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

[SpindaMaster]

Yeah, we can all do better than water-based.
Edit: @ SpindaMaster : And scented
Also:

All the cool kids are doing it. And the Blue Exorcists.
E2:

MOAR LAG

OMIGLOBTHANKYOUISHALLADDTHEMIMMEDIATLEY

 

[Fatmanonice]

Do you think (maybe) Sakurai would feature a Q&A segment in the Direct?

Even if he did, it'd only be in Japanese because I'm pretty sure he doesn't know any other languages.

 

[OctiVick]

I can't believe you guys who are posting the sonic music forgot You Can Do Anything/Toot Toot Sonic Warrior!

Spoiler

Spoiler

 

[Arcadenik]

This would be great if Sakurai did a Q&A. Everyone is gonna be watching this Direct, but not everyone knows about his calcific tendinitis and the daily pain he goes through developing this game. It would get the word out and make people more appreciative of him.

Maybe if Sakurai stopped reenacting Falcon Punches and started using action figures to show the animators how Falcon Punches should be animated, his pain might eventually go away.

 

[SuperMii3D]

Think so? This is the last Nintendo direct before E3 and before Iwata has to be voted in/out. Don't you think they'd want to bring their A game?

Mario Kart 8 is probably going to be their A Game this time. Its all up to the old racing to save Iwata

 

[RelaxAlax]

I don't like the Sakurais New Years Resolution thing. It's not a good argument.

For example, my new years resolution could be to finish saving for a car, as I would put more of my time toward it without a certain time of completion in mind but with the prenotion that it is to be done within the coming year due to the fact that I've already made progress on my goal. It could simply mean that the goal for my year is this and I wish to devote more time and effort into it this year to account for last year and my habits of being a bit generous with my savings or squandering money that should have gone toward it.

It's just more assurance, and doesn't spell out a November release. I think it could be argued that because of this resolution, the game is coming out sooner, as Sakurai is pushing through the homestretch (I mean come on, the PoTD updates are amazing compared to 2013's).

 

[Robert of Normandy]

This thread needs more Megaman hype music.

I've been spending the last day listening to the Megaman ZX OST and the Rockman Zero Mythos album. Have a blast.

 

[Gonoji]

This thread needs more Megaman hype music.

I've been spending the last day listening to the Megaman ZX OST and the Rockman Zero Mythos album. Have a blast.

I've been listening to the music from Network Transmission a lot recently. What a great soundtrack, I don't remember much about the game though.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WYrhgc3vvA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_iAmVC5GJs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTxi7dArQyc

 

[ndayday]

Think so? This is the last Nintendo direct before E3 and before Iwata has to be voted in/out. Don't you think they'd want to bring their A game?

the guy is assuming a lot just to get a bad guess at the release date.
-says directs happen bimonthly (not even true)
-assumes directs must only be about events/releases leading up to the next direct
-themed directs have aired with another more general direct airing weeks later (Pokemon Direct, where they announced XY, Wii U direct in the same month)
-drags sales argument in to make it seem like Smash is Iwata's last hope and therefore the release MUST be before voting (if you just think about how Iwata personally pushing Sakurai to release the game faster so he can maintain his position within Nintendo sounds it should become clear how BS that is)

it's a Smash Bros. direct, there's nothing to read into

 

[Silvera]

Even if he did, it'd only be in Japanese because I'm pretty sure he doesn't know any other languages.

Subtitles would help. If there will be any.

 

[Fatmanonice]

Subtitles would help. If there will be any.

Oh, I thought you meant live like what they do on Twitter sometimes.

 

[Eternal phoenix Fire]

I don't like the Sakurais New Years Resolution thing. It's not a good argument.

For example, my new years resolution could be to finish saving for a car, as I would put more of my time toward it without a certain time of completion in mind but with the prenotion that it is to be done within the coming year due to the fact that I've already made progress on my goal. It could simply mean that the goal for my year is this and I wish to devote more time and effort into it this year to account for last year and my habits of being a bit generous with my savings or squandering money that should have gone toward it.

It's just more assurance, and doesn't spell out a November release. I think it could be argued that because of this resolution, the game is coming out sooner, as Sakurai is pushing through the homestretch (I mean come on, the PoTD updates are amazing compared to 2013's).

I agree with this.

Y'all reading too deep into what Sakurai is saying.

 

[Robert of Normandy]

I've been listening to the music from Network Transmission a lot recently. What a great soundtrack, I don't remember much about the game though.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WYrhgc3vvA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_iAmVC5GJs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTxi7dArQyc

If I recall correctly, Network Transmission wasn't received particularly well, so you not remembering it might not be such a bad thing. It does contain the only reference to the X series(I think) in the whole BN franchise whoops, forgot about Colonel and Iris. Never played the BN games much myself. Cool music though.

 

[TheMagicalKuja]

the guy is assuming a lot just to get a bad guess at the release date.
-says directs happen bimonthly (not even true)
-assumes directs must only be about events/releases leading up to the next direct
-themed directs have aired with another more general direct airing weeks later (Pokemon Direct, where they announced XY, Wii U direct in the same month)
-drags sales argument in to make it seem like Smash is Iwata's last hope and therefore the release MUST be before voting (if you just think about how Iwata personally pushing Sakurai to release the game faster so he can maintain his position within Nintendo sounds it should become clear how BS that is)

it's a Smash Bros. direct, there's nothing to read into

I'll somewhat side with you on that. If he wanted a more convincing argument, Wii U in general is in deep trouble and October starts the hype trains for PS4/XB1 releases, so it would be coming out sooner than expected. But I don't expect any time before August, because May interferes with Mario Kart, June is possible but interferes with E3 and nobody buys games in July.

 

[Eternal phoenix Fire]

If I recall correctly, Network Transmission wasn't received particularly well, so you not remembering it might not be such a bad thing. It does contain the only reference to the X series(I think) in the whole BN franchise whoops, forgot about Colonel and Iris. Never played the BN games much myself. Cool music though.

Man I ****ing loved Battle Network. 5 was my favorite.

 

[Gonoji]

If I recall correctly, Network Transmission wasn't received particularly well, so you not remembering it might not be such a bad thing. It does contain the only reference to the X series(I think) in the whole BN franchise whoops, forgot about Colonel and Iris. Never played the BN games much myself. Cool music though.

Yeah, apparently the reviews were pretty average. My brother rented that game one weekend when it came out, and all I really remember was FireMan.EXE's theme. I've never been a Battle Network guy, just an X and classic Mega Man fan. Oh, these are some others too:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYqzaCkMFsA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhJ7Ss-puVY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4fVnxtXAV8

 

[Robert of Normandy]

Man I ****ing loved Battle Network. 5 was my favorite.

Nothing against them myself, just never got around to playing more than the first one, which I lost interest in pretty quickly, though I've heard the first game isn't exactly the best. Did watch the TV show growing up.

So how about that Nintendo Direct

 

[Holder of the Heel]

@ SpindaMaster I can't look at you now without thinking of this.

Spoiler

Errrrbody in the club gettin' tipsy!

Sorry I couldn't help it.

 

[Basty]

Do you guys think we are getting something unexpected like say Diskun or another WTF character?

 

[Robert of Normandy]

Do you guys think we are getting something unexpected like say Diskun or another WTF character?

I mean we did kinda get this little character named Wii Fit Trainer.

Edit: For the Direct? Can't say. I mean expecting them kinda defeats the point of them being unexpected.

 

[SpindaMaster]

@ SpindaMaster I can't look at you now without thinking of this.

Spoiler

Errrrbody in the club gettin' tipsy!

Sorry I couldn't help it.

I can live with that

EDIT: Now that I stare at it, it's kinda hypnotic... I AM YOUR MASTER

 

[Arcadenik]

I mean we did kinda get this little character named Wii Fit Trainer.

I think he meant a retro WTF character... please let it be Duck Hunt Dog or I will continue my propaganda for the next seven years (SSB5).

 

[BluePikmin11]

Do you guys think we are getting something unexpected like say Diskun or another WTF character?

That would be saved for post release IMO.
For another WTF? Dr. Kawashima is a must.

 

[Wii Twerk Trainer]

Pixel Palutena for retro rep

 

[ActionHankBeard]

I think he meant a retro WTF character... please let it be Duck Hunt Dog or I will continue my propaganda for the next seven years (SSB5).

If not the Dog then at least a Duck Hunt stage, which would be almost as dope.

 

[Robert of Normandy]

For another WTF? Dr. Kawashima is a must.

hahahaha no.

 

[Starcutter]

WTF character?

Spoiler

 

[Silvera]

Oh, I thought you meant live like what they do on Twitter sometimes.

Yeah, something like that.

Pixel Palutena for retro rep

Spoiler

Would be awesome

 

[Arcadenik]

I am serious. I started my Duck Hunt Dog propaganda in 2002... and it's finally picking up steam. I am very persistent in my goal to garner supporters... one supporter at a time.

 

[Holder of the Heel]

I think he meant a retro WTF character... please let it be Duck Hunt Dog or I will continue my propaganda for the next seven years (SSB5).

Darn you, you almost made me want Duck Hunt Dog in Smash after having read this for a split second.

 

[BluePikmin11]

hahahaha no.

Short joke post ehh...
Eat your words if he gets revealed.

I am serious. I started my Duck Hunt Dog propaganda in 2002... and it's finally picking up steam. I am very persistent in my goal to garner supporters... one supporter at a time.

Duck Hunt Dog reveal would be the one of the best reveals ever, period.

 

[Ixbran]

why do we need a "Retro WTF" character? we already have a WTF character in WFT, even has the same letters. All we need is a Retro character, and personally I'd like Takamaru or even Lip as SSB4's retro character.

 

[Dark Phazon]

The Koopalings are all their own characters, with their own personalities and designs. Not to mention that they're villains, and fun, unique ones at that.

Metal Mario is literally a retexture with a stupid effect put on his sound files. One that hasn't been relevant since the ****in' Nintendo 64 days. The game is already full of stupid Baby clones. We don't need one that doesn't even have his own model and voice clips.



You people are ****ing insane. How the hell are the Koopalings a letdown? They're unique, iconic characters with tons of history in the Mario franchise. If you want to be mad at characters, be mad at **** like Baby Daisy.

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I took the Koopalings as a sign that the roster slots were going to go to characters that mattered. Characters that actually had substance and history with the franchise. They gave me hope that the roster was going to be big enough to support characters from the Luigi's Mansion and WarioWare/Land spin-offs, too. Metal Mario's shown that they're just going the same-old "throw everything and the kitchen sink in, no matter how irrelevant or pointless it is".

Ugh.

Whats worse all these chars are in and not Kamek....even though he was in the MK64 Beta instead of DK but yh DK deserves it more so it was the right choice im happy shy guy is back i mainly like heavy weight but MK seems to be domintaed by lightweights if u care to win online competivly and no lightweighys appealed to me before Shy Guy i love Shy Guy expecialy Mario Party 4 Cowboy Shy Guy

Man Kamek in MK8 would hype me soo much and plz bring boo back as a item.....

Had to vent some MK stuff

 

[BluePikmin11]

why do we need a "Retro WTF" character? we already have a WTF character in WFT, even has the same letters. All we need is a Retro character, and personally I'd like Takamaru or even Lip as SSB4's retro character.

Retro WTF and WFT.
Pick one.

 

[Robert of Normandy]

Short joke post ehh...
Eat your words if he gets revealed.

 

[[TSON]]

Still...
Wouldn't it just make more sense to hold it off till Fall?
And then make E3 the "Grand Finale"?

E3 is after the board of directors would be voted on.

the guy is assuming a lot just to get a bad guess at the release date.
-says directs happen bimonthly (not even true)
-assumes directs must only be about events/releases leading up to the next direct
-themed directs have aired with another more general direct airing weeks later (Pokemon Direct, where they announced XY, Wii U direct in the same month)
-drags sales argument in to make it seem like Smash is Iwata's last hope and therefore the release MUST be before voting (if you just think about how Iwata personally pushing Sakurai to release the game faster so he can maintain his position within Nintendo sounds it should become clear how BS that is)

it's a Smash Bros. direct, there's nothing to read into

(that guy's me)
Yes, full Directs happen bimonthly. Not on any specific day, but they always (or at least thus far?) happened once every two months.

Your last point is pretty valid though. This isn't a full Nintendo Direct (or console one), but a themed one.

Not to speculate on higher-ups going ons, but Iwata's job is indoubtedly to save his own ass and bring his strongest stuff to the front over the next couple months. He does have limited time and he is also in charge of Nintendo. I think it's reasonable to say that he is able to call the shots there and put pressure where he likes... imo we are likely to get a release date if nothing else. Think about older themed directs up to now, there's never been one that didn't have a release imminent.

 

[Arcadenik]

Darn you, you almost made me want Duck Hunt Dog in Smash after having read this for a split second.

You are a lost cause... you have been led astray from the flock... all because Duck Hunt Dog was not a sheepdog.

 

[Robert of Normandy]

You are a lost cause... you have been led astray from the flock... all because Duck Hunt Dog was not a sheepdog.

You're right

Sheepdogs are much cooler.

 

[RelaxAlax]

I'm hoping it's another WFT situation - something our online culture is predominantly thought to censor out of our thought process. Seriously, we try and think we know what a WTF character is but we seriously can't determine one, hence G&W, ROB and WFT. Our way of thinking causes us to not think outside the box.

So, with that, this Smash Bros will have a Smash Exclusive character as a total tribute to Nintendo. Just a theory, probably an endgame type of boss.

 

[FlareHabanero]

ITT: People Trying Way Too Hard