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The Week in Review Edition #7
2/24 - 2/28
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Venus of the Desert Bloom
@TumblrFamous
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Rocket Raccoon
Last week was running on the Little Mac high after he was revealed as a newcomer for Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS. Many expected that Little Mac pictures were to follow; showcasing his attacks, abilities, and so on. This was the case on Monday with Little mac gracing the site/MiiVerse. However, it was something that we already knew in that Little Mac had a poor aerial game and had more power while grounded. However, thw week had a few surprises in that the Fairy was confirmed as a new item. Wednesday proved to stir quite a storm with Sakurai commenting that scaling is not always canon in Smash Bros. This brought both Ridley supporters and detractors in droves on Smashboards and MiiVerse. This only intensified with Sakurai further commenting on the height between Little mac and Samus. Lastly, Friday was an expected but nice surprise with Diddy Kong rejoining the fray.
This week proved to be rather calm following the Little Mac and Diddy Kong reveals....unless you were a Waluigi fan. This week we obviously saw an update with Diddy Kong as well some surprising new information regarding the Punch-Out!! Ring stage as well as a new finishing move that is performed after executing a neutral A combo. What does this spell for infinite jabs? We also had quite the delay which brought out the worst (and best) in posters. As I mentioned above, Thursday was a sad day for Waluigi fans due to his deconfirmation as an Assist Trophy status. Finally, Friday...Black Friday....Fairy Friday. Friday revealed dedenne, the dual Electric/Fairy-type Pokemon as a new Pokeball Pokemon! Its reveal was mixed between "I like that Pokemon" and "I hate that Pokemon".
I would like to say a big and huge thank you to:
[*} @--- for writing up the Mega Man analysis. Take some time and read it since it is a very good read up!
[*} @Xiivi for agreeing to be interviewed.
[*} @Frostwraith for the great stage analysis of the stage, Battlefield.
[*} @TumblrFamous for writing up Thursday's Picture of the Week.
[*} @N3ON for supplying me with info concerning the Rumor and Leaks Thread.
[*] Lastly, to all of the Smashboards users who posts really make up what the WiR is. Without your insightful (and crazy) posts, this thread would not exist so thank you very much!
*Notice: I will be fairly busy next week due to work. It would be great if someone could write up the Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday Picture of the Day. You an either take one, two, or all of them. I would prefer though to have one writer for each day though. It would be great if a Moderator could write the Friday PotD so he or she can edit it later. Please send me a message via PM
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[collapse=Rules and Other Infos]This is the first edition of "The Week in Review". The Week in Review will be a series of articles I have made throughout the week concerning the Pic of Day through using posts, threads, and MiiVerse to pool information and opinions about Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS . However, the articles are not only limited to my own observation but to those of the larger Smash 4 community. Users are encouraged to submit articles and observations as well as opinions concerning the pictures that were updated throughout the week. I will explain how you can contribute later.
So what can you expect from this thread? On Friday, I will update the thread with a new article which will contain the Pic of the Day, other relevant images, information, I will also be pulling out interesting and thought provoking posts that have popped up throughout the week on the various threads such as the Wii U Discussion thread, 3DS Discussion Thread, MiiVerse Photo Thread, Roster Discussion Thread, character support threads as well as the Super Smash Bros, Wii U/3DS Backroom thus linking them altogether. In addition, I will also be adding up any information that Sakurai has revealed outside of the website/MiiVerse such as interviews and news articles.
I will open the thread on the weekend for people to talk about how the week went and comment on the articles. However, I will be closing the thread on Monday in order to prevent premature discussion about the weeks updates. I will be operating on Japanese Standard Time since both myself and Sakurai (OMG both of us in the same sentence?!?!?!) live on JST. View the JST Page in order to fully understand how time works.
Additionally, while this thread will focus on solely the Pic of the Day, I will sometimes allow pieces to be written about Smashboards, the Smash Community, MiiVerse, or Sakurai information. Additionally, once we have more information regarding the nature of the character, I will allow a user to write up an in-depth analysis of a character, veteran or newcomer. So come show your stuff!
Why is this thread needed?
We do have various discussion threads pertaining to various aspects of Smash. However, this is less of a discussion thread and more like a newsletter. I intend to present the facts and portray an unbiased review of the week. It will also serve as a hub to collect information, pictures, and articles that have been released in a weekly format thus allowing users to review the past weeks for better understanding how to predict future updates or to comb through information in an effective manner. It will also serve as a place to users to present their information, opinions, and observations in a semi-academical format. More information is listed below. If you see an interesting, funny, thought-provoking, or ridiculous post either on the SWF or on MiiVerse, PM me about it and I will include it! If you want me to remove you from a certain Tag, PM me and I will take you off.
Also, I wanted to use this space to allow users to be creative and constructive in speculating Smash in a more journalistic manner. I will not edit any posts except if they are inappropriate, bypass the censor, hateful in nature, or irrelevant.
How can I help?
You can contribute to this thread in many ways.
1) You can serve as a guest writer. This is done by contacting me via PM and apply to be a guest writer for the current week. I am able to allow or refuse the guest writer based on past credentials and reputation within the Smash 4 community so please keep that in mind.
After approval, I can either give you a piece to write OR you can choose one yourself. It should be focused on a particular Pic of the Day. Please promptly let me know which one you intend to. If I do not hear from you within a day, I will not accept an article. The article itself should be professionally written with little to no grammar or spelling mistakes. Any sources should be cited with a link to direct readers. While I understand some updates may be hard to write for, please write at least two paragraphs for each update. Unless it is an update of Luigi's nose but I am sure someone can find some Freudian psycho-analysis about that update. Please refer to the first edition post about how to write an article (though I am pretty sure many journalist/lit majors can do a much better job than I can lol).
2) You can help me gather posts that are excellent or at least interesting in nature. PM me any posts concerning a particular update and I will then add it to the articles. I frequent the above mentioned threads on a daily basis but I obviously miss things so I am heavily dependent on everyone getting me those great and thought-provoking posts. I want this thread to showcase what the brilliant minds in the Smash 4 community can do!
3) While you can discuss past and future weeks, please refrain from dissecting or analyzing the previous/future weeks and save that for the current week.
4) Could someone be a dear and make a banner for this thread. It's not urgent but a banner would be grand.[/collapse]
Table of Contents
1.1 Day #1: The First Rocket to put a Chimp into Outerspace
2.1 Day #2: Is this stage called "The Boxing Ring"?
3.1 Day #3: The Great Delay Punches In!
4.1 Day #4: Expecting Waluigi? Too Bad, Assist Trophy Time!! by @TumblrFamous
5.2 Day#4: Y NO WI-FI?!
5.1 Day #5: Working Hard Powering Smash
6.1 Week Overview
7.1 Week in Review Interview: Xiivi
8.1 Character Analysis: Mega Man Part 2 by @---
9.1 Stage Analysis: Battlefield by @Frostwraith
10.1 Thread of the Week: The Rumor and Leak Thread
11.1 I want YOU to Vote Results
11.2I want YOU to Vote!
The First Rocket to put a Chimp into space
02/25/14
Day#1: Monday
Writer: Venus of the Desert Bloom
As with any character confirmed to be playable, the next update is usually dedicated to them; either an update to their character or a comment on a certain attack of theirs. Monday's PotD confirmed Diddy Kong's Rocket Barrel would return.
Sakurai went on to say that:
The return of this special was expected but many felt this was a waste of a picture but people seemed fairly happy to see Diddy Kong shine.
Others were able to get some information and speculate that this new buff of Diddy's means:
Diddy Kong buff speculation also went from his recovery move to his other attacks:
Meanwhile, some astute individuals noticed several things about today's update:
This information might come in handy...
............I didn't even notice this.
Things Confirmed for Monday:
1) The Rocketbarrel Boost returns
2) It is able to perform more horizontal trajectories.
3) Sakurai did not mention "Pic of the day."
Is this stage called "The Boxing Ring"?
02/26/14
Day #2: Tuesday
Writer: Venus of the Desert Bloom
"The Boxing Ring"...."The Ring"...."S.S.B.B.A. Ring"? This stage has gone through several name speculation but nothing is definitive yet with just Sakurai calling it The Boxing Ring stage. Regardless, this stage was the focal point of Tuesday's PotD and actually had two photos. One is of the Super Smash Bros. version while the second is of the Punch-Out!! W.V.B.A version. What are the differences?
The first is of the regular Super Smash Bros. version. As you can see, it features the Smash Bros. logo on the ring mat with a large pale purple star while surrounded by smaller yellow stars. There seems to be three on the bottom and two on the the top. The top reads, in English, "Super Smash Bros," Additionally, the ring is a bright almost cerulean blue. The marquee running behind the large screen also reads "Super Smash Bros." Other than those differences, the background such as the screen as well as the fire remains the same to the second picture down below.
The differences in the Punch-Out! W.V.B.A. version is mostly in the marquee and the mat. The mat this time is not such a bright blue but a rather faded periwinkle color...much like the large star on the Smash Bros. version albiet darker in color. It doesn't feature said large star but rather showcases the Punch-Out!! logo. that is found in the games (this will be explained later). There seems to be three small yellow stars to the left and right of the logo. As well, "World Circuit" appears along the bottom in block letter.
Now, what is special about these two versions?
Firstly, the Punch-Out!! version harkens to Punch-Out!! Wii that was released in 2009. Please take a look here:
It is obvious that this is the ring from the most recent installment in the Punch-Out!! franchise. The logo also remains intact from this version.
The world circuit logo can be seen on the far left
And while not verbatim,
The marquee from the Wii version returns for Smash 4 was well as the over dramatization and hype-build of the background elements such as camera flashes, fire, spotlights, the audience, etc.
However, what does the Super Smash Bros. version have to offer? The bright blue color of the mat harkens back to what I believe is Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!!, the first game in the franchise.
I think this color is an intentional nod to the Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! and what started the entire series.
Now, some are wondering as to why there are two versions included and if this will continue with other stages.
Mario & Sonic Guy
Some users expressed which version they liked the best....
Aggressive Sock
The community seemed fairly divided which one they liked the best wiht preferring the Punch-Out!! version do to it having that Punch-Out!! vibe while others preferred the Super Smash Bros. version because it represents Smash Bros. as a whole.
Which one do you prefer?
The question still raises: If Little Mac plays on this stage, will it always be the World Circuit? And if Little Mac the World Circuit on this stage, does Alphonso's face appear on the mat?
Things confirmed for Tuesday:
1) It is possible to pick between two versions of the ring stage.
2) It is not affected by Little Mac not being on the stage.
3) The Punch-Out!! version reflects the World Circuit stage.
The Great Delay Punches In!
02/26/14
Day #3: Wednesday
Writer: Venus of the Desert Bloom
Wednesday was a hype train if there ever was one.
Was there a anniversary?
Nope
Was there a new game release?
Nope.
Was there a Direct?
Nope
A Sakurai interview?
Nope
Anything special to note?
Nope
What brought the hype train on Wednesday was that the Picture of the Day was late in being updated by almost two hours. This was thought of the longest that Smash fans had to wait to see the PotD.
When the Picture of the Day's were first announced, the first pic was released on June 11th at 5:16 pm Japanese Standard Time. Again, go here to learn how time works.
The 5-5:30 PM time slot was the usually time for updates but some updates, including this update was released almost around 6 pm.
July and August continued with the 5:00-5:30 PotD update with sproadic early or later updates. We didn't break that 5:00 pm time frame until around early Ocotber with this update which was updated from 4:53 pm. Afterwards, we saw updates such as 3:32 pm, 3:34 pm, 4:09 pm, 4 pm, and 3:55 pm. October started to continue the trend of releasing pictures between 3:30 pm and 4:30 pm with some being revealed after 4:30 and into 5:30 pm.
This trend has continued to do this day with a few hiccups such as yesterday with 6 pm update. This left many posters confused and wondering why the update wa sso late. We all grew accustomed to the timely 3:30-4:00 pm reveal date (or depending on the time you see the pic of the day).
The MiiVerse thread exploded with with such hype that it was hard to contain it. Let's see some of the comments that this delay brought:
Shroob
Radical Bones
Jumpman84
However, around the 5:30 mark, people started to become worried of Sakurai's personal health especially due to his arm injuries/problems.
Even some of the staff members took part in the discussion/carnage/chaos/party:
Tree Gelbman
Shroob
(we are users, too! 
)
And just because I found this humorous...
So how do you guys feel after taking a look through some of these posts? The Smash 4 Staff would like to make a reminder to keep on topic while posting MiiVerse thread, avoid posting unneccesary pictures and gifs, and to tone down hype storms the best you can. Hype is alright as long as it returns to normal once the picture is revealed.
As for those wondering what was the latest we had to wait?
It was this baby
https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAABAABnUYnWPtw3lA
It was updated at 11:14 pm on a Monday, August 12. Almost six hours late (5:30 was the norm at the time). In fact, some of the updates were late as well such as this:
https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAABAADMUKlZAxyKRA
Updated at 10:07 PM
and this
https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAABAADzUgNnufItsA
Updated at 7:51 PM.
So this technically was not the longest we had to wait despite the picture of the day appearing at around 3:30 or 4.
So what was this hyped-up PotD? Was it of Ridley screaming in the air, a playable Palutena, the long-awaited release date, a new stage, assist trophy, or Pokemon?
It was this:
Accompanied with the comment
Does this mean that consecutive attacks are dumped for this finishing move attack? Not necesarily.
This is an image of Kirby performing the consecutive attack without the finishing move. So it is possible that the finishing move is performed after the consecutive attack or, if the A button is not pressed consecutively, the combo will simply end in the finishing attack.
@
IsmaR
We have only seen Fox's finishing move confirmed but it is highly likely that other characters have performed their finishing move without us knowing. However, it is currently unknown if infinite jabs are unable to be performed such as Mr. Game and Watch and Pikachu however, if you would like to discuss that, please check this thread that discusses the possibility of removing infinite jabs.
I also found this to be interesting as I was going through MiiVerse:
Things Confirmed for Wednesday:
1) A finishing move is performed after a neutral A combo.
2) Each character receives this new attack.
Expecting Waluigi? Too Bad, Assist Trophy Time!!
2/27/14
Day #4: Thursday
Writer: TumblrFamous
As today being the Japanese anniversary of Pokemon Red and Blue, many Smashers on Smashboards, Miiverse, Gamefaqs, and even Tumblr expected today's picture to be Pokemon-related. People speculated on the Miiverse thread on what we could possibly see in the morning, whether it be a Pokemon veteran or even a new stage. Fans woke up to see Waluigi instead. Hailing from the Mario Universe, Waluigi returns to Smash as the sixth confirmed Assist Trophy!! Of the six, he, Starfy, and Nintendogs are so far the only returning Assist Trophies from Brawl.
Waluigi appears nonetheless circa 2008!
Waluigi's Assist Trophy was introduced in Brawl on the website in 2007. His attacks included stomping players into the ground with a menacing foot and dealing a final blow: one mighty kick or a nicely-served smack with his Tennis Racket. Mario fanatics would get the reference, as Mario Tennis is where Waluigi debuted as Wario's Tennis partner. So it seems he is still holding on to that Tennis Racket!
Sakurai commented on the new picture, saying:
Miiverse was rather tame, having generally positive reactions with an occasional angry post. Waluigi was one of the most popular contestants for a Mario newcomers, though most Smashers agreed that, with the five we already have, we probably wouldn't get any more. What is surprising that there was no backlash against Rosalina to Waluigi's deconfirmation, as it would be wise to assume people would lash out at Rosalina for "stealing" Waluigi's slot.
Smashboards was generally very positive with Waluigi's return as an Assist Trophy. While the general consensus was that Sakurai's comment was rather stinging, members on Smashboards seemed very calm with Waluigi's deconfirmation. Even supportive of Waluigi fans!
Now, here's BKupa666's comment to flow nicely into my next topic.
Regardless, many people expected Waluigi to return to Smash as an Assist Trophy. So what is he going to do this time around? Judging by the picture, he will most likely retain what he did in Sm4sh's predecessor... tennis and stomping... let's see what Smashers have to say about any updates for our purple friend! (not Ridley...)
However, what new things Waluigi could potentially bring to the table is being overshadowed, as there is some speculation by the Miiverse thread on Smashboards. We have seen Ashley and Waluigi as Assist Trophies now, who are both closely tied to Wario. This is leading people to believe Wario is coming up very soon. This speculation over a possible Friday reveal has manifested itself into speculation on a substantial picture on Friday.
Anyway, it's all speculation. Here's what we can conclude fully with today's picture!
1.) Waluigi returns as an Assist Trophy!!
2.)Sakurai is sadistic when it comes to deconfirming characters.
Y No WIFI?!
02/28/14
Day #5
Writer: Venus of the Desert Bloom
It was revealed on Thursday that starting on May 20th, Nintendo has announced they will terminate the Nintendo Wi-Fi connection. Follow this link to read more details. This is extended to the Wii and the Nintendo DS and will affect games such as Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Mario Kart Wii, the Pokemon titles, WiiWare, and many others. The full list is here. This mean that Nintendo will no longer be offering Wii-Fi services to games that have wi-fi capabilities thus rendering playing them online useless.
What are fans saying about this?
KuroganeHammer
Sadly, this will affect many people who plays mostly online such as myself as no one in my area really plays Smash or enjoys the game and, those who do, lives farther away. Plus, with my busy schedule, I am unable to make trips out to those who do play it (and..well..many of them are in the States. Buying a $2,000 plane ticket to play Smash is ridiculous.) However, as Captain Hotcakes and BigAxle mentioned, Nintendo is possibly doing this in order to transition into the Wii U.
To get in your last few months of Smashing, head over to the Arena or to discuss this, head over to the main page's article by @Smashboards or the NintenZone thread
Working Hard Powering Smash
02/28/14
Day #5
Writer: Venus of the Desert Bloom
Friday revealed the second Pokeball Pokemon and the first to be actually confirmed as one from the 6th Generation. The Attenae Pokemon, Dedenne appears in Smash; electrifying anyone who dare crosses it. Few like resist those cute looks and electric personality.
In case you did not read the caption
......
Anyways, for those unfamiliar with the Pokemon X and Y games, who is this electric rodent and why should you care> Dedenne is a dual Electric and Fairy type Pokemon. It is aroun 8 inches tall but seeing as how it is almost half the size of Marth, scaling is obviously not a issue as Sakurai stated. It PokeDex entries for X reads:
However, this does not really help us speculate what move this is.
Shroob
Parabolic Charge is an Electric-type move that does damage and restores the user's HP equal to hallf the damage dealt and and can be learned by Dedenne.
http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Parabolic_Charge_(move)
While this is from the Pokemon anime, I think this clearly depicts Parabolic Charge; especially by the fact that is damages everyone around the Pokemon.
If this attack is indeed Parabolic Charge, is it possible that it will heal the user of the Pokeball equal to the damage dealth. If that is the case, it is possible this could be either a fairly weak Pokemon or a very strong Pokemon; depending on how much damage the lightning bolt does. It is strong enough to stun Marth in the picture and electrocute him. I would think to maximize this effect, this attack juggles or hitstuns characters rather than focusing on killing the opponents.
It is also interesting to note that Dedenne is the first Electric-type rodent to appear as a Pokeball. While Pikachu and Pichu were above playable, Plusle and Minun (Ruby and Saphire - Gen III), Pachirisu (Diamond and Pearl - Gen IV), and Emonga (Black and White - Gen V) have yet to appear in a Super Smash Bros. game thus making it the first. As well, if the Xerneas update proves to be true and Jigglypuff returns as a playable character, this will be three so far-possible Fairy-type Pokemon in Super Smash Bros. I am not sure what this holds but we could see a focus on the new Fairy-type for Smash 4.
Things confirmed for Friday
1. Dedenne confirmed as a Pokeball Pokemon.
Overview
After a rather eventful past few weeks, this week was rather tame besides the long delay on Thursday. We recieved the obligatory Monday update concerning a recently revealed newcomer/bveteran...int his case Diddy Kong who was revealed last week. We also got some new information regarding the Ring from Punch-Out!!, a new mechanic in the finishing move, and the return of Waluigi as an Assist Trophy and the revealing of Dedenne as a PokeBall Pokemon.
2/24 - 2/28
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Rocket Raccoon
Last week was running on the Little Mac high after he was revealed as a newcomer for Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS. Many expected that Little Mac pictures were to follow; showcasing his attacks, abilities, and so on. This was the case on Monday with Little mac gracing the site/MiiVerse. However, it was something that we already knew in that Little Mac had a poor aerial game and had more power while grounded. However, thw week had a few surprises in that the Fairy was confirmed as a new item. Wednesday proved to stir quite a storm with Sakurai commenting that scaling is not always canon in Smash Bros. This brought both Ridley supporters and detractors in droves on Smashboards and MiiVerse. This only intensified with Sakurai further commenting on the height between Little mac and Samus. Lastly, Friday was an expected but nice surprise with Diddy Kong rejoining the fray.
This week proved to be rather calm following the Little Mac and Diddy Kong reveals....unless you were a Waluigi fan. This week we obviously saw an update with Diddy Kong as well some surprising new information regarding the Punch-Out!! Ring stage as well as a new finishing move that is performed after executing a neutral A combo. What does this spell for infinite jabs? We also had quite the delay which brought out the worst (and best) in posters. As I mentioned above, Thursday was a sad day for Waluigi fans due to his deconfirmation as an Assist Trophy status. Finally, Friday...Black Friday....Fairy Friday. Friday revealed dedenne, the dual Electric/Fairy-type Pokemon as a new Pokeball Pokemon! Its reveal was mixed between "I like that Pokemon" and "I hate that Pokemon".
I would like to say a big and huge thank you to:
[*} @--- for writing up the Mega Man analysis. Take some time and read it since it is a very good read up!
[*} @Xiivi for agreeing to be interviewed.
[*} @Frostwraith for the great stage analysis of the stage, Battlefield.
[*} @TumblrFamous for writing up Thursday's Picture of the Week.
[*} @N3ON for supplying me with info concerning the Rumor and Leaks Thread.
[*] Lastly, to all of the Smashboards users who posts really make up what the WiR is. Without your insightful (and crazy) posts, this thread would not exist so thank you very much!
*Notice: I will be fairly busy next week due to work. It would be great if someone could write up the Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday Picture of the Day. You an either take one, two, or all of them. I would prefer though to have one writer for each day though. It would be great if a Moderator could write the Friday PotD so he or she can edit it later. Please send me a message via PM
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[collapse=Rules and Other Infos]This is the first edition of "The Week in Review". The Week in Review will be a series of articles I have made throughout the week concerning the Pic of Day through using posts, threads, and MiiVerse to pool information and opinions about Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS . However, the articles are not only limited to my own observation but to those of the larger Smash 4 community. Users are encouraged to submit articles and observations as well as opinions concerning the pictures that were updated throughout the week. I will explain how you can contribute later.
So what can you expect from this thread? On Friday, I will update the thread with a new article which will contain the Pic of the Day, other relevant images, information, I will also be pulling out interesting and thought provoking posts that have popped up throughout the week on the various threads such as the Wii U Discussion thread, 3DS Discussion Thread, MiiVerse Photo Thread, Roster Discussion Thread, character support threads as well as the Super Smash Bros, Wii U/3DS Backroom thus linking them altogether. In addition, I will also be adding up any information that Sakurai has revealed outside of the website/MiiVerse such as interviews and news articles.
I will open the thread on the weekend for people to talk about how the week went and comment on the articles. However, I will be closing the thread on Monday in order to prevent premature discussion about the weeks updates. I will be operating on Japanese Standard Time since both myself and Sakurai (OMG both of us in the same sentence?!?!?!) live on JST. View the JST Page in order to fully understand how time works.
Additionally, while this thread will focus on solely the Pic of the Day, I will sometimes allow pieces to be written about Smashboards, the Smash Community, MiiVerse, or Sakurai information. Additionally, once we have more information regarding the nature of the character, I will allow a user to write up an in-depth analysis of a character, veteran or newcomer. So come show your stuff!
Why is this thread needed?
We do have various discussion threads pertaining to various aspects of Smash. However, this is less of a discussion thread and more like a newsletter. I intend to present the facts and portray an unbiased review of the week. It will also serve as a hub to collect information, pictures, and articles that have been released in a weekly format thus allowing users to review the past weeks for better understanding how to predict future updates or to comb through information in an effective manner. It will also serve as a place to users to present their information, opinions, and observations in a semi-academical format. More information is listed below. If you see an interesting, funny, thought-provoking, or ridiculous post either on the SWF or on MiiVerse, PM me about it and I will include it! If you want me to remove you from a certain Tag, PM me and I will take you off.
Also, I wanted to use this space to allow users to be creative and constructive in speculating Smash in a more journalistic manner. I will not edit any posts except if they are inappropriate, bypass the censor, hateful in nature, or irrelevant.
How can I help?
You can contribute to this thread in many ways.
1) You can serve as a guest writer. This is done by contacting me via PM and apply to be a guest writer for the current week. I am able to allow or refuse the guest writer based on past credentials and reputation within the Smash 4 community so please keep that in mind.
After approval, I can either give you a piece to write OR you can choose one yourself. It should be focused on a particular Pic of the Day. Please promptly let me know which one you intend to. If I do not hear from you within a day, I will not accept an article. The article itself should be professionally written with little to no grammar or spelling mistakes. Any sources should be cited with a link to direct readers. While I understand some updates may be hard to write for, please write at least two paragraphs for each update. Unless it is an update of Luigi's nose but I am sure someone can find some Freudian psycho-analysis about that update. Please refer to the first edition post about how to write an article (though I am pretty sure many journalist/lit majors can do a much better job than I can lol).
2) You can help me gather posts that are excellent or at least interesting in nature. PM me any posts concerning a particular update and I will then add it to the articles. I frequent the above mentioned threads on a daily basis but I obviously miss things so I am heavily dependent on everyone getting me those great and thought-provoking posts. I want this thread to showcase what the brilliant minds in the Smash 4 community can do!
3) While you can discuss past and future weeks, please refrain from dissecting or analyzing the previous/future weeks and save that for the current week.
4) Could someone be a dear and make a banner for this thread. It's not urgent but a banner would be grand.[/collapse]
Table of Contents
1.1 Day #1: The First Rocket to put a Chimp into Outerspace
2.1 Day #2: Is this stage called "The Boxing Ring"?
3.1 Day #3: The Great Delay Punches In!
4.1 Day #4: Expecting Waluigi? Too Bad, Assist Trophy Time!! by @TumblrFamous
5.2 Day#4: Y NO WI-FI?!
5.1 Day #5: Working Hard Powering Smash
6.1 Week Overview
7.1 Week in Review Interview: Xiivi
8.1 Character Analysis: Mega Man Part 2 by @---
9.1 Stage Analysis: Battlefield by @Frostwraith
10.1 Thread of the Week: The Rumor and Leak Thread
11.1 I want YOU to Vote Results
11.2I want YOU to Vote!
The First Rocket to put a Chimp into space
02/25/14
Day#1: Monday
Writer: Venus of the Desert Bloom
As with any character confirmed to be playable, the next update is usually dedicated to them; either an update to their character or a comment on a certain attack of theirs. Monday's PotD confirmed Diddy Kong's Rocket Barrel would return.
Sakurai went on to say that:
It is apparent that the Rocketbarrel Boost will recieve a boost. Already a great recovery move, it appears it can move along more horizontal trajectories instead of more vertical trajectories.
http://www.ssbwiki.com/Rocketbarrel_Boost
The return of this special was expected but many felt this was a waste of a picture but people seemed fairly happy to see Diddy Kong shine.
@FalKoopaDiddy's expression is priceless.
@Keil Crimson
Others were able to get some information and speculate that this new buff of Diddy's means:
@Amazing Ampharos
@Superyoshiom
Diddy Kong buff speculation also went from his recovery move to his other attacks:
@Z'zgashi
Meanwhile, some astute individuals noticed several things about today's update:
@Sehnsucht
This information might come in handy...
@Swampasaur
............I didn't even notice this.
Things Confirmed for Monday:
1) The Rocketbarrel Boost returns
2) It is able to perform more horizontal trajectories.
3) Sakurai did not mention "Pic of the day."
Is this stage called "The Boxing Ring"?
02/26/14
Day #2: Tuesday
Writer: Venus of the Desert Bloom
"The Boxing Ring"...."The Ring"...."S.S.B.B.A. Ring"? This stage has gone through several name speculation but nothing is definitive yet with just Sakurai calling it The Boxing Ring stage. Regardless, this stage was the focal point of Tuesday's PotD and actually had two photos. One is of the Super Smash Bros. version while the second is of the Punch-Out!! W.V.B.A version. What are the differences?
The first is of the regular Super Smash Bros. version. As you can see, it features the Smash Bros. logo on the ring mat with a large pale purple star while surrounded by smaller yellow stars. There seems to be three on the bottom and two on the the top. The top reads, in English, "Super Smash Bros," Additionally, the ring is a bright almost cerulean blue. The marquee running behind the large screen also reads "Super Smash Bros." Other than those differences, the background such as the screen as well as the fire remains the same to the second picture down below.
The differences in the Punch-Out! W.V.B.A. version is mostly in the marquee and the mat. The mat this time is not such a bright blue but a rather faded periwinkle color...much like the large star on the Smash Bros. version albiet darker in color. It doesn't feature said large star but rather showcases the Punch-Out!! logo. that is found in the games (this will be explained later). There seems to be three small yellow stars to the left and right of the logo. As well, "World Circuit" appears along the bottom in block letter.
Now, what is special about these two versions?
Firstly, the Punch-Out!! version harkens to Punch-Out!! Wii that was released in 2009. Please take a look here:
It is obvious that this is the ring from the most recent installment in the Punch-Out!! franchise. The logo also remains intact from this version.
The world circuit logo can be seen on the far left
And while not verbatim,
The marquee from the Wii version returns for Smash 4 was well as the over dramatization and hype-build of the background elements such as camera flashes, fire, spotlights, the audience, etc.
However, what does the Super Smash Bros. version have to offer? The bright blue color of the mat harkens back to what I believe is Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!!, the first game in the franchise.
I think this color is an intentional nod to the Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! and what started the entire series.
Now, some are wondering as to why there are two versions included and if this will continue with other stages.
@sonicbrawler182
@Mega Bidoof
@Frostwraith
@
Mario & Sonic Guy
@Tepig2000
@Pichu Guru
Some users expressed which version they liked the best....
@Yeah, I'm going with the Punch Out! version. Not sure why they decided to offer 2 versions of Little Mac's stage. Have they done this in the past with anyone else's? Just seems odd to not have it always be Punch Out! related...
Not complaining, nothing wrong with options and choices etc. Just weird.
Aggressive Sock
@DaDavid
The community seemed fairly divided which one they liked the best wiht preferring the Punch-Out!! version do to it having that Punch-Out!! vibe while others preferred the Super Smash Bros. version because it represents Smash Bros. as a whole.
Which one do you prefer?
The question still raises: If Little Mac plays on this stage, will it always be the World Circuit? And if Little Mac the World Circuit on this stage, does Alphonso's face appear on the mat?
Things confirmed for Tuesday:
1) It is possible to pick between two versions of the ring stage.
2) It is not affected by Little Mac not being on the stage.
3) The Punch-Out!! version reflects the World Circuit stage.
The Great Delay Punches In!
02/26/14
Day #3: Wednesday
Writer: Venus of the Desert Bloom
Wednesday was a hype train if there ever was one.
Was there a anniversary?
Nope
Was there a new game release?
Nope.
Was there a Direct?
Nope
A Sakurai interview?
Nope
Anything special to note?
Nope
What brought the hype train on Wednesday was that the Picture of the Day was late in being updated by almost two hours. This was thought of the longest that Smash fans had to wait to see the PotD.
When the Picture of the Day's were first announced, the first pic was released on June 11th at 5:16 pm Japanese Standard Time. Again, go here to learn how time works.
The 5-5:30 PM time slot was the usually time for updates but some updates, including this update was released almost around 6 pm.
July and August continued with the 5:00-5:30 PotD update with sproadic early or later updates. We didn't break that 5:00 pm time frame until around early Ocotber with this update which was updated from 4:53 pm. Afterwards, we saw updates such as 3:32 pm, 3:34 pm, 4:09 pm, 4 pm, and 3:55 pm. October started to continue the trend of releasing pictures between 3:30 pm and 4:30 pm with some being revealed after 4:30 and into 5:30 pm.
This trend has continued to do this day with a few hiccups such as yesterday with 6 pm update. This left many posters confused and wondering why the update wa sso late. We all grew accustomed to the timely 3:30-4:00 pm reveal date (or depending on the time you see the pic of the day).
The MiiVerse thread exploded with with such hype that it was hard to contain it. Let's see some of the comments that this delay brought:
@KingofPhantoms47
@
Shroob
@skaaaaZOMG RIDLEY
@iDOWN
@KingLucasx
@ZeldaMaster
@Delicious Tears
@FalKoopa
@
Radical Bones
@TrainerLITTLER
@
Jumpman84
@Disfunkshunal
@The Real Gamer
However, around the 5:30 mark, people started to become worried of Sakurai's personal health especially due to his arm injuries/problems.
@UnownLegend
@NintendoKnight
@Xaltis
@Rebellious Treecko
Even some of the staff members took part in the discussion/carnage/chaos/party:
@The Drilling Juggernaut
@Swampasaur
@
Tree Gelbman
@
Shroob
(we are users, too! )And just because I found this humorous...
@Swampasaur
So how do you guys feel after taking a look through some of these posts? The Smash 4 Staff would like to make a reminder to keep on topic while posting MiiVerse thread, avoid posting unneccesary pictures and gifs, and to tone down hype storms the best you can. Hype is alright as long as it returns to normal once the picture is revealed.
As for those wondering what was the latest we had to wait?
It was this baby
https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAABAABnUYnWPtw3lA
It was updated at 11:14 pm on a Monday, August 12. Almost six hours late (5:30 was the norm at the time). In fact, some of the updates were late as well such as this:
https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAABAADMUKlZAxyKRA
Updated at 10:07 PM
and this
https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAABAADzUgNnufItsA
Updated at 7:51 PM.
So this technically was not the longest we had to wait despite the picture of the day appearing at around 3:30 or 4.
So what was this hyped-up PotD? Was it of Ridley screaming in the air, a playable Palutena, the long-awaited release date, a new stage, assist trophy, or Pokemon?
It was this:
Accompanied with the comment
It appears that after performing a consecutive standard attacks such as the Nuetral A jab combo, the character will do a possibly more powerful finishing attack. Fox in particular is shown which is interesting considering he has a rapid kick attack that is performed after pressing A consecutievely after his combo
. Other notable characters that use this includes Kirby, Captain Falcon, Diddy Kong, Falco, Link, Shiek, and others.
Does this mean that consecutive attacks are dumped for this finishing move attack? Not necesarily.
This is an image of Kirby performing the consecutive attack without the finishing move. So it is possible that the finishing move is performed after the consecutive attack or, if the A button is not pressed consecutively, the combo will simply end in the finishing attack.
@augustoflores
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@
IsmaR
We have only seen Fox's finishing move confirmed but it is highly likely that other characters have performed their finishing move without us knowing. However, it is currently unknown if infinite jabs are unable to be performed such as Mr. Game and Watch and Pikachu however, if you would like to discuss that, please check this thread that discusses the possibility of removing infinite jabs.
I also found this to be interesting as I was going through MiiVerse:
https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAABAADMUKlYpvZihQ
Things Confirmed for Wednesday:
1) A finishing move is performed after a neutral A combo.
2) Each character receives this new attack.
Expecting Waluigi? Too Bad, Assist Trophy Time!!
2/27/14
Day #4: Thursday
Writer: TumblrFamous
As today being the Japanese anniversary of Pokemon Red and Blue, many Smashers on Smashboards, Miiverse, Gamefaqs, and even Tumblr expected today's picture to be Pokemon-related. People speculated on the Miiverse thread on what we could possibly see in the morning, whether it be a Pokemon veteran or even a new stage. Fans woke up to see Waluigi instead. Hailing from the Mario Universe, Waluigi returns to Smash as the sixth confirmed Assist Trophy!! Of the six, he, Starfy, and Nintendogs are so far the only returning Assist Trophies from Brawl.
Waluigi appears nonetheless circa 2008!
Waluigi's Assist Trophy was introduced in Brawl on the website in 2007. His attacks included stomping players into the ground with a menacing foot and dealing a final blow: one mighty kick or a nicely-served smack with his Tennis Racket. Mario fanatics would get the reference, as Mario Tennis is where Waluigi debuted as Wario's Tennis partner. So it seems he is still holding on to that Tennis Racket!
Sakurai commented on the new picture, saying:
Wow. If that wasn't a slap in the face to Waluigi fans I don't know what is. What a sting! So, how did the members of Miiverse, Smashboards, and Gamefaqs take this?
Fluffy from Miiverse
4E from Miiverse
Daniel from Miiverse
Miiverse was rather tame, having generally positive reactions with an occasional angry post. Waluigi was one of the most popular contestants for a Mario newcomers, though most Smashers agreed that, with the five we already have, we probably wouldn't get any more. What is surprising that there was no backlash against Rosalina to Waluigi's deconfirmation, as it would be wise to assume people would lash out at Rosalina for "stealing" Waluigi's slot.
Smashboards was generally very positive with Waluigi's return as an Assist Trophy. While the general consensus was that Sakurai's comment was rather stinging, members on Smashboards seemed very calm with Waluigi's deconfirmation. Even supportive of Waluigi fans!
@Arcanir
@GoldenYuiitusin
Now, here's BKupa666's comment to flow nicely into my next topic.
Gamefaqs had a few topics that were rather... off-putting to say the least. Don't believe me? Look at Sakurai made my little brother cry and As a girl gamer, i'm disappointed with Waluigi's deconfirmation. Now aren't they nice and non-dramatized? Lovely Gamefaqs, lovely.
Regardless, many people expected Waluigi to return to Smash as an Assist Trophy. So what is he going to do this time around? Judging by the picture, he will most likely retain what he did in Sm4sh's predecessor... tennis and stomping... let's see what Smashers have to say about any updates for our purple friend! (not Ridley...)
@Sonicguy726
However, what new things Waluigi could potentially bring to the table is being overshadowed, as there is some speculation by the Miiverse thread on Smashboards. We have seen Ashley and Waluigi as Assist Trophies now, who are both closely tied to Wario. This is leading people to believe Wario is coming up very soon. This speculation over a possible Friday reveal has manifested itself into speculation on a substantial picture on Friday.
@andalsoandy
@Fatmanonice
@Staarih
Anyway, it's all speculation. Here's what we can conclude fully with today's picture!
1.) Waluigi returns as an Assist Trophy!!
2.)
Y No WIFI?!
02/28/14
Day #5
Writer: Venus of the Desert Bloom
It was revealed on Thursday that starting on May 20th, Nintendo has announced they will terminate the Nintendo Wi-Fi connection. Follow this link to read more details. This is extended to the Wii and the Nintendo DS and will affect games such as Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Mario Kart Wii, the Pokemon titles, WiiWare, and many others. The full list is here. This mean that Nintendo will no longer be offering Wii-Fi services to games that have wi-fi capabilities thus rendering playing them online useless.
What are fans saying about this?
@thebaum64
@BigAxle
@ShaDoW4408
@GYK
@Louie G.Aw...
On my birthday too...
Such a great part of my early life I must say. Mario Kart racing online was a blast, really.
@Ndayday
@
KuroganeHammer
@Captain Hotcakes
@Mattchu
Sadly, this will affect many people who plays mostly online such as myself as no one in my area really plays Smash or enjoys the game and, those who do, lives farther away. Plus, with my busy schedule, I am unable to make trips out to those who do play it (and..well..many of them are in the States. Buying a $2,000 plane ticket to play Smash is ridiculous.) However, as Captain Hotcakes and BigAxle mentioned, Nintendo is possibly doing this in order to transition into the Wii U.
To get in your last few months of Smashing, head over to the Arena or to discuss this, head over to the main page's article by @Smashboards or the NintenZone thread
Working Hard Powering Smash
02/28/14
Day #5
Writer: Venus of the Desert Bloom
Friday revealed the second Pokeball Pokemon and the first to be actually confirmed as one from the 6th Generation. The Attenae Pokemon, Dedenne appears in Smash; electrifying anyone who dare crosses it. Few like resist those cute looks and electric personality.
@Shortiecanbrawl
@Headcrab Jackalope
@GoldenYuiitusin
@Amazing Ampharos
@Forcerounds
@Wariofan1
In case you did not read the caption
Which reflects Thursday's caption concerning WaluigiSakurai said:
As you read earlier, many were pretty saddened by Waluigi's being snubbed; especially from Sakurai's "you're not trying hard enough" comment. Many felt it a slap in the face. But literally, what fans does Dedenne actually have?
......
Anyways, for those unfamiliar with the Pokemon X and Y games, who is this electric rodent and why should you care> Dedenne is a dual Electric and Fairy type Pokemon. It is aroun 8 inches tall but seeing as how it is almost half the size of Marth, scaling is obviously not a issue as Sakurai stated. It PokeDex entries for X reads:
While Y reads
http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Dedenne_(Pokémon)
However, this does not really help us speculate what move this is.
@
Shroob
Parabolic Charge is an Electric-type move that does damage and restores the user's HP equal to hallf the damage dealt and and can be learned by Dedenne.
http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Parabolic_Charge_(move)
While this is from the Pokemon anime, I think this clearly depicts Parabolic Charge; especially by the fact that is damages everyone around the Pokemon.
If this attack is indeed Parabolic Charge, is it possible that it will heal the user of the Pokeball equal to the damage dealth. If that is the case, it is possible this could be either a fairly weak Pokemon or a very strong Pokemon; depending on how much damage the lightning bolt does. It is strong enough to stun Marth in the picture and electrocute him. I would think to maximize this effect, this attack juggles or hitstuns characters rather than focusing on killing the opponents.
It is also interesting to note that Dedenne is the first Electric-type rodent to appear as a Pokeball. While Pikachu and Pichu were above playable, Plusle and Minun (Ruby and Saphire - Gen III), Pachirisu (Diamond and Pearl - Gen IV), and Emonga (Black and White - Gen V) have yet to appear in a Super Smash Bros. game thus making it the first. As well, if the Xerneas update proves to be true and Jigglypuff returns as a playable character, this will be three so far-possible Fairy-type Pokemon in Super Smash Bros. I am not sure what this holds but we could see a focus on the new Fairy-type for Smash 4.
Things confirmed for Friday
1. Dedenne confirmed as a Pokeball Pokemon.
Overview
After a rather eventful past few weeks, this week was rather tame besides the long delay on Thursday. We recieved the obligatory Monday update concerning a recently revealed newcomer/bveteran...int his case Diddy Kong who was revealed last week. We also got some new information regarding the Ring from Punch-Out!!, a new mechanic in the finishing move, and the return of Waluigi as an Assist Trophy and the revealing of Dedenne as a PokeBall Pokemon.
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