Congratulations, Min Min! ARMS character(s) for Smash discussion

[chocolatejr9]

They’ll probably stay on schedule and do it on what would have been E3 week: next week

Wait, it would've been next week? Time flies when the world is burning, huh?

 

[The Stoopid Unikorn]

Wait, it would've been next week? Time flies when the world is burning, huh?

It sure does. Probably the one good thing that came out of this mess.

 

[KirbyWorshipper2465]

It sure does. Probably the one good thing that came out of this mess.

If there's one thing you can say about Nintendo, they're punctual. Nothing short of an environmental disaster prevents news from them.

 

[The Stoopid Unikorn]

If there's one thing you can say about Nintendo, they're punctual. Nothing short of an environmental disaster prevents news from them.

Pandemics like the one we live in right now aren't very common. Heck, there hasn't even been any since the idea of Directs ever started.

We don't know how they might handle it, especially with rumors of a June Direct being cancelled outright rather than postponed.

 

[KirbyWorshipper2465]

Pandemics like these aren't very common. Heck, there hasn't even been any since the idea of Directs ever started.

We don't know how they might handle it, especially with rumors of a June Direct being cancelled outright rather than postponed.

Considering that we got Paper Mario news bum out of nowhere, I don't think it'd be especially difficult for the showcase to happen if it'll happen by itself. And there was a prepared restructuring that must have been stabilized by now.

The worse that would happen is the showcase having worse sound quality than usual, due to being done at a house.

Hell, we just got Pokémon news, even if not much new info came out of them.

 

[Arthur97]

Paper Mario, going off how soon it releases, was probably also almost done. The same might could be said of the ARMS fighter, but they may delay the next announcement until they know when it can be released. Though, ARMS isn't safe either as that Direct specifically mentioned that the dates might be changed.

And, as for the apology from Sakurai, well, it was kind of a poor move. Oh, they didn't make it in time even though we're doing DLC and could put them in that. Here, have a consolation prize. That didn't sit well with me even when I'd never played the game.

 

[RebelMaren]

The thing about Directs is that Nintendo have a responsibility to the 3rd parties they're working with, if theres any doubt of a direct happening they have to let them know, so they can make their own alternative plans rather than holding off a games entire marketing schedule until Nintendo decides what it wants to do. Persoally I think theres still a chance of a Nintendo focused Direct being put together.

Also we're waiting on a character presentation, not a reveal, since E3 directs are followed by Treehouse, I imagine they never planned to demo them at E3, so while the ARMS presentation might happen next week, I doubt that was always the plan. E3 also tends to avoid direct shadow drops, instead scheduling things for the end of the event, a few days later.

 

[KirbyWorshipper2465]

Even if you don't believe that news are coming soon, we're still getting spirit events and tournaments, without stopping. As far as I know, those aren't being done by robots, there must at least be one person managing those.

 

[Arthur97]

Tournaments should be mostly as simple as flipping a few switches. The hardest part about that should be those admittedly nice pictures they use to promote them.

Spirit board events would take a bit more effort, but even then, get the PNG file and make up a few special fights. It's not like they are extremely hard to do, and that's for ones that have new spirits. For old ones, again, the hardest part is probably the graphics. Even then, they could have been planned in advance.

 

[MattX20]

I personally find it unlikely the ARMS fighter reveal will come on its own when the presentation/direct drops, I think we're going to get at least a trailer drop for FP7 on top of that

 

[IronWarrior94]

Wait, it would've been next week? Time flies when the world is burning, huh?

It's bad, but just wait until we get the daemonic invasion in July

 

[GolisoPower]

It's bad, but just wait until we get the daemonic invasion in July
*snip*

And the alien invasion in August. Don't forget the alien invasion.

 

[KirbyWorshipper2465]

...Can't we just go back to talking about pastel slinky boxers?

 

[Guybrush20X6]

I wonder... you think Sakurai might have had the Sakurai presents already filmed before the lockdown?

 

[Megadoomer]

And the alien invasion in August. Don't forget the alien invasion.
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At least that will be taken care of once September rolls around.

Anyway, when do we think we'll get the Smash announcement? My original thought was next Tuesday (a week after the Pokemon announcement, like last year), but with everything that's been going on, now I'm not sure.

 

[KirbyWorshipper2465]

I wonder... you think Sakurai might have had the Sakurai presents already filmed before the lockdown?

Probably. Knowing how much advance planning he does, I wouldn't be shocked if he had some done all the way to the middle, if not end, of the pass.

At least that will be taken care of once September rolls around.

Anyway, when do we think we'll get the Smash announcement? My original thought was next Tuesday (a week after the Pokemon announcement, like last year), but with everything that's been going on, now I'm not sure.

Should be around next Thursday, since that's when we got the Byleth one, IIRC. Failing that, we still got the entire rest of the month, so I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[Guynamednelson]

I wonder... you think Sakurai might have had the Sakurai presents already filmed before the lockdown?

These presentations seem to be around 1-2 months before a fighter's release, which means it's likely gonna be during lockdown.

 

[RetrogamerMax]

At least that will be taken care of once September rolls around.

Anyway, when do we think we'll get the Smash announcement? My original thought was next Tuesday (a week after the Pokemon announcement, like last year), but with everything that's been going on, now I'm not sure.

I'm thinking a Tuesday or a Wednesday for the Smash announcement. Could be any week of June.

 

[IronWarrior94]

I'm hoping all of ARMS ost is in Smash, was just listening to some of the character themes and they all sound great.

 

[Guybrush20X6]

At least that will be taken care of once September rolls around.

Anyway, when do we think we'll get the Smash announcement? My original thought was next Tuesday (a week after the Pokemon announcement, like last year), but with everything that's been going on, now I'm not sure.

I'm still hopeful for Tuesday, providing things (be they covid related or otherwise) don't get significantly worse.

 

[Arthur97]

They could do it during lockdown potentially as it really shouldn't take many people to record one. Though, they can't be done too far in advance since they seem to only work on one entry at a time.

 

[MattX20]

Tomorrow is the absolute earliest we could see a potential announcement for the Smash direct/presentation, but I'm more likely to bet on Monday or Tuesday

 

[M00NFIRE94]

Whatever the case, it's definitely not a coincidence Nintendo waited around the time close to ARMS' 3rd anniversary on the 16th when they could've dropped a name awhile back. Perhaps it'll be even when the fighter comes out.

Wonder if to coincide with Smash getting ARMS content, ARMS gets a new glove: the chain chomp.

 

[Hinata]

Tomorrow is the absolute earliest we could see a potential announcement for the Smash direct/presentation, but I'm more likely to bet on Monday or Tuesday

So what you're saying is it's confirmed to be happening tomorrow?

 

[MattX20]

So what you're saying is it's confirmed to be happening tomorrow?

No, just speculating on when they could drop the announcement of when the Smash direct/presentation will air

 

[Koopaul]

I'm going to wait until mid June before I start anticipating anything. Otherwise you're just sitting around going "...any day now..."

 

[kirbsmash]

I'm going to wait until mid June before I start anticipating anything. Otherwise you're just sitting around going "...any day now..."

Like Joker?

 

[IronWarrior94]

So assuming the ARMS reveal trailer won't be similar to Terry's reveal, where every character tries to make a grab for the invitation, how would you imagine each character's reveal trailer to play out? For example, here's a good one for Dr. Coyle: Opening up with the heroes vs villains slideshow that was originally used in K.Rool's reveal, it's revealed that the grainy images weren't viewed from DK's TV, but from a monitor in a lab. We see Coyle studying the images, let out a sinister laugh, and turns around to fully reveal herself.

 

[Koopaul]

I have a strong feeling that no matter the fighter, no matter the setting, no matter the scenario, we will absolutely have the ARMS character obscured in shadow in the distance shooting out his/her ARM and then retracting it to reveal the fighter.

For example. Let's say everyone is fighting over the invitation to Smash. You'll have the fighter extend their arm and grab the letter from everyone else. The arm will pull the letter to a figure in the shadows who will step into the light and reveal themself.

Or you get a continuation of the Kencineroar trailer where Ken and Incineroar are fighting in the ring. It looks like Ken is the victor but out of the shadows a fist extends and punches Ken out of the ring. The arm retracts and the fighter steps into the light to reveal themself.

I can totally see the extend-retract reveal happening.

 

[Glaciacott]

I honestly don't know what level of quality to expect from the trailer anymore. In-game Arms engine seems the most likely, where biff is commentating over an arena while stuff is going on.

In which case, I think the reveal will involve two or more characters fighting for the belt, and then getting the smash invite instead. If Min Min, I would imagine they would recreate the final from the party crash bash (vs. NInjara); if Spring Man, I could see him fighting Ribbon Girl or Springtron and winning, but then the loser sneaks in as an echo (RG) or alt (Springtron).

alternatively, if I'm allowed to dream, I would love a cut-scene of the arms credits with min min getting the belt, then it cuts to an actual CGI trailer where she receives the letter, but as she tries to grab it she gets attacked by hair... Twintelle? Nope.... it's Shantae!! Cue epic battle music.
Lol, ok, that's not going to happen, but seriously though, I expect Biff talking over something close to the IG Arms cutscenes or credits.

 

[M00NFIRE94]

So assuming the ARMS reveal trailer won't be similar to Terry's reveal, where every character tries to make a grab for the invitation, how would you imagine each character's reveal trailer to play out? For example, here's a good one for Dr. Coyle: Opening up with the heroes vs villains slideshow that was originally used in K.Rool's reveal, it's revealed that the grainy images weren't viewed from DK's TV, but from a monitor in a lab. We see Coyle studying the images, let out a sinister laugh, and turns around to fully reveal herself.

Or what about this: Ken and Incineroar are back in the ring but paired as a tag team. Their opponent approaches as a silhouette but one thing you notice is they're floating. As the light fades, it's revealed to be Dark Samus but only her. While wondering where her partner is, another figure comes floating down from the ceiling and surprises Ken & Incineroar attacking from behind, sending them flying. Dr. Coyle's theme plays as the camera moves up revealing her face.

 

[AEMehr]

One thing I can say for certain:

If we get a single ARMS character (no additional characters as alts or anything), the trailer will have all of the ARMS characters fighting for the invite like in Terry's trailer.

If they goes this route making it a montage of the ARMS Party Crash Bash would be pretty amazing if they went for Min Min.

 

[Staarih]

I wonder... you think Sakurai might have had the Sakurai presents already filmed before the lockdown?

Maybe not before the lockdown but it definitely is ready by now, seeing as Byleth’s was filmed in November but shown in January. Now it’s just a matter of when to release it.

And speaking of which, I (too) think next week would be ideal because that’s when E3 would’ve happened, but I could see the week after that as well because of ARMS’ anniversary. But then again, I’d rather not expect anything since if 2020 has shown us anything, it’s that things never go how they should...

 

[Arthur97]

Huh, I'm kinda hoping for Spring Man (maybe along with Ribbon Girl). The mascot and, well, it would blow speculation wide open and shatter at least two fan rules (assist trophy and spirits). Plus, Smash generally goes with those types first. The assist trophy shouldn't be insurmountable since those can already be deactivated on a stage by stage basis (like Alucard on Wii Fit Studio at least when the mirrors are there).

 

[RetrogamerMax]

Hopefully we get the Hero scenario in where we get Spring Man, Ribbon Girl, Min Min, and whoever else as alts for one slot.

 

[OnyanRings]

I've been wondering, could ARMS have worked on the wii with the remote & nunchuck combo ?
I don't think the sensors where precise enough for the kind of movement ARMS requires.

 

[M00NFIRE94]

Hopefully we get the Hero scenario in where we get Spring Man, Ribbon Girl, Min Min, and whoever else as alts for one slot.

Would certainly hope. Either someone not Spring Man or Spring Man with character alts is fine but Spring Man alone would feel like a waste of an attempt at secrecy when the "main character" is always the most expected.

 

[RetrogamerMax]

Would certainly hope. Either someone not Spring Man or Spring Man with character alts is fine but Spring Man alone would feel like a waste of an attempt at secrecy when the "main character" is always the most expected.

I only want Spring Man so he can break the Assist Trophy barrier but I want Min Min more as a character.

 

[M00NFIRE94]

I only want Spring Man so he can break the Assist Trophy barrier but I want Min Min more as a character.

Same but with Dr. Coyle for me. If they do character alts, I imagine the Final Smash will be Rush Attack since it's a universal move for all ARMS fighters.

 

[Mamboo07]

I only want Spring Man so he can break the Assist Trophy barrier but I want Min Min more as a character.

The assist trophy thing has been broken, but not in the same game.
(Little Mac, Isabelle and Dark Samus are examples.)