Back of Japanese Boxart Surfaces on Retail Card

[SS-bros14]

I'm going to remain optimistic about Ness and Lucas, and instead choose to get excited for the Streetpass battle option.
Although, being that I don't live in Japan or New York City, I doubt I'm going to get any tags other than my brother.
Curse you, not-so-densely-populated-areas!

Just go to Disney World. You'll get tags like CRAZY.

 

[LancerStaff]

I hope Wario's back too honestly, and as his more popular Wario Land self.

Wario Land ain't more popular then Warioware. In "hardcore" places like this maybe, but in the casual eye and in Japan in general, Warioware wins out. That's why Sakurai went with Warioware over Wario Land in the first place.

 

[KenboCalrissian]

I'm going to remain optimistic about Ness and Lucas, and instead choose to get excited for the Streetpass battle option.
Although, being that I don't live in Japan or New York City, I doubt I'm going to get any tags other than my brother.
Curse you, not-so-densely-populated-areas!

Walk past a McDonald's or Home Depot. Both of those chains are frequently Nintendo Zones and will fill you up with a full 20-stack within five minutes or so.

 

[CrossbowPig]

Walk past a McDonald's or Home Depot. Both of those chains are frequently Nintendo Zones and will fill you up with a full 20-stack within five minutes or so.

Oh! I forgot that Nintendo Zones keep Streetpass profiles! I'm so dumb, thanks for reminding me! This won't be as difficult as I thought..

 

[Xermo]

>People who still doubt Lucas and Ness's return.

 

[The Slayer]

Walk past a McDonald's or Home Depot. Both of those chains are frequently Nintendo Zones and will fill you up with a full 20-stack within five minutes or so.

I can understand McDonalds, but how is Home Depot a hot spot for Streetpass? I'm not saying you're wrong, but I would love to know your secret. Good thing I work at the mall because it's pretty much free passes every time.

 

[Mario & Sonic Guy]

It's a shame that Wario won't be showing his face on the box art.

 

[NoiseHERO]

I've got it!

This is the 3DS roster, and guys on Wii-U cover are the Wii-U's starting roster!

I'm so clever!

 

[Xenado]

It's a shame that Wario won't be showing his face on the box art.

he`s a secret dammit

 

[SS-bros14]

I can understand McDonalds, but how is Home Depot a hot spot for Streetpass? I'm not saying you're wrong, but I would love to know your secret. Good thing I work at the mall because it's pretty much free passes every time.

It's true, tried it myself when I went to Home Depot once.

 

[xxEliteAlicexx]

I'm 100% sure there is already a thread for this, shouldn't it be merged? Or is it by favortism.

 

[Xenado]

I've got it!

This is the 3DS roster, and guys on Wii-U cover are the Wii-U's starting roster!

I'm so clever!

that`s the first time marth is a starting character

 

[Mechageo]

One thing i noticed is that it doesn't say that the game is playable on 2ds, i wonder why.

The 2DS wasn't released in Japan

 

[xxEliteAlicexx]

You guys should totally check out this thread!!! =D

http://smashboards.com/threads/a-look-at-the-japanese-packaging.364742/page-4#post-17327534

 

[SS-bros14]

Also, I don't really think this fake seeing how some of the images seem legit.
But it still might just be a prototype.

 

[Logsmash]

So you would be willing to sacrifice a great Character that represents a Series and a unique moveset?

If it means keeping Snake out of Smash, then yes absolutely I would. There are plenty of other "great characters" with "unique movesets" that won't make it in, and some that already did get in.

 

[Ragna22]

Oh yeah, I guess this would kinda deconfirm Snake for good if he's not on the Guest character image, that won't stop the fans from losing hope so we'll see.

As for the first guy who commented, I fail to see how this deconfirms Ness.

 

[The Light Music Club]

For anyone questioning no APE when Mr. Saturn is in, it may be because he's just an item. But I still do find it odd that APE and Konami both aren't present. Cuts suck. Big time. And I legit might cry if Ness is gone, just because he is a Smash Bros. character just like Sheik and Jiggly. Not really relevant, but it wouldn't be the same without him. I'm not even a fan of Earthbound, I just think it would be ridiculous not to give Earthbound/Mother no playable characters at all.

Any chance this isn't final? I think there should be.

Edit: I just saw the "only what's on the box" idea. And yeah, it might mean Snake will sneak in.

 

[SS-bros14]

Someone pointed out a good point here: http://smashboards.com/threads/a-look-at-the-japanese-packaging.364742/

The the lack of a copyright on the box doesn't mean a character is decomfirmed. After all the Melee box doesn't have intelligent systems despite the fact the game has two Fire Emblem characters.

 

[Brickbuild101]

I wonder what kind of "announcements" will be distributed through SpotPass...

 

[Mario & Sonic Guy]

he`s a secret dammit

That's the odd part. Wario is a starter in Brawl, and yet it seems like he's getting demoted to the unlockable status for Smash 4.

 

[Xenado]

That's the odd part. Wario is a starter in Brawl, and yet it seems like he's getting demoted to the unlockable status for Smash 4.

I`m fine with that,it`s just odd

 

[Xenado]

 

[LancerStaff]

Someone pointed out a good point here: http://smashboards.com/threads/a-look-at-the-japanese-packaging.364742/

That wouldn't make sense for something big like Konami, though.

 

[bkslider]

Can't wait to get it in my hands. The copyright thing doesn't worry me too much, but I really hope there are few if any cuts.

 

[The Light Music Club]

Yeah so I don't think this hurts Lucas and Ness, but I do think it hurts Snake, just a little bit.

 

[SS-bros14]

I wonder what kind of "announcements" will be distributed through SpotPass...

DLC confirmed or something else like custom parts confirmed? SpotPass battles perhaps? Eh, we'll see.

That wouldn't make sense for something big like Konami, though.

True, but I was referencing to the 'Will Ness get cut!?' Thing.

 

[Spire]

No Ubisoft for the Rayman trophy? Fake.

 

[KenboCalrissian]

I can understand McDonalds, but how is Home Depot a hot spot for Streetpass? I'm not saying you're wrong, but I would love to know your secret. Good thing I work at the mall because it's pretty much free passes every time.

I've asked myself the same question, yet I live near two separate HDs and both give me street passes. I had to check four times before I was certain because it was so hard to believe!

 

[SS-bros14]

No Ubisoft for the Rayman trophy? Fake.

Aren't some trophies different for both versions? If so, then the WiiU version is probably the only version with the Rayman trophy or something.

 

[Turmalinium]

We can only wait until Sakurai decides to reveal some newcomers again to be sure. Whenever that may happen.

 

[Xenado]

We can only wait until Sakurai decides to reveal some newcomers again to be sure. Whenever that may happen.

 

[D-idara]

Mr. Saturn and the Franklin Badge tell me Ness will return, and I say good riddance to Snake. As for Shulk, yeah it'd be cool if he was in the game but if he has to be sacrificed for consistency just to keep Snake out, then it's a sacrifice I'd be more than willing to make.

So you'd sacrifice a character to make sure one of the most interesting and memorable characters from Brawl doesn't make it in? That's bitter, sad and unsettling.

 

[Kirbybrawl]

Third party aside, All I want to know is how does nintendo decide what company gets a certain percentage amount of money when it comes to sales. Pokemon has an insane amount of pokeball characters as well as some fighters and I bet a lot of music so does that mean they get more money than let's say Hal Lab where they have the kirby series? Where they only have three fighters and some items and I bet fewer stages than Pokemon?

 

[Xenado]

So you'd sacrifice a character to make sure one of the most interesting and memorable characters from Brawl doesn't make it in? That's bitter, sad and unsettling.

we need shulk..

 

[Xenado]

Third party aside, All I want to know is how does nintendo decide what company gets a certain percentage amount of money when it comes to sales. Pokemon has an insane amount of pokeball characters as well as some fighters and I bet a lot of music so does that mean they get more money than let's say Hal Lab where they have the kirby series? Where they only have three fighters and some items and I bet fewer stages than Pokemon?

well sakurai doesnt want to show favoritism to the his own series (kirby)

 

[SS-bros14]

well sakurai doesnt want to show favoritism to the his own series (kirby)

Eh, sometimes does. 'Cough' Brawl Metaknight 'cough'

 

[Kirbybrawl]

I honestly am 50/50 about Shulk being in. His company isn't on the box, which doesn't mean a whole ton, but he also doesn't have any Smash Run enemy's so I don't know. He is a very highly requested character though.

Could be that they didn't implement shulks enemies yet in smash run just like we kept seeing the same assist trophies and pokeball characters in the demo but I don't know I think shulks in just because of the new xeno game coming to wii u to promote the series.

 

[Xenado]

Eh, sometimes does. 'Cough' Brawl Metaknight 'cough'

He didn't balance the games out tho

 

[CrusherMania1592]

I think this pretty much confirmed that Falcon, Rosalina, and Marth will be starting characters this time