro style.
Megaman = Protoman
Pacman = Ms. Pacman

Anyone else, I have no idea because I don't play the games, they have their alts revealed or they've not been confirmed.


Little Mac's alt costume so far was shown to be the classic pink jumpsuit.

http://cdn.destructoid.com//ul/277405-Pink.jpg

[Drakul]

He has two. Pink hoody and wireframe Mac.

How would Giga Mac work in the hoody? Will he tear through it, Hulk style or something?

[Kalyx triaD]

Probably just disappear.

[Drakul]

I hope not. He could rip through it or rip it off Hogan style and then it can return when he shrinks back to regular Mac.

[Kalyx triaD]

Might be a liability to have transitional animation between forms. I suspect there's a reason transformations in Brawl always used some fancy Power Ranger type light effect to hide the replacing models. Bowser-Giga Bowser, Zelda-Sheik, Samus-Zero Suit, Sonic-Super Sonic, all transform with some effects in between. They never actually had transitional animations.

Not too mention something for an alternate attire would be a waste of dev time.

[Drakul]

You're right about the transformations. Though, Smash Bros has been unnecessarily detailed before. I was blown away by how detailed the Great Fox trophy was in Melee.

[Drakul]

One of the outfits for Mii Gunner. Looks like Conan.
http://smashbros-miiverse.com/images/daily/daily-2014-07-02.jpg

[Kalyx triaD]

You're right about the transformations. Though, Smash Bros has been unnecessarily detailed before. I was blown away by how detailed the Great Fox trophy was in Melee.

We talking models or animation?

[Drakul]

The model of it and Marios denim dungarees.

[dronepool]

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WWE X Smash Bros

[Drakul]

With Pacland being a stage, I really hope they put this music in the game. Preferably as a remix or redux of somekind, like they do with other music tracks.
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The tune originated as the cartoons intro theme (which I watched as a child) before being used in the game.
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Would be a "markout" moment for me, tbh.

[Kalyx triaD]

Smash loves doing remixes so that's a strong possibility. Brawl's soundtrack was FAT.

[Drakul]

I had read the Japanese Pacland didn't include that music so I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't include it because it means nothing to the Japanese gamers. Same situation with Startropics. It was never released in Japan and has never been referenced in Smash Bros at all.

Mike, the hero in the game, would be cool, even as an assist trophy. Also would like this music to appear but, because it means nothing to Japanese gamers, it's not going to happen.
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[Drakul]

If the image would load: http://smashbros-miiverse.com/images/daily/daily-2014-07-10.jpg

[Kalyx triaD]

What is that?

[Drakul]

This.

http://i.imgur.com/fFN8jQX.jpg

[Drakul]

Star Wars reference in Sakurais post about Samus' costume?

The character farther in the back isn't from the Imperial forces, and the character in the front is not the infamous drum-playing puppet in Osaka. No, Mario is actually wearing an outfit from Family Computer Golf: U.S. Course! NES Open Tournament Golf might be a more familiar title

[Kalyx triaD]

Yeah, totally a Stormtrooper reference.

[Drakul]

Thought so. Surprised Marios outfit wasn't the 4th of July update.

[Kalyx triaD]

Yeah you would think so.

[Drakul]

I demand a Wario Scottish Saltire outfit!

[Drakul]

Just posted on the official Smash Bros Facebook page

https://fbcdn-photos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/t1.0-0/5327_297705247069829_733323768816431459_n.png

A new challenger will be revealed next week, but instead of unveiling on something like a Nintendo Direct we're going to live-stream the 3 minute reveal on the official website at the following times:

North America: Monday 14th July at 07:00 (PDT)
UK: Monday 14th July at 15:00 (BST)
AUS: Tuesday 15th July at 00:00 (AEST)

[Drakul]

Must be special for a build up and a live stream.

[Drakul]

The live stream will be here:
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[Drakul]

I can't think of anyone worth this unless they are third party but we have 3 third party characters already. I can't imagine Banjo-Kazooie, Spider-man or Mickey Mouse are going to be revealed.

[Drakul]

Original Power Rangers with Megazord Final Smash! :shifty:

Edit: Looked up a video of it. First time I've seen it in 20 years and I enjoyed it more than I really should at my age. :$

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[Cool King]

Just posted on the official Smash Bros Facebook page

https://fbcdn-photos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/t1.0-0/5327_297705247069829_733323768816431459_n.png

A new challenger will be revealed next week, but instead of unveiling on something like a Nintendo Direct we're going to live-stream the 3 minute reveal on the official website at the following times:

North America: Monday 14th July at 07:00 (PDT)
UK: Monday 14th July at 15:00 (BST)
AUS: Tuesday 15th July at 00:00 (AEST)

It's Sting.

[Kalyx triaD]

lol wut

[Fignuts]

It's Sting.

He'll drop from the rafters at 2:55.

Miyamoto: ITS STING ITS STING WE'RE ALL OUT OF TIME SEE YOU NEXT WEEK EVERYBODY

[Drakul]

Sakurai has said we're nearing the last newcomers to be announced. I'm thinking we'll get this reveal on Monday and a big reveal just before release with a reveal between those two.

[Drakul]

Just thought. Maybe a release date for the Wii U version with the character reveal?

[Savio]

I can't think of anyone worth this unless they are third party but we have 3 third party characters already. I can't imagine Banjo-Kazooie, Spider-man or Mickey Mouse are going to be revealed.
Bimmy and Jimmy! WOOO!

[Lock Jaw]

I bet it's Wreck-It Ralph

[FourFifty]

Not a newcomer, but I'm willing to bet ROB will come back to the game.
In Tomodachi Life he's mentioned as being a smash brawler.

[Kalyx triaD]

Because he was one.

[Drakul]

Ok, Sakurai has posted the pic of the day. It's a new trophy of a character but it's such a genuine "OMG, WTF!?" that I think he just blew the new character reveal. I'm not going to say who it is yet incase it is the new character and someone reading this doesn't want to know before the reveal.

If you're one of those people, I'd not read anything below here until after the reveals done, incase someone else mentions the character the trophy is of.

[Drakul]

Here is the trophy.

https://d3esbfg30x759i.cloudfront.net/ss/zlCfzSKfcbgPaO3izM

Rayman!? No way would they ask Ubisoft permission just to make him a trophy.

[Drakul]

In no way did that require its own live stream...

Yay, more...sword...fighters... :|

[Kalyx triaD]

Only one is a character (Robin), the chick is a alt costume for Marth (seemingly), and the last dude may be a Final Smash or Trophy.

So really we got a book worm and Captain Falcon.

[Kalyx triaD]

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[Drakul]

Alt costumes aren't revealed with "[character] joins the fight!" type stills and their own section on the official site. 99% sure she's a separate character.

[Drakul]

The last guy didn't get either of those so he's probably just a FS thing for someone. Maybe they summon him or something.

[Kalyx triaD]

Summons don't have their own Final Smashes and full voice over.

[Drakul]

I mean a FE character summons him for their FS. The footage of him had him and one of the other FE characters double teaming someone in a huge fancy combo with lots of special effects.

[Kalyx triaD]

Because that's Robin's Final Smash.

You think all the situational actions Robin did was a part of a canned summoning? With full voice over? "Character joins the fight" would be for summons but not alts?

[Drakul]

I'm not sure I understand what you're saying.

Lucia and Robin are the only new FE characters revealed today. The scene where Robin was doing that huge combo with the other guy, which I think is called Chrom, was obviously Robins FS and the only canned animation. He summons Chrom, says "Chrom, on my mark!" as an illustration of Chrom flies across the screen. Chrom attacks Captain Falcon while Robin floats around, seemingly doing nothing but probably just firing magic too quickly for me to see.

[Savio]

Now lets add Roy.

[Drakul]

Sakurai just confirmed that Lucina is a separate character from Marth and is his clone. Only difference is that she's easier to use.

[Kalyx triaD]

Cool.

[Drakul]

Nintendo will be holding a Smash Bros 3DS tournament at San Diego Comiccon, which will be live streamed on twitch. The announcement for the tournament also says there will also be "a few surprises". So I'm thinking a reveal of either a character, mode or Limited Edition.

[Emperor Smeat]

One of Robin's moves was revealed to be a health leecher type move and a first in the Smash Bros series.

"Robin's Nosferatu is the first ability in the Smash Bros. series that recovers your damage as it gives damage to others. The attack becomes even stronger if you strike from behind! Robin doesn't actually use this ability in the original game, but we added that element to make the character unique. Who knows--the ideas we use in this game may contribute to the original series."
http://www.destructoid.com/robin-s-nosferatu-first-smash-bros-move-that-recovers-your-health-278421.phtml

[Drakul]

https://d3esbfg30x759i.cloudfront.net/ss/zlCfzSMmCz0KVzqbOq

[Drakul]

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/vWB3gaHFGvU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

I think we see a couple of new stages and there's a shot I can't really tell if it's a stage, a trophy or an adventure mode style level.

[Emperor Smeat]

Paper Mario-esque stage revealed as an exclusive stage for the 3DS version.

According to director Sakurai, it's "made of paper, so strong winds will blow it away."

What's really cool about the arena is that it transforms, folds over, and opens up again to reveal a new arena. Both Sticker Star and Thousand-Year Door locales are confirmed so far, including the S.S. Flavion from the latter game.
http://cdn.destructoid.com//ul/278779-EA22.jpg
http://www.destructoid.com/new-super-smash-bros-paper-level-revealed-for-3ds-version-278779.phtml

[Emperor Smeat]

Sakurai is at it again, teasing yet another stage for the 3DS version of Super Smash Bros. His newest "Pic of the Day" shows off Reshiram, the legendary Pokemon from the Black and White series, as well as a stage "based off the surroundings of someone's castle."

http://www.destructoid.com//ul/278894-3DS1.jpg
http://www.destructoid.com/new-pokemon-stage-hinted-for-smash-bros-3ds-278894.phtml

[Emperor Smeat]

3DS version to include a in-game store to purchase trophies for those who have problems trying to unlock some of them. Also was teased the number of trophies for the 3DS and Wii U version is larger than what Brawl had.

In a post on Miiverse, Masahiro Sakurai revealed the trophy shop -- a storefront where trophies can be bought. It seems as if Play Coins and G are the only currencies that can be used. Play Coins are acquired through the 3DS' pedometer, and G are earned through in-game events and tasks.

Sakurai also hinted at the large number of trophies that will be available in the handheld Smash Bros. "Brawl had tons of trophies, but rumor has it that the 3DS version alone may have more than Brawl," he said. Sakurai also included a photo of the Dr. Wily trophy in the game's gallery, so fans can see what that layout looks like.

http://www.destructoid.com/smash-bros-3ds-lets-you-buy-the-trophies-that-you-can-t-earn-279268.phtml

[Drakul]

The UK is getting this:

https://fbcdn-photos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/t1.0-0/10348359_313376995502654_7164938641320120092_n.png

It comes pre-installed with the game. No idea if it's available elsewhere.

[Drakul]

Not officially announced yet but there are officially licenced GC pads (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wired-Fight-Pad-Mario-Nintendo/dp/B00LSBNSJA/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1407922044&sr=8-9&keywords=smash+br) for Smash Bros. I found them on Amazon.

They come in 3 designs.
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41l4Zwu9ebL._SS360_.jpg

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41%2B6Au7ZsYL._SS360_.jpg

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41aVU2pZz-L._SS360_.jpg

What's more is that Amazon has a release date for these pads which could be the Wii U games release date.

This item will be released on November 14, 2014.

[Kalyx triaD]

We've spoke of this. It was a huge thing.

[Drakul]

Did we?

[Emperor Smeat]

Meta Knight returning as a playable character.

http://www.smashbros.com/images/character/metaknight/screen-4.jpg

http://www.smashbros.com/images/character/metaknight/screen-9.jpg

http://www.screwattack.com/news/meta-knight-returns-super-smash-bros-wii-u3ds

[Kalyx triaD]

It's Nerf or Nuthun.

[Drakul]

Update on 3DS modes.

Online Smash (http://www.smashbros.com/us/3ds/gamemode/entry1.html)

Smash Run (http://www.smashbros.com/us/3ds/gamemode/entry2.html)

Solo (http://www.smashbros.com/us/3ds/gamemode/entry3.html)

[road doggy dogg]

lol @ no Final Destination in the "fun" mode

are they trying to tell us something :'(

[Kalyx triaD]

FD is largely a competitive stage.

[road doggy dogg]

I know, but to entirely exclude it from fun mode just seems sour grapes

[Kalyx triaD]

It should certainly be in rotation, sure, but I don't think they're sending a message or anything. They're pretty much echoing the community response (both sides) to FD and Battlefield.

[Emperor Smeat]

Nightmare Wizard from the Kirby series revealed to be an assist trophy for the game.

http://i.imgur.com/rVsj7Dr.jpg

Nightmare Wizard made his first video game appearance — as a final boss — in Kirby’s Adventure, a 1993 title developed by HAL Laboratory for the NES. He has since appeared in a multitude of succeeding Kirby titles, casting his shadowy darkness upon Kirby and friends. Most recently, Nightmare Wizard made his presence known in one of the Bonus Stages for Wii U eShop title NES Remix 2.

But here’s what Super Smash Bros. series director Masahiro Sakurai recently shared with the Miiverse community about the new Nightmare Wizard Assist Trophy.

"Nightmare Wizard appears as an Assist Trophy! He will engulf the stage in darkness, and fighters will need to brawl blindly for a while. Look out for the effect before it goes dark, and play it to your advantage. Blinding and reversal effects even make the computer players mess up."
http://nintendonews.com/2014/08/nightmare-wizard-assist-trophy-super-smash-bros/

[Drakul]

You can now get a sample of some of the music. 3DS version only, so far but more will be added later.

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/4Q-Q0Twu8W4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/LIjiuWSDwyg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/b6vdUalvwKU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[Drakul]

There is a list of the people working on the 3DS version soundtrack. Some of the games they credit to them is a bit weird. Probably going to have people thinking it's a hint or something.

Then again, why would they mention Splatterhouse as someones previous work above everything else they have done? :shifty:

http://www.smashbros.com/en-uk/music/

[Emperor Smeat]

Ghirahim from Skyward Sword was recently revealed as an assist trophy for the game.

http://a.disquscdn.com/uploads/mediaembed/images/1243/2099/original.jpg

[Savio]

couldn't finish that game because it gave me severe carpal tunnel

[Drakul]

I want to finish it but the game asks me to strike enemy X from a certain angle but when I move my sword into position the game thinks I'm trying to attack.

[road doggy dogg]

Question for TPWW peoples...


Any of you getting this for 3DS? Or just Wii U? Probably not buying a Wii U now but will be playing the shit outta Smash on 3DS

[Fignuts]

Probably WiiU

[Drakul]

I'm definitely getting the Wii U version. If I happen to have £209 when the 3DS version is out, I'll get the Smash Bros Limited Edition 3DS.

[Mercenary]

Wii u

[Emperor Smeat]

Someone who managed to get an early copy of the 3DS version has been leaking a bunch of stuff on Youtube recently.

5 unannounced hidden characters were revealed along with a few other details.

A huge chunk of the hype for a new Smash Bros. games involves slowly announcing what characters are in the game. Some of those may have just been preempted by a person named "Izat True" on YouTube.

If you're adverse to spoilers, you might want to stop reading now.

While I don't normally report on leaks or rumors, it's hard to argue with these videos, which appear to reveal fighters like Bowser Jr. and Dark Pit in the 3DS version of the upcoming Super Smash Bros.

The person playing in these videos is listed as "ESRB0083," which would suggest the copy being played is an early version submitted to the Entertainment Software Ratings Board. One way or the other, it wouldn't be a surprise if these videos magically disappeared later today.

http://www.giantbomb.com/articles/you-appear-to-be-leaking-super-smash-bros/1100-4999/

Also revealed to be hidden characters were:
The dog from Duck Hunt, Shulk from Xenoblade Chronicles, and Dr Mario

http://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/22/227825/2674424-2081298854-26736.jpg


EDIT: Turns out it all the videos weren't from an actual copy of the game but instead from videos Nintendo sent to the ESRB recently for an official ratings application. Nintendo and/or the ESRB had the videos removed from Youtube.

EDIT #2: Also turns out there were 12 hidden characters revealed and not just 5. Seven are returning characters while four are brand new.
http://www.destructoid.com/rumor-full-smash-bros-roster-leaked-280145.phtml

[Big Vic]

One of those characters.........really?

[road doggy dogg]

Bordering on overkill now

[DaveBrawl]

Need to practice some with Smash Bros. so my girlfriend doesn't smoke me like she did in Guitar Hero. Need to figure out some strategies with Samus.

I would say I need to stop bragging on things I can't really do, but where's the fun in that.

#NotSSB4related

[Drakul]

Dunno if the news is out yet because I'm avoiing reading any posts here. The roster has apparently leaked.

I now have to avoid anything that isn't an official Smash Bros announcement. I hate having reveals ruined for me.

[road doggy dogg]

I couldn't help looking at the spoiler up there. What's the "official" character count (that have been revealed, no leaks) at?

[road doggy dogg]

Need to practice some with Smash Bros. so my girlfriend doesn't smoke me like she did in Guitar Hero. Need to figure out some strategies with Samus.

I would say I need to stop bragging on things I can't really do, but where's the fun in that.

#NotSSB4related

I could never play Samus well. Absolutely love going against Samus though, buckets 4 days

[Emperor Smeat]

I couldn't help looking at the spoiler up there. What's the "official" character count (that have been revealed, no leaks) at?

Around 37. Slightly less than Brawl but now with those hidden characters, a lot more than Brawl had.

[Drakul]

Character customisation.
https://d3esbfg30x759i.cloudfront.net/ss/zlCfzSYAKt4bdX9TN-

[Poit]

Question for TPWW peoples...


Any of you getting this for 3DS? Or just Wii U? Probably not buying a Wii U now but will be playing the shit outta Smash on 3DS

I'll probably get both versions. I assume there'll be some sort of connectivity between the two?

[Emperor Smeat]

Don't think they've revealed much about it but there is connectivity between both versions.

Won't be able to do cross-platform play as an option.

[Drakul]

More 3DS music.

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/ZCkqI2LOALg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/0KYKORqrpTE" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/eAJVOwYU2mM" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/ylF-kt1MmII" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[Savio]

Where can I see those leak videos?

[Drakul]

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/ZUTU4OZrjzY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[road doggy dogg]

all these Fire Emblem chars just end up looking like "generic fighting game characters", seem out of place in Smash Bros

oh well, I'll never use them myself so no skin off my back. game&watch #1

[Drakul]

Register the 3DS and Wii U versions of the game on Club Nintendo before a set date and get a free Smash Bros soundtrack.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfa1/t31.0-8/10005971_321143888059298_1895011361446010720_o.jpg

[road doggy dogg]

all these Fire Emblem chars just end up looking like "generic fighting game characters", seem out of place in Smash Bros

oh well, I'll never use them myself so no skin off my back. game&watch #1

oh I guess that guy is from Xenoblade, same thing still applies

[Drakul]

Yeah, we have far far too many androgynous anime guys waving swords arounds.

[Poit]

He doesn't seem all that androgynous. From the Smash Bros. Facebook page:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/p720x720/10346595_321157381391282_7375096532157582409_n.png?oh=9d070ba56ed5236267bb01724f13f414&oe=5469EBA9&__gda__=1416633497_8c89043f462ba5104e4ae5c5552bfe33

[Drakul]

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/omeOylQYkuU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[Drakul]

He doesn't seem all that androgynous. From the Smash Bros. Facebook page

Still has an effeminate face, anime eyes and a sword.

[road doggy dogg]

want it so bad

[road doggy dogg]

^ in response to the 3DS video, not generic_sword_user_#6 talk

[Lock Jaw]

What kind of a dumb name is Shulk.

All it makes me think of is She-Hulk

[Drakul]

Same. It sounds like Sean Connery saying the word "sulk".

[Kalyx triaD]

Loving all the sword warriors in the game. I lean toward the humanoids in Smash.

[Lock Jaw]

Mr. Game & Watch and Ness #1

[Drakul]

Loving all the sword warriors in the game. I lean toward the humanoids in Smash.

Would it have killed them to have picked a character with a hammer, axe or other melee weapon?

We have 8 sword characters, 9 if you add Pit but he's not exacty the same. 10 if we don't bother about being humanoid and include Metaknight. Over a quarter of the revealed roster weild a blade for regular attacks. That's too many, I'd say.

[Kalyx triaD]

Dedede has a hammer.

[Drakul]

I know. 1 cartoon penguin has a mallet. 9 humanoid anime-style characters have swords.

[Kalyx triaD]

Many are stars of a franchise where swords are prominent. I don't think anything's 'missing'. There's no checklist.

I mean, there's Duckhunt Dog.

[Drakul]

Spoilers, Kalyx. It's a quirky character too. The exact kind of character I didn't want spoiled for me.

One sword wielding Zelda character
One sword wielding Fire Emblem character
One sword wielding Xenoblades character
That would have been fine.

Any other characters from those series could have had another weapon.

[Kalyx triaD]

Oh fuck, I thought the list was well known.

Glad I didn't mention the rest then.

[Savio]

Not many characters use a hammer in games that i can think of.

[Destor]

If this were a normal fighting game the sword complaints would be valid...since this is an all-star game its rubbish. Popular game characters use swords. Not this games fault.

[Drakul]

Toon Link could have based his entire move set around the Wind Waker. FE could have used an axe, hammer or lance based character.

[Destor]

Toon Link could have based his entire move set around the Wind Waker. FE could have used an axe, hammer or lance based character.

and yet you would be trading off what people expect (and want) from their beloved characters to get away from you seeing sword animations

[Savio]

Does anyone want to tell Drakul that Duck Hunt Dog uses a sword in this too?

[Kalyx triaD]

I would be disappointed if there's no Zapper.

[Emperor Smeat]

As expected, Super Smash Bros. is going to have an All-Star mode. Functioning as a survival battle of sorts, you'll have a "limited" amount of recovery items and no continues. What's really cool about All-Star battle is that you'll fight characters chronologically, from Pac-Man, through Mario, through Donkey Kong and Luigi.

Here's the twist -- you'll automatically unlock the mode from the start, but it will not be complete until you've earned every fighter in the game. Naturally, this implies that All-Star mode isn't a requirement to unlock characters.

http://www.destructoid.com/super-smash-bros-will-have-a-chronological-all-stars-battle-mode-280542.phtml

[Emperor Smeat]

For those interested, the release date for the special edition Smash Bros 3DS XL was leaked to be September 19th. Doesn't include the game though.

http://i.imgur.com/WpIuCgJ.jpg

[road doggy dogg]

A "Smash Bros edition" that does not in fact come with Smash Bros. baffling

[FourFifty]

I'm not a big fan of all the sword fighters (mainly the 4 fire emblem fighters, plus Shulk) going on in this game. Without looking at rumors so far that's my biggest complaint about, which is really trivial.
Looking at rumors...
Just heard someone on the internet, where no one lies ever, that Ridley is lined up to be playable. I really don't want to see this happen. Ridley should just be a boss. That would be fun.
And the duck hunt dog... I'm not going to play as him, but I will beat the shit out of him with Little Mac.

[Emperor Smeat]

Nintendo's Treehouse team is hosting an 8 hour live stream of Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS on September 12th. Also teased they will be showing off some other games during the stream.

http://i.imgur.com/UAuIkX3.jpg

[Emperor Smeat]

Some good news and Bad news regarding the 3DS version.

The good news being the game will support the use of the second stick on the upcoming New 3DS model. Same for the extra shoulder buttons.

The bad news being it will not support the use of the Circle Pad Pro accessory for the original 3DS and 3DS XL models.

http://www.destructoid.com/super-smash-3ds-will-work-with-the-new-3ds-stick-but-not-the-circle-pad-pro-280949.phtml

[road doggy dogg]

Dammit, way to make me shell out even more money, Nintendo

[Kalyx triaD]

You got the circle pro thing?

[road doggy dogg]

Nah but I have just the base 3DS. I'll try the game out without the inclusion of that second stick and see how it feels. Might just rough it that way

[Kalyx triaD]

Well as far as Smash goes the second stick will most likely be for smash attacks. People can live without really (not me, though, the Smash Stick really helps me).

[road doggy dogg]

Indeed, I'm the same way. I know a lot of people "look down" upon the Smash stick but fuckit, if I can make a smash attack only require one motor function instead of 2 and eliminate that 1/10 times I screw it up, I'm taking it!

That being said, even on the Gamecube I didn't tend to use the C-stick terribly often so I'm sure I can adapt to life without

[Mercenary]

Dammit, way to make me shell out even more money, Nintendo

Cause they hate us?

[Emperor Smeat]

The game features a special final boss who is a lot stronger than the traditional Master Hand when played on the hardest difficulty. The boss is called Master Core.

http://www.destructoid.com/beware-of-super-smash-bros-secret-character-spoilers-update--281044.phtml

[Poit]

i'm more excited about the new Earthbound stage.

[FourFifty]

I'm digging the promotional works on the 3ds market place for Smash Bros. I'm just torn between getting fire emblem and kid icarus.

Only going to download one of them. Any suggestions?

[FourFifty]

....the duck hunt dog has to be a drunken bet that went too far.

[Clerk]

Another childrens game the social degenerates make a thread about and drewl like children over the silly game.

Let's face the facts, the game is for children not adults.

Why not try an adult game like Battlefield or Call of Duty?

Grow up and get a life ffs. Stop with the childish bullshit.

[Big Vic]

The troll is trolling

[Clerk]

Bad rep for telling the truth is straight comical. I want to be the person with the most negative rep

[FourFifty]

I cannot get that dog out of my head. He looks sawft....

I'm going to make my mii a gun fighter and get redemption for all the times he laughed at me.

[Emperor Smeat]

Nintendo of America currently sending demo codes to Platinum members of Club Nintendo while everyone else gets the demo about a week later. Each email sent includes 4 demo access codes (1 for the Platinum member and 3 extra to give away to friends).

The Big N says select Platinum members of Club Nintendo (who gained said status between July 1, 2013 and June 30, 2014) have been sent four download codes (one for them, and three to share with friends) for the much anticipated demo, so anyone with a Platinum membership best check their emails. Everyone else on the other (Master)hand, will have to wait until next week when the demo officially launches on the North American and European eShops.

The demo contains the Battlefield stage and Mario, Link, Pikachu, Mega Man, and the Villager as playable characters. Local multiplayer with friends who have the game downloaded to their 3DS/2DS systems has also been enabled. Oh and unlike the eShop version of the demo, this Platinum special can be played an unlimited number of times, the eShop demo is limited to 30 plays.
http://www.screwattack.com/news/super-smash-bros-3ds-demo-now-available-chosen-few-everyone-else-must-wait-another-week

[Emperor Smeat]

Wii U version confirmed to support the 3DS itself as a controller option.
http://www.destructoid.com/use-your-3ds-as-a-controller-for-the-wii-u-super-smash-bros--281123.phtml


Nintendo's Treehouse is currently hosting their 8-hour live stream of the game.
http://www.destructoid.com/nintendo-is-streaming-lots-of-smash-bros-today-281112.phtml


According to Destructoid, World Map spectator mode contains a spoiler of revealing all the hidden characters in the game if its viewed/played before unlocking everyone.
http://www.destructoid.com/super-smash-bros-3ds-is-getting-a-patch-in-japan-281101.phtml


At least for the 3DS version, it takes around 120 matches to unlock all the secret characters if other modes are not played. In terms of comparisons, only parts of Melee's and Brawl's rosters were unlocked by that point.
http://www.destructoid.com/smash-bros-3ds-secret-characters-are-pretty-easy-to-unlock-281095.phtml

[FourFifty]

So platinum club nintento members got 4 codes for a demo today. I really think Nintendo could turn a nice profit by selling these demos for a low price. Hell, I'd but the demo for 5 bucks, plus I'm pretty sure my wife pre-ordered the game for me.

[Savio]

Nintendo wants to pass the profit for their subscribers :)

[FourFifty]

Yea, it's good for business. If you want perks, earn them. You can't buy loyalty. If I would have known about this months ago I would have gotten a few more games worth over the 5 bucks I would shell out for a demo.

Can't win 'em all.

[Poit]

My thoughts from the demo so far:

The inability to select any options is very annoying. You can't do anything besides play 2-minute timed matches. I only ever play stock, so being limited to short, timed matches kinda sucks. I can't even go into training mode to learn how to use Mega Man and Villager.

But worst of all... L is the grab button. I'm used to using my right hand for grab and left hand for shield. Those being switched is completely throwing me off. And since you can't access any options in the demo, I can't change this. Ugh.

[Poit]

Oh, but overall it's fun.

[FourFifty]

http://kotaku.com/wow-people-are-actually-trying-to-buy-smash-bros-demo-1634215477

After reading that, I kinda wanna cry. Would I pay 5-10 bucks for the demo right now? Yea, but no more than that. Would I pay for the demo on the 19th that you can only play 30 times? No, but I'll download it on my wife's 3ds also. But paying damn near retail for a demo is just fucking nuts.

[Emperor Smeat]

Wii U version rumored to be arriving on November 21st and the same day as Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire for the 3DS.

http://www.screwattack.com/news/rumor-super-smash-bros-wii-u-release-date-spoiled-retail-pre-order-card

[FourFifty]

A friend just gave me a demo code. Life is good.

The Villager can be a BEAST! While his main moves are decent, putting stuff in his pockets can really turn the tide. It's half skill and half luck.

[Dorkchop]

I have two North American codes left. Send me a PM if you want one.

[Savio]

<iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/JzzKdYSdQmA" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" width="560"></iframe>

Final smashes looked nerfed (except for marth)

[Emperor Smeat]

Nintendo is already working on a fix but apparently playing as Peach online in the Final Destination only mode can lead to random bannings. Its due to a glitch reading her turnip move as being a "hacked" item.

Link and other fighters who have items as part of their moves are unaffected by the banning glitch.

http://www.destructoid.com/super-smash-bros-3ds-online-play-allegedly-auto-banning-peach-281184.phtml

[Emperor Smeat]

Launch week sales in Japan for the 3DS version are currently at around 1 million copies sold.
http://www.destructoid.com/after-less-than-week-super-smash-bros-3ds-sold-over-one-million-281225.phtml


Sakurai states the "Pic of the Day" hype feature will continue until the release of the Wii U version although from now on, nothing big or spoiler worthy will be revealed unlike during the lead up to the 3DS version. Similar to Brawl, the daily pic hype was never meant to last more than a few weeks but ended up lasting right until the game was released.
http://www.destructoid.com/sakurai-confirms-that-the-pic-of-the-day-series-will-continue-281227.phtml


Nintendo states the patch to fix the auto-banning Peach glitch should arrive by next week.
http://www.destructoid.com/nintendo-knows-about-the-smash-3ds-peach-ban-problem-281231.phtml

[FourFifty]

It seems "Smash Potato" is a made up mini game in the game...

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/IjNO3WhrErM" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[FourFifty]

That NEEDS to be a drinking game.

[road doggy dogg]

http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/super-smash-club-event-downtown-toronto-tickets-13052154345?aff=efbnen

may go to this

[Emperor Smeat]

For those interested, Nintendo is holding a nation-wide Smash Bros tournament on October 4th with 15 Gamestop locations and the Nintendo World Store as official locations.

The initial rounds will be held at 15 GameStop locations around the United States and at the Nintendo World store in New York on October 4, one day after the title's release.

Each first round tournament will seat 64 entrants, and the winner of each will earn a trip to New York City for the final round on October 11. The final round will be broadcast on Nintendo's Twitch

http://www.destructoid.com/official-nintendo-super-smash-bros-tournament-begins-on-october-4-281618.phtml

[Emperor Smeat]

Smash Bros Gamecube controller bundle was revealed to cost $99. Includes the game itself, a Smash Bros branded Gamecube controller, and a controller adapter for the Wii U.

http://cdn.destructoid.com//ul/281655-SS1.jpg
http://www.destructoid.com/super-smash-bros-for-wii-u-bundle-box-revealed-281655.phtml

[road doggy dogg]

3 more goddamn days until this is out on 3DS. fuck yes

[Poit]

Yeah, I'll probably be downloading it at midnight.

[road doggy dogg]

Is there any advantage/disadvantage to getting it from the eShop vs physical copy?

[Kalyx triaD]

You will never lose a digital cartridge.

[Poit]

I'm getting a digital copy because this is a game I'll probably always want to have with me.

[road doggy dogg]

Both great points

Just wasn't sure if there was any promotional crap etc


Regardless I'm fucking amped as shit for this

[Emperor Smeat]

Only promotion I'm aware of is if you buy both the 3DS and Wii U version, you can get the soundtrack set for free.

http://club2.nintendo.com/smash-promo/

[road doggy dogg]

Eh no big...

I still don't really know how 3ds friend codes etc work. I only really use street pass

Would be awesome to go to a con and duke it out with a ton of randoms

[Kalyx triaD]

Would you even need friend codes for ad-hoc play? I figure people in one area could just connect. It's basically a wireless LAN connection. Playing private games online would need friend codes.

[road doggy dogg]

Yeah, I meant to keep those two sentences as separate thoughts or w/e. Late night bad posting habits.

[Poit]

Only promotion I'm aware of is if you buy both the 3DS and Wii U version, you can get the soundtrack set for free.

http://club2.nintendo.com/smash-promo/

Does that require physical copies?

[Emperor Smeat]

If its like the recent Mario Kart 8 offer, it shouldn't matter if the game is digital or physical.

For the MK 8 offer, both types counted towards getting the free game gift.

[Poit]

Awesome, thanks. :y:

In that case, I'll be downloading this game at 9 pm tomorrow.

[Emperor Smeat]

Unlike past games, teams are no longer based on pre-set colors but now as an outline around the character that gets bolder the father the camera zooms away.

http://cdn.destructoid.com//ul/281959-Wu1.jpg
http://www.destructoid.com/here-s-how-team-colors-will-work-for-super-smash-bros-wii-u-281959.phtml

Turns out the official reason why the 3DS version doesn't support the Circle Pad accessory but will support the 2nd stick for the NEW 3DS is due to CPU processing reasons.
According to Sakurai, "Supporting the CCP requires the use of some of the CPU's processing load. From the information received during the development of Kid Icarus: Uprising, this is a quite large load at around 5%. Kid Icarus: Uprising and Smash both use the maximum capability of the device, so we had to abandon the idea of CCP support. With the New 3DS, we were able to support the C-Stick as the processing power is increased and it is not a peripheral device."
http://www.destructoid.com/super-smash-bros-3ds-won-t-support-the-circle-pad-pro-because-of-a-hardware-issue-281956.phtml

Also Miiverse support for the 3DS version will only be available on the NEW 3DS due to similar reasons.
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/476568/smash-bros-3ds-requires-new-3ds-to-post-to-miiverse-while-playing/

[Big Vic]

can barely see the lines in that picture

[FourFifty]

Is there any advantage/disadvantage to getting it from the eShop vs physical copy?


Physical Pros
If you don't like the game, you can sell it at gamestop/to a friend/a homeless person/etc.
You can let your friend try the game out if you want to.
If you're a collector, it's yours.
You can help stimulate the local economy if you get it at a local game store, chain store, big box store. You can also use various amazon links to support various podcasts (TLP).

eShop Pros
No risk of losing the game.
Instant access for people who get it right at launch.
eShop purchases are not always taxed.


Just re-word a few things here and there for the cons. No point in typing this up again and say "Physical copies are normally taxed" or "eShop copies can't be sold even if the game is terrible albeit you were getting it from a franchise you grew up on and loved. *cough* Harvest Moon New Beginnings *cough*"

[Poit]

I liked Harvest Moon: A New Beginning. I just stopped playing once I realized that every romanceable female character in the game is boring, and my character was male.

[FourFifty]

I strongly preferred A Tale Of Two Towns over A New Beginning... Hell, Harvest Moon 64 was better.... For fucks sake, I had more fun with the first Harvest Moon than A New Beginning.

[Kalyx triaD]

You can still set teams to attire colors, which would be my preference. Things can get confusing 2v2 when all you got are outlines.