KOS-MOS Returning to Battle: DLC Season 2.

[zferolie]

PapaGenos, RED, Lax Chris are based and in favor of Fortnite, DoomGuy, Master Cheif and any other characters that are just too ridiculous.

Instead why the community look at this characters instead and again forgive me from my hatred but again as i mention many times Jonesy is still in HIGH PLAY and is the dream character for LaxChris, Meanwhile Kos-Mos or any other that has a good series still biting the dust, i mean come on.

People tend to just look at the popular and thats it. I really think Fortnite, Doomguy, and Master chief are not happening at all. Whoever really wants a fortnite rep is a troll,

 

[Billybae10K]

Lol! So true. Most people didn't even see him as even a slight possibility. Billybae10K gave him a 5% chance rating in a episode of Rate Their Chances 2 years ago:

Hey guys, just popping in because I was tagged here. Shout out to KOS-MOS, I don't know the character very well, but I've seen a lot of dedicated fans over the years, y'all rule, keep repping your character.

Just need to say a quick thing - My Sephiroth rating of 5% was regarding the base roster, that was season 1's goal for my series, the base roster. My rating did not/does not reflect anything regarding the DLC, so I'd just appreciate it if people stopped throwing that rating around like I meant that for his DLC chances, thanks.

 

[zferolie]

Hey guys, just popping in because I was tagged here. Shout out to KOS-MOS, I don't know the character very well, but I've seen a lot of dedicated fans over the years, y'all rule, keep repping your character.

Just need to say a quick thing - My Sephiroth rating of 5% was regarding the base roster, that was season 1's goal for my series, the base roster. My rating did not/does not reflect anything regarding the DLC, so I'd just appreciate it if people stopped throwing that rating around like I meant that for his DLC chances, thanks.

Heya Billy. Good to see you here, and can't wait on your next video. Very curious how you feel peoples chances are now after Sephiroth and whoever becomes a Mii fighter today

Yeah I knew that was a very old rateing and most likely not still reflect the chances currently. Though, did you even think it was possible we would get another FF rep this DLC or ever, because I sure didn;t!

 

[Billybae10K]

Heya Billy. Good to see you here, and can't wait on your next video. Very curious how you feel peoples chances are now after Sephiroth and whoever becomes a Mii fighter today

Yeah I knew that was a very old rateing and most likely not still reflect the chances currently. Though, did you even think it was possible we would get another FF rep this DLC or ever, because I sure didn;t!

Oh, I'll freely admit with Sephiroth, I think it's safe to say I was wildly off on my predictions. Never in a million years did I see another FF character coming, and it's honestly made me realize that with these last three fighters, I don't think we'll be able to predict them. Which is probably good news for characters not currently in the speculation meta.

 

[Rie Sonomura]

Oh, I'll freely admit with Sephiroth, I think it's safe to say I was wildly off on my predictions. Never in a million years did I see another FF character coming, and it's honestly made me realize that with these last three fighters, I don't think we'll be able to predict them. Which is probably good news for characters not currently in the speculation meta.

I honestly think it’s refreshing, I’m tired of the constant Hayabusa/Chief/Geno/MonHun/insert some flavor of the month here. Crash is probably the only “safe” pick im actually fine with as he has staying power and has tons of fans

 

[zferolie]

Oh, I'll freely admit with Sephiroth, I think it's safe to say I was wildly off on my predictions. Never in a million years did I see another FF character coming, and it's honestly made me realize that with these last three fighters, I don't think we'll be able to predict them. Which is probably good news for characters not currently in the speculation meta.

Yeah i love not being able to really guess what can happen. Makes it so much shocking and exciting when the trailer drops and you have no idea whats gonna happen. So far both DLC's have been pretty good at keeping a lid on who is going to happen. Joker was a surprise. Banjo no one expected announced at the same time as Hero. Byleth and MinMin were kept secret. And no one expected Steve or Sephiroth. the only 2 leaked were Hero and Terry, and that was on Nintendo's end accidentally(Hero code name in the data, and that SNK copyright a few days before).

So even likely options we THINK are very likely, like Crash, are not a 100%. Honestly. at this point I can see at least 2 outta the 3 being complete surprises not on many peoples radar.

 

[Rie Sonomura]

Also I’m working on this theory that those POTDs that seemed like hints? May actually be hints

Like this one happened a few months ago and guess who we have now:

there’s also:

• Those clocks which are apparently a reference to Crash Bandicoot, I’m not sure how tho
• The one with Zero Suit Samus and Sheik (or was one of them Bayonetta?) ninja kicking each other over a backdrop of the Luigi’s Mansion moon which is meant to be a reference to Ninja Gaiden. Though I think that may just be a nice homage and an exception
• Marth with Isabelle perched on his shoulder, a reference to Arle Nadja and her Gugu-ing companion Carbuncle
• The Beta Smash 4 Battlefield pic with a tiny Inkling and Giant Pit and ink splashing around - reference to the final battle of the Octo Expansion, the NILS Statue. It looks like a Greek statue, kinda like Pit. Therefore, Octoling hint if we get another pass??
• And last but certainly not least, Wolf holding a cosmos flower. Our robo-queen has a similarly spelled name...

And then there was the stage builder segment of Joker’s presentation in 2019 that had a dragon (possible hint at Hero) and witch (hint at Banjo cause Gruntilda)

I used to brush off these cryptic references as just shoutouts but after Sephiroth I don’t think they’re such coincidences anymore...

 

[RetrogamerMax]

I stopped paying attention to anything that PapaGenos says after his 30+ minute temper tantrum with Byleth.

I still think Papa is a reliable SmashTuber leak talker unlike a couple that we know. But I don't take his words as gospel though.

 

[Michael the Spikester]

I stopped paying attention to anything that PapaGenos says after his 30+ minute temper tantrum with Byleth.

Didn't he say he faked his reaction?

 

[SilverSoul24]

Didn't he say he faked his reaction?

He did, but I'm still not convinced, to be honest. His explanation video felt very much like a "sorry guys, my kid brother stole my phone lol" moment. Or he's just a solid actor.

 

[Rie Sonomura]

Also I’m working on this theory that those POTDs that seemed like hints? May actually be hints

Like this one happened a few months ago and guess who we have now:

there’s also:

• Those clocks which are apparently a reference to Crash Bandicoot, I’m not sure how tho
• The one with Zero Suit Samus and Sheik (or was one of them Bayonetta?) ninja kicking each other over a backdrop of the Luigi’s Mansion moon which is meant to be a reference to Ninja Gaiden. Though I think that may just be a nice homage and an exception
• Marth with Isabelle perched on his shoulder, a reference to Arle Nadja and her Gugu-ing companion Carbuncle
• The Beta Smash 4 Battlefield pic with a tiny Inkling and Giant Pit and ink splashing around - reference to the final battle of the Octo Expansion, the NILS Statue. It looks like a Greek statue, kinda like Pit. Therefore, Octoling hint if we get another pass??
• And last but certainly not least, Wolf holding a cosmos flower. Our robo-queen has a similarly spelled name...

And then there was the stage builder segment of Joker’s presentation in 2019 that had a dragon (possible hint at Hero) and witch (hint at Banjo cause Gruntilda)

I used to brush off these cryptic references as just shoutouts but after Sephiroth I don’t think they’re such coincidences anymore...

Guys

my theory tho

what do y’all think of it?

 

[7NATOR]

Guys

my theory tho

what do y’all think of it?

I'll be Honest

I think the Chrom Picture is different case from the other Pictures

Chrom's Picture was on his Fighter Page, so that's been there since he's been revealed (August 2018)

All the Other Pics come sometime in December of 2019 or After, so they are much more recent

I'll be honest, I think the Pic of the Day hints are actually a Negative in a Character chances. I Personally Don't see Sakurai making Straight references to potential characters in this DLC Pass on the pic of the day, Especially if they are multiple References.

I don't believe Sakurai has made References to Franchises that are not in the game in some form until they are added as DLC. ARMS and Minecraft were this way.

Arle, Ryu, and Crash got Multiple References on the Pic of the Day. These are References that are specific to their franchise, and not really broad at all

Personally, I actually think it be better if that Wolf Picture wasn't a Hint towards KOS-MOS, from my point of view

 

[Lamperouge]

Didn't he say he faked his reaction?

Pretty sure that was just damage control since he was receiving a lot of flak for it.

 

[Rie Sonomura]

As for KOS-MOS herself

just because Namco said they had no plans for a Xenosaga HD Trilogy

doesn’t mean they have no plans for KOS-MOS herself.

 

[RetrogamerMax]

Guys

my theory tho

what do y’all think of it?

I don't put any stock in those Pic of the Day images since we all know how the Rathalos one went down.

 

[Rie Sonomura]

I don't put any stock in those Pic of the Day images since we all know how the Rathalos one went down.

Aside from the Chrom pic, the ones I’m mentioning were all during the DLC period. The Rathalos was during the pre release period.

 

[RetrogamerMax]

Aside from the Chrom pic, the ones I’m mentioning were all during the DLC period. The Rathalos was during the pre release period.

Yeah, but I still wouldn't put stock into those Pic of the Day photos though.

 

[the unholy Grail]

I don't put any stock in those Pic of the Day images since we all know how the Rathalos one went down.

Don't forget Isaac.

As for my last minute predictions on the presentation, I give "Miino" a 90% chance of coming back. no reason not to unless of course he is a future character.

I'd love it if we got more than 2 FF tracks this time around and not just both versions of OWA from FF7 and AC. (Birth of a god & J-E-N-O-V-A please!)

Barret mii gunner and Tifa mii brawler hopefully, and the returning chocobo hat which is guaranteed at this point.

And lastly, Sephiroth is going to be OP. May god have mercy on our souls...

 

[Rie Sonomura]

Don't forget Isaac.

As for my last minute predictions on the presentation, I give "Miino" a 90% chance of coming back. no reason not to unless of course he is a future character.

I'd love it if we got more than 2 FF tracks this time around and not just both versions of OWA from FF7 and AC. (Birth of a god & J-E-N-O-V-A please!)

Barret mii gunner and Tifa mii brawler hopefully, and the returning chocobo hat which is guaranteed at this point.

Sephiroth is going to be OP.

What if other S-E franchise tunes tho

at least throw me, a TWEWY fan starved for any form of content, a bone

 

[RetrogamerMax]

Don't forget Isaac.

That is what I was referring too.

 

[the unholy Grail]

and as for my thoughts on papa, I like him. I may not agree with everything he says and I may be annoyed on how often he speaks of Geno, but at the same time that's who he wants and who am I to try and take that away from him? It's no different to literally everyone who wants to see their favorite characters in smash. He's also the best smash speculation channel by far for reasons we all know about. (Gentle personality, keeps track of every leak, and non clickbait which I really appreciate in stark contrast to other channels.)

 

[the unholy Grail]

Last minute thoughts on KOS-MOS before I have class lol

If she gets in, bet you people will start talking about how obvious she was the entire time much like how Sephiroth was supposedly obvious despite most people writing him off lol.

I F*cking hate when speculators pull this out of their butts. It makes them look less credible every time they get disproven on "unpopular/Deconfirmed characters."

To be Fair, The Idea of a Xenosaga Remaster failing profitability Test Is I would say something to consider. I do think Nintendo would have to take that Consideration

However, KOS-MOS is weird that she goes beyond her game, and is more popular character than the game itself. She's been kept Alive by Crossover Apperances, including in the Recent Xenoblade Chronicles 2. Monolith, Who Nintendo Owns, Goes out of their way to License KOS-MOS (and T-LEOS) from Namco into Xenoblade Chronicles 2. Xenoblade 2 isn't the most Casual game like Mario Kart or Smash so going out of their way to do is important to Consider. It shows first the Licensing is cheap

But I think the main thing in KOS-MOS's Favor is that there is interest from both Monolith to Use her, and there's Interest from Harada-San, Who's in a very High Position in Namco, for a Xenosaga Revivial of Some kind.

Sakurai said that Not only does He and Nintendo got to want the Character, but that the 3rd party has got to want the character

Namco is involved with Smash and have shown interest in Reviving Xenosaga, KOS-MOS's Home Series. Monolith shows interest in using the Character.

Because KOS-MOS is Tied to a game like Xenoblade Chronicles 2, Nintendo Can see KOS-MOS as a Character that benefits the Xenoblade Franchise, and Monolith as a Whole. this is because KOS-MOS is seen as the Mascot of sorts of Monolith. I think this is also important because there's more likelyhood of KOS-MOS sticking around than a Character like Rex, since Xenoblade is a Revolving Series, so going with a Character that does keep making Apperances even after her Role in her franchise is over is something to Consider

Nintendo can Benefit from KOS-MOS's Inclusion because she puts more Spotlight on Xenoblade, and potentially other Avenues from Monolith. Namco Benefits in that perhaps this could saw Postive conclusion in next Profitablity test, so there can be Xenosaga Remasters, and that could pay of in the long run. Monolith gets to have their Mascot, and their favorite character in Smash.

"My thoughts exactly!"-Rex

Hmm...

You know how Sakurai said he considered ARMS for the base game of Ultimate, it ended up missing out because of timing, got in during DLC, but instead of the main advertised character who was already out in another, non-playable role, it was a character they were also kinda pushing and was popular with fans?

I hope you know where I’m going with this because Xenoblade 2 is in a similar position, call it a crazy hunch but I have a feeling KOS-MOS might have a chance here, her incarnation from Xenoblade 2 specifically KOS-MOS Re.

Something that’s been on my mind for awhile but recently I’ve been really starting to feel it honestly.

yep! theres no reason to believe we can't see this type of situation appear again with KOS-MOS for reasons we all know about. It's the same reason how we all thought ARMS 'failed' and therefore was not eligible for DLC only to be disproven in the end. Honestly, a lot about Min Min's situation can be applied to KOS-MOS.

Mr. Yabuki wanting Min Min? Takahashi could just as easily want KOS-MOS assuming he was approached by Sakurai

Pac man being the only Namco character and lonely Shulk as the only playable xeno character? BAM 2 in one! and a very cool character no less.

Unofficial mascot of an existing company associated with smash despite not making anymore appearances in their actual home series? gee that sounds a lot like Terry...

Honestly, KOS-MOS in general sounds like a very "Sakurai" pick. people may be apprehensive about her inclusion outside xenoblade enthusiasts and die hard xenosaga fans, but over time they may end up accepting her and judging by her insane moveset, I think she has some serious untapped potential.

 

[Rie Sonomura]

I think KOS-MOS would rep Xenosaga as a series, not Xenoblade. After all Yoshi reps Yoshi, Wario reps Wario, Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong and K. Rool rep the Donkey Kong series, and Terry reps Fatal Fury as opposed to King of Fighters

and I also want both KOS-MOS and Elma

 

[ES. Dinah]

If she's in we might have to brace ourselves for Caitlin Thorburn providing the voice for her again. As much as I want the original KOS-MOS voice actress(s) and correct pronunciations I feel like KOS-MOS Re is who she is from here on out and Colleen and Bridget probably expressed no interest in reprising her role in Xenoblade 2. if they instead would go for Japanese VA they can just use Mariko Suzuki who has been KOS-MOS since episode 1 and did reprise her JPN role in Xenoblade 2 and I feel like that would make a lot of sense. I'd at least hope that if this is the case that Sakurai has Version 1 as a throwback to her original design and perhaps he can even explain that Re is based on version 1 like her Xenoblade 2 concept art suggests.

And here's a crackpot theory of mine. I previously have stated that Re going forward is the new KOS-MOS. If Harada had plans to revive KOS-MOS he would 100% go with that version as the main focus in marketing assuming that she's the Namco rep. Harada previously stated at the beginning of 2020 that he was working hard on a KOS-MOS revival project that went on hiatus now. That cannot be Xenosaga HD because the market analysis failure of Xenosaga HD happened years ago and for all we know KOS-MOS is going to come back in something. Doesn't have to be smash and I'm only suggesting that it may be the case through speculation. Harada talked with Monolith Soft about Xeno towards the end of 2019 and was promoted to general brand manager of Namco as well last year. I guess I just cannot see a world in which KOS-MOS version 1 or 4 became the default in smash especially when everything about Re suggests that she's super marketable. We know Harada and Sakurai have talked various times as they work together too.

 

[7NATOR]

If she's in we might have to brace ourselves for Caitlin Thorburn providing the voice for her again. As much as I want the original KOS-MOS voice actress(s) and correct pronunciations I feel like KOS-MOS Re is who she is from here on out and Colleen and Bridget probably expressed no interest in reprising her role in Xenoblade 2. if they instead would go for Japanese VA they can just use Mariko Suzuki who has been KOS-MOS since episode 1 and did reprise her JPN role in Xenoblade 2 and I feel like that would make a lot of sense. I'd at least hope that if this is the case that Sakurai has Version 1 as a throwback to her original design and perhaps he can even explain that Re is based on version 1 like her Xenoblade 2 concept art suggests.

And here's a crackpot theory of mine. I previously have stated that Re going forward is the new KOS-MOS. If Harada had plans to revive KOS-MOS he would 100% go with that version as the main focus in marketing assuming that she's the Namco rep. Harada previously stated at the beginning of 2020 that he was working hard on a KOS-MOS revival project that went on hiatus now. That cannot be Xenosaga HD because the market analysis failure of Xenosaga HD happened years ago and for all we know KOS-MOS is going to come back in something. Doesn't have to be smash and I'm only suggesting that it may be the case through speculation. Harada talked with Monolith Soft about Xeno towards the end of 2019 and was promoted to general brand manager of Namco as well last year. I guess I just cannot see a world in which KOS-MOS version 1 or 4 became the default in smash especially when everything about Re suggests that she's super marketable. We know Harada and Sakurai have talked various times as they work together too.

Wait this is thing? Where did he say this?

 

[Rie Sonomura]

If she's in we might have to brace ourselves for Caitlin Thorburn providing the voice for her again. As much as I want the original KOS-MOS voice actress(s) and correct pronunciations I feel like KOS-MOS Re is who she is from here on out and Colleen and Bridget probably expressed no interest in reprising her role in Xenoblade 2. if they instead would go for Japanese VA they can just use Mariko Suzuki who has been KOS-MOS since episode 1 and did reprise her JPN role in Xenoblade 2 and I feel like that would make a lot of sense. I'd at least hope that if this is the case that Sakurai has Version 1 as a throwback to her original design and perhaps he can even explain that Re is based on version 1 like her Xenoblade 2 concept art suggests.

And here's a crackpot theory of mine. I previously have stated that Re going forward is the new KOS-MOS. If Harada had plans to revive KOS-MOS he would 100% go with that version as the main focus in marketing assuming that she's the Namco rep. Harada previously stated at the beginning of 2020 that he was working hard on a KOS-MOS revival project that went on hiatus now. That cannot be Xenosaga HD because the market analysis failure of Xenosaga HD happened years ago and for all we know KOS-MOS is going to come back in something. Doesn't have to be smash and I'm only suggesting that it may be the case through speculation. Harada talked with Monolith Soft about Xeno towards the end of 2019 and was promoted to general brand manager of Namco as well last year. I guess I just cannot see a world in which KOS-MOS version 1 or 4 became the default in smash especially when everything about Re suggests that she's super marketable. We know Harada and Sakurai have talked various times as they work together too.

Wait this is thing? Where did he say this?

Seconded, I am curious about this

 

[ES. Dinah]

Wait this is thing? Where did he say this?

it's nothing new. I talked about it pages and pages ago like maybe beginning of the year http://ryokutya2089.com/archives/27622. Ayumi Tachibana on here translated it and Harada said he worked hard for a KOS-MOS revival project that's "on hiatus" for now.

 

[Rie Sonomura]

it's nothing new. I talked about it pages and pages ago like maybe beginning of the year http://ryokutya2089.com/archives/27622. Ayumi Tachibana on here translated it and Harada said he worked hard for a KOS-MOS revival project that's "on hiatus" for now.

Surely a Smash reveal would tie in to whatever that is...?

 

[7NATOR]

Surely a Smash reveal would tie in to whatever that is...?

Perhaps. I don't know whether it's likely or not, but Harada does speak to Sakurai and he's in very High position in Namco, who's making the game with Sakurai

Though I don't know what the revival Project could be if it's not those Xenosaga remasters. If it's separate, it's possible it Might actually be Smash that's the Project.

If it's the Xenosaga Remaster, it at least says that the Idea isn't dead, which is great, and open to Revisit. Perhaps Perhaps KOS-MOS in Smash was apart of Plan to give more reason to do those Remasters.

If it's Smash, the wording of Hiatus is weird. Perhaps it would imply she wasn't in active Development at the moment.

Very Interesting

 

[ES. Dinah]

Surely a Smash reveal would tie in to whatever that is...?

Well, I mean it's certainly possible as fighter pass 2 was finalized end of 2019 and he only talked about this in the beginning of the year. Like I said it's just a theory that's crazy to me. But anyway I remember Harada's new game at the time called Project treasure on Wii U that bombed super hard. KOS-MOS's face was in the first trailer but never shown again. I think he really likes KOS-MOS and this can just be anything... Harada also really likes gynoid/android girls as you can probably tell with Alisa Bosconovitch in Tekken. Hell, one of Alisa's outfits even looks like KOS-MOS version 3.

 

[⛧Lord Metallium⛧]

Hey guys, just popping in because I was tagged here. Shout out to KOS-MOS, I don't know the character very well, but I've seen a lot of dedicated fans over the years, y'all rule, keep repping your character.

Just need to say a quick thing - My Sephiroth rating of 5% was regarding the base roster, that was season 1's goal for my series, the base roster. My rating did not/does not reflect anything regarding the DLC, so I'd just appreciate it if people stopped throwing that rating around like I meant that for his DLC chances, thanks.

No worries if you have never heard of her people on the gaming community anyone knows Minecraft Or fortnite and thats it but when dig deep into what true gaming is then you find this hidden gem and again I rrally want kosmos in smash that way XENOSAGA will be revive.

 

[Rie Sonomura]

So uh

Lloyd’s costume did NOT return with Sephiroth

u know what that means



KOS-MOS time baby and she bringing the Lloyd costume back.

 

[ES. Dinah]

Yeah the fact Geno is dead now means no miis will get character promotions. I'll be eyeing the 5chan leak more now. And man Sephiroth's presentation was the best one yet. His stage having the last story sections of FFVII is AMAZING. MY GOD I was blown away. His attacks are also all from FFVII and a mix of dissidia and Remake.

 

[zferolie]

So uh

Lloyd’s costume did NOT return with Sephiroth

u know what that means



KOS-MOS time baby and she bringing the Lloyd costume back.

Honestly? I don't think any Smash 4 Mii costumes are being upgraded via DLC. it was base game or nothing it seems. So yeah, doubt lloyd is coming back now.

 

[the unholy Grail]

First off, that was an awesome presentation! I love how Sakurai went straight into the Mii Costume Massacre (very fitting for Sephiroth.) R.I.P Geno though...I do legitimately feel bad he was not upgraded to deluxe status. The least he should've gotten were some touchups and the music tracks that were taken down by Nintendo earlier this month. Though I was legitimately happy for the other costumes though. If you think about it, we have 5 FF7 characters in smash which is nuts LOL. ALSO MORE THAN 2 SONGS POG (No birth of a god though but that doesn't really matter to me since we now have a proper song list for Final Fantasy!)

That limited time boss fight against Seph is also extremely cool though I will miss it when the 22nd arrives. And did this man say that if we bought the DLC and we beat Seph WE GET HIM EARLY?????

Going back to the gameplay snippets though, Does anyone want to try and compare how much damage his moves dealt? I guess now we can compare it to that BS Reddit leak LOL.

Not going to lie though, a part of me was expecting Geno to pull through but that obviously didn't happen. I was also half expecting Lloyd's costume since he's from a JRPG and uses a katana but I suppose he can return with Hayabusa assuming he's coming. If Lloyd IS coming as a costume though I assume it will be in a hypothetiical Nightmare challenger pack or of course, a KOS-MOS pack.

So far, our 5chan leak has yet to be disproven as evidenced by Geno's costume returning and not getting promoted. But It's gonna take either Reimu or KOS-MOS to sell me into the leak so it's still in play...but more importantly...

PLEASE DO NOT GET TOO INVESTED IN THIS LEAK! WE DO NOT WANT TO END UP LIKE THE GENO THREAD!

Which reminds me...

CACOMALLOW IS DEAD!!!!!

Now if you would all excuse me, I'm gonna try to unlock this man before the 22nd LOL

 

[AugustusB]

Boy did I miss this thread! I haven't been as active on this side, because I got invested with the possibility that old mii costumes would be upgraded to fighter (Geno and Lloyd respectively) so KOS-MOS got left on the back burner.

HOWEVER, with Sephiroth's presentation done and Geno being regulated to a costume again, I can't help but think that Lloyd will meet that same fate with a new Namco rep. First one that came to mind...KOS-MOS.

I am still a supporter for her and I am here to see it through with y'all! That being said, has there been any new findings or updates about her potential for Smash?

 

[ES. Dinah]

Boy did I miss this thread! I haven't been as active on this side, because I got invested with the possibility that old mii costumes would be upgraded to fighter (Geno and Lloyd respectively) so KOS-MOS got left on the back burner.

HOWEVER, with Sephiroth's presentation done and Geno being regulated to a costume again, I can't help but think that Lloyd will meet that same fate with a new Namco rep. First one that came to mind...KOS-MOS.

I am still a supporter for her and I am here to see it through with y'all! That being said, has there been any new findings or updates about her potential for Smash?

welcome back! there's currently a leak with her yes but we are being cautious about it as we dont want a repeat of TGA last year. The leak happened after Steve's presentation where a anonymous user on 5chan responded to a thread asking for Sony reps. He said the following:

Not really Sony reps, but Sephiroth and Crash are coming.
The remainings are these two and Reimu from Touhou and KOSMOS from Xenosaga.
The lineup is trying way too hard to play to the crowd so it won't be pretty.
Unfortunately, there won't be any promotions from Mii costumes

【スマブラ】このまま最期の最期まで追加キャラはソニーハブった方が面白いよな？

And we know none of the mii costumes returning from smash wii U are getting character promotions. It happened with every mii so far and even Geno today. We are now under the impression that if Lloyd costume returns it can only return with KOS-MOS. That is IF this leak is correct of course.

 

[AugustusB]

welcome back! there's currently a leak with her yes but we are being cautious about it as we dont want a repeat of TGA last year. The leak happened after Steve's presentation where a anonymous user on 5chan responded to a thread asking for Sony reps. He said the following:

Not really Sony reps, but Sephiroth and Crash are coming.
The remainings are these two and Reimu from Touhou and KOSMOS from Xenosaga.
The lineup is trying way too hard to play to the crowd so it won't be pretty.
Unfortunately, there won't be any promotions from Mii costumes

【スマブラ】このまま最期の最期まで追加キャラはソニーハブった方が面白いよな？

And we know none of the mii costumes returning from smash wii U are getting character promotions. It happened with every mii so far and even Geno today. We are now under the impression that if Lloyd costume returns it can only return with KOS-MOS. That is IF this leak is correct of course.

Now that is interesting, indeed. Kind of a bold move to say that there would be no Mii costume upgrades for the pass. After today, this could be something.

What do they mean "playing to the crowd?"

 

[SneakyLink]

What do they mean "playing to the crowd?"

My interpretation is that they're appealing to a certain fanbase.

In this instance, Reimu and KOS-MOS would appeal slightly more towards that "noncore pick" fanbase, the type that supports lesser discussed characters (Crash is a more common pick).

Then again... I'm not sure what Reimu and KOS-MOS have in common.

 

[Ayumi Tachibana]

Now that is interesting, indeed. Kind of a bold move to say that there would be no Mii costume upgrades for the pass. After today, this could be something.

What do they mean "playing to the crowd?"

I wasn't sure how to translate 攻めた here, but in this context, it basically means trying too much to grab attentions. Overdoing, going to the extreme, crossing the line, that kind of sense. Literal translation would be, being aggressive.
I thought I edited "playing to the crowd" bit to "playing to certain crowds" after I made the post, but somehow Smashboards didn't save the revision. So that was my bad.