Event - E3 Invitational 2014 E3 2014 speculation: Any more to come?

[MasterofMonster]

I definitely think there will be three characters announced, but I'm willing to bet at least one of them is a veteran.

We have five newcomers already, and the speculated April Direct would bring that number up to six. I'm not sure about having nine newcomers revealed once E3 is over. Sakurai seems like the type of person who would want to keep of tricks up his sleeve. He probably only revealed three newcomers last year because it was the big reveal of the game.

What about, two Newcomers (Ridley and Mii/Pac-Man), and Mewtwo? That'd be great E3 reveals.

 

[Guybrush20X6]

Children, children! Keep your hype in check.

I expect one character, hope for more. Expectations higher than that will get you disappointed.

 

[BluePikmin11]

3 isn't that farfetched though considering last year's E3 with WFT, Villager, and Megaman.

 

[Chrimbo]

What about, two Newcomers (Ridley and Mii/Pac-Man), and Mewtwo? That'd be great E3 reveals.

I was thinking something along those lines. It ticks all the boxes: third-party, highly demanded and 'WTF'.

Do you think there will be a Smash Bros. Nintendo Direct coming up? They would surely want to save some announcements for that if so.

 

[abrinx77]

As far as E3 goes, I'm betting Mewtwo and probably a third-party(Pac-Man/Snake) and I will be more than happy. I'd prefer some actually game-play footage and info on modes other than versus at this point. Full on matches, not just 30 second clips. That would make my life.

 

[Kenith]

I was thinking something along those lines. It ticks all the boxes: third-party, highly demanded and 'WTF'.

Do you think there will be a Smash Bros. Nintendo Direct coming up? They would surely want to save some announcements for that if so.

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[Guybrush20X6]

Well we got 5 characters in a direct so I don't think it'll be too much to expect multiple newcomers for E3 now, especially considerign it's coming August at the latest.

 

[spader13]

I think it'll depend on how many characters they want to keep secret for the game. Most of Brawls unlockables were veterans, so most of the surprises were revealed before game release, a fact many people have criticized. While I think some of the Newcomers may be unlockable (Greninja doesn't seem like a starter to me), I'm hoping Sakurai won't tip his hand on all the Newcomers.

That said, assuming they haven't been revealed before then, some of the probable starters like Wario, Ice Climbers, and Metaknight would be obvious reveals to include. Then, I'd expect 2-3 newcomers, a highly requested character (Mewtwo, K.Rool, Palutena, etc), Mii, and possibly a Third Party. While we saw a Mii in the Find Mii stage, I don't think they should be counted out as Miis were everywhere in Mario Kart Wii, but you could still race as them.

I'm also expecting their to be at a minimum a press demo, possibly more with the game coming out in Summer for 3DS.

 

[Kenith]

I think it'll depend on how many characters they want to keep secret for the game. Most of Brawls unlockables were veterans, so most of the surprises were revealed before game release, a fact many people have criticized. While I think some of the Newcomers may be unlockable (Greninja doesn't seem like a starter to me), I'm hoping Sakurai won't tip his hand on all the Newcomers.

That said, assuming they haven't been revealed before then, some of the probable starters like Wario, Ice Climbers, and Metaknight would be obvious reveals to include. Then, I'd expect 2-3 newcomers, a highly requested character (Mewtwo, K.Rool, Palutena, etc), Mii, and possibly a Third Party. While we saw a Mii in the Find Mii stage, I don't think they should be counted out as Miis were everywhere in Mario Kart Wii, but you could still race as them.

I'm also expecting their to be at a minimum a press demo, possibly more with the game coming out in Summer for 3DS.

I think Greninja is a starter.

I mean, Greninja is literally a starter.

 

[Chrimbo]

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[Jackson]

I'm really hoping for the Chrom confirmation at E3.

 

[R0Y]

1. Ridley
2. Ridley
3. Ridley
4. Mewtwo
5. Ridley

 

[Sabrewulf238]

Do you think they'll make an even bigger deal of the E3 than they did during the smash Bros direct?

Last night we got 1 newcomer and 4 veterans.

We could see veterans like Ice Climbers and Ness at E3 since there isn't any other good time to show them off.

 

[Guybrush20X6]

Do you think they'll make an even bigger deal of the E3 than they did during the smash Bros direct?

Last night we got 1 newcomer and 4 veterans.

We could see veterans like Ice Climbers and Ness at E3 since there isn't any other good time to show them off.

There's NES Remix 2 for the Ice Climbers but yeah. Seems the sane thing to do.

 

[Sabrewulf238]

I wonder if Sal will appear just before E3 to give us some more newcomers...

 

[peachy!]

Shulk, Palutena, and Pac-Man during E3. Calling it now.

 

[dezeray112]

Its very likely they will show a bit more news on SSB Wii U and 3DS.

I am sort of hoping that they will explain the connection between the 3DS and Wii-U, moves customization (as stated via the Smash Direct) and in addition, new character and modes unveils.

 

[Sabrewulf238]

Shulk, Palutena, and Pac-Man during E3. Calling it now.

I'm thinking this too. (and maybe Miis too if they're playable)

 

[Deleted member]

I'm predicting Shulk, Palutena, Pac-Man, AND the Rhythm Heaven Chorus.
If that leak is true, then the Chorus might be that "surprise" character.
http://gematsu.com/2014/04/rumor-shulk-palutena-set-super-smash-bros

 

[Oracle_Summon]

I expect one more new comer before E3 starts. If the 3DS version has not come out at that point, I expect E3 to reveal the release date of the game or to say that the game is being sold.

The amount of New comers I suspect at E3 are 1, 2 if we are lucky.

The new comers I expect are Palutena and then Isaac.

Palutena shows up first and Isaac when talking about Assist Trophies, just for trolling purposes.

 

[Thirdkoopa]

I think they'll make a big deal about it - Think about it, this is one of the last things that can actually save the Wii U and it's one of their only huge 3DS releases the whole year. Last year was just a teaser trailer, and the game is in far more of a good state than Brawl ever was.

I'm not saying we should expect the entire roster, but don't be surprised and don't let pessimism get to you.

Also, real fast: Didn't Sakurai say no cutscenes because of people spoiling them online? Let's just hypothetically say we have no secret characters, which isn't impossible. Put two and two together, and well...

(I mean christ, we're on 29 reveals now. 29.)

 

[TumblrFamous]

I just posted this in the Character discussion thread, sharing it here:

At E3, I predict 5-8 characters (a mix of newcomers and veterans), and then the rest will remain hidden, and revealed on the website upon 3DS release.

The characters I think will stay hidden until release will be:

• Ganondorf
• Captain Falcon
• Ness or Lucas
• Mr. Game & Watch
• R.O.B.
• Falco
• Wolf
• Jigglypuff

The characters left after that are Wario, Ice Climbers, Meta Knight, one of Ness or Lucas, Ike, and Snake. I say Ice Climbers, Wario, and an Earthbound kid we'll get before E3, then we're down to 3: Meta Knight, Ike, and Snake. That's 3 veterans that can be shown at E3. 3 Veterans, and then 3 newcomers will be a great E3.

Not to mention that Snake, Ike, and Meta Knight are the perfect veterans to be shown off at E3.

 

[TheUltraDeino]

What I'm thinking will definitely happen:
-3DS release date
-a newcomer
-some new stages
-couple veterans
-playable demo

What I'm thinking will might happen:
-Wii U release date
-2-3 newcomers
-several veterans
-Wii U exclusive mode
-3DS opening cutscene

 

[Moon Monkey]

That said, assuming they haven't been revealed before then, some of the probable starters like Wario, Ice Climbers, and Metaknight would be obvious reveals to include. Then, I'd expect 2-3 newcomers, a highly requested character (Mewtwo, K.Rool, Palutena, etc), Mii, and possibly a Third Party. While we saw a Mii in the Find Mii stage, I don't think they should be counted out as Miis were everywhere in Mario Kart Wii, but you could still race as them.

I was expecting Miis to be revealed when they showed them in the GSP graphic video. They also may serve as a stage hazard like the Yellow Devil, where players race to break the cage open for the Mii. While these do hinder their chances, I agree with you they still aren't out yet.

Definitely think we'll see a more solid release date

 

[Dark Phazon]

Probably 3 newcomers, for veterans, I'm not too sure.

I really dont see it being anyone other than
pac man / mew2 / mii

But we have been wrong the majority so whatever....

 

[True Blue Warrior]

Mewtwo will be the only guess I will make for E3 at this point.

 

[Jason the Yoshi]

Laugh at me if you will but I honestly think they'll show off anyone not revealed yet at E3.

 

[kylexv]

Expecting Pac-Man and Mii. Prepare to be disappointed.

 

[praline]

I'm guessing Ridley, Pac man and King K. Rool are probably gonna be shown then.
Plus 8 veterans, like they did for last years E3

 

[Delicious Tears]

Yoshimitsu will be revealed at E3!

Spoiler

 

[Jason the Yoshi]

Expecting Pac-Man and Mii. Prepare to be disappointed.

PacMan? You do realize that Sakurai has already said Namco Bandai characters don't get priority, right?

 

[Lautsuu~]

I really don't want Pac-Man to be in the game...I really, really don't...

The only thing I'm going to say for definite is that we'll definitely get a couple of veterans and newcomers at E3.

 

[Fatmanonice]

The number of newcomers in the starting roster seems kind of low. I have no doubt that Megaman is unlockable so that would leave 5 newcomers at most at this current time, which was the same as Melee. Brawl, on the other hand, had 12 (if you count all of PTs Pokemon and ZSS) so I wouldn't be surprised if we got 2 or 3 more revealed at E3 to help close this gap.

 

[soviet prince]

PacMan? You do realize that Sakurai has already said Namco Bandai characters don't get priority, right?

he said they dont have PRIORITY not that he is not in

 

[Guybrush20X6]

This to see this thread back in action. I just hope the direct didn't spoil and/or crush anyone.

 

[dezeray112]

I'm going to guess they will at least unveil one veteran and one newcomer character during E3.

 

[MasterofMonster]

PacMan? You do realize that Sakurai has already said Namco Bandai characters don't get priority, right?

Are you STILL onto this? How many identical explonations do you need? :/

Anyways, my E3 character predictions.

Chrom
Ghirahim/Ganon/Ganondorf/Tingle
Palutena
Ridley

Going by the Trophy Theory right now. It would be awesome.

 

[Jackson]

The Trophy Theory actually seems legit to me. He was totally teasing with the Pseudo-Palutena thing. Let's go Chrom.

 

[MasterofMonster]

The Trophy Theory actually seems legit to me. He was totally teasing with the Pseudo-Palutena thing. Let's go Chrom.

Yeah, especially the Palutena one. XD He knows very well that we expect Palutena.
And that King Kihunter Trophy felt extremely random to me. Not just to show in the Direct, but as a Trophy at all. Not a character I'd expect to get one. And there's Three Metroid Assists now even. I do feel Ridley is coming (and after a lot of analysis and such, it is very likely, but I won't argue with anyone and just see what happens). And Chrom of course. Not sure exactly what character he could be teasing with Fi, though.

Anyways, excluding characters, I expect a New Big Mode for the Wii-U version to be shown off. Oh, and I expect to see Master Hand.

 

[Jackson]

Yeah, especially the Palutena one. XD He knows very well that we expect Palutena.
And that King Kihunter Trophy felt extremely random to me. Not just to show in the Direct, but as a Trophy at all. Not a character I'd expect to get one. And there's Three Metroid Assists now even. I do feel Ridley is coming (and after a lot of analysis and such, it is very likely, but I won't argue with anyone and just see what happens). And Chrom of course. Not sure exactly what character he could be teasing with Fi, though.

Anyways, excluding characters, I expect a New Big Mode for the Wii-U version to be shown off. Oh, and I expect to see Master Hand.

Yeah, sounds like good stuff. I actually think the Ridley shadow was a tease as well, and the Fi trophy was representing Girahim.