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I really like how you consistently devalue fan demand as a relevant factor for characters getting into Smash when it's so readily apparent that it's pretty damn significant. Do you really think the likes of King K. Rool would've gotten into Smash if people (Kremling Kampaigners or not) didn't make their voices heard during the Ballot? Do you think Nintendo would've considered Banjo & Kazooie a viable choice for DLC if Banjobros has stayed quiet? Fan demand has been just as important to who gets in Smash as relevancy or marketing is, if not more so. Geno may not have the same level of nostalgic attachment for most that Banjo has, but let's be honest, very few characters do.
And another thing, I'm so beyond sick and tired of people using the supposed "Smash Bubble" as a reason as to why a certain character is less likely. I mean, surely they realize how big Smash Bros is as a franchise, right? It's celestially
massive! Do they honestly think that a character is less likely because they're only highly requested by the fans who want them in? Y'know, the same fans who are most likely to buy the DLC characters they make due to their unwavering love for the series? Do they really think it's not monetarily healthy to cater to them? That's business 101.