JonBeBonanza
Smash Lord
The game is out, specualtion is over, so lets give "awards for ther characters that we would WANT IN. (courtesy to ign)
Honorable Mention:Master Chief
"Yeah, we know the likelihood of Nintendo bringing an American-based Microsoft franchise character into their house is slim, but hear us out: Plasma grenade punch would make for one hell of a Final Smash. The Chief is currently the reigning badass of videogames, and there isn't a self-respecting gamer out there who wouldn't sell their lady friends for a chance to see Chief versus Samus, or versus Link, or Mario, or Ike, or…
It just be plain cool. 'Nuff said."
10.Bomberman
The star of many Bomberman games, whose signature move of throwing bombs at folk and making them go boom, is a little non-descript character who could go a long way. Created by Hudson, the same company responsible for the Mario Party games, Bomberman's inclusion into a Brawl would make sense at some point, as it would be a likely fit alongside Mario and Luigi.
9. Gray Fox
Technically speaking, Frank Jaeger has appeared in Brawl before, as a corner man for the fighters, but he has yet to see center ring action. This robotic ninja would unleash all sorts of TKOs on his opponent, and the prospect of him facing off against Snake is reason enough to get this guy in a game ASAP.
8. Leon S. Kennedy
Resident Evil 2 and 4's Leon is a unique breed of *** kicker; a rookie cop who earned his stripes firing round after round into pissed-off zombies, giant crocs and other terrors the Umbrella Corp. threw his way. He did so without breaking a sweat, and was one of the best things to happen to the Resident Evil franchise. The opportunities the game could mine with him in the melee, the double-bazooka blazing potential his offensive could bring deserves a spot on some future Brawl roster. And maybe his Final Smash could involve wielding zombies like he does so many hand-guns. The more we talk about it, the more we realize it is officially a crime against fandom to deny Leon his chance to Smash.
7. Ryu Hayabusa
Ninja Gaiden's warrior has been around for quite some time; his franchise's historical importance warrants his inclusion alone. A lethal, stealth fighter, Mr. Hayabusa and his Dragon Sword would go through combatants like a deli slicer. His offense would be a tough one to beat, and his Final Smash would make for one hell of a finishing move. Ninjas make any fight better, especially this one.
6. Ryu
"Can't have one Ryu without the other. Street Fighter is one of the most popular fighting games ever made, and Ryu is arguably one of its better characters; we know he is a fan-favorite amongst IGN readers and staff. Ryu is the only Fighter who can make a sleeveless gi work to his advantage; this wandering warrior and his blunt-force fighting style would fit perfectly in the world of Smash."
5. Sephiroth
"Cloud's arch nemesis, alongside fellow baddies Bowser and Ganon, would make for an epic triple-threat, and would help put the Brawl series closer to Legend status. Sephiroth is the type of combatant who could add a much welcomed element of surprise to Brawl game play, entering the fray with a wide variety of possible Smash combos and defenses. The character himself doesn't even know the full extent of his power; Brawl could be the perfect excuse to find out."
4. Pac-Man
"Who better to stand alongside such classic videogame characters as Mario, Link, and DK than the Pac? If the message boards are any indication, Pac-Man has been the stuff of hypothetical Brawling since the series premiered. The character is prime for a comeback, and what better way to do so than through this platform release. To all the naysayers out there, imagine for a moment Pac's Final Smash: He devours the Smash Ball like it were an oversized power pellet; his jaws distend to Cloverfield-monster proportions, his opponent goes all blue ghost, and Pac-Man does his best Jaws impersonation. Hell. Yeah."
3. Simon Belmont
"We are surprised that this vampire hunter and Big N mascot has yet to receive a formal invitation to the Brawl. For years, Belmont has proven his mettle, slaying various vamps via various means, and thus becoming an icon in the gaming world. The guy deserves a shot to stand along side Mario and Link, and fans deserve a chance to have their dream of fighting with Belmont realized."
2. Cloud
"Final Fantasy's hero supreme was rumored to appear in the game for quite some time, but did not make the list. Square Soft's mascot appeared previously in a Nintendo game before, but he deserves more than an easter egg-worthy appearance. Cloud's participation would change the Brawl landscape forever and would give gamers the fight they have wanted to see for a long, long time: Cloud vs. Link."
1. Mega Man
"Capcom's blue bomber is a character who needs no introduction, and his absence in the franchise thus far is downright mean. Classic Mega Man, with a few upgrades here and there, is the type of character games like Brawl are made for; his crazy, eclectic fighting style and environments guarantee good times and great gaming. His long-standing history with Nintendo makes Mega Man the most likely potential contender to see his Super Smash number get called, and we can't wait."
Honorable Mention:Master Chief
"Yeah, we know the likelihood of Nintendo bringing an American-based Microsoft franchise character into their house is slim, but hear us out: Plasma grenade punch would make for one hell of a Final Smash. The Chief is currently the reigning badass of videogames, and there isn't a self-respecting gamer out there who wouldn't sell their lady friends for a chance to see Chief versus Samus, or versus Link, or Mario, or Ike, or…
It just be plain cool. 'Nuff said."
10.Bomberman
The star of many Bomberman games, whose signature move of throwing bombs at folk and making them go boom, is a little non-descript character who could go a long way. Created by Hudson, the same company responsible for the Mario Party games, Bomberman's inclusion into a Brawl would make sense at some point, as it would be a likely fit alongside Mario and Luigi.
9. Gray Fox
Technically speaking, Frank Jaeger has appeared in Brawl before, as a corner man for the fighters, but he has yet to see center ring action. This robotic ninja would unleash all sorts of TKOs on his opponent, and the prospect of him facing off against Snake is reason enough to get this guy in a game ASAP.
8. Leon S. Kennedy
Resident Evil 2 and 4's Leon is a unique breed of *** kicker; a rookie cop who earned his stripes firing round after round into pissed-off zombies, giant crocs and other terrors the Umbrella Corp. threw his way. He did so without breaking a sweat, and was one of the best things to happen to the Resident Evil franchise. The opportunities the game could mine with him in the melee, the double-bazooka blazing potential his offensive could bring deserves a spot on some future Brawl roster. And maybe his Final Smash could involve wielding zombies like he does so many hand-guns. The more we talk about it, the more we realize it is officially a crime against fandom to deny Leon his chance to Smash.
7. Ryu Hayabusa
Ninja Gaiden's warrior has been around for quite some time; his franchise's historical importance warrants his inclusion alone. A lethal, stealth fighter, Mr. Hayabusa and his Dragon Sword would go through combatants like a deli slicer. His offense would be a tough one to beat, and his Final Smash would make for one hell of a finishing move. Ninjas make any fight better, especially this one.
6. Ryu
"Can't have one Ryu without the other. Street Fighter is one of the most popular fighting games ever made, and Ryu is arguably one of its better characters; we know he is a fan-favorite amongst IGN readers and staff. Ryu is the only Fighter who can make a sleeveless gi work to his advantage; this wandering warrior and his blunt-force fighting style would fit perfectly in the world of Smash."
5. Sephiroth
"Cloud's arch nemesis, alongside fellow baddies Bowser and Ganon, would make for an epic triple-threat, and would help put the Brawl series closer to Legend status. Sephiroth is the type of combatant who could add a much welcomed element of surprise to Brawl game play, entering the fray with a wide variety of possible Smash combos and defenses. The character himself doesn't even know the full extent of his power; Brawl could be the perfect excuse to find out."
4. Pac-Man
"Who better to stand alongside such classic videogame characters as Mario, Link, and DK than the Pac? If the message boards are any indication, Pac-Man has been the stuff of hypothetical Brawling since the series premiered. The character is prime for a comeback, and what better way to do so than through this platform release. To all the naysayers out there, imagine for a moment Pac's Final Smash: He devours the Smash Ball like it were an oversized power pellet; his jaws distend to Cloverfield-monster proportions, his opponent goes all blue ghost, and Pac-Man does his best Jaws impersonation. Hell. Yeah."
3. Simon Belmont
"We are surprised that this vampire hunter and Big N mascot has yet to receive a formal invitation to the Brawl. For years, Belmont has proven his mettle, slaying various vamps via various means, and thus becoming an icon in the gaming world. The guy deserves a shot to stand along side Mario and Link, and fans deserve a chance to have their dream of fighting with Belmont realized."
2. Cloud
"Final Fantasy's hero supreme was rumored to appear in the game for quite some time, but did not make the list. Square Soft's mascot appeared previously in a Nintendo game before, but he deserves more than an easter egg-worthy appearance. Cloud's participation would change the Brawl landscape forever and would give gamers the fight they have wanted to see for a long, long time: Cloud vs. Link."
1. Mega Man
"Capcom's blue bomber is a character who needs no introduction, and his absence in the franchise thus far is downright mean. Classic Mega Man, with a few upgrades here and there, is the type of character games like Brawl are made for; his crazy, eclectic fighting style and environments guarantee good times and great gaming. His long-standing history with Nintendo makes Mega Man the most likely potential contender to see his Super Smash number get called, and we can't wait."
