Event - E3 Invitational 2014 Nintendo announces Skylanders-esque figurines to be shown at E3, what could it mean for Smash?

[MasterOfKnees]

This will either be crazy awesome or be ****ing horrible. Here's hoping they'll go with the good route: Make figurines of characters who were cut/newcomers not in the initial release.

Edit: Also, please let me have my Smash break Sakurai, too many news to ignore recently

 

[R0Y]

Yeah, but if you're above the age of 18 it's p*ssy repellent.

...Hide the figurines when/if an attractive woman comes over son....

 

[kylexv]

Guys......
http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/05/22/nintendo-france-rep-says-smash-wii-u-will-use-nfc

Edit: Ultimate 'd

 

[ChikoLad]

Why hasn't Nintendo hired you yet? You made me want these NFC figures, and I don't even know if they'll be anything like you just said! I hope they're like you said.

Ironically, I once made people want Skylanders and it's NFC figures before, and made it sound more appealing to them, even though I myself dislike Skylanders and am hesitant to try it (I will one day...if I ever find someone to borrow it off of!).

Regarding the recent news about Super Smash Bros using the NFC figures, I'm not sure how credible the person who mentioned it is. The situation is similar to when someone within NoE claimed the game would be released in April.

I believe the NFC figures will be used to some capacity regardless, so this news does not change my stance on things.

 

[supercopper64]

If this is mechanic is used in smash at all.. que meme..

let's think, it would be cool if they were collectable trophies to put on your shelf but not used for the game...
I don't wanna pay for characters nintendo, I don't have those $$$ cuz when it comes to expensive stuff I
Plus what is the point?

This would ruin the fun for many, it is fun having to challange your self for characters and trophies.
BUT WAIT.. WHAT IF IT WAS NOT FOR CHARACTERS?
I would love it if they were for something like special edition trophies FOR EXAMPLE...
Remember the two trophies you could not unlock in Melee, cuz for some reason with no point.. again

We had to go to some event to get those trophies and not that many people got them.. this would be a great idea to get special edition kind of trophies


In the end, take it with a grain of .. you know if you don't want it, you will still buy the game, so whatever.

 

[Tiptup]

Yeah, but if you're above the age of 18 it's p*ssy repellent.

Someone send that quote to Nintendo please, it necessary. Stop revenue raising with your annoying ideas that just want my wallet to have to be used in order to get 100% of the game i was always intending to buy

 

[dezeray112]

Not sure if anyone got this message:

"On 8th May 2014, Mr Iwata announced the decision for Nintendo to release character figurines with built-in NFC functionality that are compatible with video games starting from this year-end sales season.

There has, however, not been any specific announcements regarding which software titles for Nintendo platforms will use this functionality.

We have no other announcements to make at this time."

http://www.nintendolife.com/news/20...ll_utilise_the_nfc_nintendo_figurine_platform

 

[Deleted member]

I personally wouldn't mind the figurines being used for greatly enhanced stage builder functionality. For example, if you were to purchase a Mario figurine, you could then access a level creation back with brick blocks, pipes, Mario enemies etc. Luigi could give access to Luigi's mansion based levels packs. Also, in order to justify the price, and to avoid people saying "it's on the disc, I should be able to use it when I buy the game," Nintendo could give the figurines internet functionality once it connects to a certain game. For example, If I were to purchase a Link figurine, it would come with no data for any game on it, but once I connect it Smash brothers, it downloads the level pack onto itself. It could do the same to access extra costumes in Hyrule Warriors, since that game has already been confirmed to have costumes for characters. Finally, since these are physical figurines, they could be share among other users to share data. However, in order to justify buying your own figure instead of just using a friends, the figures could only access data from one wii u or 3ds at a time. Such data including personal records or even character stats if they decide to put an Adventure mode with rpg elements in smash brothers. I know my ideas could be touched up a bit, but I think this is definitely a possibility for how they could work.

 

[BeatNinja]

UGH. Please don't Nintendo. It's just more s*** I gotta buy, that I really don't WANT to buy. Don't shove lame gimmicks down my throat when all I wanna do is just play some quality Smash Wii U.

 

[Morbi]

UGH. Please don't Nintendo. It's just more s*** I gotta buy, that I really don't WANT to buy. Don't shove lame gimmicks down my throat when all I wanna do is just play some quality Smash Wii U.

Well... um... I have a suggestion. Don't buy them if you do not want them!

 

[BeatNinja]

Well... um... I have a suggestion. Don't buy them if you do not want them!

More than likely, I'm going to have to if I want all the content... Unless they're for something utterly stupid, and NOT for unlocking characters.

 

[spader13]

More than likely, I'm going to have to if I want all the content... Unless they're for something utterly stupid, and NOT for unlocking characters.

If they're involved in any way with unlocking characters, I can't see it being anything more than
1. A shortcut that unlocks the character immediately, but the character is still available through normal means like X number of VS. matches or clearing a certain Event Match.
or
2. A DLC character that isn't on the disk. The character would probably also be available as a purchase from the E-shop, but the figurine would be an alternate way to buy it (though at a higher price).

 

[BeatNinja]

If they're involved in any way with unlocking characters, I can't see it being anything more than
1. A shortcut that unlocks the character immediately, but the character is still available through normal means like X number of VS. matches or clearing a certain Event Match.
or
2. A DLC character that isn't on the disk. The character would probably also be available as a purchase from the E-shop, but the figurine would be an alternate way to buy it (though at a higher price).

Nintendo's smart, and they (for the most part) aren't money-grubbing sillies, so both of these outcomes are high likely, and I'd be totally ok with the second option. The first is kinda scummy in my honest opinion, it has sort've a pay-to-win attitude.

...Admittedly I'd make a b-line for a Ness, Dedede, or Olimar figure though...

 

[itsaxelol]

i dont see why people are fretting over this. its DLC that you have physical copy of

sakuari is anti disk DLC so it wouldnt be anything like that

to the guys thinking its ***** repellent. maybe if youre 13-18. no one cares about that stuff after the tweens. if they do they wouldnt be worth your time anyway, so you shold thank nintendo

i think its cool, i cant wait for little mewtwos and donkey kongs

 

[Halfhead]

I've come to the dreadful realization that I'm going to collect them all regardless of any factors.

 

[ChikoLad]

I'm curious as to whether or not Sonic and Mega Man would get a figurine too, and if they would be implemented into their own games (Mega Man: "IF I HAD ANY!").

Then again, I wonder if Nintendo would let third party partners in on this.

Also, I have a feeling Hyrule Warriors will use this too.