I see the same posts and the same arguements and I'm getting tired of it, and when I do ask WHY they want the character back or in, thery never respond.
Mario Series-
Geno
(I want him in) He's not third party, he's co-owned, Nintendo just needs to give S/E credit for him, since they co-created him.
I'm neutral on the whole Geno debate. On one hand, I see no reason why he shouldn't be included, but on the other I see no reason why he should. Whether he's Mario or third-party, I just see other characters getting in before him.
Bowser Jr.
(Argue why you want him)
Of all the Mario characters in existence, he's #2 on my list of important ones (behind only Toad.) Toad deserves the slot WAY more than B.J., but (unfortuneatly) Toad's chances aren't looking as good as they once were. With Toad out of the way, B.J. has a clear shot at the roster. And, with Dr. Mario out of the way, Brawl will have only four Mario reps, which opens room for two characters.
Waluigi
(Argue why you want him)
Again, going off my list of important characters, Waluigi is right behind B.J. He's a blank canvas for moveset potential (I would expect bombs and stretching limbs.) With there likely to be six Mario reps (Mario, Bowser, Peach, Luigi, B.J. and Waluigi), Waluigi is primed to take the slot after B.J. And, of course, there's always the Mario/Luigi vs Wario/Waluigi factor.
I could also see Paper Mario joining Brawl instead of Waluigi. Guaranteed to have a unique moveset, star of his own line of popular games, and it would stick with the tradition of having two "Marios" in Smash (Luigi/Mario and then Doc/Mario.)
Zelda-
Minda (Never played TP) honestly she would be a great addition then cell-shaded link
Midna deserves it by FAR.
Let's look at the possibilities:
Midna: (7)
-Star of the most recent console (not handheld) Zelda game.
-Star of the most popular game (which may or may not be a BIG point, but it's a point none-the-less.)
-TP Link model, TP Zelda model, TP Heart Container Model, and Eldin Bridge confirms that Sakurai is using TP as the basis of all his Zelda-related things in Brawl, so, if he needs a new character, he's going to turn to TP first.
-Female (small point, but it still stands.)
-New fan favorite character of Zelda.
-More character development than Link, Zelda, Ganondorf, and any other "helper" combined shows that Nintendo put some thought into her and doesn't want her to die away like the other "helpers".
-Midna NOT appearing on Eldin Bridge
confirms one of four things:
--She's a PC (YAY!)
--She's an AT (possible, but hopefully not.)
--Another TP-themed level (with Midna as a hazard/background.)
--She's not in the game (insanely unlikely considering how heavy TP is influencing Brawl's Zelda components.)
Cel-Link: (4)
-Star of the most recent handheld game.
-Sakurai's list.
-"Another Link" a lot of people will complain.
-Represents alternate version of LoZ.
Vaati: (4)
-Only reoccurring character outside of Skull Kid, Tingle, and the Triforce.
-Villain
-Only reoccurring villain outside of Ganondorf.
-Represents alternate version of LoZ.
Impa: (3)
-Old-time fan favorite
-Female
-Ninja moveset (easily out-prioritized by Shiek.)
Skull Kid: (2)
-Only reoccurring character outside of the Triforce and Tingle.
-Appeared in TP.
Zant: (2)
-Villain
-Appeared in TP.
Tetra: (2)
-Pirate-themed moveset
-Female
Tingle: (1)
-Massively popular in Japan (hated everywhere else.)
Linebeck:
-Appeared in the most recent handheld game.
WW Link
(Argue why we need another blond haired, bomb, boomerange, sword user)
I'm sure the only reason anyone even considers him is because he appears on Sakurai's list, which, although gives us an idea of who may appear, isn't 100% proof of a character's entrance. I see Midna and/or Vaati getting in before Cel-Link.
STAR FOX-
Wolf
(Argue why you want him)
One of the only four characters with enough significance to the franchise and is actually capable of being played. Also, he's the best bet for a villian.
Falco
(Argue why you want him back)
He was in Melee and he's important in the franchise. Why not put him?
MP-
Ridley- I don't care if he's a PC or a boss or both, but i do hope he is in
Only reason he needs --> Bowser of the Metroid world. Bonus reason --> Metroid needs more characters.
Pokemon-
Jiggs is in, I don't even like Jiggs
She was in the first two and she has a unique moveset. No reason to pull her out.
EarthBound/Mother
How come there can't be more then 2 reps? there were 3 games!
Because the franchise itself is rather insignificant compared to some of the other games represented...
Fire Emblem-
I can't see Roy getting in cause he was a promotional ad. Marth has a chance but I can't see him coming back either.
(Argue why you want Marth or Roy back or anyone else in)
ROY IS NOT COMING BACK! No questions.
Marth, unlike Roy, has enough significance to the franchise to justify his inclusion. Counting the DS game, he has more appearances than any other Lord in the franchise. And he was the first Lord which kinda makes him the face of the franchise.
Ike represents FE9 (hence his younger model) and Michaiah would represent FE10 as an advertisement.
Sonic-
I don't see why we need another Sonic rep.
As much as I want Tails to be playable, it ain't happening... Smash Brothers is a game that is all about who appears. Whoever appears will sell games. Sakurai knows that, Nintendo knows that, and third-party companies know it. Sakurai will want to spread the appearances out to include the mascots of multipule companies because the mascots of three big companies will sell more compies of the game than three mascots from the same company.
oR. Even though she is nothing more than a support character, she is more popular than a lot of characters from the game (probably only the "main" characters and Mia are more popular). She won't get in, but I would cry a river of joy if she did.