NintenZone Social Thread: Shovel Knight Amiibo Hype Catastrophe (feat. Swamp)

[Baskerville]

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[Dravidian]

It could be explained by Nintendo having exclusive publishing rights for him in Japan. Amiibos are a great way to push a game.

IIrc the Amiibo is a worldwide release. Seems odd to say "We're publishing it in one region, so every region deserves an amiibo" even though this isnt the first time Nintendo published a non-nintendo game. It's is indeed a possible explanation, but it's not satisfactory in the least. I seriously doubt it's that simple. Especially considering that Shovel Knight is on other platforms world wide.

 

[Chrono.]

Let's laugh at some salty guy because that's always fun

 

[domokl]

So how many % do you give SK's chances at the moment to be playable ?

50%. It could honestly go either way right now.

 

[Baskerville]

Let's laugh at some salty guy because that's always fun

Whiny Slowpoke.
How fitting.

 

[Solfiner]

YOU KIDS AND YOUR DAMN INDIE GAMES


Old man Slowpoke over here.

 

[backlot]

To everyone who said Shovel Knight didn't have enough history with Nintendo to get in Smash: here it is!

First 3rd party amiibo line
First indie amiibo line
First amiibo line based on a game by non-Japanese devs

This is a big deal. It signifies a pretty strong relationship between Yacht Club Games and Nintendo. It is suddenly a lot more difficult to argue that any other indie character is more deserving to be in Smash than Shovel Knight.

 

[Dravidian]

Let's laugh at some salty guy because that's always fun

It's funny, but I'd be down for a nintendo style Moba. Nintendo is making apps for mobile devices now so why not have a a console moba and allow viewing matches on a mobile app. Heck, they could make it playable on mobile if they want.

 

[Kenith]

So how many % do you give SK's chances at the moment to be playable ?

Based on the facts, 50%.
Could go either way.

 

[Champ Gold]

Let's laugh at some salty guy because that's always fun

I find it hilarious but he should realize that if third party characters are such an issue towards Smash, you might wanna start considering a Nintendo-exclusive Smash.

 

[LIQUID12A]

I would like to point out something regarding Amiibo compatibility and all that.

There's never been an Amiibo only compatible with one game. A lot of Amiibos are compatible at worst with their source game, Hyrule Warriors, Mario Maker and Mario Party 10. Chibi-Robo happens to also be usable with Mario Maker and Wooly World if the chart is anything to go by. Now, obviously this is a special case given the speculation, but I wanted to lay to rest the theory that Shovel Knight's Amiibo would only be for Shovel Knight.

 

[Godzillathewonderdog]

Yact Club Games probably had the Amiibo planned before getting asked to add Shovel Knight in Smash. They said they had a megaton announcement for the Nintendo version of the game back in late June, so talks with Nintendo about getting a Shovel Knight Amiibo probably started in early June or even earlier than that. I don't think they decided on adding him into Smash around that time, seems to soon to make that decision.

 

[Substitution]

So how many % do you give SK's chances at the moment to be playable ?

Where's the "It doesn't matter either way because I'm buying the DLC regardless." option?

 

[WeirdJoe27]

To everyone who said Shovel Knight didn't have enough history with Nintendo to get in Smash: here it is!

First 3rd party amiibo line
First indie amiibo line
First amiibo line based on a game by non-Japanese devs

This is a big deal. It signifies a pretty strong relationship between Yacht Club Games and Nintendo. It is suddenly a lot more difficult to argue that any other indie character is more deserving to be in Smash than Shovel Knight.

So they're creating "history".

 

[APC99]

"Back in my day, you didn't beg people for money to make a game! YOU DID IT YOURSELF!"

 

[epicmartin7]

I just find it funny that when something that is unexpected is leaked, people will be salty. When something unexpected is officially announced, it's hype and less salty. Sometimes I don't get our community XD.

 

[Oasis Dealer]

Said it before and I'll say it again: Shovel Knight is on the rise to becoming a beloved gaming character and franchise. With what it's been able to accomplish in just a year, I'd say the series has a bright future.

FOR SHOVELRY!

 

[Dravidian]

I just find it funny that when something that is unexpected is leaked, people will be salty. When something unexpected is officially announced, it's hype and less salty. Sometimes I don't get our community XD.

Only sometimes?

 

[powerprotoman]

Meanwhile shovel knight is now in 2 games.....Runbow(indie smash bors as i call it) has him in his second game appearence
an unlockable granted buttbutt its still something

 

[Swamp Sensei]

K.Rool thread makes a good point. Nintendo didn't make this. YCG did.

There isn't a Nintendo logo on it. Only their seal of approval.

 

[Spazzy_D]

IIrc the Amiibo is a worldwide release. Seems odd to say "We're publishing it in one region, so every region deserves an amiibo" even though this isnt the first time Nintendo published a non-nintendo game. It's is indeed a possible explanation, but it's not satisfactory in the least. I seriously doubt it's that simple. Especially considering that Shovel Knight is on other platforms world wide.

It stills helps push the game on Nintendo hardware. Not saying their isn't more, but there doesn't HAVE to be

 

[backlot]

So they're creating "history".

All history is created at some point.

 

[SuperSegaSonicSS]

I just find it funny that when something that is unexpected is leaked, people will be salty. When something unexpected is officially announced, it's hype and less salty. Sometimes I don't get our community XD.

As I stated earlier.

180 turns.

Happens every time.



The list goes on. :4shovelknight:

 

[AreJay25]

K.Rool thread makes a good point. Nintendo didn't make this. YCG did.

There isn't a Nintendo logo on it. Only their seal of approval.

So... what can we take from this? Does this pretty much lessen the chances of him being in Smash?

 

[Champ Gold]

K.Rool thread makes a good point. Nintendo didn't make this. YCG did.

There isn't a Nintendo logo on it. Only their seal of approval.

That's what I've been saying and people have been ignoring me


THIRD PARTY AMIIBOS ARE A THING AND A MAJOR POSSIBILITY. NINTENDO DOESNT NEED TO MAKE AMIIBOS FOLK

 

[Swamp Sensei]

So... what can we take from this? Does this pretty much lessen the chances of him being in Smash?

It means Nintendo didn't make the amiibo which could mean a lot of things.

 

[Khoru]

Meanwhile shovel knight is now in 2 games.....Runbow(indie smash bors as i call it) has him in his second game appearence
an unlockable granted buttbutt its still something

it's speedrunners with indie characters
unless the only part of smash bros you play is the run challenge at the end of smash run, i have no idea how you came to that conclusion

 

[NintenZ]

Okay I need to get this out of the way because this is really itching me, Shovel Knight's exclusiveity to Nintendo consoles was withdrawn a while ago so clearly they don't have that strong of a relationship as we thought.

 

[powerprotoman]

K.Rool thread makes a good point. Nintendo didn't make this. YCG did.

There isn't a Nintendo logo on it. Only their seal of approval.

the problem being its been confirmed by Neo Zero that it wasnt the final product we saw

 

[backlot]

People can't go around making unlicensed amiibo. Nintendo has to approve them. I'm not sure how this "Nintendo isn't making the Shovel Knight amiibo" thing is relevant.

 

[Solfiner]

Isn't Nintendo like the only one out of the big three to not have special content in Shovel Knight? Playstation has a Kratos boss and Microsoft has a Rash boss.

 

[Tama]

I will keep you guys up to date as best I can. This is a very unique situation. The main source for this stuff still maintains that there is Shovel Knight Smash DLC. Myself? I have no idea what's up. I have faith in my source, but again, it is all rumour for now. What a bizarre week this has been!

 

[AreJay25]

the problem being its been confirmed by Neo Zero that it wasnt the final product we saw

This is a good point.

I'm so ****ing confused right now...

 

[powerprotoman]

it's speedrunners with indie characters
unless the only part of smash bros you play is the run challenge at the end of smash run, i have no idea how you came to that conclusion

watch some game play theres more than just running(theres a smash styled battle mode too)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8OFDaTfNAU

 

[NintenZ]

Isn't Nintendo like the only one out of the big three to not have special content in Shovel Knight? Playstation has a Kratos boss and Microsoft has a Rash boss.

Yes.

 

[Substitution]

Well see, here's what I think:
Have we checked the Amiibos for Pac-Man, Sonic, or Mega Man yet? They're third party. Do they have the Nintendo seal?

 

[egaddmario]

K.Rool thread makes a good point. Nintendo didn't make this. YCG did.

There isn't a Nintendo logo on it. Only their seal of approval.

The box could be a mock-up though. We don't know yet.

 

[Geno Boost]

i was working on making Alex Kidd sprites sheet (the original sprite is not mine i did just edit it), can someone tell me the best and easiest way to animate this sprite?

so far so good

what do you think? does it look good or i need to fix something?

 

[AreJay25]

Well see, here's what I think:
Have we checked the Amiibos for Pac-Man, Sonic, or Mega Man yet? They're third party. Do they have the Nintendo seal?

Spoiler

They do.

 

[Chrono.]

I would like to point out something regarding Amiibo compatibility and all that.

There's never been an Amiibo only compatible with one game. A lot of Amiibos are compatible at worst with their source game, Hyrule Warriors, Mario Maker and Mario Party 10. Chibi-Robo happens to also be usable with Mario Maker and Wooly World if the chart is anything to go by. Now, obviously this is a special case given the speculation, but I wanted to lay to rest the theory that Shovel Knight's Amiibo would only be for Shovel Knight.

Yeah but Smash characters always get an amiibo based on their own character art, why would they switch that around now?