Smash Bros. Wii U 'Livestream Event' At 6:00 EST 10/23

[The Derrit]

Earlier this morning, Nintendo announced that there will be a livestream event for Smash Bros. for Wii U three days from now. According to reports, there will be a significant amount of new information available. Likely topics include new stages, modes and amiibo functionality, but there may be much more in store as well.

Also notable is that Nintendo has made a specific point not to call this a Nintendo Direct. Intriguing.

It appears we won't be getting our information 'Direct'ly this time around
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Check out the official link here.

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Are you excited? What do you think will be announced during this livestream event? Make your voice heard in the comments below!

The Derrit actually isn't sure what to think - new modes mostly? Tell him how he should feel at @TheDerrit.

 

[TheDarkKnightNoivern]

Ridley Confirmed

 

[ECHOnce]

It appears we won't be getting our information 'Direct'ly this time around​

Oh, but we will (:<

 

[Tiptup]

 

[CrossoverMan]

50 new things? Blimey.

 

[SmashBroski]

Make it or break it for Tower of Smash?

 

[UnleashedGamer]

All these time zones really confuses me, so what does 6:00 EST convert to UK time? I would be very thankful if someone could answer me

 

[DrizzyDrew]

wii u specific modes, possibly a new character trailer, new stages shown off and many more questions answered. HYYYYYYYYYPPPPPPEEEEEEE

 

[Terrazi Terrajin]

Ridley and Meta Ridley as a single character, Ice climber style.

 

[volo]

All these time zones really confuses me, so what does 6:00 EST convert to UK time? I would be very thankful if someone could answer me

11 pm

 

[blakinola]

mein body ist ready

 

[OnFullTilt]

Was Ridley too big for a mere direct?

 

[Bedoop]

Wait, 6:00 AM or PM?

 

[PillsBuryDopeBoy]

> Livestream starts
> Smash reveal trailer pops up
> Screen fads to black
......
> Cue codex ring
"Kept you waiting, huh"

Please

 

[Malkasaur]

Just a heads up, there won't be any new characters. The 3DS Roster is the final roster.
Anyways, I'm predicting Ridley to be confirmed.... as a stage hazard.

 

[proxibomb]

Wait, 6:00 AM or PM?

For Japan, it's usually streamed at 6 AM, which is kinda odd in itself.

Just a heads up, there won't be any new characters. The 3DS Roster is the final roster.
Anyways, I'm predicting Ridley to be confirmed.... as a stage hazard.

Trust that Sakurai will leave his words false, since Ice Climbers were basically playable, until they found out the 3DS couldn't handle it. The Wii U could really use a bigger roster to show its power, and capability of showing specs, memory, etc. Think about it.

 

[Greninja'd]

ALL ABOARD THE HYPE TRAIN!

 

[Marxally]

50 things, uh? Well...

50 x 3 (Clones) + 1 (New char?) = 151.

Make your conclusions.

 

[TheDarkKnightNoivern]

Just a heads up, there won't be any new characters. The 3DS Roster is the final roster.
Anyways, I'm predicting Ridley to be confirmed.... as a stage hazard.

Sorry, I didn't realize you were sakurai

 

[Malkasaur]

Wait, 6:00 AM or PM?

PM. Pic above says 3PM PT. 3PM PT = 6PM EST.

 

[Modular Zeal]

Ridley and Meta Ridley as a single character, Ice climber style.

Yea, and we think just Ridley is too big!!

 

[Malkasaur]

Sorry, I didn't realize you were sakurai

rofl. I thought people watched the Direct back in April.

 

[TheDarkKnightNoivern]

rofl. I thought people watched the Direct back in April.

And your point is??

 

[Malkasaur]

And your point is??

LOL you're so stupid -_- See "Differences Between Versions" in the Direct.

 

[Kai Zami]

> Livestream starts
> Smash reveal trailer pops up
> Screen fads to black
......
> Cue codex ring
"Kept you waiting, huh"

Please

if that happens give this person a noble peace prize

 

[Kai Zami]

LOL you're so stupid -_- See "Differences Between Versions" in the Direct.

Oh yeah Sakurai said he was going to us tell us "at a later date"

 

[Modular Zeal]

50 new things? Blimey.

How tall do y'all think Ridley is, i'm saying about 50 ft....

 

[TheDarkKnightNoivern]

LOL you're so stupid -_- See "Differences Between Versions" in the Direct.

He also said he'd show us what the connectivity features are at a later date, we still have no clue and other than characters and maybe stages I've got nothing

 

[SmashBroski]

Wait, 6:00 AM or PM?

PM

 

[TheWozny]

"...Nintendo has made a specific point not to call this a Nintendo Direct."

I can't imagine why I'd think that.

 

[Deleted member]

About damn time Sakurai.

 

[Sarki Soliloquy]

Now we await news on runtime. With all the new modes and surprises likely to be shown, it makes we wonder what timeslot they're shooting for. Maybe 45 minutes to 1 hour max?

 

[TheDarkKnightNoivern]

Now we await news on runtime. With all the new modes and surprises likely to be shown, it makes we wonder what timeslot they're shooting for. Maybe 45 minutes to 1 hour max?

They're apparently revealing 50 things so that sounds about right

 

[Darklink401]

50 things
1. Ridley
2. Ridley
3. Ridl- *shot*

No seriously, it'll probably be all of the modes, as well as maybe some new characters?
50 things would mean around half a minute to a minute per thing, so yeah, half an hour to an hour sounds about right.

 

[R0Y]

#50 is playable Ridley

 

[BobEugCox]

> Livestream starts
> Smash reveal trailer pops up
> Screen fads to black
......
> Cue codex ring
"Kept you waiting, huh"

Please

I would cry tears of JOY!

 

[SuaveChaser]

Board the platforms please?

 

[WwwWario]

*Smash logo appears*
*Hears Ridley's scream*
*We see Sakurai's Mii fighting Ridley as a boss on Pyrosphere*
*Wild Iwata appeares on the screen, starts talking*:
"Please understand".

 

[TheWozny]

Since everyone is talking about The-Purple-Dragon, if we don't see him on Thursday, it will be quite strange.

 

[TheDarkKnightNoivern]

Since everyone is talking about The-Purple-Dragon, if we don't see him on Thursday, it will be quite strange.

Barney confirmed