Ike

[JFM2796]

Cool to see Ike is back. I was fairly certain he would return, but there was always that nagging "what if"; It would have been a shame to lose a character with such a satisfying moveset.

What I'm wondering is that with his new physique if his swings are going to be more powerful. It would be a little strange aesthetically to have Ike and Brawl and SM4SH have the same amount of power in their attacks, despite the noticeable muscular difference. I don't know, maybe I'm over thinking it.

 

[Yomi's Biggest Fan]

Because Japan is made up of tiny girly men. Where is this comparison even occurring?

Pixiv. If you turn your Chrome translator on when reading each Ike fanart descriptions, the word gorilla appears at least more than once. Kotaku even caught on to this trend.

 

[Commander]

Pixiv. If you turn your Chrome translator on when reading each Ike fanart descriptions, the word gorilla appears at least more than once. Kotaku even caught on to this trend.

I don't use Chrome or Pixiv. Is there a link I can be sent to? I use FireFox.

 

[Yomi's Biggest Fan]

I don't use Chrom or Pixiv. Is there a link I can be sent to? I use FireFox.

Translate everything below the bold text with the Google Translate site. It's the same for every other Buff!Ike related image too.

http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=43667432

 

[Twewy]

I don't use Chrom

Well duh, 's pretty obvious who you use man.

 

[Bowserlick]

Pixiv. If you turn your Chrome translator on when reading each Ike fanart descriptions, the word gorilla appears at least more than once. Kotaku even caught on to this trend.

Godzilla is a mispronunciation of Gojira which means Gorilla Whale in Japan. So Japan basically thinks he is strong without being a large sea mammal stranded on the beach and "wailing (whaling)" in agony.

 

[Morbi]

Well duh, 's pretty obvious who you use man.

Our man, Ike! Chrom(e) doesn't belong in this thread.

 

[Yomi's Biggest Fan]

Godzilla is a mispronunciation of Gojira which means Gorilla Whale in Japan. So Japan basically thinks he is strong without being a large sea mammal stranded on the beach and "wailing (whaling)" in agony.

Thanks for the clarification. Still, loving the new Ike since there could be some interesting shipping opportunities with that.

 

[powerprotoman]

Godzilla is a mispronunciation of Gojira which means Gorilla Whale in Japan. So Japan basically thinks he is strong without being a large sea mammal stranded on the beach and "wailing (whaling)" in agony.

this is actualy wrong godzilla is the official english translation of gojira made by the japaneese marketing team....no really the people who made the movie ave even confirmed this

 

[Bowserlick]

Thanks for the clarification. Still, loving the new Ike since there could be some interesting shipping opportunities with that.

I hope that was all sexual.

 

[Twewy]

My dying wish is for the future Ike board to be named "Gorilla".

 

[Yomi's Biggest Fan]

I hope that was all sexual.

It's optimism, since there's always yaoi in the Smash fanbase. They will have even more fun with his "bigger" appearance in future Marth x Ike pics.

 

[Twewy]

DKxIke OTP 4 Me

 

[Bowserlick]

this is actualy wrong godzilla is the official english translation of gojira made by the japaneese marketing team....no really the people who made the movie ave even confirmed this

I bought it as a dumb American. But, luckily, if you are an American you are always "right."

 

[Jerry Applesauce]

So stoked to see Ike return. I wonder if he'll finally be able to use the Ragnell's projectile attack. Also, it would be awesome to see him use the Urvan (Greil's axe) for his Final Smash.

I think this really lowers the chances of Chrom appearing, however. There are already two blue-haired lords in the game who wield swords. One wields a heavy sword while the other wields a lighter one. Perhaps if Chrom makes it he'll wield a sword with moderate power? Then again, he IS wielding the Falchion, albeit with a different design than the one Marth is wielding.

Even so, I think this lowers the chances of any new sword-wielding Fire Emblem characters appearing as playable fighters. Even if Anna and/or Robin were to make it in what would they wield? I could see her using the Levin Sword as well as Robin using magic, but that's it.

Anyways, hooray for Ike.

 

[TechPowah]

Here's an exciting new mode just for Ike players:

 

[Johnknight1]

I felt like Cream in this picture when I first saw Ike confirmed...

 

[NintendoKnight]

Here's an exciting new mode just for Ike players:

For Friends, Teams Only, Final Destination.

 

[Jerry Applesauce]

If they have "With Anyone" or "With Friends" buttons for Nintendo Network play, they gotta have Ike on dat "With Friends" button.

 

[Johnknight1]

Even in "For Glory" Ike fights for his friends. Heck, Ike lifts for his friends!

What a swell guys.

Why Japan compares the new Ike to a gorilla is beyond me.

Because they hate upper body strength, which is why Japan has so few quality athletes in any sport that isn't something like baseball or soccer.

 

[Thane of Blue Flames]

Well, the admins have run into some problems. The Ike forums will be up as soon as the issue is fixed.

Dunno if y'all have any control over this, but I'm sure the Premium members would love to be able to select Ike as their SSB4 main as well :D

 

[Snagrio]

Apparently the Smashboards interface didn't prepare itself for Ike.

(I know it's due to technical difficulties btw)

 

[Thane of Blue Flames]

Forum's open.

 

[Johnknight1]

Something here is off...

Edit: There's moarh...

 

[Thane of Blue Flames]

This seems to be a tradition with returning vet forums.

Though, considering the amount of flak Ike in particular received as being 'likely to be cut', I think we deserve to have one of these.

Post away.

 

[Swamp Sensei]

We posted this thread at the same time...

Grr.....

 

[Thane of Blue Flames]

Can I keep mine because it has a better title?

 

[Morbi]

I was not wrong; I came here to gloat. I WAS RIGHT, once again.

 

[Swamp Sensei]

Can I keep mine because it has a better title?

NO SYMPATHY!

But sure... Let me make a poll for this one.

I'll lock the other one.

 

[KCCHIEFS27]

I was right.

Ike way too popular and unique to be gone. Fire Emblem has 13 games, it'll get 3 reps

 

[Sonic Poke]

I was right.

I'd wish to be as right with Pokémon Trainer...

 

[Swamp Sensei]

So.... I don't think I can make a poll.

@ Thane of Blue Flames

Can you?

 

[ppbto]

I never doubted for his inclusion.

 

[Sonic Poke]

I was right.

I'd wish to be as right with Pokémon Trainer...

Again...

 

[Ryan.]

I thought it could go either way with Ike, glad to see him back though.

 

[mini paincakes]

I Can't wait to fight for my friends in SSB4. I had my doubts about Ike returning. I, like many others, thought Sakurai would be shallow and replace Ike with Chrom just because Chrom is the newer lord. I guess now we can finally have three Fire Emblem reps.

I have never been more happy about being wrong. Ike looks even more amazing than he did in Brawl. Ike's radiant dawn design coveys his strength a lot better than the path of radiance design used in brawl.

Ike's return makes me think that we will get almost every character from brawl back. Now my only doubts of Brawl vets are Snake, ivysaur and Squirtle. Hell, even snake can make it back now.

 

[Thane of Blue Flames]

So.... I don't think I can make a poll.

@ Thane of Blue Flames

Can you?

Sure!

This stuff happened right in the middle of a really good Drunk Cowboy Burger, though. So it'll take a few minutes instead of lightning speed.

 

[NintendoKnight]

With all the naysayers claiming he was cut, I felt worried for his appearance in the game. But I never counted him out, since I wanted him in pretty badly.

 

[Thane of Blue Flames]

@ Swamp Sensei : Any idea how I could add a poll? Thread tools only lets me edit the title.

 

[Swamp Sensei]

Uh...

@Warchamp7

Maybe?