Official Smash Ultimate Discussion

[dezeray112]

Here's a game for you fellas and felletes.

Pick a new third party from each company... But pick someone who has not seen a noteable amount of support. As in, not seen much on polls, barely EVER talked about, and stuff like that. Dig deep.

For the sake of consistency, they have to have been on a Nintendo platform in some capacity.

SEGA: Gemini Sunrise (Sakura Wars)
Capcom: Harp Note (Mega Man Starforce)
Namco: Mappy/Valkyrie
Konami: A Dance Dance Revolution rep
Square Enix: Marche (FF Tactics Advance)

Sounds like fun. I'll take the challenge!

SEGA: Beat from Jet Set Radio.
Capcom: Viewtiful Joe.
Bandai Namco: Dig Dug from Dig Dug.
Konami: Astronots of Rakuga Kids.
Square Enix: Layle of Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Crystal Bearers.

 

[WertQuadNine]

Hummm... How about Top 10 Most Anticipated Games for 2019? It's not directly Smash-related, but it'll hopefully kill the fire.

Hmm let's see...

1-Kingdom Hearts 3
2-the 3rd Kingdom Hearts game
3-the sequel to Kingdom Hearts 2
4-KH3
5-Castle Aortas 3
6-The Xehanort saga's conclusion
7-Whatever that new ps4/xbox kingdom hearts game is
8-Hearts of the kingdom the third
9-"____" - (IS LIGHT!!!!!) 3
10-Frozen 2 the video game ft Sora from the KH series

yeah that's a tough one.

 

[MSmariosonic]

All go to McDonalds what are they ordering?

is driving.

in passenger seat

wants two number 9s, a number 9 large, a number 6 with extra dip, a number 7, two number 45s, one with cheese, and a large soda.

 

[CrusherMania1592]

Including echos FE has 7 characters, robin is the only unique 1, I'd like it if they included more "special" characters from the series

You forgot Ike and Corrin though


Okay so since we're on the topic of wanting to play a game, I got one:

Sakurai puts you in charge of making a few modes with one old mode returning from the past, one mode currently announced that you'd like to see tweaked, and one brand new mode. What would you pick?

Old mode to return:

- Board the Platform (Seriously why is this not back yet? This was unique for it's time and not back after nearly 20 years is pretty bad considering how heavily requested it has been for Wii U/3DS and now Ultimate)

Tweaked Mode:

- Tournament mode (I feel there's a few things that should've been better with this mode from what we've seen. I'd like to see a 2vs2, 3vs3, and 4vs4 mode for tournaments along with the ability to increase the number to 64 as opposed to 32. How the **** can Melee have 64, yet Brawl afterwards gets dumped to 32? Maybe also have scrambling mode for those who are in teams and be randomly placed with working with a character/person they'd have to deal with

New Mode:

Championship mode (Since I use Smash and WWE in a way to create an unique mode, I figured this would be a great mode to try. In multiple WWE games, they always show who the champions are for various belts. I'd like to see how unique this would be to make people want to battle over a championship. For example...

. World Championship - the top belt which is supposed to make you look like the "Best of the Best"
. Intercontental Championship - Higher card belt which is a secondary to the brand if you're not going for the world title. Often used towards popular guys who are stuck in the mid card
. Lightweight Championship - Using light weight fighters only. I think there should be a self-explanation on who is considered lightweights in Smash and who aren't cannot complete for the title
. Extreme Championship - A gimmick type of championship where if you want to get crazy using items, it is allowed. In wrestling, the Hardcore Championship belt was used for Hardcore or anything goes match as anything that is considered illegal in a match is allowed.
. Time Championship - This is a gimmick type of championship. Basically whoever wins in the usual Stock/Time battle
. Women's Championship - Self-explanation using women/female characters only. Even those that have alts like Villager, Robin, Corrin, etc will be fine as long as it's the female characters only
. Tag Team Championships - Self-explanation using 2 characters working as a team against another team of 2 or 3 teams of 2 max

I think this would be cool so you can battle with your friends on who is best of the best in your group or for a local tournament)

Honorable mentions:

Royal Rumble (King of the Ring)

 

[Hydrualic Hydra]

All I know for sure is King K. Rool would proudly drive up to the window and begin with a familiar, "I'LL TAKE TWO NUMBAH NINES-" and continue from there.

EDIT- Missed my chance by a second.

 

[Pyra]

All go to McDonalds what are they ordering?

is driving.

in passenger seat

K. Rool: Oreo McFlurry. Only the best. Hell to pay if their machine is down, though.
Ridley: A coffee and a chicken McWrap.
Bowser: 4pc. McNugget kids meal. He really wants the toy. What? It's not weird, shut up.
Dedede: Just going to take Bowser's fries. Without permission.
Ganondorf: 3 Big Macs and 7 McDoubles. MORE MEAT
Dark Samus: "If at all possible, I'd like to eat those sandwiches people keep using as an experiment to see how long McDonalds food lasts. After they've been used as an experiment of course. Mmmm."
Wolf: The cashier

 

[~ Valkyrie ~]

I found this Tweet here: https://twitter.com/LaurakBuzz/status/1037722148121534464

That verified person said that we should expect leaks, because there were a lot of countries that had things lined up for today and tomorrow. So there is a high risk of a leak happening.

Well, we best be prepared for some actual ones in unforeseen higher probability, now that maybe some insiders might have managed to get the view into the Direct itself.

Since it seems like some while too before actual Direct, this might pose bit of an open window for a while now. Best we keep our eyes open.

Just bringing this back up.

 

[Opossum]

All go to McDonalds what are they ordering?

is driving.

in passenger seat

Wolf orders a coffee, seeing as he's banned from Starbucks after telling them he "can't let them brew that."

 

[Nielicus]

Just a reminder that Pichu is in this game, so lettuce pray that it gets a notch-eared alt.

Also am I the only one that doesn’t care that much about news and just wants to own the game lmao?

 

[Pyra]

Just bringing this back up.

To be fair it's not a really wild assumption. People were all set up to reveal their stuff today but the plans changed abruptly. With 5 hours left in the day, I'm sure a lot of people caught it but some people might have too much momentum to catch themselves and end up leaking something.

Or they just forget to turn off the automated push.

 

[Michele]

Just bringing this back up.

If I had to say, I would guess just don't believe in them too seriously. Either, they are lying, or they really did see but don't have proof. Also, like what Ninja Toaster said.

And I LOVE MCDONALDS IT'S THE BEST PLACE I GO TO FOR EATING!!!!!! Ridley would order a Samus!!!!

 

[staindgrey]

Including echos FE has 7 characters, robin is the only unique 1, I'd like it if they included more "special" characters from the series

I agree that Fire Emblem should get a character with a more unique moveset, likely based on lance/staff/tome, but the current FE characters aren't all the same. Ike, Corrin and Robin are all significantly different from Marth & pals.

 

[Deleted member]

wants two number 9s, a number 9 large, a number 6 with extra dip, a number 7, two number 45s, one with cheese, and a large soda.

A diet soda. He's trying to watch himself, you know.

 

[CrusherMania1592]

You forgot Ike and Corrin though


Okay so since we're on the topic of wanting to play a game, I got one:

Sakurai puts you in charge of making a few modes with one old mode returning from the past, one mode currently announced that you'd like to see tweaked, and one brand new mode. What would you pick?

Old mode to return:

- Board the Platform (Seriously why is this not back yet? This was unique for it's time and not back after nearly 20 years is pretty bad considering how heavily requested it has been for Wii U/3DS and now Ultimate)

Tweaked Mode:

- Tournament mode (I feel there's a few things that should've been better with this mode from what we've seen. I'd like to see a 2vs2, 3vs3, and 4vs4 mode for tournaments along with the ability to increase the number to 64 as opposed to 32. How the **** can Melee have 64, yet Brawl afterwards gets dumped to 32? Maybe also have scrambling mode for those who are in teams and be randomly placed with working with a character/person they'd have to deal with

New Mode:

Championship mode (Since I use Smash and WWE in a way to create an unique mode, I figured this would be a great mode to try. In multiple WWE games, they always show who the champions are for various belts. I'd like to see how unique this would be to make people want to battle over a championship. For example...

. World Championship - the top belt which is supposed to make you look like the "Best of the Best"
. Intercontental Championship - Higher card belt which is a secondary to the brand if you're not going for the world title. Often used towards popular guys who are stuck in the mid card
. Lightweight Championship - Using light weight fighters only. I think there should be a self-explanation on who is considered lightweights in Smash and who aren't cannot complete for the title
. Extreme Championship - A gimmick type of championship where if you want to get crazy using items, it is allowed. In wrestling, the Hardcore Championship belt was used for Hardcore or anything goes match as anything that is considered illegal in a match is allowed.
. Time Championship - This is a gimmick type of championship. Basically whoever wins in the usual Stock/Time battle
. Women's Championship - Self-explanation using women/female characters only. Even those that have alts like Villager, Robin, Corrin, etc will be fine as long as it's the female characters only
. Tag Team Championships - Self-explanation using 2 characters working as a team against another team of 2 or 3 teams of 2 max

I think this would be cool so you can battle with your friends on who is best of the best in your group or for a local tournament)

Honorable mentions:

Royal Rumble (King of the Ring)

No one wants to try a new idea?

 

[Paperchampion23]

Just bringing this back up.

There's actually a crap ton riding on Directs. Merchandise companies, retailers and news outlets all likely saw the direct already, or have something prepared to automatically get going after the direct is over (games get put up immediately for pre-order after, articles are published right away)

Another big thing is that apparently Famitsu will have an issue Monday covering the direct, meaning it's likely already printed and could possibly get leaked in advance (as it always does).

Basically: A leak at this point is a high probability. Either an insider will do it anonymously (because people have for years) or a retailer will mess up and put something that they weren't supposed to.


I really have no idea what Nintendo is going to do about this. They had no prep or expected a natural disaster to get in the way.

 

[Daedulus]

I agree that Fire Emblem should get a character with a more unique moveset, likely based on lance/staff/tome, but the current FE characters aren't all the same. Ike, Corrin and Robin are all significantly different from Marth & pals.

#Azuraforsmashandwaifu

 

[MasterOfKnees]

It's doubtful that any newcomer will leak before the Direct seeing as it wouldn't have much of a presence outside of going up on the website and Youtube, if we get leaks I expect them to be from retailers.

 

[Hinata]

Here's a game for you fellas and felletes.

Pick a new third party from each company... But pick someone who has not seen a noteable amount of support. As in, not seen much on polls, barely EVER talked about, and stuff like that. Dig deep.

For the sake of consistency, they have to have been on a Nintendo platform in some capacity.

SEGA: Gemini Sunrise (Sakura Wars)
Capcom: Harp Note (Mega Man Starforce)
Namco: Mappy/Valkyrie
Konami: A Dance Dance Revolution rep
Square Enix: Marche (FF Tactics Advance)

Felletes is a weird word.

SEGA: Kazuma Kiryu (Yakuza)
Capcom: Frank West (Dead Rising)
Namco: Prince of the Cosmos (Katamari Damacy)
Konami: Bill Rizer (Contra)
Square Enix: Squall Leonhart (Final Fantasy VIII)

 

[Fenriraga]

I wonder what tonight's blog update will be with the absense of a character reveal?

I'm sure they'll come up with something of course, but it'll be interesting to see what they use as filler.

 

[Aurane]

You think we have too many Fire Emblem characters? Check this.


That's a lot of blonde, fellas.

 

[Turtlar]

Here's a game for you fellas and felletes.

Pick a new third party from each company... But pick someone who has not seen a noteable amount of support. As in, not seen much on polls, barely EVER talked about, and stuff like that. Dig deep.

For the sake of consistency, they have to have been on a Nintendo platform in some capacity.

SEGA: Gemini Sunrise (Sakura Wars)
Capcom: Harp Note (Mega Man Starforce)
Namco: Mappy/Valkyrie
Konami: A Dance Dance Revolution rep
Square Enix: Marche (FF Tactics Advance)

Sega: Toejam & Earl
Capcom: Firebrand
Namco: Nightmare
Konami: Bonk
Square Enix: The Master (ActRaiser)

 

[Michele]

I wonder what tonight's blog update will be with the absense of a character reveal?

I'm sure they'll come up with something of course, but it'll be interesting to see what they use as filler.

I do not think there is going to be a update, due to this earthquake. Sorry if your hopes were up

 

[Hinata]

I wonder what tonight's blog update will be with the absense of a character reveal?

I'm sure they'll come up with something of course, but it'll be interesting to see what they use as filler.

The Nintendo intern in charge of posting the localized versions of the blog posts will post the character anyways, duh.

 

[Cutie Gwen]

Anyone else notice the Japanese Direct video is still up?

 

[Michele]

Anyone else notice the Japanese Direct video is still up?

Yes, and I have been trying to say it in several posts now, but I keep being ignored! I said that it's still up, but they were more busy.

For reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnAQ5UFdpNw

 

[Paperchampion23]

Anyone else notice the Japanese Direct video is still up?

Yup. Though I think it won't lead to anything. Pretty sure someone manually starts it still (it never starts exactly at the time)

 

[War Anvil]

Here's a game for you fellas and felletes.

Pick a new third party from each company... But pick someone who has not seen a noteable amount of support. As in, not seen much on polls, barely EVER talked about, and stuff like that. Dig deep.

For the sake of consistency, they have to have been on a Nintendo platform in some capacity.

SEGA: Gemini Sunrise (Sakura Wars)
Capcom: Harp Note (Mega Man Starforce)
Namco: Mappy/Valkyrie
Konami: A Dance Dance Revolution rep
Square Enix: Marche (FF Tactics Advance)

SEGA: Ristar or NiGHTS
Capcom: Anyone from either Ace Attorney or Darkstalkers
Namco: Taizo Hori (Dig Dug/Mr. Driller)
Konami: None. Simon and Richter might have helped top it off at three in all.
Square Enix: Bubblun/Bobblun or even Gex (SqEnix currently owns the rights to his series!)

I'd take either Tails or Eggman for SEGA and Sora for Square Enix, but I think what I just suggested would be way more creative.

 

[Michele]

Yup. Though I think it won't lead to anything. Pretty sure someone manually starts it still (it never starts exactly at the time)

Actually, a 4chan thread appeared in /v, hoping that the direct will run, and they are very silent.

 

[staindgrey]

You think we have too many Fire Emblem characters? Check this.


That's a lot of blonde, fellas.

Almost as many koopas.

 

[Fenriraga]

The Nintendo intern in charge of posting the localized versions of the blog posts will post the character anyways, duh.

Anyone else notice the Japanese Direct video is still up?

Yeah, I'm sure they just haven't had the chance to change it for obvious reasons.

 

[Hinata]

Yes, and I have been trying to say it in several posts now, but I keep being ignored!

Because it doesn't really matter. The Japanese Direct doesn't mention a time anymore, so the fact that it's still up is just an interesting little coincidence, not something to pay attention to.

 

[CJ Falcon]

Anyone else notice the Japanese Direct video is still up?

The text on the video reads 放送を延期いたします。 (We are postponing the broadcast.)

 

[Paperchampion23]

Actually, a 4chan thread appeared in /v, hoping that the direct will run, and they are very silent.

Nah I'm saying that the livestreams aren't automatic. It won't just play in 5 hours. Someone manually does it.

 

[Michele]

The text on the video reads 放送を延期いたします。 (We are postponing the broadcast.)

But there is one thing strange. Couldn't they have just closed or deleted the video?

Nah I'm saying that the livestreams aren't automatic. It won't just play in 5 hours. Someone manually does it.

Yes, I know. There still seems to be conspirators among them. But I'm just hoping the video will just be deleted.

 

[Daedulus]

It's doubtful that any newcomer will leak before the Direct seeing as it wouldn't have much of a presence outside of going up on the website and Youtube, if we get leaks I expect them to be from retailers.

The fact that nintendo planned the direct today and told us yesterday means they could be in a situation were things like the eshop prorders and things from the official website might be ready to go live tonight meaning that nintendo has 5 hours to get everything supposed to be revealed in the direct taken all over the world! We'll probobly get footage or stuff from the eshop

 

[SmashingXan2]

So when do you think they'll reveal the new direct date?

 

[Shadowwolflink]

Here's a game for you fellas and felletes.

Pick a new third party from each company... But pick someone who has not seen a noteable amount of support. As in, not seen much on polls, barely EVER talked about, and stuff like that. Dig deep.

For the sake of consistency, they have to have been on a Nintendo platform in some capacity.

SEGA: Gemini Sunrise (Sakura Wars)
Capcom: Harp Note (Mega Man Starforce)
Namco: Mappy/Valkyrie
Konami: A Dance Dance Revolution rep
Square Enix: Marche (FF Tactics Advance)

Sega: Vectorman
Konami: Bonk
Namco: Xianghau
Capcom: Arthur
Square Enix: Edea Lee

 

[potato69]

Nothing yet, but on 4chan I found this post. https://boards.4chan.org/v/thread/430554152

Apparentely there is an archived post in that as well. I know it's fake, but he claims there might be more to the truth,

"Rhythm Hell"...
Lockstep confirmed

 

[Nethermoosen]

I won’t hold my breath for leaks on Smash. Probably the most secure information at Nintendo.
Not to mention anyone set to release that information has probably been informed through texts, calls and emails to withhold it.
They knew trouble was possible and they were likely prepared for such an event.
Professionals.

 

[Chrono.]

So when do you think they'll reveal the new direct date?

Probably later today or tomorrow.

I can't see it getting delayed too far given the circumstances.