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...I will never understand why people seem to take every single little thing that Sakurai does as a hint/clue of some kind. Are they THAT desperate for their particular character to be in the game?
In a word, yes. It gets worse, some have analysed the BG colors of this, too.
I don't think it's a complete stretch. I'm adament the fake Smash ball was a hint towards Hero--it's just that it was a hint nobody would get without knowing how the character works (i.e., the Kamikazee animation). I'm certain he wouldn't do a hint where people could accurately guess who it is, though.
...No offense, but that sounded like a REALLY big stretch.
I remember some people saying that the Smash Ball was hinting at Banjo-Kazooie because it looked like the Xbox logo when you tilt it to the side.
No offense taken, but what's the stretch? Everyone says that without actually providing a reason. When watching the Kamikazee reveal in Hero's video, it immediately reminded me of a fake Smash ball. Is it possible there was no connection? Sure. But no one has come up with a reasonable interpretation. At least here, there's a direct connection in the explosion animations (different, but similar). I consider it a stretch when there's no direct connection.
It's a stretch because it's SUCH a minor detail that could've meant anything; hell, it could've just been a joke. And plus it's basically yet another example of people looking WAY too deeply into stuff Sakurai does.No offense taken, but what's the stretch? Everyone says that without actually providing a reason. When watching the Kamikazee reveal in Hero's video, it immediately reminded me of a fake Smash ball. Is it possible there was no connection? Sure. But no one has come up with a reasonable interpretation. At least here, there's a direct connection in the explosion animations (different, but similar). I consider it a stretch when there's no direct connection.
But there's no reason to argue about that because it's unimportant. Especially now that I'm no longer concerned with those kinds of speculations. I'm just looking forward to seeing who #5 is.
You forgot Shantae in the platformer list!
Sorry, But I wouldn't put her in the same league as Crash or Rayman and don't see her getting in, Crash Bandicoot and to a lesser extent Rayman should be prioritzed first as they are the biggest names left in the platforming genre that have left their mark in the industry and have yet to make the roster.
I disagree, as making the connections after the announcement can't be grasping at straws--there's no motivation to predict anything, just explain. Now, I think people looking at Sakurai's hand gestures and coming up with anything from Travis Touchdown to Kingdom Hearts III *is* grasping at straws, as it's using limited information, before a reveal has even happened, to make a case for their favorite character. Same with a chair meaning Skull Kid. Those are actual cases of grasping at straws, because of the limited information. Here, though, all the information has already came out, and it's looking back. I see nothing wrong with people after the Direct seeing what his hand gesture could have been referring to. I think there's a meaningful distinction between those ways of thinking.
I thought you were referring to people believing that Fake Smash Ball meaning something at the time, not looking back in hindsight. I still feel like that's over-thinking things a bit.
Yeah, the speculations prior were predictably hilarious in hindsight. But it's the only kind of hints I could see Sakurai doing--something that nobody could use to predict who it is, but a little Easter egg for those after the presentation. It fits, but it's obviously also not conclusive and could very well mean nothing. I certainly believe if Sakurai does do hints, it'll be the kinds that will only be done in hindsight, as he almost certainly doesn't want to spoil it.
Welp--I was actually kinda wrong. I assumed you wouldn't be able to guess the fighter from a hint, and yet Three Houses seems kinda really obvious in hindsight now. I guess he liked taking advantage of the fact that 17 in binary hand gestures looks like a 3 and couldn't help himself.
On the bright side, leakers who kept spewing Ryu Hyabusa or Doom Guy can finally shut up. Also I wanted Rayman!Welp--I was actually kinda wrong. I assumed you wouldn't be able to guess the fighter from a hint, and yet Three Houses seems kinda really obvious in hindsight now. I guess he liked taking advantage of the fact that 17 in binary hand gestures looks like a 3 and couldn't help himself.
I'm happy for Fire Emblem fans. I feel sorry for so many who were devastated. For me, I don't care--I got my Banjo & Kazooie, and that's all that matters to me. Thank you, Sakurai! I'm sure with SIX more characters, there will be plenty of more fun awaiting.
(I know you're not taking suggestions, but... Craaaaaaaaaaaaash)
At least Rayman only has a Schrodinger's Cat situation. And this keeps the Rabbids out for like 10 years.
I cried when I saw Banjo come home, but even Goku would've been better than yet another Fire Emblem character!
Yes. I squeed.
I was upset he made Banjo SD. I don't care about Gayleth Sakurai, I wanted Rayman. Go ahead, punish me for the gay part, I DON'T CARE!!!
I don't want any of those final evolutions. It was already bad enough Incineroar stole Mimikyu/Lycanroc's spot.
Calm down drama queen, His final evolution is the most badass and marketable of the 3, A Chameleon Spy with pistol and sniper water based attacks looks and sounds more cooler than a Soccer Bunny and a Drum Banging Gorilla.
What about Urshifu? The new Legendary from the Expansion Pass?
Mimikyu and Lycanroc are cool, But chances were they didn't have a roster spot secured for them unless they were a starter that "The Pokemon Company" was gonna push through the anime and it was very likely gonna come down to Incineroar or Decidueye. The same can be said for Greninja and Charizard too.
What of the upcoming DLC Legendary, Urshifu? Does it have a stand chance to be DLC?
