Official Next Smash - Speculation & Discussion Thread

[Sucumbio]

So seeing bomberman on multiple wishlists is heartening. I never really got it the game but his AT is fun and I'd like him to be upgraded.

 

[LiveStudioAudience]

With Bomberman one almost gets the sense that had there been a third pass and/or the timing had been different, that he might have gotten in. The inclusion of a solid Mii Costume with multiple colors felt like a quasi-promotion and it's been of the few Konami franchises in the West that's been relatively active with new games in that last seven years. All that on top of the games themselves having loads of powers/abilities for the Smash team to utilize and Nintendo consoles regularly getting Bomberman games other than the transition years (2012-2016) of Konami fully acquiring Hudson Soft.

 

[Stratos]

This character is Black Panther and has nothing to do with Marvel's Black Panther as you see. This Black Panther you see in the picture is a cybernetic black panther from Konami's arcade game of the same name. Even though only this game existed and no other, I would say in my opinion that it deserves recognition. Besides, he's also one of the characters I want as newcomers to the Super Smash Bros. series.

 

[ninjahmos]

If Yuka (Rhythm Heaven) ever gets in, she should get a remix of Tap Trial

On the subject of Konami, I still think some DDR representation would be pretty cool.

 

[LiveStudioAudience]

If Yuka (Rhythm Heaven) ever gets in, she should get a remix of Tap Trial

On the subject of Konami, I still think some DDR representation would be pretty cool.

I would be interesting in general to see a rhythm game stage, whether its DDR, Rhythm Heaven, Sambe de Amigo, Crypt of the Necrodancer, etc

Don't know if the stage concept would just be the platforms, environment changing to the beat or there being a gameplay benefit to somehow fighting to the music, but there's potential regardless.

 

[SPEN18]

Fossil Fighters is an underrated DS game. It doesn't really have a shot for playable, but the T-Rex would be amazing as an assist.

 

[TheFirstPoppyBro]

Fossil Fighters is an underrated DS game. It doesn't really have a shot for playable, but the T-Rex would be amazing as an assist.

I would honestly be more than fine with that. I was already surprised when Ultimate put the battle theme from Frontiers in for the two Spirit battles lol

 

[Sucumbio]

DDR was awesome I wonder if anyone still plays it ..


Actually

Garteam during your arcade trip did you see any ddr

 

[Guynamednelson]

I wonder if anyone still plays it

Nowadays, at least in my region of the US, Pump It Up and bootleg cabs powered by StepMania seems to have replaced any DDR machines.

 

[Hadokeyblade]

So seeing bomberman on multiple wishlists is heartening. I never really got it the game but his AT is fun and I'd like him to be upgraded.

I feel like there's genuine interest by the devs in making Bomberman playable.

His mii outfit is extremely detailed and even has alt skins. There was effort put into that that none of the other Miis got.

 

[Borskaboska]

I wanted to join in the visual roster trend, but image editing is annoying so I decided to just draw it. These aren't who I think are likely, or even who would be the "best", but these are the picks I'd be hype for.

 

[Guynamednelson]

His mii outfit is extremely detailed

Isn't it just an edit of the AT model?

 

[Sucumbio]

I feel like there's genuine interest by the devs in making Bomberman playable.

His mii outfit is extremely detailed and even has alt skins. There was effort put into that that none of the other Miis got.

True though Cuphead is also special in fact all the special skins should be playable!

 

[Swamp Sensei]

I wanted to join in the visual roster trend, but image editing is annoying so I decided to just draw it. These aren't who I think are likely, or even who would be the "best", but these are the picks I'd be hype for.

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Dude you drew these?

These are fire!

 

[DarthEnderX]

DDR was awesome I wonder if anyone still plays it ..

I think it's mostly been replaced by Just Dance.

I wanted to join in the visual roster trend, but image editing is annoying so I decided to just draw it. These aren't who I think are likely, or even who would be the "best", but these are the picks I'd be hype for.

Love the art, but not the picks.

 

[Borskaboska]

Dude you drew these?

These are fire!

Thank you!!
I will move mountains if it means I don't have to mess with a bunch of png's. The first result for a picture of waluigi was a 'webp' and I just had enough of that.

 

[DKing]

I wanted to join in the visual roster trend, but image editing is annoying so I decided to just draw it. These aren't who I think are likely, or even who would be the "best", but these are the picks I'd be hype for.

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You art style is good and unique. The black lines, The facial expression, The color of the background for each characters, They make it really cool to watch.

 

[Wonder Smash]

I kind of would like to see both Axel and Blaze from Streets of Rage in Smash. I already picked Go Straight for Axel's potential reveal, but I think Dreamer would be a good fit for Blaze.

I'd probably want those characters just for the music alone. lol

 

[Royaru]

Here is my roster! I have chosen characters that I really like and also that they have a good chance of joining the next smash.

 

[Idon]

Here is my roster! I have chosen characters that I really like and also that they have a good chance of joining the next smash.

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While I like most of your selection, I cannot agree that Baby-netta has good odds for Smash.

 

[Borskaboska]

No hate to anyone, but i gotta ask: why do so many people support DJ Octavio?

 

[Mamboo07]

No hate to anyone, but i gotta ask: why do so many people support DJ Octavio?

Because another villain rep, I guess.

 

[YamaTO_Six]

Smash 6 roster speculation

No brand-new third party companies or series so I would put them

 

[pitchfulprocessing]

I wanted to join in the visual roster trend, but image editing is annoying so I decided to just draw it. These aren't who I think are likely, or even who would be the "best", but these are the picks I'd be hype for.

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Nethack is an amazing choice, I love that. Needs to animate as shifting ASCII symbols.

 

[osby]

Smash 6 roster speculation

No brand-new third party companies or series so I would put them

I'll admit, cutting every other SEGA franchise to give Sonic the same number of characters as Zelda is peak Smash fan roster behavior.

 

[Perkilator]

With how big of a deal Mario Kart’s become thanks to 8 Deluxe, do you think it’ll get more significant content in the next Smash?

 

[Gengar84]

I wanted to join in the visual roster trend, but image editing is annoying so I decided to just draw it. These aren't who I think are likely, or even who would be the "best", but these are the picks I'd be hype for.

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These are awesome drawings they kind of give me a Super Mario Strikers vibe. Great work! Some pretty cool character choices as well.

 

[WeirdChillFever]

Did the Most Wanted-visual thing. Not a lot of particularly controversial picks I think but Marge Simpson voice I just think they’re neat.

 

[Gengar84]

Here’s a Smash wishlist I posted a while back. I tried to keep the size semi realistic at around Ultimate’s so I had to make some cuts. I would definitely prefer Everyone is Here 2 in an ideal world though. The Olimar omission was an oversight and he should be on there somewhere. I tried to limit my picks to characters I could at least make some argument for so some of my personal favorites like Zegram from Rogue Galaxy didn’t make this one.

Thoughts?

 

[Scrimblo Bimblo]

Shout outs to the Suicune choice, he'd really be a great pick for a new Pokémon newcomer.
Another canine fighter, with ice powers, would be very unique. Plus he has those ribbons that can aid him in picking up items etc., just like Ivysaur. And while the other four-legged fighters are goofy and cartoony, Suicune would be elegant and majestic. And he'd be the first playable legendary Pokémon since Mewtwo. He stands out in lots of ways.
Plus he even got his own game, kinda, way back then. And he's in Pokken.

Definitely not a character I expect, his time is just past, but he'd be a great pick imo.

 

[fogbadge]

Shout outs to the Suicune choice, he'd really be a great pick for a new Pokémon newcomer.
Another canine fighter, with ice powers, would be very unique. Plus he has those ribbons that can aid him in picking up items etc., just like Ivysaur. And while the other four-legged fighters are goofy and cartoony, Suicune would be elegant and majestic. And he'd be the first playable legendary Pokémon since Mewtwo. He stands out in lots of ways.
Plus he even got his own game, kinda, way back then. And he's in Pokken.

Definitely not a character I expect, his time is just past, but he'd be a great pick imo.

water powers

 

[Gengar84]

water powers

Pretty sure it also gets Ice moves like Ice Beam and Blizzard. Most Water types do. Suicune definitely looks like it could be an Ice type even though it’s mono Water. I could see Smash giving it some attacks of each type.

I will agree that Suicune is a great choice for Smash. It’s my favorite Pokemon of any of the legendary trios and we could use more quadrupedal characters.

 

[Diddy Kong]

Here’s a Smash wishlist I posted a while back. I tried to keep the size semi realistic at around Ultimate’s so I had to make some cuts. I would definitely prefer Everyone is Here 2 in an ideal world though. The Olimar omission was an oversight and he should be on there somewhere. I tried to limit my picks to characters I could at least make some argument for so some of my personal favorites like Zegram from Rogue Galaxy didn’t make this one.

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Thoughts?

Not familiar with many of the 3rd party picks, but I like what you did with Zelda, Donkey Kong and even Pokémon even if I'm not quite sure who the newcomers are. Bold decisions. I like that! Same with Fire Emblem, even if I think you could fit Chrom back in, making him a Echo to Lucina this time (this is how I'd handle Fire Emblem at least). Lyn as newcomer is also cool. With Metroid, bold to cut ZSS even if I'd keep her, E.M.M.I. could work well, prefer Raven Beak but a solid choice overall. Also Ouroborous as newcomer for Xenoblade is genius. Good job on that one.

 

[fogbadge]

Pretty sure it also gets Ice moves like Ice Beam and Blizzard. Most Water types do. Suicune definitely looks like it could be an Ice type even though it’s mono Water. I could see Smash giving it some attacks of each type.

I will agree that Suicune is a great choice for Smash. It’s my favorite Pokemon of any of the legendary trios and we could use more quadrupedal characters.

So? His moveset would still be predominantly water attacks.

 

[Gengar84]

So? His moveset would still be predominantly water attacks.

True but I could still see it also getting some Ice attacks is all I’m saying. Do you remember whether Suicune had any Ice type attacks in Pokken? That would probably be a good hint as to whether to expect any in Smash.

 

[fogbadge]

True but I could still see it also getting some Ice attacks is all I’m saying. Do you remember whether Suicune had any Ice type attacks in Pokken? That would probably be a good hint as to whether to expect any in Smash.

I didn’t even remember that suicune was in that one

 

[Gengar84]

I didn’t even remember that suicune was in that one

I also remember that it naturally learns Aurora Beam as a signature level up move. I don’t think there’s a ton of Water type Pokémon that naturally learn Ice moves as level up but I could be wrong on that part. Either way I think Suicune does have a stronger relation to Ice than your average Water type.

 

[BritishGuy54]

With how big of a deal Mario Kart’s become thanks to 8 Deluxe, do you think it’ll get more significant content in the next Smash?

I’m uncertain. I think it would get a stage for either 8 Deluxe, or 9/10. But if anything, it could be relegated to DLC for a character like Waluigi.

 

[fogbadge]

I also remember that it naturally learns Aurora Beam as a signature level up move. I don’t think there’s a ton of Water type Pokémon that naturally learn Ice moves as level up but I could be wrong on that part. Either way I think Suicune does have a stronger relation to Ice than your average Water type.

it's sheer cold not aurora beam. maybe it was in an older gen

anyway I'd find it disappointing if the first pokemon fighter in smash to use an ice attack wasn't an ice type pokemon. ice types are a gold mine of great fighters

 

[HyperSomari64]

With how big of a deal Mario Kart’s become thanks to 8 Deluxe, do you think it’ll get more significant content in the next Smash?

At the very least, they should brougth back 3DS Rainbow Road.