K. Rool's Kremling Kutthroats: PM BKupa666 for an Invite to the New K. Rool Thread

[FalKoopa]

We can play the waiting game for the Assist Trophy page to appear on the revamped site. Though it might be a long wait.

 

[TCRhade]

We can play the waiting game for the Assist Trophy page to appear on the revamped site. Though it might be a long wait.

A VERY long wait... Saku's keeping quiet about DK content...

 

[AncientTobacco]

They're getting a lot of new assist trophies. Four in a row (Dark Samus, Isabella, Midna, Mother Brain).

Come on, Chunky....

 

[Reila]

Really hoping Chunky being an AT, besides the kremlings in Smash Run, mean King K. Rool is in the game. I am already losing hope for Ridley and I don't want both of my most wanted characters to not be in Smash 4, while some awful characters get to be playable instead.

When's the next direct, next month perhaps?

August most likely and the last Direct before the release of the game, unless it is delayed again.

 

[TitanTeaTime]

The smahbros-miiverse website's been updated with Chunky Kong as an assist trophy, and that website is pretty reliable so I'd say he's confirmed.
http://smashbros-miiverse.com/items/assist/new
EDIT: so much for being reliable, now it's getting internal server errors. I'll edit this post again when it's back up.
EDIT 2: It just seems to alternate between being online and offline, maybe just try it whenever. He's there, though. I can assure you of that.

 

[TeenGirlSquad]

Multiple people have seen Chunky at this point, I'm sure he's real.

 

[TylerBlackRunIt]

Chunky confirmed as a assist trophy!!!

 

[I_DON'T_KNOW_YOU!]

That's a fansite, guys.

 

[TitanTeaTime]

That's a fansite, guys.

But it's still the most reliable thing we have in terms of Chunky Kong though, maybe we'll use more reliable sources when we have them. But for now, smashbros-miiverse will have to do.

 

[JaidynReiman]

Yeah, glad we have official confirmation now. He's probably just a Rare AT. Hah, that'd actually be hilarious in hindsight since he's from the Rare era... wow... :D

Multiple people have seen Chunky Kong, and Smash Bros Miiverse is quite reliable at categorizing everything that's been discovered.

 

[BowserK.Rool]

If more people have seen Chunky as an AT then that's even better.

 

[Xzsmmc]

Keep in mind that it still doesn't really mean anything. We all already knew the relevance argument was crap.

 

[JaidynReiman]

Keep in mind that it still doesn't really mean anything. We all already knew the relevance argument was crap.

No, but it helps us feel better knowing that DK isn't getting completely ignored.

 

[False Sense]

No, but it helps us feel better knowing that DK isn't getting completely ignored.

Did Donkey Kong even have an Assist Trophy in Brawl?

Kind of makes you wonder why they would someone like Chunky for that role now...

 

[Davidreamcatcha]

I'm not believing the Chunky rumor until we see screenshots/video.

Do any of you remember when people "saw" Rosalina, Duster and Tails as ATs during Brawl's demo/E3 period?

 

[I_DON'T_KNOW_YOU!]

Did Donkey Kong even have an Assist Trophy in Brawl?

Kind of makes you wonder why they would someone like Chunky for that role now...

Chunky Kong was a sticker in Brawl.

 

[JaidynReiman]

Did Donkey Kong even have an Assist Trophy in Brawl?

Kind of makes you wonder why they would someone like Chunky for that role now...

DK did not have an AT in Brawl, and Sakurai has stated he's got plans to add TONS of new AT's. That said, Chunky Kong? Why would he be chosen? I have no idea. The fact is that he's a one-time DK character and never showed up again, so its very intriguing that he was chosen as the first DK AT. Then again, he might be the first one we're seeing because he is a relatively minor DK character.

I sure would like to see some Animal Buddies as AT's, frankly.

 

[Mysteltainn]

Well, unfortunately guys, after getting back from finals, I checked my camera, and I don't have footage of Chunky Kong. I was stopped from recording the matches after a while (you can see it happen in my video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMLuEhbK3ak ), and Chunky's appearance must've been afterwards because he's not in any of my footage.

Sorry to let you guys down like that. You'll have to take it on faith I saw him, but that's not much obviously, so hopefully someone else can back me up and/or provide video.

Thanks for checking for us; it's too bad you were stopped. Given the seemingly randomness and obscurity of Chunky Kong above all others, I'll give you the benefit of the doubt.

If Chunky Kong is indeed in there though, this can be considered a breakthrough. Not only does his appearance take the Relevancy Argument to the trash (not that it was ever good anyway), but his appearance also serves as a direct reminder that the Rareware days haven't been forgotten by Nintendo. The idea that after all these years, Chunky Kong popped up in Sakurai's mind means something in my opinion, and hopefully sooner than later, we're going to find out what's been brewing for the Donkey Kong series for Sm4sh.

EDIT: I just saw the pictures regarding Chunky Kong. Not sure if I believe those sources, but it's looking a lot more likely now.

 

[Ridles the Space Pirate]

Sign me up to be a supporter! DK64 was one of the first games I had on the 64.
I really hope the chunky rumor is true.

 

[JaidynReiman]

Thanks for checking for us; it's too bad you were stopped. Given the seemingly randomness and obscurity of Chunky Kong above all others, I'll give you the benefit of the doubt.

If Chunky Kong is indeed in there though, this can be considered a breakthrough. Not only does his appearance take the Relevancy Argument to the trash (not that it was ever good anyway), but his appearance also serves as a direct reminder that the Rareware days haven't been forgotten by Nintendo. The idea that after all these years, Chunky Kong popped up in Sakurai's mind means something in my opinion, and hopefully sooner than later, we're going to find out what's been brewing for the Donkey Kong series for Sm4sh.

EDIT: I just saw the pictures regarding Chunky Kong. Not sure if I believe those sources, but it's looking a lot more likely now.

I think the Kremlings appearing already did this. Granted, Chunky Kong just only reinforces it more.


EDIT:

Sign me up to be a supporter! DK64 was one of the first games I had on the 64.
I really hope the chunky rumor is true.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erH-WHtLRmU

 

[BKupa666]

You know, I don't see any rational reason for @wildvine47 to BS about Chunky Kong of all people, since he's only tangentially related to K. Rool and he was described using a move he never does in his games, despite him having a plethora of other actual attacks to draw from (triangle, boulders, Hunky Chunky, pineapple-launching, orange grenades...).

That being said, the fact that he's been the only one to report Chunky so far becomes more and more suspect as more and more people play the game. Hopefully we find clarity on this on Saturday, when the demo returns.

 

[domokl]

You know, I don't see any rational reason for @wildvine47 to BS about Chunky Kong of all people, since he's only tangentially related to K. Rool and he was described using a move he never does in his games, despite him having a plethora of other actual attacks to draw from (triangle, boulders, Hunky Chunky, pineapple-launching, orange grenades...).

That being said, the fact that he's been the only one to report Chunky so far becomes more and more suspect as more and more people play the game. Hopefully we find clarity on this on Saturday, when the demo returns.

it wasnt him who posted that on the fansite though and it wouldve been taken down. plus why chunky out of all ats to fake.

 

[JaidynReiman]

You know, I don't see any rational reason for @wildvine47 to BS about Chunky Kong of all people, since he's only tangentially related to K. Rool and he was described using a move he never does in his games, despite him having a plethora of other actual attacks to draw from (triangle, boulders, Hunky Chunky, pineapple-launching, orange grenades...).

That being said, the fact that he's been the only one to report Chunky so far becomes more and more suspect as more and more people play the game. Hopefully we find clarity on this on Saturday, when the demo returns.

I don't see any reason to doubt it either, although I heard a few other people mentioned it.

Oh, and I LOVE the title change.


Yeah, the first AT I'd think would be Dixie Kong (unless they wanted to try and make her playable, which I could see; I couldn't see them just going for Dixie, though, probably K. Rool first and Dixie if they have time), Cranky Kong, or Funky Kong. Perhaps even Rambi. Chunky Kong is just an odd choice, but it would show how Sakurai is trying to add as many AT's as he can this time around, kinda like how there's TONS of Pokemon from Pokeballs.

 

[Johnknight1]

I'm not believing the Chunky rumor until we see screenshots/video.

Do any of you remember when people "saw" Rosalina, Duster and Tails as ATs during Brawl's demo/E3 period?

The Duster thing was one isolated guy.

The Tails thing was actually me when I couldn't clearly see a Koopa Troopa during a SSE showcase, and even then I thought it was me not seeing it clearly (stupid 480p).

The Rosalina thing was one guy, and everyone else realized it was Gardevoir. We had it on camera and someone got mixed up, lol.

Regardless, the truth will be revealed. If this person in question is clearly lying, nothing he says will be listened to anymore.

If he's telling the truth, we shall have additional reasons to believe him.

Either way the community gets the truth, which means the community wins from this situation.

As for me, I'll let time determine who is telling the truth. I'm not hoping aboard either train, and quite frankly I don't see Chunky Kong as an AT as a big deal.

 

[bellboy64]

I think the Kremlings appearing already did this. Granted, Chunky Kong just only reinforces it more.


EDIT:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erH-WHtLRmU

I almost went a day without seeing that video. I think I was going through some withdrawals without it... o_O

 

[JaidynReiman]

I almost went a day without seeing that video. I think I was going through some withdrawals without it... o_O

I'm laughing hysterically at this and I don't know why. Yeah, I'm really psyched to listen to DK music again while I'm getting some work done. Although I really want to listen to K. Rool boss battle music again for a while.


EDIT: So, people worried about only one guy seeing Chunky?

http://smashboards.com/threads/conf...with-e3-info-please-contribute.337544/page-33


Scroll down to "Godzilla Man." Apparently this person saw Chunky as well, and upon seeing him several people started singing DK songs. That's just awesome. :D

 

[Opossum]

The Duster thing was one isolated guy.

The Tails thing was actually me when I couldn't clearly see a Koopa Troopa during a SSE showcase, and even then I thought it was me not seeing it clearly (stupid 480p).

The Rosalina thing was one guy, and everyone else realized it was Gardevoir. We had it on camera and someone got mixed up, lol.

Regardless, the truth will be revealed. If this person in question is clearly lying, nothing he says will be listened to anymore.

If he's telling the truth, we shall have additional reasons to believe him.

Either way the community gets the truth, which means the community wins from this situation.

As for me, I'll let time determine who is telling the truth. I'm not hoping aboard either train, and quite frankly I don't see Chunky Kong as an AT as a big deal.

Then there was the guy who thought Resetti was Muddy Mole *war flashbacks*

I hope the Chunky thing is legit and he shows up Saturday.

 

[Johnknight1]

Then there was the guy who thought Resetti was Muddy Mole *war flashbacks*

I hope the Chunky thing is legit and he shows up Saturday.

How could anyone thing Resetti was Muddy Mole when he was clearly named "Mr. Resetti" on the update=???

The Chunky thing was on the confirmed stuff thread, so yeah, it's probably legit.

 

[False Sense]

So, it sounds like Funky Kong really is an Assist. Which means Sakurai definitely looked at the games K. Rool had a prominent role in.

If he has no problem pulling content from those games, I find it hard to believe he would ignore K. Rool as a potential character choice.

 

[BKupa666]

Another assist trophy looked like DK in a shirt and hat. This one made a wave of bananas fall down from above, which got a lot of laughs out of the crowd.

It wasn't Funky Kong. I don't know much DK (never played a DK game outside of like 10 minutes of Returns) but I know Funky from Mario Kart Wii, and it definitely wasn't him.

Edit: Yeah, it looked like the guy Khoru posted. His fur wasn't as detailed as DK's was (his looks really impressive btw), but I'm guessing that's probably because AT's generally look less impressive than playable characters.

Yeah, after googling the guy, it was definitely Chunky. He did an elbow drop and then bananas that made people flinch started falling, and when it ended he disappeared. It was pretty weird, even for an AT. I guess he must be a popular DK character though because people were all excited when he showed up and someone starting singing that one DK song.

Kind of disappointed that that's what everyone is paying attention to in my post but eh. I got to play as best starter Greninja in Smash Bros., and I'm gonna do it again Saturday, so I'm happy regardless.

 

[BowserK.Rool]

I'm laughing hysterically at this and I don't know why. Yeah, I'm really psyched to listen to DK music again while I'm getting some work done. Although I really want to listen to K. Rool boss battle music again for a while.


EDIT: So, people worried about only one guy seeing Chunky?

http://smashboards.com/threads/conf...with-e3-info-please-contribute.337544/page-33


Scroll down to "Godzilla Man." Apparently this person saw Chunky as well, and upon seeing him several people started singing DK songs. That's just awesome. :D

Haha, nice.

Oh by the way, here's some K. Rool theme's for you all in their original game score, take your pick.

 

[pupNapoleon]

I'd have wanted Rambi to be an Item. Or perhaps an item that just gives you an animal buddy (a DK summoning crate?) Yeah that is three or four summoning items, but they are everyones favorite.
Too bad gogoat stole rambi's Schtick

 

[8-peacock-8]

The world needs an HD Chunky Kong. He was my favorite kong in DK64.

 

[BowserK.Rool]

The world needs an HD Chunky Kong. He was my favorite kong in DK64.

The world needs an HD sequel to DK64 with all the Kongs as playable characters from the past games including Tiny, Chunky, and Lanky as well as the kremlings. I'm sure they could add so much more to it as well as bringing back the old stuff like orange bombs and stick guns.

 

[BKupa666]

Well, if Skull Kid is any indication, the moment Chunky gets an official reveal, people are going to go Golden Bananas about how "DK64 is totally getting a remake now!"

 

[pupNapoleon]

DK64 was such a damned good game, my main DK experience ever.
i wont even go off on it now, much less the beautiful rap it starts with to get you perfectly in the mood.

It is absurd nintendo isnt milking it by making a sequel.

 

[JaidynReiman]

Haha, nice.

Oh by the way, here's some K. Rool theme's for you all in their original game score, take your pick.

Heh, that gives me an idea.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp6zKCp4ysjNy0VcyW6dxBjxf4tf1s6FJ


Here, I'm going to compile all the K. Rool themes and remixes I can find and put them into this playlist. Even the K. Rool "Be Prepared" and "One of Us" themes. I found tons of great remixes before that I'd love to listen to again, so I'm going to compile them here from now on when I find them.

 

[bellboy64]

Heh, that gives me an idea.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp6zKCp4ysjNy0VcyW6dxBjxf4tf1s6FJ


Here, I'm going to compile all the K. Rool themes and remixes I can find and put them into this playlist. Even the K. Rool "Be Prepared" and "One of Us" themes. I found tons of great remixes before that I'd love to listen to again, so I'm going to compile them here from now on when I find them.

This is a huge big spoiler for my current plans but...
I'm an amateur animator. I'm fairly decent artist I feel you might have seen my monstrosities (BKupa was magnificent enough to add them to the collection on the front page) but I've got a plan I'm going to work hard on as soon as I'm done with some other things I need to finish at the moment. You ready?

I've cut the audio from the scene where "One of Us" is played in that episode and the little interactions between "brainwashed" DK and K. Rool moments after.
I'm going to animate a brand new sequence (2D animation but I've got the mind of film-maker so it's been as though it's in a 3D environment) for it! My own fan take on the scene!

The best part? I'm updating the look of DK and K. Rool so they look like (or more like) their game counterparts!

Sooooo.... my fellow kutthroats, what d'you think? :D :D
I'm excited!

 

[AncientTobacco]

EDIT: So, people worried about only one guy seeing Chunky?

http://smashboards.com/threads/conf...with-e3-info-please-contribute.337544/page-33


Scroll down to "Godzilla Man." Apparently this person saw Chunky as well, and upon seeing him several people started singing DK songs. That's just awesome. :D

Alright, nice to get confirmation.

Now we'll just have to hope that someone manages to catch some footage of him on Saturday. Otherwise we're gonna have to wait until Sakurai shows him off in a Pic of the Day.

 

[JaidynReiman]

This is a huge big spoiler for my current plans but...
I'm an amateur animator. I'm fairly decent artist I feel you might have seen my monstrosities (BKupa was magnificent enough to add them to the collection on the front page) but I've got a plan I'm going to work hard on as soon as I'm done with some other things I need to finish at the moment. You ready?

I've cut the audio from the scene where "One of Us" is played in that episode and the little interactions between "brainwashed" DK and K. Rool moments after.
I'm going to animate a brand new sequence (2D animation but I've got the mind of film-maker so it's been as though it's in a 3D environment) for it! My own fan take on the scene!

The best part? I'm updating the look of DK and K. Rool so they look like (or more like) their game counterparts!

Sooooo.... my fellow kutthroats, what d'you think? :D :D
I'm excited!

I'd love to see it. I know we'll all enjoy it. Good luck!