Shantae, the Half Genie Protector of Scuttle Town! (A Switch To A New WayForward)

[MoveMan1]

Just a reminder: If the "Sakurai is showing the non-echoes in chronological order" theory is true, then tomorrow's reveals will probably be SNES and N64 based. Shantae was out in 2002, just as the Gamecube era was starting, so I personally would expect her in November.

 

[smashkirby]

Fair enough, I think I’ll just start out here and if it doesn’t work out, we can continue in a conversation, where do you want to start?

Maybe here, if you don't mind.

 

[Dyllybirdy]

Just a reminder: If the "Sakurai is showing the non-echoes in chronological order" theory is true, then tomorrow's reveals will probably be SNES and N64 based. Shantae was out in 2002, just as the Gamecube era was starting, so I personally would expect her in November.

We already got King K. Rool, which basically represents the SNES era. If there was a character from the N64 days was added I think Marina from Mischief Makers would be fun, but that's never gonna happen.

 

[Pit93]

Shantae is the only Non-Nintendo-Character that I actually wish to see in SSB, so I'm really hoping to see her revealed tomorrow, but even if not. As long as she isn't deconfirmed, I'm gonna keep rooting for her. ^^

 

[MoveMan1]

We already got King K. Rool, which basically represents the SNES era. If there was a character from the N64 days was added I think Marina from Mischief Makers would be a fun character, but that's never gonna happen.

Well, there are... certain 3rd party characters I won't name that come from the snes, but I wouldn't write off the N64 era either.

 

[Shinuto]

We already got King K. Rool, which basically represents the SNES era. If there was a character from the N64 days was added I think Marina from Mischief Makers would be fun, but that's never gonna happen.

Marina would be dream come true.

 

[Captain Hazama]

I've been extremely lucky that these Directs keep on appearing on my days off from work so wont have to miss it and get spoiled by the internet of what came out of it.

 

[Sudz]

I've been extremely lucky that these Directs keep on appearing on my days off from work so wont have to miss it and get spoiled by the internet of what came out of it.

It's right after my last class of the day. Someone must be looking out for my hype!

Leggoooooooo

 

[Wademan94]

Just a reminder: If the "Sakurai is showing the non-echoes in chronological order" theory is true, then tomorrow's reveals will probably be SNES and N64 based. Shantae was out in 2002, just as the Gamecube era was starting, so I personally would expect her in November.

When did a pattern like that come up? Also wouldn’t it already be broken since we’ve had the Inklings revealed as the first newcomers?

I've been extremely lucky that these Directs keep on appearing on my days off from work so wont have to miss it and get spoiled by the internet of what came out of it.

Man I wish I could say the same, hopefully the full direct will be posted so I can catch it on break

Maybe here, if you don't mind.

Alright, I’ll just put them in a spoiler tag for now

Spoiler: Shantae voice cast ideas 1

To start I’m keeping the voices of Shantae and her friends the same (though as much as I love his voice, I’m wavering on keeping Nathan Sharp as Bolo for more reasons of circumstance, if I were to pick someone to fill in for Nate, I’d say probably Robbie Daymond)

Risky on the other hand, mainly because it’d be a lot more work for Cristina to fully voice the main hero AND villain. As for who I’d like to see play Risky, my top picks at the moment are Rena Strober (same English VA for Azura from Fire Emblem Fates BTW) or Laura Post

Any characters in particular you want me to go into?

 

[Guybrush20X6]

Just a reminder: If the "Sakurai is showing the non-echoes in chronological order" theory is true, then tomorrow's reveals will probably be SNES and N64 based. Shantae was out in 2002, just as the Gamecube era was starting, so I personally would expect her in November.

Well that does fit into the remaining big hype characters coming from the SNES era onwards (Bandanna Dee and Geno for instance)

Though unless Gardevoir is the new Pokemon, we won't find out which one we'll be getting until the end if this is true.

 

[zferolie]

Just a reminder: If the "Sakurai is showing the non-echoes in chronological order" theory is true, then tomorrow's reveals will probably be SNES and N64 based. Shantae was out in 2002, just as the Gamecube era was starting, so I personally would expect her in November.

I am not sold on that. We got Inkling first after all. Plus if Sakurai wanted to give the impression that he is taking fan requests into consideration, you show Ridley and K Rool first.

Don't look too deeply into release date. honestly.

 

[DarkShadowRage]

Time for peach to get rekt

 

[Gioka]

Just here to wish all of you the best vibes for tomorrow's direct, Shantae is in my opinion the best for indie rep with her history with Nintendo so I wish good luck for you

 

[Deleted member]

Just here to wish all of you the best vibes for tomorrow's direct, Shantae is in my opinion the best for indie rep with her history with Nintendo so I wish good luck for you

and, judging by your profile, best of luck on Issac!

 

[GoldLiger]

Just here to wish all of you the best vibes for tomorrow's direct, Shantae is in my opinion the best for indie rep with her history with Nintendo so I wish good luck for you

Thanks and best of luck and hopes for your character Issac. Tomorrow is going to be an interesting day.

 

[AngrySun88]

I wouldn't put too much stock into the release date theory considering that the Inklings were the first characters revealed.

 

[Dyllybirdy]

Just here to wish all of you the best vibes for tomorrow's direct, Shantae is in my opinion the best for indie rep with her history with Nintendo so I wish good luck for you

I love the Golden Sun games! Hope Isaac appears tomorrow!

 

[SoupCanMafia]

Such a civilized place, this area is. All around us, is just chaos and clusterf**ks about who'll get in and all the propaganda for/against certain characters, then here we are just drinking tea and relaxing. XD
But in all seriousness, good luck to everybody. Not just Shantae, Geno, Isaac, but everybody.

 

[Jazzy Jinx]

Ugh... I have the worst timing ever.

I have to go in to work tomorrow at 5 pm (central time), literally when the Direct is starting.

Is there a way for me to save a link of the direct so that I can watch it after work without spoilers? I would sincerely appreciate some help with this!

 

[Wademan94]

Tomorrow’s gonna be interesting for sure, best of luck to everyone.

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Time for peach to get rekt

Watch there be a scene of Peach dancing with Shantae with their taunts instead.

 

[VizardJeffhog]

Ugh... I have the worst timing ever.

I have to go in to work tomorrow at 5 pm (central time), literally when the Direct is starting.

Is there a way for me to save a link of the direct so that I can watch it after work without spoilers? I would sincerely appreciate some help with this!

Once the stream link is live, I would recommend sending that link to yourself in an email so you can just click to it directly! It's what I did for the March Direct when I was just getting off work and I was thankfully unspoiled of the Smash teaser with the Inklings. Would recommend you have something to cover the thumbnails on the side though, just in case!

 

[AngrySun88]

WayForward just posted another generic "we have nothing to announce at this time" post on Twitter that just screams NDA. It wasn't Smash related. They're just flat out ignoring those.

 

[MoveMan1]

WayForward just posted another generic "we have nothing to announce at this time" post on Twitter that just screams NDA. It wasn't Smash related. They're just flat out ignoring those.

Link?

 

[AngrySun88]

It's on their Twitter page. They're still ignoring Smash posts.

 

[MoveMan1]

It's on their Twitter page. They're still ignoring Smash posts.

I don't see it.

 

[Motor Bug2005]

I don't see it.

Do you have a Twitter account? If not, you must not be able to see it because it's possible that it was posted as a reply and people without accounts can't see replies.

 

[MoveMan1]

Do you have a Twitter account? If not, you must not be able to see it because it's possible that it was posted as a reply and people without accounts can't see replies.

Yep, don't have one. Why'd you think I was asking for a link?

 

[AngrySun88]

https://twitter.com/WayForward/status/1037409218418987008

They repeat that same phrasing and they completely ignore any Tweet that has Smash in it.

 

[Baws]

And they just said they have job openings. If I was a competent human being I could have been living the dream job...

 

[PichuMain]

Its so quiet now. Lol.

So we're all having our expectations low, but I'm not gonna lie...

If Shantae does make it into the game, backlash is gonna come, but knowing the other forums, there's gonna be a war zone. Like the rage will be pretty big.

 

[Dyllybirdy]

Its so quiet now. Lol.

So we're all having our expectations low, but I'm not gonna lie...

If Shantae does make it into the game, backlash is gonna come, but knowing the other forums, there's gonna be a war zone. Like the rage will be pretty big.

I try my hardest to ignore the hate. But it can be really difficult sometimes...

 

[coolcat12347]

The amount of hate was kind of ridiculous, considering she always seemed the realistic indie to me.

 

[Veodok]

The amount of hate was kind of ridiculous, considering she always seemed the realistic indie to me.

Point invalid; she's not Shovel Knight. (◔_◔)

 

[KirbyWorshipper2465]

The amount of hate was kind of ridiculous, considering she always seemed the realistic indie to me.

Point invalid; she's not Shovel Knight. (◔_◔)

Well, it's a good thing I'm open-minded and vouched for both. Sadly not enough people have that mindset...

 

[LunarLiv]

If Shantae does make it into the game, backlash is gonna come, but knowing the other forums, there's gonna be a war zone. Like the rage will be pretty big.

Luckily it'll probably drop off within a week, people will probably find a new character to hate on, who knows.

 

[Veodok]

Imma be honest, I'm going thread surfing with some popcorn after the announcement. Not going to say anything back though; 'cause at that point their screams means nothing.

man I'm getting pretty cocky aren't I

 

[Dyllybirdy]

Imma be honest, I'm going thread surfing with some popcorn after the announcement. Not going to say anything back though; 'cause at that point their screams means nothing.

man I'm getting pretty cocky aren't I

I'll be doing the exact same thing.

 

[Shadow Novus]

Honestly, I won't give a flip if there's hate for Shantae getting into the game, because if she's in, that's it. They can scream, cry and act like children about it, but what will come of it? Nothing. Sakurai isn't going to browse Reddit or GameFAQs and go "huh...I seem to have made a mistake, let me go remove Shantae from the roster." Meanwhile her fans will be over the moon and everyone else will just have fun with the game.

So let the haters pop a few blood vessels

EDIT: Hey lookie what showed up just now

BALLOT:
After 3 weeks, 20,000 votes, and lots of counting we finally have the results of the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Unofficial Fighter Ballot. We would like to give a special thanks to everyone who supported and participated this ballot these last 3 weeks! pic.twitter.com/ciZk0zROTf

— Toad’s Nintendo News (@MailToadINTEL) September 5, 2018

 

[Jrhall2]

About three times now, I've had the most vivid dreams about Shantae's announcement trailer and reveal, then I wake up and I'm sad that it wasn't real! I'll be cautious with my optimism but it would be amazing if tomorrow was the day, I'd go through the roof honestly.

 

[Dyllybirdy]

Honestly, I won't give a flip if there's hate for Shantae getting into the game, because if she's in, that's it. They can scream, cry and act like children about it, but what will come of it? Nothing. Sakurai isn't going to browse Reddit or GameFAQs and go "huh...I seem to have made a mistake, let me go remove Shantae from the roster." Meanwhile her fans will be over the moon and everyone else will just have fun with the game.

So let the haters pop a few blood vessels

EDIT: Hey lookie what showed up just now

BALLOT:
After 3 weeks, 20,000 votes, and lots of counting we finally have the results of the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Unofficial Fighter Ballot. We would like to give a special thanks to everyone who supported and participated this ballot these last 3 weeks! pic.twitter.com/ciZk0zROTf

— Toad’s Nintendo News (@MailToadINTEL) September 5, 2018

I'm quite surprised that Banjo came first in that poll. I definitely thought it would be either Geno or Isaac.