Official Newcomer/DLC Speculation Discussion

[RileyXY1]

Dude this thread is gonna go nuts if it happens haha

At least the wait would be more bearable because we would already know who FP6 is.

 

[Deleted member]

At least the wait would be more bearable because we would already know who FP6 is.

Yeah, pretty much.

 

[Kokiden]

i also want to see vergil as a mii costume that would be glorious.

Best case scenario is Dante is an e3 reveal with Vergil being the dual reveal alongside him.

 

[Krankees]

So when is that Famitsu column coming again?

 

[The Rhythm Theif]

Well, the best we can do now is wait and either hope for the best or hope for the worst. Either way, we'll have to wait.

 

[Rie Sonomura]

i suppose I could restart my Shield playthrough. I've been out of it for so long and with the new DLC I figure i might as well start fresh

 

[Deleted member]

So when is that Famitsu column coming again?

Tomorrow or about like 18 hours from now.

The column itself apparently gets leaked a couple hours before it releases, so I'm curious as to what could possibly be leaked.

 

[Faso115]

When do they announce spirit events?

 

[Rie Sonomura]

i think a tournament follows a spirit event...

 

[Deleted member]

When do they announce spirit events?

If the news can't tell you, how will we

 

[Verde Coeden Scalesworth]

When do they announce spirit events?

I don't think there's a set pattern or anything. If they're tied to a game, I think it's very close to their release date, before or after by less than a week?

But I don't remember well enough to give a proper answer.

 

[Deleted member]

Turns out that Zippo and Emily were right about the Animal Crossing Direct

Tune in on February 20 at 6 a.m. PT / 9 a.m ET for a roughly 25-minute livestreamed #AnimalCrossing: New Horizons Direct, featuring an in-depth look at Nook Inc.’s Deserted Island Getaway Package! pic.twitter.com/3j4EaUw8Pl

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 18, 2020

Maybe we'll get a general Direct next week and maybe a character reveal by then?

Not Smash related, but I can't wait for this direct. New Leaf was a relaxing game and I enjoyed all of the new editions it introduced to the series like town set pieces, Isabelle, and the resort island. Can't wait to see what New Horizons brings to the table.

 

[Seanapotamus]

When do they announce spirit events?

The Japanese Smash Bros. account usually announce either spirit or online tournament events on Tuesday evenings (at least from where I'm from). So it could be within an hour or so. However, they don't really alternate so there isn't a pattern.

Tomorrow or about like 18 hours from now.

The column itself apparently gets leaked a couple hours before it releases, so I'm curious as to what could possibly be leaked.

Considering that the next column is supposed to be about Fighters Pass 2, a lot of people are eager to know what it will be about in regards to what the next several challenger packs would contain or how the selection process went down.

 

[Dark Bagel]

My DLC tier list is scientifically-backed, good luck debating my objectivity:

Spoiler: FACTS

 

[Cosmic77]

An Aninal Crossing Direct?

I swear, if I see anyone ask the thread if they think we're getting a Smash reveal on the 20th...

 

[Garteam]

My DLC tier list is scientifically-backed, good luck debating my objectivity:

Spoiler: FACTS

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Not gonna lie, Edelgard gives me big "ranting about politics to the Wendy's cashier" vibes.

 

[PSIGuy]

No Smash news is whatever, but the absolute dearth of any Nintendo titles for the rest of the year is horrible. Like, they really think Fire Emblem alone was going to carry all of February with its puny DLC?

 

[Deleted member]

Not gonna lie, Edelgard gives me big "ranting about politics to the Wendy's cashier" vibes.

i mean that's pretty much what she does to gilbert in ch5

 

[Guynamednelson]

My DLC tier list is scientifically-backed, good luck debating my objectivity:

Spoiler: FACTS

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"Tric tox tricity ity"
*Tetris block spinning noises*

What a compelling argument.

 

[The Rhythm Theif]

My DLC tier list is scientifically-backed, good luck debating my objectivity:

Spoiler: FACTS

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*sees Phantom R*
Ah... I see. A man of culture.

Also, put Arle in the same row as Phantom R, and then I'll be happy.

 

[Garteam]

No Smash news is whatever, but the absolute dearth of any Nintendo titles for the rest of the year is horrible. Like, they really think Fire Emblem alone was going to carry all of February with its puny DLC?

Yeah, it is kind of strange how bare Nintendo's 2020 is so far. So far we only know 3 games are coming out this year for sure: Pokemon Mystery Dungeon, Animal Crossing, and the Xenoblade remake. 2 of those 3 will be out by the end of next month. Something has gone off the rails backstage or Furukawa is really going all in on this new DLC-focused business model.

Then again, Nintendo generally has a bare first half of the year before bringing their A-game in the second half, so who knows. Did anyone go into the March 2018 direct thinking Smash would announced?

 

[Rie Sonomura]

【トーナメントイベント】
2/21(金)から3日間、「対決！ 1990年代生まれ」を開催！ 1990年代に誕生したファイター/ステージ限定のトーナメント。勝ち進むほど、豪華なスピリッツが手に入ります。#スマブラSP pic.twitter.com/Yo1wlUBXe1

— 大乱闘スマッシュブラザーズ【スマブラ公式】 (@SmashBrosJP) February 19, 2020

New tournament, called it. Characters from the 90’s like Cloud (1997), Pokémon (1996 I think), pretty sure Captain Falcon is there too (1990)

 

[MooMew64]

No Smash news is whatever, but the absolute dearth of any Nintendo titles for the rest of the year is horrible. Like, they really think Fire Emblem alone was going to carry all of February with its puny DLC?

A light early year is literally how every Nintendo release schedule starts before they announce their summer games. Also, gonna take a guess and say y'all didn't even play FE or it's DLC.

They'll announce stuff when it's ready. Y'all gotta chill.

 

[Garteam]

【トーナメントイベント】
2/21(金)から3日間、「対決！ 1990年代生まれ」を開催！ 1990年代に誕生したファイター/ステージ限定のトーナメント。勝ち進むほど、豪華なスピリッツが手に入ります。#スマブラSP pic.twitter.com/Yo1wlUBXe1

— 大乱闘スマッシュブラザーズ【スマブラ公式】 (@SmashBrosJP) February 19, 2020

New tournament, called it. Characters from the 90’s like Cloud (1997), Pokémon (1996 I think), pretty sure Captain Falcon is there too (1990)

Geez, that's a cool thumbnail for the tournament. Between this and the Melee one, whoever does these clearly has a love for what they do and an attention to detail.

 

[Deleted member]

[twitter post]
New tournament, called it. Characters from the 90’s like Cloud (1997), Pokémon (1996 I think), pretty sure Captain Falcon is there too (1990)

Oh boy we're going back to the 90s! This definitely means we're getting a 2000s themed tourney at some point.

 

[Seanapotamus]

【トーナメントイベント】
2/21(金)から3日間、「対決！ 1990年代生まれ」を開催！ 1990年代に誕生したファイター/ステージ限定のトーナメント。勝ち進むほど、豪華なスピリッツが手に入ります。#スマブラSP pic.twitter.com/Yo1wlUBXe1

— 大乱闘スマッシュブラザーズ【スマブラ公式】 (@SmashBrosJP) February 19, 2020

New tournament, called it. Characters from the 90’s like Cloud (1997), Pokémon (1996 I think), pretty sure Captain Falcon is there too (1990)

Plays "Running in the 90s" from Initial D

On the plus side, we don't have any deconfirmations this week. Unless of course we have a sudden repeat of the previous speculation cycle's game of "Guess Who" prior to Byleth's reveal.

 

[Will]

【トーナメントイベント】
2/21(金)から3日間、「対決！ 1990年代生まれ」を開催！ 1990年代に誕生したファイター/ステージ限定のトーナメント。勝ち進むほど、豪華なスピリッツが手に入ります。#スマブラSP pic.twitter.com/Yo1wlUBXe1

— 大乱闘スマッシュブラザーズ【スマブラ公式】 (@SmashBrosJP) February 19, 2020

New tournament, called it. Characters from the 90’s like Cloud (1997), Pokémon (1996 I think), pretty sure Captain Falcon is there too (1990)

the pokemon screen is so weird, im assuming they used the flat zone stage to get the coloring

 

[Scoliosis Jones]

Well, no disconfirmation from Spirits this week.

Just basically have to wait for that Famitsu column to leak, and while I don't expect disconfirmations of any kind, I do feel as though there may be something that'll be worth talking about with it.

We can only hope!

 

[Dinoman96]

These are the characters we can expect to be playable for these kind of tourneys.

This image was made before Byleth's announcement, before anyone asks.

Man Ultimate did a lot for 90s boomer kids. Bringing Wolf, Young Link, Pichu and PT/Ivysaur and Squirtle back, as well as adding in King K. Rool, Banjo & Kazooie, Richter, and Terry Bogard.

 

[Krankees]

【トーナメントイベント】
2/21(金)から3日間、「対決！ 1990年代生まれ」を開催！ 1990年代に誕生したファイター/ステージ限定のトーナメント。勝ち進むほど、豪華なスピリッツが手に入ります。#スマブラSP pic.twitter.com/Yo1wlUBXe1

— 大乱闘スマッシュブラザーズ【スマブラ公式】 (@SmashBrosJP) February 19, 2020

New tournament, called it. Characters from the 90’s like Cloud (1997), Pokémon (1996 I think), pretty sure Captain Falcon is there too (1990)

We're safe for another week. But how long until the next dreaded deconfirm?

 

[Hydreigonfan01]

Dante isn't deconfirmed from a spirit event?

I hope

 

[SuperSmashStephen]

Well, no disconfirmation from Spirits this week.

Just basically have to wait for that Famitsu column to leak, and while I don't expect disconfirmations of any kind, I do feel as though there may be something that'll be worth talking about with it.

We can only hope!

I’m honestly still confused about the whole Spirits/Spirit Events do or don’t deconfirm possible fighters.

 

[Ridrool64]

We haven't had deaths in a while, have we? To be honest, I thought we were getting a Puyo Spirit event to promote the new release in the west.

Something tells me that we're not due for a death for a while. But when we are, it's going to be tragic as hell. Like, an upset(ting reveal) of one of the frontrunners getting taken out of the running.

But for now, we don't have to deal with people mourning their lost Smash contenders. And we should cherish that.

 

[Guynamednelson]

Finally made one of those DLC tier lists.

Spoiler

 

[SMAASH! Puppy]

I’m honestly still confused about the whole Spirits/Spirit Events do or don’t deconfirm possible fighters.

It is unlikely that they would make a spirit board for a game just to turn around and do it again for a DLC character, especially if the IP is 3rd party. The only games I see getting in that has had a DLC spirit event are Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield.

 

[GoodGrief741]

I want to add to the Cooking Mama in Smash train that took off today. And yeah we need more DS love, tons of great franchises and characters got their starts there.

 

[Deleted member]

I want to add to the Cooking Mama in Smash train that took off today. And yeah we need more DS love, tons of great franchises and characters got their starts there.

Isn't Cooking Mama getting a new Switch game from what I've heard?

 

[Faso115]

Man the 2000's really need some love.

Dark Samus is it for SSBU. Hell, 4 had more 2000 reps.

 

[GoodGrief741]

Isn't Cooking Mama getting a new Switch game from what I've heard?

Indeed it is. That's the thing with casual franchises, they slip under the radar but when you go look they're still alive and kicking.

 

[Seanapotamus]

Isn't Cooking Mama getting a new Switch game from what I've heard?

Yes, it was talked about a few pages ago. The new Cooking Mama game is coming in March.

We haven't had deaths in a while, have we? To be honest, I thought we were getting a Puyo Spirit event to promote the new release in the west.

Something tells me that we're not due for a death for a while. But when we are, it's going to be tragic as hell. Like, an upset(ting reveal) of one of the frontrunners getting taken out of the running.

But for now, we don't have to deal with people mourning their lost Smash contenders. And we should cherish that.

We haven't really had much for character deconfirmations thus far in speculating whoever is in Fighters Pass 2. Other than some spirit events and the very likely deconfirmation of Doom Slayer (due to id Software saying they haven't been approached about Smash, but we'll see) there hasn't been too much going on.