Official Smash Ultimate Discussion

[Will]

Well, one of those children is a Mayor, so I'm a bit hesitant there. Unless there's a canon age for Villager I'm unaware of.

wasn't even aware he was mayor, he just moved in and they were like "yo you're our mayor". Vaguely a child from appearance alone.

is borderline child since you're legally a child at 17 in the U.S.

yep thems some children

 

[KirbyWorshipper2465]

At this point, there's three types of Smash fans.

1. People who are still salty over the Smash 4 DLC.
2. People who are salty over other people who are still salty over the Smash 4 DLC.
3. People who genuinely don't care.

Despite what happened with the ballot, I don't think we'll ever get to a point in time when someone can say, "I'm not happy with Bayonetta being in Smash," without sparking controversy.

It's still amazing that people managed to get over Duck Hunt so quickly, in comparison.

I stop playing Pokémon because sun and moon are not as fun as X,Y omega ruby
I got to the 2nd island in sun.

I have a friend who enjoyed S&M enough (he's a Pokémon fan since the 90s), to the point that he'll only buy a Switch once more info about Generation 8 is revealed.

Seriously though, I wish he had more legitimate reasons to consider getting the console than just that and Bayonetta 2 (also, whether the console gets a new model, maybe).

 

[AlphaSSB]

At this point, there's three types of Smash fans.

1. People who are still salty over the Smash 4 DLC.
2. People who are salty over other people who are still salty over the Smash 4 DLC.
3. People who genuinely don't care.

Despite what happened with the ballot, I don't think we'll ever get to a point in time when someone can say, "I'm not happy with Bayonetta being in Smash," without sparking controversy.

To reiterate 'salt' does not equal dislike.

But I agree with your latter statement. People have always been quick to attack those with opinions different from theirs.

 

[KMDP]

I mainly paid attention because it would be the first time I could get a legitimate Arceus. I'm still not really over them never distributing the Azure Flute because they thought it would be too cryptic or something.

I got the Level 100 Arceus that was released for Black and White; but, yeah, never releasing the Azure Flute was a bad move.

 

[TheLastJinjo]

Clones are designed for ease of development due to similar skeletal structures that can be carried over to the next character with minimal problems.
Mimikyu's body build is vastly different from Pikachu's (It's arms are underneath It's body for example) Plus It's stands more upright compared to Pikachu due to its need to keep It's disguise up.

So no, Mimikyu wouldn't work as a clone of Pikachu, at worst, they might do like what they did with Wario and make most of It's normals have it trying to imitate Pikachu's moves, but in a more quantity over quality type manner.

Mewtwo is a clone of Ganondorf, guyz.

Just kidding. You're totally right. A lot of people seem to think that characters become clones because they resemble or are inspired by another character. Mimikyu isn't even an electric type Pokemon.

It's like someone who thinks Wario would be a clone of Mario or Rosalina would be a clone of Peach.

Like Ganondorf for example. People complain that he has no relation to Captain Falcon, but that has nothing to do with why characters become clones. It's really all about body structure. Character relation is incidental.

I could see someone like Dark Samus becoming an echo, because even if she has vastly unique abilities, she's perfectly capable of copying all of Samus's animations.

 

[DaybreakHorizon]

Oh yeah I forgot one "leak." Found this one on GameFAQs of all places.

Spoiler: "Leak"

Interesting enough. Supposedly it was taken down as well.

 

[Noipoi]

I haven't gotten past Island 2 of Ultra Sun... I think the Endless Melemele Tutorials killed my enthusiasm.

Seriously, Game Freak, it's fine having tutorials, but please, make them optional! For the sake of the Pokémon Veterans!

You hate tutorials? Well you're in luck! The newe game this year is nothing but tutorials!!!!


at least there's Pokemon 2019.

 

[**Gilgamesh**]

I kind of hope there's a way to unlock all the characters quickly, I get that it's fun for most people to unlock all the characters but it's going to be a logistical nightmare trying to host tournaments during launch week when like half the set-ups won't have your main on it unless it's a Original 8 or 12 character.

Wait; lul are us competitors so fiendishly obsessed with Smash that we host tournaments within the first week lol. People be fiendish for realz.

 

[Murlough]

You hate tutorials? Well you're in luck! The newest game is nothing but tutorials!!!!


at least there's Pokemon 2019.

I don't remember it being THAT bad....tbh I thought the fight against Ultra Necrozma was one of the best battles the series has had in a long *** time.

I also put Gen 7, 5, and 4 on a pedestal so my opinion is usually the unpopular one....

Gen 7 had its flaws but they were trying to do something different with the series and I respect that. I still want muh gyms back, though.

 

[Rie Sonomura]

...and now’s when I realize I misread “teams of three” as “three teams”

Frick

Oh yeah I forgot one "leak." Found this one on GameFAQs of all places.

Spoiler: "Leak"

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Interesting enough. Supposedly it was taken down as well.

Think I’ve heard of that game...wasn’t it for 3DS?

 

[True Blue Warrior]

Oh yeah I forgot one "leak." Found this one on GameFAQs of all places.

Spoiler: "Leak"

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Interesting enough. Supposedly it was taken down as well.

If there is any new IP that is going to get the Greninja treatment, it's going to be ARMS (and even then I severely doubt it).

 

[Murlough]

If there is any new IP that is going to get the Greninja treatment, it's going to be ARMS (and even then I severely doubt it).

I actually think if any series gets the Greninja treatment it will once again be Pokemon.

EDIT: you said "new" end my suffering

 

[Cosmic77]

Oh yeah I forgot one "leak." Found this one on GameFAQs of all places.

Spoiler: "Leak"

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Interesting enough. Supposedly it was taken down as well.

I see this person went with the overused "English is not my first language" shtick, despite being able to type in full sentences with decent grammar and spelling.

Either way, I'm gonna need a little more info than just Tethu and a lengthy explanation on how Sakurai balances characters.

 

[Noipoi]

I don't remember it being THAT bad....tbh I thought the fight against Ultra Necrozma was one of the best battles the series has had in a long *** time.

I also put Gen 7, 5, and 4 on a pedestal so my opinion is usually the unpopular one....

Gen 7 had its flaws but they were trying to do something different with the series and I respect that. I still want muh gyms back, though.

I'm actually talking about Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee.
I hold the unpopular opinion of liking gen 7 and my first time fighting Ultra Necrozma is actually one of my fondest Pokemon memories in recent years.
(Gen 5 is still the best though).

 

[True Blue Warrior]

I actually think if any series gets the Greninja treatment it will once again be Pokemon.

If there is any new IP that is going to get the Greninja treatment, it's going to be ARMS (and even then I severely doubt it).

I was talking about new franchises specifically. Though we're definitely getting a Gen 7 Pokemon as a newcomer.

 

[KMDP]

You hate tutorials? Well you're in luck! The newest game is nothing but tutorials!!!!


at least there's Pokemon 2019.

I don't actually mind tutorials, the endless Pokémon tutorials just wore me down over 20 years.

Red/Blue - Damn it, Old Man, I already have some Pokémon!
Ruby/Sapphire - Damn it, Wally, I already have some Pokémon!
Heart Gold/Soul Silver - Ethan/Lyra, I already know how to catch- Okay, you're just ignoring me then...
X/Y - Shauna: "You mean you can catch Pokémon!?"; Me: "Sigh..."
Sun/Moon - "Do you know how to catch Pokémon?" "Yes..." "Here, let me show you!" "Uuggh..."

Joking aside, the "You must have this Pokémon type to proceed" thing in the Let's Go gyms is a teeerrible idea.

 

[DaybreakHorizon]

You hate tutorials? Well you're in luck! The newest game is nothing but tutorials!!!!


at least there's Pokemon 2019.

Did you hear about Masuda's recent comment on why they went with the Go system of catching Pokémon?
Article link

Masuda thinks that the classic catching mechanics may be too difficult for some players, so they wanted to simplify the captures by introducing the GO mechanics.

I made this post on a reddit thread about this:

I've played Pokémon for about as long as I can remember. When I was 6 - 7 years old I caught three Legendary Birds in Leafgreen (not an easy feat) and proceeded to wipe the Elite 4 with them and my overleveled Blastoise. The feeling when I managed to win was great, and it's something I still remember to this day.

I can understand removing the classic capture mechanics to integrate interactivity or something like that, but removing them because they're "too difficult?" That's bull****. What's next? Lowering the amount of moves from 4 to 3 because movesets are too difficult to manage? Removing stat boosts and status effects because combat is too difficult? It's ridiculous how stupid Game Freak thinks their prospective playerbase is.

 

[KMDP]

Did you hear about Masuda's recent comment on why they went with the Go system of catching Pokémon?
Article link


I made this post on a reddit thread about this:

It's starting to get insulting to People's intelligence.

 

[Rie Sonomura]

Here’s what I could find about Tethu btw:
http://ever-oasis.wikia.com/wiki/Tethu

Character is adorable at least

But I doubt many people have even heard of the game so I doubt they’ll happen

 

[MasterOfKnees]

Did you hear about Masuda's recent comment on why they went with the Go system of catching Pokémon?
Article link


I made this post on a reddit thread about this:

It was apparently a mistranslation, the original quote is here, which if you read between the lines basically just boils down to "kids have no patience these days",

 

[Noipoi]

Did you hear about Masuda's recent comment on why they went with the Go system of catching Pokémon?
Article link


I made this post on a reddit thread about this:

Yeah I saw this the other day, it's really stupid, Masuda really underestimates the intelligence of kids.
I'm still gonna give Let's Go a try, if only because I know they'll make it so you can only get the new Pokemon in that game and nowhere else.
But I really hope they take this opportunity the ease up on the hand-holding in the 2019 games.

 

[Murlough]

I was talking about new franchises specifically. Though we're definitely getting a Gen 7 Pokemon as a newcomer.

Thank you, I fixed it while you were quoting me. :V

Edit: Gamefreak could give me Lets Go! for free and I would look them dead in the eye, turn to the nearest trash can, and slam dunk that **** as hard as I could.

 

[AlphaSSB]

Joking aside, the "You must have this Pokémon type to proceed" thing in the Let's Go gyms is a teeerrible idea.

This is the first I've heard of this. Is this an actual thing?

 

[KMDP]

It was apparently a mistranslation, the original quote is here, which if you read between the lines basically just boils down to "kids have no patience these days",

Maybe they'd have more patience if you didn't stop the gameplay to show them something they can work out for themselves.

Seriously, you can just have an optional NPC in an Early town tell you the basic mechanics of catching Pokémon (Wear down their HP without making them faint, throw a Pokéball and hope it catches) and be done with it. Maybe they give you 10 balls too.

This is the first I've heard of this. Is this an actual thing?

Yes, it is. You need a Pokémon with a Super Effective move to enter Brock's Gym, and a Level 20 or over Pokémon to enter Misty's.

 

[Idon]

This is the first I've heard of this. Is this an actual thing?

Yup. That useless guide at the entrance of gyms now will ACTIVELY BLOCK YOUR ENTRANCE if you are not SUFFICIENTLY PREPARED to curbstomp the gym leader.

 

[DaybreakHorizon]

It was apparently a mistranslation, the original quote is here, which if you read between the lines basically just boils down to "kids have no patience these days",

Regardless, Masuda is underestimating the youth of today. Does he know how big Pokémon is? He could use it to ****ing teach the kids patience!

Seriously.

 

[Noipoi]

This is the first I've heard of this. Is this an actual thing?

Yes, each gym in Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee will have requirements to enter, the requirement for the first gym (which is rock type) is you must have a grass or water Pokemon to enter. You literally can't fail unless you deliberately try.

 

[Murlough]

Yup. That useless guide at the entrance of gyms now will ACTIVELY BLOCK YOUR ENTRANCE if you are not SUFFICIENTLY PREPARED to curbstomp the gym leader.

..........................

I'd terrified for Gen 8 now.

 

[KMDP]

Regardless, Masuda is underestimating the youth of today. Does he know how big Pokémon is? He could use it to ****ing teach the kids patience!

Seriously.

If I can work out how to play the game at 7 years old, with much fewer tutorials, then today's 7 year olds can do the same.

Yes, each gym in Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee will have requirements to enter, the requirement for the first gym (which is rock type) is you must have a grass or water Pokemon to enter. You literally can't fail unless you deliberately try.

The sorry state of Pokémon Let's Go.
What's the point of the Gyms being trials if they aren't remotely challenging?

 

[Noipoi]

..........................

I'd terrified for Gen 8 now.

Well, they have said that the Let's Go games are meant to be an entry point to get kids into the series, and that Gen 8 will not be an entry point. It's specifically targeted towards long time fans who have played for years. We just have to wait and see i suppose.

 

[DaybreakHorizon]

Yes, each gym in Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee will have requirements to enter, the requirement for the first gym (which is rock type) is you must have a grass or water Pokemon to enter. You literally can't fail unless you deliberately try.

It's even worse because it completely ruins challenge runs. If you want to nuzlocke the game, you better hope you have the right types if you want to continue. Unless you bend the rules to capture a Pokémon to meet the requirements and just not use it. But then that puts you at a disadvantage (not like you'll ever be at one because you'll be overleveled and the game will be ridiculously easy) because you lack team members.

I was thinking of buying it, but now I'm definitely not.

Can we just get the Sinnoh remakes so I can be done with the Pokémon series please?

 

[KMDP]

It's specifically targeted towards long time fans who have played for years. We just have to wait and see i suppose.

Dollars to doughnuts it still has forced tutorials though.

One of the ones that actually bugs me is in HGSS, when your Mom gives you the Pokégear. She asks you if you want to know how to use it, and if you say "No" she tells you anyway! Frickin' WHAT!?

 

[Noipoi]

It's even worse because it completely ruins challenge runs. If you want to nuzlocke the game, you better hope you have the right types if you want to continue. Unless you bend the rules to capture a Pokémon to meet the requirements and just not use it. But then that puts you at a disadvantage (not like you'll ever be at one because you'll be overleveled and the game will be ridiculously easy).

I was thinking of buying it, but now I'm definitely not.

Can we just get the Sinnoh remakes so I can be done with the Pokémon series please?

Personally for me, 2019 is their last shot. Whenever they talk about it they hype it up as the the Pokemon game longtime fans have been waiting for.
The game that'll make hardcore fans say "This is what iv'e always wanted!" (They actually said this). I have hope, but if they blow it? I don't even know anymore. I might stick around for Unova remakes.

 

[domriver]

Fixed.

By D&D Alignment: Lawful, Neutral, and Chaotic

I think it would be somewhat even between the three teams.

Also, I've got enough "leaks" for another two sessions, both of which have bonus "leaks!"

Spoiler: Session 1

Spoiler: "Leak" 1

Hello everybody I work as a translator for an european language, but I can't say wich language and I already played an early version of the game. You can believe it or not, but I know that this is true.

They are 9 new characters and 2 echo characters.

Magolor: I saw gameplay of him and his attacks are based of black magic. With his neutral B he can charge a black ball, like Mewtwo's Shadow Ball. I really like his up air, it's a little beam.

Imajin: Probably you don't know him, but he is the protagonist of Doki Doki Panic (The original game of Super Mario Bros. 2) His down B is the same as thtat of Peach) And his up B, you can summon a little vine. (It's a reskin of a ladder)

Karate Joe: His moves works like in the Rhythm Heaven games. When you hold the A button, he punches and when you release the button, he kicks. His neutral B is a combo, like in his minigame.

Hatsune Miku: Surprise, surprise, she's in the game. Sadly I don't know the moves, but I know that she's in :D

Dj Octario: Yes an another Splatoon rep. He sits in a little version of his mech. His appereance is like in Splatoon 1, but he has also a Splatoon 2 skin.

The Champions: Yes, THE Champions from Breath of the Wild. They works like the Pokemon Trainer, but with four characters. Urbosa is the fastest of the four and I think, she has a good combo potential. Revali is the areal fighter of the four and he has five jumps. Mipha has the best range and she uses water and spear attacks. And Daruk is the slowest but the strongest of the four.

Dixie Kong & Kiddy Kong: These two represent the originally idea of Diddy Kong for Brawl, wich included Dixie. Dixie is a semi clone of DIddy (Only the side and neutral B are the same) And Kiddy is a faster Donkey Kong with a few changes.

Elma: Sorry, I didn't saw footage, but I know that she uses a mech in her final smash.

Isabelle: Surprisingly she isn't an echo character or a semi clone. With her down B she can spawn a furniture (chair, table or a bed) with the same leaf animation like in Animal Cossing. And her neutral B she can throw fruits that hurt.

And finally the Echo characters: Chrom or Ike and Dark Samus for.......... yes Samus :D

And as a bonus a few stages:

Just Dance Stage
Bob Omb Battlefield
Bowser's Castle
Rhythm Heaven
Wario Ware Gold (It is Wario Ware with other minigames)
Underworld

See you later
Bye

Ps: You can ask me if you want

Ok, i will try this week to take a picture of any character!

Spoiler: My reaction

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Wowee. This is one wild "leak." Props to mr. leakerman for coming up with one wild character list.

Spoiler: "Leak" 2

Nintendo Direct August 3rd
Super Smash Bros. reveal trailer
A shadowy figure flies above as a hero steps out of the darkness.
"Belmont has his stake in this!"
He follows the figure as it flies to a lofty bell tower. He climbs a spiral staircase and defeats skeletons and bats before arriving at the top. The bell sounds as he looks around. Sensing his foe: "Die monster. You don't belong in this world!" An evil laugh echoes out and the demon attacks. "Overconfidence will destroy you" Sephiroth joins the fray!

Belmont is a new design drawing inspiration from Simon, Trevor, Richtor, Juste and huh? Alucard? and has costumes to represent each of them. Sephiroth's design is based on his "One-Winged Angel" classic design but has costumes for his Advent Children and Kingdom Hearts designs.

A third character is teased. A telescope has been watching the battle unfold in the bell tower. A female giggle is heard and the telescope is flung skyward, disappearing in a STAR graphic effect.

Talk about blowing your load. This would make for one hype-inducing direct though.

Spoiler: "Leak" 3

Characters:
So as for what I’ve heard, 8 new fighter and 1 new echo fighter will be added, however some may struggle to be in due to 3rd party issues. As of what I’ve heard, Ashley, King K. Rool, Dixie Kong and Isaac will be in the game (they aren’t the only 4 incoming, there’s more). DLC isn’t being planned especially since Sakurai is focusing on the now and saving his plans for later.
Stages:
I’ve also heard that Big Battlefield will make a comeback. Again, not the only stage that will make a return, and R.O.B./Robot will have a new home stage.
Online Multiplayer:
For Fun will only have one change, and it’s including Final Destination. Another feature is that now you can choose to use hazard stage toggle for certain stages that will support that in for fun by using online options, and not by changing rules. As for For Glory, it will include Battlefield and Omega stage forms. And you can also choose to use either one, or both with online options. And you can also choose to use Mii’s as fighters online now.
Solo and Misc:
There will be Classic, All-Star, Training, Events, Smash Run and Stadium. Smash Tour isn’t going to come back due to many people not playing it that much. Story Mode is being planned, however it may not be included due to lack of development. Stadium will feature Target Blast, Multi-Man Smash (includes Mii’s again, but they won’t have voices) and Home-Run Contest. Same concept with Story Mode, Boss Battles is being planned. Smash Run will feature 1-2 players except each player will have a split screen, and this time you can get an alt trophy of a character if you complete it. Classic Mode will also be a 1-2 player thing, which will feature the map. Stage builder will also make a return. Trophy rush and trophy shop will return. And, that’s all the info I got, enjoy!!

Honestly, I hope that For Glory has some regular stages with hazards off. Otherwise, this leak doesn't say much. Smash Tour not returning would be kinda disappointing though.

Spoiler: "Leak" 4

Say it's fake all you want. But here's a leak. I am remaining Anonymous for personal reasons

I don't know that much info about this direct since Nintendo is becoming very secretive since Smash Ultimate was announced to stop things like this. So keep in mind, there may be more or less games at this direct. Don't say I didn't warn you.

Direct is about 40 minutes in length.
No specific date has surfaced, only "End of Q2-Start of Q3."

3DS:
Nothing much as Nintendo are making it a low priority ever since Switch came out, but there are some announcements.

>info on Luigi's Mansion including Release Date and Amiibo.
>Same with Bowser's Inside Story except with a very vague date and only one Amiibo.
>Quick reminder that WarioWare Gold is coming.
>Ends with port of Tropical Freeze.

Before it goes to Switch, it gives a bit of info about the online service, which takes up a good 5 minutes of the direct.

>Mario Tennis Aces second Online tournament is announced. Gift is said to be Luigi or Peach's default costume.
>Small free update to MK8D being that of Block Fortress. Other tracks are coming as DLC.
>Small reel of ports. Included are Fallout 4, Diablo 3, Spyro Reignited, and TSR.
>Splatoon 2 4.0 Update is shown with new gear and hairstyles. Piranha Pit is shown as well as a new stage.
>Ultimate trailer for Tails and Shadow.

And that's it. Keep in mind Nintendo is monitoring 4chan and other message boards for leaks.

Interesting in that it doesn't give a specific date, but I imagine that the next direct is going to have many more reveals than just some ports.

Spoiler: "Leak" 5

There's no direct's until September. In September, Nintendo is hosting a big, I mean Big direct. The 3DS will be getting headlines, but surprisingly, Switch won't. They need to talk a lot about the games. They still have a bunch of games to announce. If on the side it says big or small, that means how much they will talk about it. The direct is close to an hour. This is real. Here we go. This is on September 12.
> Luigi Mansion Remake, October 26
> Mario&Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story remake, January 25 2019
> Last headline, Pokken Tournament, Summer 2019
> Donkey Kong Country: The Return of King K. Rool, characters playable are, Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Dixie Kong, Cranky Kong, Funky Kong, and Trixie Kong, 2019. Big
> Fire Emblem Three Houses gameplay trailer, April 2019. Big
> Super Mario Party, October 5. Small
> Spyro Reignited Trilogy, early 2019. Small
> Pokemon Let’s go, November 16 2018 + Amiibo. Big
> Fortnite Nintendo Only Skins based on Metroid, Splatoon, after direct. Small
> Wave Race Switch, holiday 2018. Small
> Undertale, September 14. Small
> Demon X Machina, January 2019. Big
> Mega Man 11, October 2. Small
> Team Sonic Racing, December 4. Small
> Online announcement. Big
> Punch Out: Champions, 2019. Big
> Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes, January 2019. Small
> Chibi Robo: Plugged, holiday 2018. Small
> Warioware: Switched. Small
> Diablo 3, 2019. Small
> Injustice 2, 2019. Small
> Dr. Mario Switch. Small
> Legends Of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, 2019. Small
> Xenoblade Chronicles X, December 4th 2018. Small
> World Ends With You FR, October 26. Small
> Dragon Quest 11, holiday 2018. Big
> Bayonetta 3, February 2019. Big
> Yoshi’s Craft World, March 2019. Big
> Final Announcement, Mipha Smash trailer, then Shadow announcement.
That a lot. It's real. I know you think it's fake because it's to much, no headlines. But one time, there was no headlines. The small games will go right to another game, big will talk about it a lot.

Seems like mr. leakerman just couldn't come up with any headlines.

Spoiler: "Leak" 6

Hey everybody, it's time for another spicy leak!
I have received this information from a friend of a friend that works on the development team for Super Smash Bros Ultimate. Some things might have been lost in translation.
Most of the characters in Ultimate were taken from the ballot made for the previous entry in the franchise. There is a total of 10 completely new characters in this game when you include Inkling and Ridley.
>Geno will be included.
>Selected due to his popularity in the ballot.
>King K Rool will be included.
>Selected due to his popularity in the ballot.
>Sceptile will be included.
>Selected due to his popularity in the ballot.
>Chorus Men will be included.
>Selected due to them being cut in Smash 4.
>Chibi Robo will be included.
>Selected due to his popularity in the ballot.
Those are all of the characters that have appeared in a 1st party game or spinoff. Now here are the 3rd party reps.
>Banjo-Kazooie will be included.
>This is due to massive fan outcry.
>Also because of popularity in the ballot.
>Also because of Microsoft's willingness to >include the duo.
>Shovel Knight will be included.
>Selected due to his popularity in the Ballot.
>Also because of his popularity in the indie
>scene.
>Jibanyan will be included.
>This is due to his crazy popularity in Japan.
>His slot was going to be filled by Prof.Layton.
>Jibanyan was favored due to better moveset
>potential.
There will be 4 echo fighters including Daisy.
>Shadow will be an echo of Sonic.
>Dixie Kong will be an echo of Diddy Kong.
>Chrom will be an echo of Ike.
I also have some stages but these aren't all of them. I don't have any information on these except for where they are taking place.
>Bean Bean Kingdom will be included.
>Super Bell Hill will be included.
>Mount Lanakila will be included.
>K Rool's Ship will be included.
>A stage based on the DS will be included.
>Mumbo's Mountain will be included.
>The Lich Yard will be included.
Adventure mode is like subspace with less cutscenes.

Another interesting character list. Jibanyan is definitely new. Yokai Watch was on the decline in 2015, right? Also, Shovel Knight likely didn't perform well in the ballot because everyone thought he was a shoe in.

Spoiler: "Leak" 7

ALL JULY NINTENDO DIRECT LEAKS ARE FAKE. THE NEXT DIRECT IS IN SEPTEMBER AND FOCUSES ONLY ON ONLINE GAMES. THEY DID THIS BC OF THE NINTENDO SWITCH ONLINE SYSTEM.

The direct starts off with a thank you from Sakurai for supporting smash ultimate. He talks briefly and introduces the new echo fighter, Black Shadow (Captain Falcon Clone). No reveal trailer, just an announcement like Daisy.

A new IP is announced, and that IP is Starfox Racing, being developed by Retro Studios. The reveal trailer confirms 10 characters and three courses. The game will come out around April 2019.

There are some Labo updates. The updates help fix MK8D with Labo and it also announces new compatibility with mario tennis aces.

Mario Maker is getting an enhanced port to the switch. It will be called Super Mario Maker ELITE. It adds some new platforms and powerups which will make the game feel fresh.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe will get 4 new characters, not including BOTW Link. The characters are Diddy Kong, Birdo, Nabbit, and Pauline. Two new cups will come out as well, the Feather Cup and the Bob-Omb Cup. This will be available as soon as the direct goes live.

There will be a big portion on the Nintendo Switch Online System. Nothing new to discuss, just an overview of the price and what you gain when purchasing the online system

The last thing is at the end, and it is a reveal trailer for K. Rool and Dixie Kong. The trailer starts with Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong eating bananas, and are interrupted by K rool. They begin to lose the battle, until Dixie King shows up. The trailer ends with an overview of the characters. K rool's attacks will be his gimics from the Donkey Kong Country games and an ability to summon a couple weak Kremlings, and Dixie's attacks include her hair, bubble gum, her guitar, and some other attacks which include Kiddy Kong.

THIS COULD ALL BE FAKE. MY SOURCE COULS BE LYING. TAKE THIS WITH A GRAIN OF SALT.

That callout at the beginning though. Got 'em. Seems reasonable enough for a direct "leak." Par for the course.

Spoiler: Session 2

Spoiler: "Leak" 8

Alright, Nintendo will be doing another Nintendo Direct upcoming Thursday, here are some details of what you can expect.
>Undertale 1.5 for Nintendo Switch releasing 15 September
>Fallout New Vegas for Nintendo Switch - Holidays
>2 new Minecraft Maps, new skin pack
>Megaman 11 trailer
>Kirby Star Allies Dream Friends (what a surprise!)
>Light on some Nintendo Online features (including a system where you enter a code to join somebody's game kind of invite system)
>Go Vacation new minigames, uses the Joycon's for special gimmick minigames
>Reggie in somebody's house again announcing a Fortnite exclusive skin (Nintendo Online) for later this year
>FNaF 1 till 4 ported over, Sister Location and Freddy Fazbear's Pizzaria Simulator - August
>We Happy Few for Nintendo Switch - 2019
>Stardew Valley Multiplayer - October
>Mario Tennis Aces Update - August
>Mario Maker Port - Holidays
>Paladins F2P - August
>Pokemon Quest Update
>Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu & Evee Trailer
>Super Smash Bros Full Roster
>Reggie again broke into someone's house and got one final announcement
>Metroid Prime 4 Gameplay Trailer

Why the **** would we get the full ****ing roster for Smash Bros. this early on???

Spoiler: "Leak" 9

Alright Boys, we have sone leaks for Stages of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

>Radical Highway
>Ashley's Mansion
>Sarasaland
>Gangplank Galleon

That's all

Seems to hint at Ashley, K. Rool, and Shadow? Otherwise doesn't say much.

Spoiler: "Leak" 10

So there've been leaks that I've been seeing around YouTube and 4chan recently, and they've gotten a lot of attention. But I'm here to dispel these "leaks" (wishlists) and am here to detail some bits on a new character that will be coming in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, though there's only one character that I know of.

A playtester (known hereby as my informant) that often frequents a chatroom managed to play one of the new builds with this character, but has requested anonymity and I have to respect their wishes. This way, I at least have more access to knowledge about the character.

The character in question is a third Capcom representative, Leon S. Kennedy, from Resident Evil. My informant told me that his appearance is based off of the Resident Evil 2 Remake, to promote it.

The informant gave me a rundown of a few of Leon's moves, including some normals and specials. Some of Leon's normals include a three hit jab with his knife and a kick, a forward tilt that is his roundhouse, an uppercut up smash and a single kick neutral air.

Additionally, they told me that Leon surprisingly uses his handgun and fires it as his neutral special, a rocket launcher that deals massive damage as his side special and grenades that he can hold indefinitely as his down special move, of which there are three types: regular, flash and incendiary.

But they weren't able to tell me more about Leon's moveset since they ended up forgetting about some of the moves, but they told me that they will find out more in the coming days and give me a full detail of them. They do also recall that Leon was hard to knock off the stage and was somewhat average speed.

If my informant manages to find out anything more to Leon, I'll be posting additional information as soon as I can. I'd be more than welcome to share this when it comes.

This one kind of makes sense. It's on the feasible side of the leak spectrum.

Spoiler: "Leak" 11

Hey guys, I work at NoA. Smash is super super top secret BUT i already saw the trailer for this Friday. They were waiting for the Kirby update to reveal him along with a Kirby series echo fighter.

No i don't know anything else. i'm not privy to much and after this it could get tighter.

Bandana Dee trailer for Friday? Sounds good to me.

Spoiler: "Leak" 12

Gordon Freeman will be revealed in Smash Bros. in a month. All of your rumors about Reimu, Ashley, Marx, Waluigi, etc are now dead. Nintendo will reveal Gordon in a new Switch direct with a character from Fire Emblem: Three Houses. You'll see.

Bold claim. We'll see how it works out.

Spoiler: "Leak" 13

>Simon Belmont
>King K.Rool
>Incineroar
>Geno

Semi-clones:
>Shadow

Echoes
>Dark Samus
>Chrom
>Ninten

New stages: Gangplank Galleon, Valla, Dracula's Castle, Alolan Pokemon League

Regular old ****.

Spoiler: "Leak" 14

> These are a bunch of characters. These were the characters that nintendo were picking. But only 10 off them came true. Including the 3 you no about.
> For echoes
> Daisy, came true
> Shadow, not confirmed but is in game
> Dark Samus, not in the game, might be DLC
> Black Shadow, sadly there keeping C.F alone.
> Dr. Luigi, not happening
> Dixie Kong, will come
> Funky Kong, sadly nope
> Ninten, don't know anything on him
> Chrom, was planned but don't know anything about him if he's in.
> Now for fighters
> Ridley, yep
> Inkling, yep
> Waluigi, nope
> King K. Rool, he's coming
> Impa, nope
> Toon Zelda?
> Mipha, she's in
> Captain Toad, planned but got scrapped sadly
> Pauline, nope
> Sylux, was going to be but got scrapped due to Ridely.
> Birdo, nope
> Bandana dee, have no news on him
> Susie, nope
> Marx, nope
> Krystal, nope
> Eldgard, was planned but got scrapped
> Medusa, nope
> Viridi, nope
> Magnus, nope
> Ashely, nope
> Tails, nope
> Isabelle, nope
> Rex and Pyra, no news on them
> Simon Belmont, yep
> Rayman, yep
> Lyn, nope
> Boberman, nope
> Geno, DLC is not planned for Smash, but his chance is coming to be the first DLC fighter.
> Crash, not planned
> Chibi-Robo, was planned but is now a assist ()
> Issac, nope
> Dillion, nope
> Springman, nope
> Decidueye, was planned but got scrapped due to Ivysuar coming back.
> Jade from Dragon Quest 11 she's in
So these are your newcomers. They are coming on there way to a announcement soon. These characters were the only ones that got picked. They choose to make it them. I know there's other characters that people want, but they sadly aren't coming. You might see them be DLC.

What is it about Jade that's so popular? I get that she's uber popular in Japan, but she'd have been too much of a gamble at the time as the game hadn't released. @GoldenYuiitusin made a more detailed post about that.

Lots of them today.

LOL @ these leaks. Keep'em coming. They are fun to read. Leon S Kennedy though - I can see that happening. Tomorrow or Thursday should be the day if there is going to be a Direct that nintendo will announce one right?

 

[SquashiniKun]

Oh yeah I forgot one "leak." Found this one on GameFAQs of all places.

Spoiler: "Leak"

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Interesting enough. Supposedly it was taken down as well.

Tethu would a be a nice addition to the roster, Smash never got any wind based characters before, so Tethu would bring that to the table.

 

[P.Kat]

I really hope they fix whatever is going on right here before release

That, fixing Wolf jaw, and especially finding the rest of Sheik long scarf, that somehow went missing from the transition of her render, to her game character self.

New game!

Remember the “newcomer for each letter of ULTIMATE” thing? It’s the same but this time for SPECIAL, which is Smash Ultimate’s Japanese subtitle. One newcomer whose name starts with each letter.

S - Simon
P - Pyra (& Rex)
E - Elma
C - Chorus Kids
I - Isaac
A - Ashley
L - ...Lip?

S - Sora
P - Pyra (& Rex)
E - Elma
C - Cynthia
I - Isabelle
A - Amaterasu
L - Lyn

 

[Zinith]

QUESTION

If Smash Ultimate were to have a story mode, what would happen in it get you to cry?

Yoshi kills everyone over frustration of not being mained enough...

New game!

Remember the “newcomer for each letter of ULTIMATE” thing? It’s the same but this time for SPECIAL, which is Smash Ultimate’s Japanese subtitle. One newcomer whose name starts with each letter.

S - Simon
P - Pyra (& Rex)
E - Elma
C - Chorus Kids
I - Isaac
A - Ashley
L - ...Lip?

S - Sceptile
P - Paper Mario
E - Elma
C - Chron
I - Isaac
A - Amaterasu
L - Leon (Star Fox)

 

[TheLastJinjo]

I agree Wolf's jaw is ****ed up, but what's wrong with the Young Link picture?

 

[KirbyWorshipper2465]

Okay, another thing tangentially related to the topic to move away from Pokémon talk:

Earlier today, I was thinking about how Retro's DKC games have a much higher polygon count than their Metroid Primes, which must be the primary reason why it takes them so long to make new games (barring Mario Kart 7) in this day and age. Given that, I seriously hope they'll put out a new, Switch-exclusive DKC entry to keep the series relevant enough (before the inevitable next Smash after Ultimate), and possibly have a chance to bring back a few more characters in the process (namely the Kremlings).

 

[Garteam]

New game!

Remember the “newcomer for each letter of ULTIMATE” thing? It’s the same but this time for SPECIAL, which is Smash Ultimate’s Japanese subtitle. One newcomer whose name starts with each letter.

S - Simon
P - Pyra (& Rex)
E - Elma
C - Chorus Kids
I - Isaac
A - Ashley
L - ...Lip?

S - Simon
P - Paper Mario
E - Eight
C - Chrom
I - Isabelle
A - Ayumi Tachibana
L - Lycanroc