Geno (♥♪!?): Return of the Starsend Savior

[Vector Victor]

I'm so confused and don't know what to think right now.

Somehow, in the span of 23 seconds, we went from Ninja Gaiden being most likely to the complete opposite direction where another fighting character looks almost confirmed.

Also, announcing character 5 so soon with almost six months to wait at worst seems crazy and too early. Unless........they have to as something ELSE will come after that.....

 

[Sigran101]

Por la rechucha!

Anyways, who'd you preffer guys, Terry, Mai or someone else?

Edit; Also Mai fits the "Girl with Flying weapon"

Literally anything but Terry. Talk about a **** tier character for smash.

 

[T2by4]

https://www.nintendo.es/Contenido-descargable/Pack-del-aspirante-5-1519372.html

translation please? Which company?

 

[Ze Diglett]

Apparently DLC 5 leaked too and, uh, there's no new copyright so it's probably someone from an already represented company... Boy... That's... Hmmm... *starts to vibrate*

Wouldn't they still have to include the copyright info if it's from another company, even one already represented in Smash? I dunno, that just seems like basic legal stuff. Did they not have to specify Hero was from Square Enix since Cloud is already from Square Enix? Either way, I'd say the DLC 5 page is more than likely just a placeholder at the moment and they haven't added any specific information yet.

also terry is cool, y'all are just mean

 

[EarlTamm]

Por la rechucha!

Anyways, who'd you preffer guys, Terry, Mai or someone else?

Edit; Also Mai fits the "Girl with Flying weapon"

I guess that's true, but that leak seems rather odd. I don't know Mai that well, but does she trow stuff?

 

[MissingGlitch]

I hope it's Metal Slug at least. I thought Ryu and Ken were boring. Another fighting game character is also going to be boring to me. The fun of smash is seeing characters that wouldn't normally be in that environment.

 

[Fatmanonice]

Wait a second, if 4 and 5 both leaked simultaneously... maybe we are getting BOTH character announcements in this Direct?

Possibly. It's one of the few explanations I can think of.

1. That.

2. 4 and 5 are accidentally switched (unlikely)

3. It's a default placeholder but why wouldn't they have just done that for 4 too?

 

[wynn728]

Nintendo ain't doing good with keeping things secret for Smash Bros DLC

 

[Sigran101]

Wouldn't they still have to include the copyright info if it's from another company, even one already represented in Smash? I dunno, that just seems like basic legal stuff. Did they not have to specify Hero was from Square Enix since Cloud is already from Square Enix? Either way, I'd say the DLC 5 page is more than likely just a placeholder at the moment and they haven't added any specific information yet.

also terry is cool, y'all are just mean

No. He's literally just a dude. He has to be the least interesting video game character I've ever seen. **** Terry Bogard.

 

[catsforlife1]

Ok gamers if the last dlc fighter is from an already represented company here are who I think could get in.

Capcom- RE rep, or Phoenix Wright
Square PlS geno
Bandai Lioid or Kolarla
everyone else no idea

 

[Rikarte]

Por la rechucha!

Anyways, who'd you preffer guys, Terry, Mai or someone else?

Edit; Also Mai fits the "Girl with Flying weapon"

Don't know anything about King of Fighters or Fatal Fury. Do those games have main characters?

 

[Vector Victor]

Damn, SNK is quite possibly the most disappointing company to get a rep in Smash. Like, their series are fine, not my personal pick of games, but it just feels... anticlimactic to turn to them when there are so many other companies with large IPs that maintain consistent relevance on a broad scale. SNK has never meant anything to me other than a laundry list of NEOGEO re-releases, an occasional King of Fighters, and an occasional Samurai Showdown (Which is who I would suspect the character to be if we're getting one). Like, I guess, props for getting another classic fighting game character in... but you went over Tekken, Soulcalibur, Mortal Kombat, Virtua Fighter, hell, even Blazblue to go for SNK's already more niche than niche properties?

I'm not convinced this means anything, but just the idea comes off as super weird and out of character for Sakurai. Like, some people will call Persona 5 niche despite selling two million copies, but I don't think I've seen anything that implies any of SNK's titles have done particularly well (the only sales figures I can find are first week sales for a few games, and they're pretty low/average).

The only way this makes sense to me is if Sakurai legitimately blew the entire budget on the first three characters and SNK was the cheapest option lol.

Edit: Like I'm usually super supportive for almost any option for Smash, but just SNK doesn't come from a huge background or have that many IPs that are mainstream/that well liked. The NeoGeo itself was one of the more classic niche gaming machines and that's pretty much their legacy outside of arcades. Metal Slug, Fatal Fury, The King of Fighters, and Samurai Showdown are all solid games... but just, to go from DQ to anything SNK is an astoundingly massive drop in quality and overall cross-over potential (which is something I hugely value with Ultimate). I could see how most other options make people happy, I don't see how any of these characters make many people happy except for like MaximillainDood on Youtube.

That's the one constant problem with Smash rosters: the last reveals are always the disappointing ones compared to the initial and middle reveals. It aleays has a fizzled out finale.

Watch character 5 be Fire Emblem......again.

 

[Ovaltine]

I dunno, getting to the last slot, I'm definitely feeling the jitters. I have a bad feeling about Geno, so I'm putting it in my head that he's not happening. I hope we at least get his Mii costume back if he's not gonna be playable, but what opportunity will they even have to do that?

It's premature to give up entirely, so while I'm expecting the worst, I still will try to maintain hope. That being said, damn, if we're really going to be left with just the spirit downgrade, I will be beyond pissed off.

This is irritating news to have to face this darned hurricane off with. Keep being loud, guys! Don't stop supporting him!

 

[Motor Bug2005]

I guess that's true, but that leak seems rather odd. I don't know Mai that well, but does she trow stuff?

Yeah, she throws fans AFAIK.

 

[T2by4]

Possibly. It's one of the few explanations I can think of.

1. That.

2. 4 and 5 are accidentally switched (unlikely)

3. It's a default placeholder but why wouldn't they have just done that for 4 too?

which company owns the 5th dlc character? You were hinting at something earlier but I don't see any company listed.

 

[Slime Scholar]

We respect Terry Bogard in this house, or we get power dunked.

I’m thinking it could be Nakoruru. Or Mai. Either would be neat, I just hope Fighter 5 is revealed hot in their heels.

 

[Rikarte]

Ok gamers if the last dlc fighter is from an already represented company here are who I think could get in.

Capcom- RE rep, or Phoenix Wright
Square PlS geno
Bandai Lioid or Kolarla
everyone else no idea

Probably Capcom since all they got for base was an Echo and they're not part of the fighter pass yet

 

[Icewolff92]

Wait.... SNK.... aren't the ones that are behind the Samurai showdown games?

 

[RetrogamerMax]

Ok gamers if the last dlc fighter is from an already represented company here are who I think could get in.

Capcom- RE rep, or Phoenix Wright
Square PlS geno
Bandai Lioid or Kolarla
everyone else no idea

Hey, if our next fighter is a SNK rep than that pretty much throws all of our predictions out of the window honestly.

 

[Sigran101]

We respect Terry Bogard in this house, or we get power dunked.

I’m thinking it could be Nakoruru. Or Mai. Either would be neat, I just hope Fighter 5 is revealed hot in their heels.

In that case I'm moving out.

 

[Ace C.R.O.S.S.]

Por la rechucha!

Anyways, who'd you preffer guys, Terry, Mai or someone else?

Edit; Also Mai fits the "Girl with Flying weapon"

Well, i'm not totally related to SNK games, but I guess i'm fine with a KOF or Metal Slug character...

 

[MamaLuigi123456]

Honestly the biggest takeaway for me is that if these kind of leaks are happening then a direct should be very soon. I'd wager money it's next week.

 

[Ace C.R.O.S.S.]

Wait.... SNK.... aren't the ones that are behind the Samurai showdown games?

Yes... Yes, they are

 

[Fatmanonice]

which company owns the 5th dlc character? You were hinting at something earlier but I don't see any company listed.

We don't know but there's no new company listings so that basically narrows it down to companies already in Smash.

Tinfoil hat time: Nintendo's going the sandwich approach again, like they did E3: a somewhat unpopular character followed up by a megaton but this time it's someone not from a new company.

 

[Ze Diglett]

3. It's a default placeholder but why wouldn't they have just done that for 4 too?

My guess is that it's because they're planning on revealing Fighter Pack #4 very, very soon. Like, this week soon.

 

[MissingGlitch]

I guarantee it's going to be Terry, Mai, Ryo, or Kyo. If they are going with SNK. They are gonna go with a character people actually know. Metalslug would be nice but I doubt that when Terry is more recognizable.

 

[Ovaltine]

So, would it be Nakoruru then? Sounds cool. Samsho makes sense to see represented. That said, would she even be the starling hint? Does she have anything to do with starlings at all?

EDIT: Super tinfoil hat time: What if the starling leak is a dual-hint? We get two reveals, one being Nakoruru (bird) and one being Geno (star). It'd make sense for the starling then, as it handles both a bird and the 'type' of bird. Doubt it, but hey, thought I'd bring it up lol.

 

[UberMadman]

No. He's literally just a dude. He has to be the least interesting video game character I've ever seen. **** Terry Bogard.

You literally just looked him up two seconds ago. I can promise you that Terry Bogard isn’t “just a dude”.

 

[T2by4]

We don't know but there's no new company listings so that basically narrows it down to companies already in Smash.

Tinfoil hat time: Nintendo's going the sandwich approach again, like they did E3: a somewhat unpopular character followed up by a megaton but this time it's someone not from a new company.

tfw its waluigi

 

[Icewolff92]

Yes... Yes, they are

Hmmm.... what if its Nakoruru? It fits the supposes female fighter with flying weapon and SNK are pushing SSD

But what the heck is this supposed Starling pic

then

 

[DaxMasterix]

Well, i'm not totally related to SNK games, but I guess i'm fine with a KOF or Metal Slug character...

I just realized that I actually want Marco Rossi in Smash. **** me

 

[MissingGlitch]

tfw its waluigi

God please don't make Banjo the peak of the fighterpass because if the last two characters are SNK and Waluigi I feel like I wasted half my hype lmao.

 

[EricTheGamerman]

I mean, given SNK was a huge inspiration for Smash to begin with, it's not that out-of-character. In fact, it actually makes sense, and that does appeal to the fighting game community quite well. I've seen a lot of people in that neck of the woods hoping for Terry Bogard.

That means it's down to one slot left for Geno to have his chance. That's kinda nerve-wracking... but then again, I have a feeling Akira and Jacky are getting their costumes back with Terry. Maybe Geno's will come back with the final rep, unless that final rep is him by some miracle. I'm not counting on it, though. Unless we get more DLC, I think his chances are shot unless we somehow get a double reveal with Geno referencing the starling.

This is the first I’m hearing of SNK and Smash, has Sakurai commented upon SNK before because I’ve just never heard of it. I think that’s the only way a SNK character makes sense is if Sakurai has some specific love for the character and/or series

I’m also always shocked to see people pushing for Terry Bogard. I mean I shouldn’t be surprised that Nintendo fans know old characters, but I have never heard anyone talk about Fatal Fury with any sort of nostalgia or love beyond an occasional forum goer.

 

[EarlTamm]

You know, Terry kinda exudes the same 90's energy Geno does. They would pair well in fan art if they got a dual reveal.

 

[vivala]

Okay as someone who knows absolutely nothing about SNK, can someone give me the rundown on who they are and what's cool about a character like Terry? I want something to appreciate about fighter 4!

 

[Mariobro_]

with the challenger pack 5 stuff - has anyone else tried putting the page for that pack through the Wayback Machine? i've tried the nintendo UK page for pack 4 and the previously linked page for pack 5, and neither worked due to just being excluded from archival. but maybe there's some variant of the page out there that isn't? would be worth a shot, if only to figure out if the stuff on pack 5's page is a placeholder or not. it seems like it is to me, which is why i've not got my hopes up for Geno being character #5 yet, though it's in the back of my mind still.

 

[Rie Sonomura]

Nakoruru also has a “flying weapon” - literally. She’s trained in the art of falconry

 

[Ace C.R.O.S.S.]

It is accurate if I put this music for this moment?

 

[Evil Trapezium]

This is the first I’m hearing of SNK and Smash, has Sakurai commented upon SNK before because I’ve just never heard of it. I think that’s the only way a SNK character makes sense is if Sakurai has some specific love for the character and/or series

I’m also always shocked to see people pushing for Terry Bogard. I mean I shouldn’t be surprised that Nintendo fans know old characters, but I have never heard anyone talk about Fatal Fury with any sort of nostalgia or love beyond an occasional forum goer.

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[DaxMasterix]

Okay as someone who knows absolutely nothing about SNK, can someone give me the rundown on who they are and what's cool about a character like Terry? I want something to appreciate about fighter 4!

I guess Terry Bogard, Mai Shiranui or Nakoruru are the most prob character to get in rn (? Dunno