Can you all help me verify something about Sonic, Mega Man and Mario?

[Vanilla]

I do some Super Smash Bros. coverage for an entertainment site and when I was writing today, I started to think about how Sonic's appearance might mark the first game where Mario, Mega Man and Sonic are all together. Here's what I wrote:

Good news, everyone! Everyone’s favorite speedy hedgehog, Sonic, will be coming back to the Super Smash Bros. roster for Super Smash Bros. 4. There had been some debate about whether or not Sonic would be returning to the fray this time around since Mega Man was revealed so early. To my knowledge, this is the first time ever that Mario, Mega Man and Sonic will all be appearing in one game.

Source: Sonic speeding back into SSB4!

I don't want to post something that it isn't true, so I was wondering if someone could help me verify this. Have all three of these characters ever appeared in the same game before or is this really the first time?

 

[SonicMario]

Yes, I do believe Smash 4 will be the only game with Mario, Sonic, and Megaman in the same game. It's a bit of a first mainly on the Megaman side though. The first one Mario and Megaman share, and Sonic and Megaman share.

In terms of game release dates Brawl wasn't even the first game Sonic and Mario were in the same game. As the first of the Mario & Sonic Olympic Games was the first. But it's an entirely different story with Megaman.

 

[Curious Villager]

I believe that is indeed the first time that all three stars are together in a videogame. If I recall correctly, Megaman was never alongside Mario in a videogame before until Super Smash Bros for Wii U and 3DS. I could be wrong though. :/

 

[Guybrush20X6]

Only time Mega Man and Mario appeared together before 4 was in a German Nintendo magazine.

 

[Vanilla]

Yeah, I know I'm trying to prove a negative which is always a challenge, but I was wondering if there was some obvious cross-over game I missed.

 

[Oniric Spriter]

Yeah, I know I'm trying to prove a negative which is always a challenge, but I was wondering if there was some obvious cross-over game I missed.

You mean a crossover between the 3? that would be amazing.

 

[Smashoperatingbuddy123]

Oh by the way if pac man is confirmed this game is going to make history in my opion but so far probably not

 

[grizby2]

Oh by the way if pac man is confirmed this game is going to make history in my opion but so far probably not

you beat me to saying this first

 

[greenluigiman2]

Oh by the way if pac man is confirmed this game is going to make history in my opion but so far probably not

What makes you say probably not? Pac-Man is not only one of the most likely 3rd party characters, I'd say he's one of the most likely characters in general.

 

[Smashoperatingbuddy123]

What makes you say probably not? Pac-Man is not only one of the most likely 3rd party characters, I'd say he's one of the most likely characters in general.

Remember sakurai said no special treatment for namco but it does not mean hes deconfirmed like that

 

[Rocket Raccoon]

This isn't the first time that the BLUE Bomber and the BLUE Blur have met!

Start making blue jokes!

 

[greenluigiman2]

Remember sakurai said no special treatment for namco but it does not mean hes deconfirmed like that

Sakurai said that so people wouldn't expect an onslaught of Namco characters. There's no way Namco won't get at least ONE character though... and the choice of character is obvious.

Besides, there's the leak (If you choose to believe it) and there's also the Namco rep who refused to confirm/deny if Pac-Man is in the game... with a s***-eating grin on his face the entire time none the less.

 

[liets]

oh yeah i think you're lookin for mario and sonic and mega man at the NFL


(like if you want this)

 

[StupendousMike]

Mega Man and Sonic have that Archie Comics thing going on right now, but this is the first time they've ever been in a GAME together. And I agree with Smashoperatingbuddy123... get Pac-Man in there, too... STAT!

 

[Mari]

MEGAMAN, SONIC, PAC-MAN, AND MARIO.

KICKING DA CRAP OUTTA EACH OTHA.

IN DIS ONE GAME.

YESH. :D

 

[Swamp Sensei]

Personally, I'd prefer Mario, Sonic, Megaman, Snake and (maybe) Pac-Man.

5 great mascots. It would be a dream come true!

 

[Bowserlick]

Internationally, I think Pacman might be more recognizable than Snake.

http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/7000/most-recognizable-videogame-character

 

[HarryTheChin]

i don goofed

 

[HarryTheChin]

and there's also the Namco rep who refused to confirm/deny if Pac-Man is in the game... with a s***-eating grin on his face the entire time none the less.

Is there a video of said interview?

 

[shinhed-echi]

I would prefer Mario, Sonic, Megaman, and Simon Belmont.

...but I admit Simon Belmont is not a "AAA" 3rd party character. Pac Man is most definitely the closest one to that status.

 

[greenluigiman2]

Is there a video of said interview?

Skip to 9:10

 

[APC99]

Skip to 9:10

Wow, that was subtle. I can feel Sakurai groaning under his breath.

 

[Tepig2000]

Skip to 9:10

Pacman confirmed
My dream has come true. Mario, Sonic, Mega Man and Pacman in one game? Would someone ever expect that?

That is, Pacman is not oficially confirmed, but that pretty much confirms him. Or maybe not.

 

[Knight Dude]

Yeah, its the first time all three are in the same game. Though Megaman and Sonic had a 12 issue comic book crossover. And Mario and Sonic have their Olympics series.

 

[VioletSmashfan]

I do hope we do get Pac-man in these games him, Mario, Sonic and Megaman all going at it would be the best event ever in the history of video gaming.

And for old times' sake: Pac-man vs Mr. Game & Watch (Battle of the oldest mascots, G&W was introduced in 1980 1 year before Mario's debut as Jumpman in the classic Donkey Kong arcade, and Pac-man was introduced during the same year G&W was).

 

[Jason the Yoshi]

Won't be the last time, MegaMan being more famous than Snake, I'd say that he and Sonic are permanent smash characters, as far as PacMan goes, even though it would be nice, I highly doubt it. As it is now, a second Sonic representative makes more sense to me than having three different third party franchises involved in one title. For me, the involvement of Namco Bandai in Smash would only have merit if PacMan was the first third party character announced for the game, but no, E3 last year we get MegaMan.

 

[greenluigiman2]

Won't be the last time, MegaMan being more famous than Snake, I'd say that he and Sonic are permanent smash characters, as far as PacMan goes, even though it would be nice, I highly doubt it. As it is now, a second Sonic representative makes more sense to me than having three different third party franchises involved in one title. For me, the involvement of Namco Bandai in Smash would only have merit if PacMan was the first third party character announced for the game, but no, E3 last year we get MegaMan.

How the hell does a second Sonic rep make more sense than having single reps from multiple third parties? I don't understand your logic whatsoever. I could see 5 third party characters from 5 different third party companies getting in before a third party gets a second rep.

The number of third parties involved is inconsequential, ever heard of project x zone (Sega, Capcom, Namco) or playstation all stars? (Capcom, Namco, EA, Konami, 2K)
In fact, ever heard of Smash Bros. 4? Even if Pac-Man isn't confirmed, that doesn't change the fact that Sega, Capcom and Namco are all involved.

 

[Jason the Yoshi]

How does a second Sonic rep make more sense than having single reps from multiple third parties? I don't understand your logic whatsoever. I could see 5 third party characters from 5 different third party companies getting in before a third party gets a second rep.

The number of third parties involved is inconsequential, ever heard of project x zone or playstation all stars?
In fact, ever heard of Smash Bros. 4? Even if Pac-Man isn't confirmed, that doesn't change the fact that Sega, Capcom and Namco are all involved.

You confuse me more than I do you! First off, Namco Bandai is a COMPANY, not a franchise. Sonic and MegaMan are examples of franchises.

 

[greenluigiman2]

You confuse me more than I do you!

Let me make it simple then...

Has Smash Bros. ever had two or more reps from the same third party franchise or company? No.

Has Smash Bros. ever had multiple third party companies involved, each with only a single rep? Yes it has.

There is no precedence for a second Sonic character being added. There is, however, precedence for Snake returning and/or Pac-Man being added.

 

[Rocket Raccoon]

Skip to 9:10

Okay, he's in.

 

[Jason the Yoshi]

Let me make it simple then...

Has Smash Bros. ever had two or more reps from the same third party franchise or company? No.

Has Smash Bros. ever had multiple third party companies involved, each with only a single rep? Yes it has.

There is no precedence for a second Sonic character being added. There is, however, precedence for Snake returning and/or Pac-Man being added.

That's not the point! A second Sonic character can still happen, and Snake is very likely getting cut from the game. You have pointed out absolutely nothing.

 

[greenluigiman2]

That's not the point! A second Sonic character can still happen, and Snake is very likely getting cut from the game. You have pointed out absolutely nothing.

....

WTF? Am I being trolled or something?

 

[smashbro29]

That's not the point! A second Sonic character can still happen, and Snake is very likely getting cut from the game. You have pointed out absolutely nothing.

Second Sonic character. In your dreams.

 

[infomon]

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