Nintendo Announces Players, Rules, More for E3 Invitational

[Nergal69]

Team aMSa! Let's see Yoshi pull it out.

 

[Xiao-Xiao]

Yoshi isn't even a playable character.

 

[ryuu seika]

Can we stop all the M2K comments? Yes, it's possible his autism fueled lack of tact stopped Nintendo choosing him but, even if he did make the cut, MewtwoKing would not be competing.
As he has stated, he has significant hand problems now which put a major damper on his ability to play for prolonged periods. It is a real testimony to this series that he is willing to play Smash 4 at all.

 

[Cancel]

The adapter looks interesting, lets see how that works!

 

[DJVictor]

Anyone else want to cry? I want to cry, lets all cry together


(also the goosebumps won't go away)

yes i feel ya

 

[Galespark]

Everybody: http://giant.gfycat.com/NeatHonorableAmericanblackvulture.gif

 

[GunBlaze]

Everybody: http://giant.gfycat.com/NeatHonorableAmericanblackvulture.gif

Now with the most pleasing sound

 

[rawrimamonster]

Please Nintendo bundle that controller and adapter I will buy it day one so plz!

If I could like your post again I would lol. A bundle with that adapter and a new gamecube controller + the game would be somethin magical.

 

[.Lucina]

I'm pretty sure this will work with existing GameCube Controllers.

I'm sure of that, but i used a wireless controller since it came with my Gamecube. I think the controller shown comes with the adapter, so I hope the shortened wire is just for showing it off neatly.

 

[smashbroskilla]

I'm sure of that, but i used a wireless controller since it came with my Gamecube. I think the controller shown comes with the adapter, so I hope the shortened wire is just for showing it off neatly.

Nope. You get a foot and a half controller. Deal with it.

 

[SwooceMcGroose]

Four players? Four stocks? Only five minutes?

Sounds like that isn't enough time for each match. I hope there aren't lots of timeouts.

 

[Ekans647]

So I was on Facebook, and they have these kind of resumes for the contestants on the official Super Smash Bros Facebook page. Here's one for example:

And here's the album page:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.283549175152103.1073741833.224173137756374&type=1

I'm both happy and surprised that Nintendo is regonizing the grassroots tournaments such as SKTAR and Kings of Cali.

 

[TheGhostlyPidove]

Um...yeah. Why does it make sense? Why does a character draft make sense (if two players want to play Marth, why can't they?)

This isn't necessarily what nintendo was saying with this. More than one person can play a certain character, but each player can only use one character.

 

[Ekans647]

This isn't necessarily what nintendo was saying with this. More than one person can play a certain character, but each player can only use one character.

http://e3.nintendo.com/invitational/info.html
"After a character is chosen, they are no longer selectable by any other player."

 

[Shadowmessia]

Props to the game cube adapter. I like how they marketed that smartly. The rule set bothered me at first, But then I realized that this isn't APEX or EVO its a promotional tournament to advertise and reach out to the smash community. Kudos, I look forward to this.

 

[Acryte]

Now with the most pleasing sound

lolled pretty hard

 

[hotdogturtle]

Um...yeah. Why does it make sense? Why does a character draft make sense (if two players want to play Marth, why can't they?), and why does FFA with items on and top 2 advance make sense?

Because this isn't just a tournament for the tournament people. This is literally their version of an E3 demonstration, in which they show off the game to everybody in the world who watches. The whole point is to show the game itself in motion, which includes as much of the (currently available) content as possible. Remember that the majority of the people watching this don't care that it's in a tournament format, they just want to see videos of the gameplay.

 

[Acryte]

http://e3.nintendo.com/invitational/info.html
"After a character is chosen, they are no longer selectable by any other player."

Details for the tournament are subject to change. Tournaments will be administered by the official rules for each competition.

 

[Silent Wolf]

who the f is peachyhime? nintendo shoulda chose tha wolf.

 

[Bedoop]

Someone in that video was wearing a Jigglypuff shirt. Jigglypuff confirmed.

 

[Ekans647]

Details for the tournament are subject to change. Tournaments will be administered by the official rules for each competition.

I'm aware of that. I read the rules. I'm hoping they change t so that any character can be layer regardless of other players.

 

[Joe73191]

Does anyone know anything about the fan voted bracket? Will will be voting on nintendo's site during the live event? will only audience members vote? How does that work?

 

[Kewkky]

If I was there, I would go for Kirby hands-down. You can't go wrong with Kirby on a brand-new Smash game; on a new game where you're put on-the-spot with zero knowledge of its mechanics beforehand, the less gimmicky and technical your choice, the better.

 

[dRevan64]

I'm not sure about some of the player picks—actually, amend that. I'm not sure how on earth mew2king isn't on the list. Aggregating all 3 official smash games without even factoring in PM he is the most accomplished 'smasher' overall. Not including him had to be a conscious decision and it's one I have a hard time understanding.

 

[JRC LSS]

I'm kinda surprised actually; Nintendo didn't totally screw this one up. They chose some good players, but why no Mew2king, Mango or Armada? Sorry, but I feel like they're forcing diversity a bit. I've never even heard of Lilo or Peachyhime, and I only recognize Milktea from the Smash Brothers documentary. Items on and a short timer isn't ideal, but whatever. The gamecube port's pretty awesome though.

 

[greenluigiman2]

Because this isn't just a tournament for the tournament people. This is literally their version of an E3 demonstration, in which they show off the game to everybody in the world who watches. The whole point is to show the game itself in motion, which includes as much of the (currently available) content as possible. Remember that the majority of the people watching this don't care that it's in a tournament format, they just want to see videos of the gameplay.

Why don't people get this yet?

 

[Kewkky]

I'm not sure about some of the player picks—actually, amend that. I'm not sure how on earth mew2king isn't on the list. Aggregating all 3 official smash games without even factoring in PM he is the most accomplished 'smasher' overall. Not including him had to be a conscious decision and it's one I have a hard time understanding.

As said in previous replies, M2K probably wasn't invited because of his unprofessional behavior in the past when in the spotlight. Same can be said about Mango. Or maybe he was but he turned it down? We'll never know.

Dunno about Armada, but he DID openly state that he was quitting competitive Smash for good to the entire community (even if he's still active). That probably was a factor right there.

 

[dRevan64]

As said in previous replies, M2K probably wasn't invited because of his unprofessional behavior in the past when in the spotlight. Same can be said about Mango. Or maybe he was but he turned it down? We'll never know.

Dunno about Armada, but he DID openly state that he was quitting competitive Smash for good to the entire community (even if he's still active). That probably was a factor right there.

I wasn't even going to ask about mango and armada since they're essentially exclusive to melee which already has dedicated reps. The unprofessional behavior is possible but still, man. The guy is the closest thing to a grand master of smash that exists.

 

[himemiya]

At this point, the Gamecube controller should just be Nintendo's official controller, I am serious. That thing over a decade old and Nintendo is still letting work

Keep in mind that this amazina thing happened because we didn't support the wiiu. For next console they should make a gamecube 2 with classic controller support and plugins.

 

[Wasp]

I've always preferred the classic controller from the gamecube, no matter what game... Actually I don't like the wiimote anymore... it was a cool thingy in the beginning, but it became a standard while to me it's still a gimmick. It had nice littel features like aiming better n stuff, but it was never as comfortable as the cube controller.

 

[2ndComing]

Keep in mind that this amazina thing happened because we didn't support the wiiu. For next console they should make a gamecube 2 with classic controller support and plugins.

Or just a new gamecube styled controller, we have to move on at some point. I meant the design

 

[Wasp]

i kinda liked the design from the gamecube. Though it wasn't really practical, it was a fun thing to see.

 

[pseudomac]

Cannot contain the hype....

where the hell is this gif from

 

[hotdogturtle]

At this point, the Gamecube controller should just be Nintendo's official controller, I am serious. That thing over a decade old and Nintendo is still letting work

I mean, at this point it almost technically is. It was their last "standard" controller in the Gamecube era, and it was still supported in the Wii era by GCN controller ports, control options in many games, and still being produced in Japan. Obviously they tried to wane off of it by removing the controller ports in the second Wii model and the Wii U (since, to be fair, they were already mixing generations and it was getting old), but now that they're bringing it back for yet another generation in the Wii U era, it's practically stating that it's here to stay as a permanent option, right along the "Pro Controller" or whatever remodels they do for that. Since it's a USB adapter that plugs into the system, they could definitely keep the adapter functionality in their next system as well.

If they do in fact start re-producing GCN controllers for regular retail sale, then you can be assured that they're officially embracing it for the long term.

 

[Rambeard]

It's great to see Nintendo finally starting to support the community, one that has given them the success with this franchise. The Invitational participants doesn't mean M2K and Mango weren't invited, but it is actually better off without them. I will personally be giving the Wii U Pro a chance, because I was looking forward to a new control scheme, but of course, if it doesn't work well I will go back to the GC controller.

 

[Silent Wolf]

Who the **** is therapture..

 

[Alex Night]

I wasn't even going to ask about mango and armada since they're essentially exclusive to melee which already has dedicated reps. The unprofessional behavior is possible but still, man. The guy is the closest thing to a grand master of smash that exists.

There's really no buts for Nintendo. It shows that they are paying attention to the competitive community and they know that M2K has done some questionable things in the past. Keep in mind that M2K is a hyper competitive player and plays for monetary support. This tournament is nothing more than a showcase to show the world how the new Wii U Smash Bros. can be fun for casuals and competitive for the dedicated players. That monetary support thing might be exactly the reason why he isn't going.

 

[AlphaOmega2000]

Where is M2K?

 

[ACDC]

I think we're all a little hard right now

It's hard to believe isn't it?

 

[TheAccursedHunter01]

So during the tournament when items are available, are the fighters going to use the items or throw them off the side as a sort of "**** items at tournaments!" The answer seems obvious, but why not ask the question?