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

Do you think shantae can make it?

  • Yes, as a fighter

  • Yes, as a assist trophy

  • No, not as a assist trophy

  • No, not at all


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Dukefire

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There's no way Corrin was chosen from the Ballot, she was definitely a promotial pick all the way.



Banjo & Kazooie and Shantae? Yes! I hope that leak is real, but I'm 99% percent sure it's fake.
Half seem promising and the other is unsure. Still leaks are not accurate since the Smash Team and Sakurai has been doing a well done job in keeping the information away so far.

Edit: Reggie retires as the NOA and Bowser takes over (Doug Bowser not the King of the Koopas people.). We will all miss him for what he has done.
 
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And now I await the day Sakurai joins him, since it's well beyond deserved at this point.
 

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Yeah, I want to see Sakurai retire after Ultimate because he has done enough for us and he deserves it.
I hope Kumazaki gets to be his successor, I wonder what Kirby newcomers and LORE he would add.

Half seem promising and the other is unsure. Still leaks are not accurate since the Smash Team and Sakurai has been doing a well done job in keeping the information away so far.

Edit: Reggie retires as the NOA and Bowser takes over (Doug Bowser not the King of the Koopas people.). We will all miss him for what he has done.
May his body be ready for new opportunities in life. Never thought this would happen on such an ordinary day, and this soon.
 

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I hope Kumazaki gets to be his successor, I wonder what Kirby newcomers and LORE he would add.
For one we would finally get Bandana Dee, and two we would get Kirby stages from his games. While other Kirby characters would be sweet, all we really need is Bandana Dee because we don't want a Fire Emblem situation going on here.

May his body be ready for new opportunities in life. Never thought this would happen on such an ordinary day, and this soon.
I'm going to miss the Reggienator.
 
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For one we would finally get Bandana Dee, and two we would get Kirby stages from his games. While other Kirby characters would be sweet, all we really need is Bandana Dee because we don't want a Fire Emblem situation going on here.



I'm going to miss the Reggienator.
Well, he'd probably start with just BWD and Magolor if he feels crazy.

But then again, the Kirby series has been held back long enough, so I say counter the swords with dream friends. Kirby bias accusations won't stop no matter who's at the helm anyway. Although I'm not sure who he'd prioritise the most after BWD/Magolor, the Shimomura friends are all noteworthy, yet I feel like he's not done with Susie just yet.
 

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Well, he'd probably start with just BWD and Magolor if he feels crazy.

But then again, the Kirby series has been held back long enough, so I say counter the swords with dream friends. Kirby bias accusations won't stop no matter who's at the helm anyway. Although I'm not sure who he'd prioritise the most after BWD/Magolor, the Shimomura friends are all noteworthy, yet I feel like he's not done with Susie just yet.
Ah, yes, Susie. The Risky Boots of Kirby. Yet her motivations are still somewhat ambiguous despite ostensibly attempting to rebuild Haltmann Works; is she intent on forcibly mechanizing worlds like her old man was, or only offer it to those who actually want it? Meanwhile Magolor is the Rottytops; genuinely well-meaning and wanting to be the protagonist's friend after a big screw-up but still prone to lying and trickery to get their way.

Also similarly to Shantae, I feel that a true RPG spinoff could work very well with Kirby thanks to the accumulated cast and lore.
 
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Ah, yes, Susie. The Risky Boots of Kirby. Yet her motivations are still somewhat ambiguous despite ostensibly attempting to rebuild Haltmann Works; is she intent on forcibly mechanizing worlds like her old man was, or only offer it to those who actually want it? Meanwhile Magolor is the Rottytops; genuinely well-meaning and wanting to be the protagonist's friend after a big screw-up but still prone to lying and trickery to get their way.

Also similarly to Shantae, I feel that a true RPG spinoff could work very well with Kirby thanks to the accumulated cast and lore.
With any luck, the apparent "next phase" of Kirby could lead into such a concept (although a full open-world 3D platformer would be a great start). The only clear thing we know of right now is that HAL celebrates their 39th anniversary this year.

http://www.nintendolife.com/news/20...its_39th_anniversary_with_a_cute_boxboy_comic
 
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Hey shantae fam, hope you're all doing good :)

I havent given up on her. I just think it could take a while longer. glad to see there's still some traffic around here.
 
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No one supports Commander Video as much as Shantae or Shovel Knight.
 

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I’m curious as to what would his moveset look like.
from the bit trip (Runner) series. Though I have not gotten into a lot of the series, I do know he is an auto scrolling runner that can double jump, stomp, and kick.

IDK if I have any ideas for him
 

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While not as prolific as Zero Suit Shantae, Kaptain and Risky art is still a new trend.



It's the little things that spark the imagination. Having Risky be the last obstacle standing in the way of K. Rool leads to all sorts of interpretations (also gotta give props the gmodder for remembering the bandanna).

Going back to Magolor comparison, he even has his own vehicle and has challenged a protagonist to a foot race! He'd just need to be undead (which is a real possibility) to be an almost 1:1 replica of Rottytops.

from the bit trip (Runner) series. Though I have not gotten into a lot of the series, I do know he is an auto scrolling runner that can double jump, stomp, and kick.

IDK if I have any ideas for him
Have any of his games rereleased on Switch? I haven't heard anything about him in a long time, let alone about Smash.
 

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While not as prolific as Zero Suit Shantae, Kaptain and Risky art is still a new trend.



It's the little things that spark the imagination. Having Risky be the last obstacle standing in the way of K. Rool leads to all sorts of interpretations (also gotta give props the gmodder for remembering the bandanna).

Going back to Magolor comparison, he even has his own vehicle and has challenged a protagonist to a foot race! He'd just need to be undead (which is a real possibility) to be an almost 1:1 replica of Rottytops.



Have any of his games rereleased on Switch? I haven't heard anything about him in a long time, let alone about Smash.
Only Runner 3 is in my digital collection
 

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only played fortnite for a small time. That was........unexpected, but something to know. Though it doesn't mean I go back to play it or not.
 

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It IS a big game...played by millions.
Lots of people know of it.

Merchandise in stores.

Everyone wants to be the #1 Victory Royale, even if that can lead to rage inducing salt to making a fatal mistake.

That could be it on what Vee was pointing to.
 

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Lots of people know of it.

Merchandise in stores.

Everyone wants to be the #1 Victory Royale, even if that can lead to rage inducing salt to making a fatal mistake.

That could be it on what Vee was pointing to.
Just as long as someone doesn’t make Shantae do the Victory Dance we should be okay.
 

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Just as long as someone doesn’t make Shantae do the Victory Dance we should be okay.
ehh, I don't think it will go that far since the creators of Fortnite need Voice lines.

I would say more, but I'm afraid I might jinx it. Best to keep the talk at a small level.
 

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ehh, I don't think it will go that far since the creators of Fortnite need Voice lines.

I would say more, but I'm afraid I might jinx it. Best to keep the talk at a small level.
I meant someone modding Shan...

Actually I’m not finishing the above sentence. I am probably gonna have a nightmare over it.
 

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well, here is a Shantae art to dilute the information for tonight in case its hard to swallow.

Artist: AniMana21

Bonus if you get the reference.

 

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Is this a jojo reference?
crying for being nonexistent from Ultimate.
That really just hurts. You would think the spirit team could have at least used one of his sprites as a spirit, but no, only Nintendo casts like Mother 3 and :ulticeclimbers: get that privilege.

I honestly wonder what Choice Provisions thinks about this. Legally-speaking, it couldn't have been that complicated to ask about referencing Commander again, could it?
 
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Well, it makes sense to refer to an existing, proven game as one of the biggest instead of an unreleased one, regardless of the clout of it's series. Do we know what, if anything, happened to Cristina's supposed role in Three Houses?

That really just hurts. You would think the spirit team could have at least used one of his sprites as a spirit, but no, only Nintendo casts like Mother 3 and :ulticeclimbers: get that privilege.

I honestly wonder what Choice Provisions thinks about this. Legally-speaking, it couldn't have been that complicated to ask about referencing Commander again, could it?
Well, if they're upset about it, they certainly aren't showing it.

Really, are we sure people would truly notice his absence if he didn't happen to be the first indie? I'm not seeing anything about his own merits anyway. He got a lot of games released on the starving Wii U but there is just no fanfare for his games these days; Shantae and Shovel Knight have appeal that transcends their status, and the only reason neither appeared in Smash 4 was simply due to not truly hitting their stride or even really existing at that point.
 
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Well, it makes to refer to an existing, proven game as one of the biggest instead of an unreleased one, regardless of the clout of it's series. Do we know what, if anything, happened to Cristina's supposed role in Three Houses?



Well, if they're upset about it, they certainly aren't showing it.

Really, are we sure people would truly notice his absence if he didn't happen to be the first indie? I'm not seeing anything about his own merits anyway. He got a lot of games released on the starving Wii U but there is just no fanfare for his games these days; Shantae and Shovel Knight have appeal that transcends their status, and the only reason neither appeared in Smash 4 was simply due to not truly hitting their stride or even really existing at that point.
In any case, that fan artist implies that Shantae and SK will just be a flavor-of-the-week as far as Smash content inclusion goes, so it's more important than ever that they stay fresh in people's minds (especially SK, since we can't even be sure he'll get a sequel once all his content for Treasure Trove is finally out).

Also, no idea. https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/204445-fire-emblem-three-houses/77483826
 
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In any case, that fan artist implies that Shantae and SK will just be a flavor-of-the-week as far as Smash content inclusion goes, so it's more important than ever that they stay fresh in people's minds (especially SK, since we can't even be sure he'll get a sequel once all his content for Treasure Trove is finally out).

Also, no idea. https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/204445-fire-emblem-three-houses/77483826
Oh really? Then where was his support during the ballot? Shantae & Shovel Knight still soundly trounced him in those days despite getting no recognition whatsoever. I don't think he was ever a flavour to begin with, at least in the eyes of fans. People are only making an example out of him because of being an indie; few are actually vouching for his character or supposed importance outside of that.

You do have a point about them needing to stay at the top of their game to have the best chances of being recognized by Nintendo; it's just that it goes to show being in Smash or not has more to say about your character than the thought process of the devs (although Nintendo-developed or published games do have lower ''clout requirements'').
 

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Then the artist is really just buttmad enough to want people to notice, I guess. :drshrug:

Still though, I'm honestly concerned about the rumors of Vee being replaced for Three Houses. If that's the case, is she too busy to make it for recording sessions in time? Or are people just not realising how versatile she can be?
 
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Then the artist is really just buttmad enough to want people to notice, I guess. :drshrug:

Still though, I'm honestly concerned about the rumors of Vee being replaced for Three Houses. If that's the case, is she too busy to make it for recording sessions in time? Or are people just not realising how versatile she can be?
The rumours don't really have more basis other than ''Edelgard's voice is deeper than I'm used to hearing from Cristina''.

For the record, I find that it still sounds like her, so if she was replaced it'd be a surprisingly convincing substitute.
 
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Well at any rate we'll know for sure by this Summer.

In the meantime, she must certainly be enjoying her role in Fortnight, regardless of what people think of the game. If you want to help set bread on the table, you should at least get some fun out of it in the process.

Also, is it just me or does Fortnight seem like a really weird game?
 

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Well at any rate we'll know for sure by this Summer.

In the meantime, she must certainly be enjoying her role in Fortnight, regardless of what people think of the game. If you want to help set bread on the table, you should at least get some fun out of it in the process.

Also, is it just me or does Fortnight seem like a really weird game?
The offbeat humour helps sell Fortnite's main Battle Royale mode's almost Minecraft-levels of creativity and being driven by media. To many people I'd imagine it's not about winning, but doing whatever you're doing with style.
 

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While not as prolific as Zero Suit Shantae, Kaptain and Risky art is still a new trend.



It's the little things that spark the imagination. Having Risky be the last obstacle standing in the way of K. Rool leads to all sorts of interpretations (also gotta give props the gmodder for remembering the bandanna).

Going back to Magolor comparison, he even has his own vehicle and has challenged a protagonist to a foot race! He'd just need to be undead (which is a real possibility) to be an almost 1:1 replica of Rottytops.



Have any of his games rereleased on Switch? I haven't heard anything about him in a long time, let alone about Smash.
K. Rool x Risky.
 

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Here is a shantae artwork for tonight. Its a crossover with Gravity Rush's character Kat

Artist: Poe Damnron‏



 
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