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[pupNapoleon]

King K Rool:
Chance- 92 percent: Two of the three times I played smash run, there were Kremlings and Krusha everywhere (I want to make sure I say that correctly... who are the blue ones?). I cannot explain exactly why, but there were just way too many enemies from Donkey Kong for his series to not have a villain represented. That is in addition to his fandom, and about every other fact mentioned on his board (mostly Sakurai's trolling, and his big reveal driving home sales after the games release). Obviously, as a hidden character, he would not be revealed before the game. I just cannot fathom why more of the heavily wanted characters would NOT make it into this game, as almost none have been revealed so far.
Want- 100. C'mon.

Dixie.
Chance- 73. Really, just depends on the roster size. I don't think we really would get two reps from DK this go round, but I am not positive we would not. I honestly could see Sakurai having said 'expect a roster about the same size as Brawl' specifically to shock us when it turned out huge. He is a mad troll this game. But that is evaluating it as a psychology student.
Want- 92. Just below K Rool. In reality she is 100. Okay. She is wanted 99. I want them both really badly.

 

[TeenGirlSquad]

King K Rool:
Chance- 92 percent: Two of the three times I played smash run, there were Kremlings and Krusha everywhere (I want to make sure I say that correctly... who are the blue ones?). I cannot explain exactly why, but there were just way too many enemies from Donkey Kong for his series to not have a villain represented. That is in addition to his fandom, and about every other fact mentioned on his board (mostly Sakurai's trolling, and his big reveal driving home sales after the games release). Obviously, as a hidden character, he would not be revealed before the game. I just cannot fathom why more of the heavily wanted characters would NOT make it into this game, as almost none have been revealed so far.
Want- 100. C'mon.

I think the blue ones are just called Blue Kritters. Krushas are these guys:

 

[Kalimdori]

I would like to bring up that if the rhythm heaven character appearance helps out Chorus kids chance, then the kremlings help K Rool as well...

This isn't exactly a fair comparison. The Rhythm Heaven character is proof that Rhythm Heaven has representation in the game in some form, lending credence that we may also get a character from that game. Kremlings however, are a different story, as they are an old, iconic enemy from the DK series. We had them as trophies in Brawl, it's not like this is a grand, shocking, first time appearance. If Subspace had had more representation of enemies from other franchises, Kremlings probably would have appeared there as well.

EDIT: Also, Klaptraps are technically Kremlings as well. Just food for thought.

 

[pupNapoleon]

I think the blue ones are just called Blue Kritters. Krushas are these guys:

So, is the difference... outfit? Because I am nearly certain that this is what I saw.

 

[TeenGirlSquad]

So, is the difference... outfit? Because I am nearly certain that this is what I saw.

Well, was it just a blue version of the regular Green Kritters walking around? Or did it look noticeably different?

If you actually saw Krushas, then it's becoming hard to argue against K. Rool.

 

[chronomantic]

-K. Rool
Chance 20% - he was dropped as a boss in Country Returns and Tropical Freeze (hell not even a cameo). Last appearance was as an unlockable in Sluggers in 2008. He's been irrelevant for a while.
Want 0% - I don't see the appeal at all, I don't want him in just for the sake of having a villain. I'd rather have Dixie by a long mile.

-Dixie
Chance 80% - undeniable prominent role throughout the DK series. Most recently in Tropical Freeze.
Want 70% - she would be a great addition. Unique moveset potential using her hair, electric guitar, etc.

 

[Kenith]

I have become very tired of speculation, but I don't want to stop rating...
Well, I'm just make this quick.

King K Rool:

Chance: 55%.
Want: 60%.

Dixie Kong:

Chance: 48%.
Want: 15%.

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Mewtwo: 75%.
Jigglypuff: 95%.

 

[Starbound]

K. Rool: 15% Chance / 20% Want
Dixie: 15% Chance / 20% Want

I don't see anything more than 2 newcomers + Gematsu + Mewtwo happening at the very best scenario which explains why low scores.

 

[PK_Wonder]

Even if any character we rate going forward doesn't have a chance, discussion of credentials is fun, and gives us further speculation for DLC (even if that isn't specifically what we are rating).

Considering I gave it a 95%, I am leaning heavily toward the leak being legit, but as I said, there could be 1-2 other newcomers not revealed, and I think between them, the only ones that really have a chance are Ridley and KKR here. Kremlings in Smash Run and high worldwide demand are good signs for him. (Mewtwo is a different story).

KKR Chances - 65%
Want - 100%

Dixie Kong
Chances - 12% The King outclasses her in demand, uniqueness, and hints by Sakurai, but she is one of the more likely candidates in the scenario that both big villains don't make it, and probably a lock for DLC.
Want - 50% I just want a new DK character. It deserves it.

 

[Erimir]

King Cruel

Well, more Kremling enemies in Smash run is good. It was possible that he could've stuck to DKCR and TF enemies. I don't think they prove he's in, but it's definitely better for him than the opposite.

Gematsu leak leaves room for, IMO, no more than 4 additional newcomers. That accounts for both a larger roster and the possibility of one or two more cuts (beyond Snake and Lucas). So I'm not handing out much percent at this point...

Dixie and K Rool are undoubtedly among the more likely. More chance for K Rool though, I think.

K Rool chance: 48%

K Rool want: 95%

Dixie chance: 24%

Dixie want: 66%
I'd prefer K Rool, but I like Dixie too.

Predictions:

Mewtwo - 70%
Jigglypuff - 90%
Expecting a small drop for both of them, mostly because of simple roster crunch time.

 

[a Link to the Forums]

King K Rool:

Chance: 55%
I really don't think E3 effected his chances at all. That said, although my opinion on him is slightly in favour of him, I find his chances to be pretty neutral. The only reason I think he's got a decent chance is because of his insane popularity. But popularity alone doesn't cut it for me, Ridley has been in the exact same place as K Rool for the past two Smash games and hasn't been playable (although boss character is pretty good).
Then we have the Kremlings in Smash Run. While yes, boosts him does it really hint towards him? You may interpret it as yes, I don't. Think about it. What DK seems like the most obvious? Of course the answer is the Kremlings. They are classic DK enemies that represent the old games. The reason I have as to why they are there is not that they are there because K Rool is there but rather that they are there because DK is there.
He has been absent from all recent DK games too. Now receny isn't the all deciding factor for playable ccharacters in Smash but it undeniably plays a part in it.
There is also the fact that villains really haven't been given much attention as of late.

To sum up, the only reason I think he stands a decent chance is his popularity and the kremlings, though his potential to be unique is a plus.

Want: 75%
In my last ratings of him I said that I have no nostalgia to for K Rool. The reason he gets a 75% from me is because he's a villain and one from DK and we all know that DK needs more representation.

Dixie Kong:

Chance: 80%
I find a DK newcomer very likely and out of all of them Dixie is the most likely I feel. The 'wasn't revealed at Tropical Freeze's reveal' argument I really don't think actually matters at all. While yes, all the recent characters are being revealed during a specific time (release date/ aniversary, etc) I feel characters will be revealed when Sakurai wants them to be revealed and not necessarily at a specific time (besides from 3rd-party newcomers to be revealed at E3).
Then the 'would be a clone of Diddy' or 'wouldn't be unique' arguments aren't that good either. We really need to see how she would actually play before we can actually say that not to mention it comes from people who can't be creative. But let's just look at the newcomers here. Does any one of them look at all uncreative? Not really, and all definitely aren't clones. If Sakurai could make a moveset for Greninja in one night I fail to see how he can't make one for Dixie. Plus it stems from how similar Diddy and Dixie look in structure. Jiggs and Kirby have similar structures and aren't clones. Yes Kirby has his hammer/stone ability/etc but Dixie has her hair. I'd argue Dixie's hair is the what makes her unique like how Kirby's abilities make him unique.
Female characters also seem to be getting a lot of attention in this iteration of Smash as well. Why not add Dixie who is quite popular if we're talking females?
She was playable i Tropical Freeze as well. If that doesn't boost her chances I don't know what will.
But the main reasons I find Dixie more likely is because she was planned for Brawl as part of the forbidden 7. Sakurai often retreads old ideas as well (Lucas, Mewtwo, etc) though if he did include Dixie then it'd have to be without Diddy like originally planned.

Right now, I am confident Dixie would be included over K Rool but I think both are possible. DK seems to be getting surprisingly little representation. I find it to be very suspicious considering DK is one of Nintendo's best selling franchises.

Edit: Whoops! Forgot my want for Dixie
Want: 100%
HAIR POWER!
Predictions:
Jigglypuff - 95%
Mewtwo - 75%

Cranky Kong is finished. The old veteran was confirmed to have a non-playable appearance in the new games. ​

What?! When was this?!

 

[DarkKry4]

King K Rool

Chance - 0%

He wasn't even in the new Donkey Kong Country games.... so hes very irrelevant atm. Nintendo for whatever reason's don't want to use him for anything. yeah, he may have a lot of fan support here but until he makes more appearances in games. He won't be in Smash anytime soon. Gematsu also didn't name him, so i assume he won't be in.

Want - 30%

not a fan




Dixie Kong

Chance - 10%

well she was almost in brawl and was playable in the recent DKC game.... but Gematsu killed her too i think.

Want - 50%

meh. i like Tiny Kong but Dixie is okay

 

[Kenith]

What?! When was this?!

I believe he's referring to this stage element

 

[a Link to the Forums]

I believe he's referring to this stage element

Oh right. Forgot that was there.

 

[Groose]

I believe he's referring to this stage element

Actually, we've known that since the Direct. I didn't really count it as a deconfirmation because of a potential Alfonzo-complex. However, the footage of Smash Run shows someone collecting a Cranky Kong trophy; as you know, trophies of playable characters can only be obtained by beating single-player modes. He's out beyond a shadow of a doubt.

 

[Kenith]

Actually, we've known that since the Direct. I didn't really count it as a deconfirmation because of a potential Alfonzo-complex. However, the footage of Smash Run shows someone collecting a Cranky Kong trophy; as you know, trophies of playable characters can only be obtained by beating single-player modes. He's out beyond a shadow of a doubt.

Oh. Well, I was still sort of right.

 

[YoshiandToad]

King K. Rool

Chance: 45%
Going for the mad king: Popularity. Vocal fanbase. Arguably if you count villain status as an important thing you can have that too.
Going against; hasn't appeared in a game for quite some time, the Gematsu Leak, nearly all newcomers revealed so far(outside 3rd parties) have had large roles in games recently.

Want: 53%
Another character I don't quite get the sheer level of popularity for...although I'll admit I'm more interested in King K. Rool than I was with Palutena.

Dixie Kong

Chance: 55%
Dixie's popular as well, and unlike the king she's had recent appearances. She's also the tertiary heroine of the DK series. The term sidekick of a sidekick always bugged me, since she's had a shot in the spotlight without either Donkey Kong or Kiddy in the past.
Past plans for her inclusion, inarguably more female choices being added this time(as dumb as the female cause is, Dixie is inarguably a worthwhile addition) and being one of the favourite playable kongs in Tropical Freeze I feel give her an edge.

Want: 85%
I blame Tropical Freeze for getting me on the Dixie bandwagon, but her inclusion would definitely be a plus. Not quite to the same standards as Pac-Man or theoretical Captain Toad would be, but certainly someone I'd consider a worthwhile 'Nintendo All Star' addition.

Predictions:

Mewtwo: 63%
Jigglypuff: 96.5%

 

[AncientTobacco]

King K. Rool

Chance: 75%
Want: 100%

Dixie Kong

Chance: 15%
Want: 35%

 

[pupNapoleon]

Well, was it just a blue version of the regular Green Kritters walking around? Or did it look noticeably different?

If you actually saw Krushas, then it's becoming hard to argue against K. Rool.

Bigger maybe.

 

[False Sense]

King K. Rool Chance: 60%

As the main antagonist of the Donkey Kong franchise and one of the most popular character requests worldwide, I think he has a fair chance. I don't think the relevancy argument means much. The Kremlings (and the Funky Kong Assist Trophy, if that's real) show that they are pulling content from older Donkey Kong games, which means K. Rool is almost certainly in their thoughts. I think his importance and unique potential could easily get him on the roster.

King K. Rool Want: 90%

My fourth most wanted newcomer, simply for the fact that I think he totally deserves it.

Dixie Kong Chance: 20%

Honestly, I think Dixie's chances aren't so good at this point. It seems like a lot of people still think she's far more likely than K. Rool due to relevancy, but at the same time, we haven't seen any content from Tropical Freeze in this game so far. Not even an enemy in Smash Run, where instead we have the classic Kremlings and enemies from Returns. I think this suggests that Tropical Freeze is simply too recent to influence this game at all, and that includes the roster. As a result, Dixie has the same relevancy issues K. Rool has. They're on more even footing now, and now that they are, K. Rool is clearly the better and more likely choice, I think.

Dixie Want: 30%

She's not a terrible choice, but I find K. Rool to be a much better choice overall.

 

[UnicornDemon]

K. Rool
Chance: 30%, I'd be pretty surprised. Apart from Mega-Man, all of the newcomers we've seen and the remaining Gematsu ones have had major appearances in recent titles. I find it unlikely that Sakurai would randomly resurrect a character like this.
Want: 95%, I like his design and there's a lot of moveset potential here. Donkey Kong Country is one of my favorite series, and it deserves a new rep like none other.

Dixie
Chance: 35%
Want: 65%, I like her

 

[Camc10]

King K Rool/Dixie/No new DK rep Chance:45%/45%/10%
Dixie kong was in the last DK game but The kritters are in Smash run and (this probably doesn't matter but) the last game K Rool was in was made by Nacmo.
K.Rool Want:100%
The only game I played with K Rool was Sluggers and his a part of my main team, I'd love it if he was in.
Dixie Want:25% Again I never played any DK games but she doesn't have a lot of differences to make her no a clone.

Jigglypuff:95%
Mewtwo:80%

 

[Deleted member]

I just want to mention that I calculated Shulk's scores yesterday and, with only three exceptions, everyone gave a score that was above 70%! Even if you include those exceptions, he still managed to get scores above 50% from everyone. I was honestly amazed!

Oh boy... Donkey Kong...
This poor series is under-represented in Smash. My approach to this is going to be a bit more... cynical. I predict that there is a 60% chance of us getting a DK newcomer. I think that we are likely to get one even after the Gematsu leak, but I'm not certain. I would be surprised if we didn't get a DK newcomer, but not overly shocked, as Groose puts it.
With that being said...

King K. Rool
Chance: 40%
Let's list out the pros:

• He is definitely god-tier in terms of requests, especially in Japan. If Sakurai has taken note of Mega Man's, Palutena's, and most assuredly Shulk's Japanese popularity, he must have seen how popular King K. Rool is.
• King K. Rool is by far one of the most unique characters that they could put in Smash thanks to his absolute uniqueness. Since this is helping how newcomers have been decided by Sakurai, this helps King K. Rool.
• The Kremlings return after their long absence. Is it possible their inclusion in Smash Run was because of King K. Rool?

As for the kons... the main one is by far the Gematsu leak. We are going to be at the 47 character mark and we don't know what the roster kap is. There is definitely room for King K. Rool, but there is still a room for doubt with him.
I say that he is still a likely kontender, but the Gematsu leak left a pretty big and kruel dent with him.

Want: 100%
King K. Rool is a member of my personal Elite Four, along with Shulk, Little Mac, and Bandana Dee. I would be ecstatic if he got in. He is also the most wanted newcomer of one of my best friends; I want him in for his sake.

Dixie Kong
Chance: 20%
She walks away with the remaining 20%. She has popularity among the Smash community, but it isn't as strong as King K. Rool's. Next is the fact that she might not interest Sakurai as she doesn't have a profound uniqueness; King K. Rool has his personas while Dixie Kong could be a Diddy Kong semi-clone with hair attacks.
One major thing going for her is the fact that she is one of the playable characters in Tropical Freeze. The question is, did Sakurai know about this prior? Did it affect the development in Smash?
There is also the matter of the Forbidden 7, which includes Dixie Kong. Although we know that she would have most likely been in a tag-team with Diddy Kong and got scrapped, it's possible that Sakurai would return to her and add her in Smash. He's mentioned that he was going to include the Villager and Miis in Brawl, but they got scrapped and here they are now. The same case could happen with Dixie Kong.
Despite some of her cons, you have to admit this: she is one of the last remaining Nintendo all-stars left.

Want: 100%
Tropical Freeze made me warm up to her. If I can't have King K. Rool, I at least want Dixie Kong. They are both too important to leave out... yet I think that one or none will make it in.

Mewtwo Prediction: 76.27%
Jigglypuff Prediction: 88.44%
Their current scores. The only veterans that I see got affected by E3 and the Gematsu leak are Snake and Lucas. The other veterans shouldn't face a significant drop.

Chrom
88.82% chance
50.83% want
Poor Chrom. Somehow he managed to not only be the least-liked aspect of the leak, but also placed less likely than the leak itself. How is that even possible? Isn't the leak a fake if he isn't playable? Ah, well, Chrom. You're still highly likely, anyway.​

I think it's because he still has major competition within his own franchise. Even if the Gematsu leak is real and Chrom is in, that doesn't mean that Robin, Lucina, and Roy are all out of the race.

 

[xLemmy_KoopaX]

K. Rool
Chance: 1/3 is a safe bet here. He's a liked character, but he has competition with the Gematsu characters and Dixie Kong. If this will be an 47 character roster, we're already running out on space if we keep the Brawl characters. And sadly, I think the hero characters get the priority over the villain ones.
Want: 75%! Yup, I like him. He has potential. He deserves it, considering the sucess of the DK series. He also would be another villain to put in. Smash needs more villains honestly. And I think he's a better choice for that as Ridley is. Ridleys series isn't as popular as KRools, for example. Ridley has a huge amount of followers on Smashboards, but I don't know if Ridley is that popular in Japan for example. KRool is actually requested there AFAIK.

Dixie Kong
Chance: 50%. She competes with KRool here but she's a main character as well as a new female addition.
Want: 15%. She seems to be a kinda boring character who is probably a semi-clone for Diddy, as design and abilities aren't too different. I want new mechanics and designs! KRool is a way better idea here.

 

[Capybara Gaming]

King K. Rool -
Chance: 65% With the Sal leak coming more and more likely every day, people are starting to lose hope for any other newcomers besides those he listed. I say however, that K. Rool is one of only 2 other newcomers not listed by the leak, the other being Takamaru (counting Mewtwo as a veteran in this sense). Well liked worldwide and a new villain.
Want: 100% Ever since that fateful day watching the Legend of the Crystal Coconut.

Dixie Kong:
Chance: 20% Popular for sure, but less so than K. Rool. If we get a new DK rep, which right now is looking doubtful, It's probably K. Rool. It'd be lower if she didn't have the Forbidden 7 Status.
Want: 95% - Yup. She's cool with me.

Mewtwo: 87.65%
Jigglypuff: 65.45%

 

[Chandeelure]

-King K. Rool:
Chances: 60%
Want: 80%

-Dixie Kong:
Chances: 40%
Want: 70%

King K Rool

Chance - 0%

He wasn't even in the new Donkey Kong Country games.... so hes very irrelevant atm. Nintendo for whatever reason's don't want to use him for anything. yeah, he may have a lot of fan support here but until he makes more appearances in games. He won't be in Smash anytime soon. Gematsu also didn't name him, so i assume he won't be in.

Dixie Kong

Chance - 10%

well she was almost in brawl and was playable in the recent DKC game.... but Gematsu killed her too i think.

I'm pretty sure Chorus Men, Chrom and Shulk are not the only newcomers left.

 

[Sid-cada]

King K. Rool

Chance - 44.75% - Unless a charter has some special circumstance due to whatever, I'm cutting the chances of most characters due to the Gemastu leak hogging other characters away.

Want - 75% - Yep, same as always. Interested but not truly invested.


Dixe Kong
Chance - 22.5 - Same here.

Want - 41% - Eh. Would rather have something else.


Predictions

Jigglypuff - 91.28% - A very low chance of being cut due to seniority.

Mewtwo - 78.95% - Wow, Mewtwo's been losing ground according to our last ratings. Let's see if the trend will continue...

 

[HylianHeroBigBoss]

King K. Rool

Chance: 35%
Want: 0%

Dixie Kong
Chance: 30%
Want: 45%


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Kinda dont see DK getting a new rep as much as it probably does deserve one, but deserving and popularity dont necessarily guarantee a spot.

 

[a smart guy]

King K. Rool:
Chance: 20% He's not recent, which is a huge strike against him
Want: 50% I don't know him, but you guys want him.

Dixie Kong:
Chance: 25% She's recent, but I doubt Sakurai would want to put in a semi-clone (Other than MiI warriors)
Want: 40% No more clones.

 

[BlitznBurst]

King K. Rool chance: 85%. I think Donkey Kong is near guaranteed a newcomer, and K. Rool has the advantage over her in almost every way. The only thing Dixie has going for her is her recency, and with the Snowmads' absence from Smash Run it seems likely that the roster was decided before Tropical Freeze was even a thing (or at a point in development where it could be shown to Sakurai). Maybe I'm just putting way too much faith in Sakurai to not give the DK franchise the shaft yet again, but oh well.

Want: 100%.

Dixie: 15%. Unlike most people, I don't consider Dixie being originally planned as a tag-team partner for Diddy. People act as though this shows that she could be made playable if Sakurai reveisits the concept, but all it actually shows is that he thought Dixie would never work as an individual character and could only be implemented along with Diddy Kong. Even in an old poll, there was no option for Dixie standalone even though there were options for Diddy+Dixie, Diddy standalone and K. Rool (not to mention ****ing Geno)

Want: 20%. I don't like her. Her design and her abilities are boring to me and I really could not care less about her at all. Pretty much my only reason for wanting her at all is because even if I don't like her, she's one of the biggest characters of the franchise outside DK, Diddy and K. Rool.

 

[Sonic Poke]

King K. Rool: Chance: 85%- Kremillings, Kritters, Krushas, and the lost Chunky Kong. Everything in his favor.
Want:100%- As I said before, I like villains. But also, I like the main villain of the only series I have played every game. I love Donkey Kong Country, the first SNES game I have played. I love Donkey Kong 64, the first N64 game I have played.

Dixie Kong: Chance: 55%- Recent and popular; it's all.
Want: 80%- I have aways supported her but not over K. Rool.

 

[Deleted member]

and the lost Chunky Kong.

Do we have evidence of this yet? I saw someone post a picture of Bigfoot with the caption "Chunky Kong," but that's the closest thing I've seen, and that was a joke poking fun at the lack of evidence.

 

[Diddy Kong]

I really want to see the AT Chunky Kong to! It's so amazing he's back, it's almost 'too' amazing you see? Also, are the blue Kritters actually Kritters, or are they Krushas?

Blue Kritter:

Krusha:

 

[Sonic Poke]

Do we have evidence of this yet? I saw someone post a picture of Bigfoot with the caption "Chunky Kong," but that's the closest thing I've seen, and that was a joke poking fun at the lack of evidence.

IDK. Really. I hope it's true but, no evidence yet I guess.

 

[Deleted member]

IDK. Really. I hope it's true but, no evidence yet.

Assume it's false for now. Less disappointing that way. You still have Kremlings and lack of a new DK stage pointing to his inclusion though.

 

[Louie G.]

KING K. ROOL:

Chance: 50%
With Gematsu around I really don't know what to think anymore. However Kremlings and Chunky Kong (if he's actually legit) benefit him quite a lot. It could go either way at this point, here's hoping for another Rosalina situation.

Want: 100%
K. Rool is my most wanted newcomer. He's a wacky character with potential to stand out a lot. He's such a deserving character that probably should have been in Brawl (and a Diddy in Melee).

DIXIE KONG:

Chance: 15%
If DK gets a newcomer it's obviously between these two. However Dixie Kong lacks the obligatory originality that is clearly needed to warrant a spot in this iteration of Smash Bros. Not to mention that she wasn't revealed in February. Say what you will, but that was the PERFECT time to reveal Dixie Kong.

Want: 60%
DK actually deserves 4 characters, and Dixie could be fun. But if she gets in K. Rool's way, which she would, I would be a lot less welcoming of her.

Mewtwo: 78.5%
Jigglypuff: 82.7%

 

[SmasherMaster]

King K Rool
Chance: 70%
Want: 85%

Kremlings and the fact that Dixie was not revealed the week that was both Valentine's Day and Tropical Freeze. One of my most wanted.

Dixie Kong
Chance: 15%
Want: 35%

Again, she was not revealed the week that was both Valentine's Day and Tropical Freeze. Would prefer King K Rool over her.

 

[Groose]

I really want to see the AT Chunky Kong to! It's so amazing he's back, it's almost 'too' amazing you see? Also, are the blue Kritters actually Kritters, or are they Krushas?

Blue Kritter:

Krusha:

I'd assume that they're Blue Kritters. We haven't seen Krushas since 2003 (the Rare era), but Blue Kritters have been a lot more prevalent in the 2000s (the Paon era). I'm doing some research into the matter now, though.

Personally, I hope they're Krushas. I always had a soft spot for them. They're so delightfully dim-witted, and they have a great sense of fashion. They can really pull the whole "camo shirt and pink hat" look really, really well.

EDIT: I've seen numerous Blue Kritters in Smash Run, but I have yet to see a Krusha in any footage I've viewed thus far. I'm willing to bet it was just a minor case of mistaken identity at this point.

 

[DarkKry4]

I'm pretty sure Chorus Men, Chrom and Shulk are not the only newcomers left.

i think its highly unlikely there would be. but if there were, i don't think K. Rool would be among them

 

[Smasher 101]

K. Rool's chances: 55%
Dixie's chances: 45%

I think there will be a couple more newcomers besides the leaked three, and I also think a DK character will be one of them. I also still think K. Rool has the slight advantage but I could still see Dixie getting in instead. I now highly doubt we'll get both, unfortunately.

K. Rool want: 100%
Dixie want: 90%

I prefer K. Rool because I think he'd be a more interesting fighter and I want more playable villains, but I like Dixie a lot too so I'd be happy with her inclusion. I'll be pretty unhappy if neither of them are included.

Jigglypuff prediction: 88.16%
Mewtwo prediction: 80.47%