Just to spark some conversation, lets say there are only 2 3rd party characters this time around. One is Megaman, obviously, but who do you think will be the other and which one do you want to be the other? (It can be Snake or Sonic returning, or someone else.)
For me, I have a strong feeling sonic will return, for a couple reasons.
The relationship between Sega and Nintendo is stronger than it ever has been. They announced that there would be 3 Sonic games exclusive to Nintendo. We know 2 of them, Lost World and that Olympics game, why cant the third be Smash? Its kind of foolish to think that, but all the secrecy seems kind of unnecessary if theres nothing to hide.
Sony might want to keep Snake for the next PSABR, and for good reason, because he is a major Sony character, regardless of the small number of games that has been on Nintendo consoles. Nintendo made a good decision having him, but it probably wont be that simple this time around.
For my want, I have 2 choices, either Ganbare Goemon, because using a giant wooden pipe to beat people up would be pretty fun(ny).
My other choice is Rayman, I have been a fan since his first game on the PC, and Legends was pretty fantastic (even though its way past the cutoff date for roster selection)
What do you guys think?