Smash Bros Direct on April 8th, 3pm PST!!

[Bootortle]

How about a theme for a potential character Trophy train that nobody wants to board?!

 

[~ Valkyrie ~]

I sincerely wish that Pac's supporters won't take this as me saying that Pac won't have any moveset potential (because I'm sure he does - in anycase Sakurai and his team will make it even more apparent in this game)

Anyway:

#TeamPacLloydTagTeam

As in PacMan and Lloyd sharing a moveset and a 3rd Party Namco-spot. Mostly because lulz on both sides of the fanbases.

It's been a long time I talked about Lloyd Irving by the way

 

[KokiriKory]

We're playing a hype music game?

/thread

 

[Road Death Wheel]

Hmm palutena now that i think about it she doesn't show a clear power like viridi over nature and well hades over souls and underworld stuff
She kinda like the goddess of random powers to be honest

 

[Spazzy_D]

Hmm palutena now that i think about it she doesn't show a clear power like viridi over nature and well hades over souls and underworld stuff
She kinda like the goddess of random powers to be honest

She's the Goddess of light, her actual abilities should be light based.

 

[MopedOfJustice]

I'd find it to be quite amusing if Bowser Jr. showed up, and started vandalizing everything with his brush. It'll be sweet revenge for not being accepted into Brawl.

Spoiler

Better do it quickly then, so he can plan his revenge for not getting into 4 either.

That isn't necessarily relevant precedent; I already stated why, it can be found above.

Nah, I think that we'll get all seven Koopalings revealed as the remaining newcomers in this next direct.

 

[Dark Phazon]

#TeamMomentumAndCombos

I'm not even kidding, you could have the most amazing roster in the world but it wouldn't mean much if the game ended up being another Brawl. I just want gameplay that's good enough to reunite our community.

Add me to this if its a real thing.

 

[Fatmanonice]

I personally think there's going to be one megaton character reveal just because of the circumstances surrounding this Direct with it, at the time of release, being 46 days since the last character (6 days longer than the old record), it being focused exclusively on Smash, the fact that they gave everyone half a week's notice, and the fact that they stressing that this is meant to be an international Direct. I said Mewtwo or Ridley earlier and I'm pretty much sticking with that because, as far as hype goes, no body comes close to matching them (except maybe K. Rool) especially since Little Mac has already been revealed. 20 minutes is a lot of time to focus on one game and, if we go back on past trailer length averages, two new character trailers would only take up about a 1/5th of the overall Direct and even an unlikely third trailer would still be less than 1/3rd.

 

[Bauske]

I got super excited today because I lost track of time and thought it was Sunday already. Asked my roommate what day it was and then got all sad again when I realized it was still Saturday.

 

[~ Valkyrie ~]

I personally think there's going to be one megaton character reveal just because of the circumstances surrounding this Direct with it, at the time of release, being 46 days since the last character (6 days longer than the old record), it being focused exclusively on Smash, the fact that they gave everyone half a week's notice, and the fact that they stressing that this is meant to be an international Direct. I said Mewtwo or Ridley earlier and I'm pretty much sticking with that because, as far as hype goes, no body comes close to matching them (except maybe K. Rool) especially since Little Mac has already been revealed. 20 minutes is a lot of time to focus on one game and, if we go back on past trailer length averages, two new character trailers would only take up about a 1/5th of the overall Direct and even an unlikely third trailer would still be less than 1/3rd.

Indeed. Which brings me to the following question of ow do 3DS & Wii U-versions truly differ from each other. And hopefully lots and lots of insight on the game itself.

Also for the users out there, haven't ever been in a game-specific Direct before, what has usually been done in those? Can we also expect those in this one?

 

[Vintage Creep]

Trailers vary in length anyway, Wii Fit Trainer's one was just of one minute.

 

[Gonoji]

I'm not usually the type of person to say "if they just announce blank, I'm fine", but oh my god, if they release a downloadable demo after the Direct.

oh
MY
GOD
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

 

[Road Death Wheel]

She's the Goddess of light, her actual abilities should be light based.

Yeah like her all seeing eye? Making pit fly, Making grindrales all over the place, monster pheromones, And squeezing his head brace? Very light based.

 

[Vintage Creep]

Also for the users out there, haven't ever been in a game-specific Direct before, what has usually been done in those? Can we also expect those in this one?

I only watched the Pikmin 3 one and it was boring as hell but well, it was Pikmin 3. Miyamoto was in a nice room though, it wasn't that same old blank wall Iwata usually uses.

 

[KokiriKory]

I'm not usually the type of person to say "if they just announce blank, I'm fine", but oh my god, if they release a downloadable demo after the Direct.

oh
MY
GOD
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

Nope.

It is not gonna happen, kill that line of thought now

 

[MasterOfKnees]

Also for the users out there, haven't ever been in a game-specific Direct before, what has usually been done in those? Can we also expect those in this one?

The Pokémon X & Y one in September revealed Pokébank, that you can get the Kanto starters in the game, and it also revealed their respective Mega Evolutions (except for Mega Charizard X.) It wasted a lot of time talking about the history of the franchise though, which I hope won't be the case with this one.

It's pretty hard to compare though, I'm sure each developer does things differently in terms of presentation.

 

[Mario & Sonic Guy]

I'm not usually the type of person to say "if they just announce blank, I'm fine", but oh my god, if they release a downloadable demo after the Direct.

oh
MY
GOD
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

If only that were true, but considering that Mario Kart 8 doesn't have a downloadable demo, I wouldn't bet on it.

 

[Starbound]

I think Mewtwo is perhaps the best E3 reveal. The reveal would cause so much hype that Microsoft, Sony et al would start packing up and heading home because they won't be able to top that.

 

[Fatmanonice]

Trailers vary in length anyway, Wii Fit Trainer's one was just of one minute.

This too. They've averaged out to about 2 minutes so far but they could be even less, making them even easier to fit in the time slot.

 

[~ Valkyrie ~]

Big reminder to all BTW.

No Subspace Emissary or other kinds of "leeches" this time in this game - and the game's been under development since 2012 (Summer, I think)

This means that even if it might be somewhat straigtforward, we'll definitely see more quality than before in the modes that many of us found mediocre before. (Stage Builder, Brawl's Target Tests, Coin Launcher, etc.)

 

[MasterOfKnees]

Trailers vary in length anyway, Wii Fit Trainer's one was just of one minute.

The reason for that is probably because they had to get three trailers ready, one of them being the main trailer at that. Both Rosalina and Little Mac's have been over 2 minutes, so it'll probably be around that time too.

 

[Eternal phoenix Fire]

Add me to this if its a real thing.

Same here.

Thread is getting dull though, may have to make a game out of it. Every post I make imma do 5-10 push-ups. Starting now.

I just can't wait to see the game in action. I also can't wait for the wavering suicidal pessimism from spoiled 14 year olds who have had their exceedingly high expectations crushed. =D

 

[Gonoji]

Nope.

It is not gonna happen, kill that line of thought now

I know, but just the thought of Iwata or Sakurai saying that is making my hands shake with hype. Oh well, time to take this Old Yeller of a thought into the woods and put it down.

 

[Dark Phazon]

Moreso this:

Not often are me and chu in agreement.

Is it really gonna matter who is on what team? As long as we get a generally popular newcomer revealed, many people are going to jump to having secretly supported the "winning" team all along anyway.

I know right?
Thats why eveyone should jump on
#Team RealTalk

Its the only Real team tbh.

 

[Morbi]

I personally think there's going to be one megaton character reveal just because of the circumstances surrounding this Direct with it, at the time of release, being 46 days since the last character (6 days longer than the old record), it being focused exclusively on Smash, the fact that they gave everyone half a week's notice, and the fact that they stressing that this is meant to be an international Direct. I said Mewtwo or Ridley earlier and I'm pretty much sticking with that because, as far as hype goes, no body comes close to matching them (except maybe K. Rool) especially since Little Mac has already been revealed. 20 minutes is a lot of time to focus on one game and, if we go back on past trailer length averages, two new character trailers would only take up about a 1/5th of the overall Direct and even an unlikely third trailer would still be less than 1/3rd.

I would agree with this sentiment if E3 wasn't literally just 2 months away. Haha.

 

[Eternal phoenix Fire]

Big reminder to all BTW.

No Subspace Emissary or other kinds of "leeches" this time in this game - and the game's been under development since 2012 (Summer, I think)

This means that even if it might be somewhat straigtforward, we'll definitely see more quality than before in the modes that many of us found mediocre before. (Stage Builder, Brawl's Target Tests, Coin Launcher, etc.)

Actually it's been in development since January of 2012. Started after he finished uprising.

 

[~ Valkyrie ~]

I've noticed that it's not really NINTENDO who'd release Demos. The closest to do that are their subsidiaries. (So far Intelligent Systems with Awakening, GameFreak with Harmoknight and Platinum Games with Wonderful 101.)

Demos are more of a 3rd Party-thing, as I've seen...

So yeah, don't really count on SSB-getting a demo, unless Nintendo decides to break the mold first time.

 

[praline]

I still hope for at least 2 newcomers. Ridley/Mewtwo/Dixie and Isaac.

 

[Morbi]

I still hope for at least 2 newcomers. Ridley/Mewtwo/Dixie and Isaac.

At least?! Good luck, man. I hope that you get what you want.

 

[Superyoshiom]

I can't believe this, this direct actually makes me want the weekends to go away faster. Forget Saturday, Sunday, and Monday's pic of the day. Why can't it be Tuesday? Why must you announce this 4 DAYS in advance instead of the usual 1 day notification?

 

[Lozjam]

I think Mewtwo is perhaps the best E3 reveal. The reveal would cause so much hype that Microsoft, Sony et al would start packing up and heading home because they won't be able to top that.

Top that with Zelda Wii U, which we know for a fact we are going to see, a new Metroid game(possibly), whatever Game Freak has been working at for Wii U(Pokken Fighters? or maybe a main series Pokemon game), seeing more of X, Sonic Boom, and Miyamoto's new I.P., Sony and Microsoft will be crying so hard it would seem like they are playing Mother 3

 

[Eternal phoenix Fire]

I know right?
Thats why eveyone should jump on
#Team RealTalk

Its the only Real team tbh.

Sign me up.

@ ~ Valkyrie ~ Brawl had a demo, a public one at that. It was available in the US and Japan via kiosk.

 

[ProjectAngel]

I'll... keep my expectations low.

 

[SuperMii3D]

Wow, Ive never been this disappointed in a weekend.

I can't believe this, this direct actually makes me want the weekends to go away faster. Forget Saturday, Sunday, and Monday's pic of the day. Why can't it be Tuesday? Why must you announce this 4 DAYS in advance instead of the usual 1 day notification?

I feel you, and to top it off, I got sick.
#MyBodyIsNotReady

 

[~ Valkyrie ~]

@ ~ Valkyrie ~ Brawl had a demo, a public one at that. It was available in the US and Japan via kiosk.

Think I heard about that before... but I dunno if it helps.

Guys, go gawk at Mario Kart 8 in meantime - time will just fly.

 

[praline]

At least?! Good luck, man. I hope that you get what you want.

I don't mean like 2+ newcomers. I meant like on top of like more gameplay footage and modes details.

 

[Superyoshiom]

I'll... keep my expectations low.

Can you really keep them low? Because every time I try to suppress the hype, it always finds a crevice to escape from and shroud me.

 

[The Real Gamer]

I personally think there's going to be one megaton character reveal just because of the circumstances surrounding this Direct with it, at the time of release, being 46 days since the last character (6 days longer than the old record), it being focused exclusively on Smash, the fact that they gave everyone half a week's notice, and the fact that they stressing that this is meant to be an international Direct. I said Mewtwo or Ridley earlier and I'm pretty much sticking with that because, as far as hype goes, no body comes close to matching them (except maybe K. Rool) especially since Little Mac has already been revealed. 20 minutes is a lot of time to focus on one game and, if we go back on past trailer length averages, two new character trailers would only take up about a 1/5th of the overall Direct and even an unlikely third trailer would still be less than 1/3rd.

My sentiments as well... No matter who we get it's gonna be a big one for sure.

Maybe even multiple reveals.

 

[Gavitro]

I'm not usually the type of person to say "if they just announce blank, I'm fine", but oh my god, if they release a downloadable demo after the Direct.

I have high hopes for a demo as well, but if the release date is farther than expected, I don't really see one coming.

 

[Eternal phoenix Fire]

@ ~ Valkyrie ~ Brawl had a demo, a public one at that. It was available in the US and Japan via kiosk.

Think I heard about that before... but I dunno if it helps. [/quote]

There should still be some videos on youtube. Just type SSBB Demo and see what pops up.

Man I'm getting sore...