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I can personally only imagine 2 Nintendo Directs before December 7th. One of them would probably be a Smash only direct like the 50-Fact Extravaganza close to launch, and possibly another General Nintendo Direct again or a Let's Go Pikachu/Eevee Direct to try and sell more people on that game. Or alternatively, it could be another random drop ultlucina: reveal all over again out of the blue with more characters than anticipated, then have time for another direct to sell LGPE hype later in the month.Would you guys wager 1, 2 or 3 directs before the game releases?
For instance 3 directs being early Oct, early Nov and early Dec right before release.
I'm going to say 2. I see one of two scenarios happening:Would you guys wager 1, 2 or 3 directs before the game releases?
For instance 3 directs being early Oct, early Nov and early Dec right before release.
This is my belief too. A generic Direct and a Smash one. Sakurai has too much in hiding with now just two months left for there not to be Smash one.I'm going to say 2. I see one of two scenarios happening:
1) A unique character reveal in October via either a Smash mini-direct, trailer upload, or Pokemon direct. Then, a Smash direct in early November
2) A Smash direct in October and a 50 Facts Extravaganza-like Smash event in early November
Yeah but wouldn't it cause amazing pandemonium to still have a reveal or two with only a week til the game comes out? :3cI can see any of the three happening, though I'd lean more towards 2.
Having a Character reveal on, like, the 4th-6th December would play all sorts of havoc with the marketing.
It'd certainly be pandemonium for Nintendo and Sakurai. Review copies gonna be leaked by like late November.Yeah but wouldn't it cause amazing pandemonium to still have a reveal or two with only a week til the game comes out? :3c
Definitely ballot results and beyond. Isaac's already long been on the radar from his assist in Brawl. It makes sense for his popularity to only grow, his assist being removed in 4 further pushing the outcry.This is something I think we should discuss. Do you guys think that Sakurai made that tweet last month just to see if people really wanted Isaac in the game and due to all the positive outcry it got, it led to golden suns trademark being renewed and issac becoming a slot for future dlc? Or do you guys believe that Isaac was allowed to be playable by Sakurai due to the smash ballot results in 2015?
Hard to believe it was only four years ago... If memory serves right, I think it was what, a day or two before the reveal of Robin and Lucina. It was right around the time when Rayman's trophy was shown off, and not too long afterwards. I doubt we'll see something like a random drop trailer like that again, but I'd love to see it. Maybe a bit more frequently if there are more than just two characters left.How much warning did we get before Robin's trailer dropped?
Maybe for a Smash 6, but I think given this close to release and the small number of newcomers, it's more likely than ever all reveals will be in Directs as the newcomers won't be fighting tooth and nail for a space.Hard to believe it was only four years ago... If memory serves right, I think it was what, a day or two before the reveal of Robin and Lucina. It was right around the time when Rayman's trophy was shown off, and not too long afterwards. I doubt we'll see something like a random drop trailer like that again, but I'd love to see it. Maybe a bit more frequently if there are more than just two characters left.
Banjo- "You underestimate my power!"We're having the high ground on the whole board now.
Why do you guys think that if Isaac is not playable he would be an AT? The only returning assist trophy from brawl that was not in Sm4sh is Gray Fox andAbsolutely the latter.
He declines to show his AT and then teases to his inclusion? If Isaac isn't in, that's going to generate a **** ton of salt, something Smash hardly needs more of.
If Isaac wasn't playable, Sakurai would have just shown his AT and been done with it. As far as I am concerned, the Rathalos picture is basically confirmation that Isaac is playable.
Because while the polls may not be 100% accurate, they’re accurate enough to know that Isaac had huge ballot support. And we cannot imagine that being completely ignored. Even Shovel Knight made it as an AT. Isaac had more support in every poll, is first party, and has already been an AT before. He won’t be left out completely.Why do you guys think that if Isaac is not playable he would be an AT? The only returning assist trophy from brawl that was not in Sm4sh is Gray Fox and
that´s because his presence is linked with Snake´s
If he was left out completely, there would be an uproar the likes have never seen. Then again, that uproar would make the support for Isaac no longer go unnoticed. Like Waluigi, Isabelle, Inklings, Ridley and K Rool. Eventually characters become too big to not be added in.Because while the polls may not be 100% accurate, they’re accurate enough to know that Isaac had huge ballot support. And we cannot imagine that being completely ignored. Even Shovel Knight made it as an AT. Isaac had more support in every poll, is first party, and has already been an AT before. He won’t be left out completely.
*counts number of swordfighters.*Know what also does good for our situation concerning Isaac in Smash Ultimate? That besides Chrom, we haven't seen any new sword characters yet. And Chrom is just a Echo. This thought popped up to me today, and I think it does really good for Isaac.
Hey that's true! Ganondorf still feels more like a brawler type to me however, but his sword Smash attacks are great! Feel like he's now way more his own character.*counts number of swordfighters.*
Two. They made Ganondorf a swordfighter
But yeh this is a weird timeline we are in. Did someone sit down with Sakurai and have an intervention with him about swordfighters?
All the sword fighters brings something to the table:Hey that's true! Ganondorf still feels more like a brawler type to me however, but his sword Smash attacks are great! Feel like he's now way more his own character.
Anyway, I was sure there was going to be a Xenoblade newcomer, and a actual Fire Emblem newcomer (Celica or Alm specifically) but that didn't work out all too well. Outside of them, I have nothing more to think of besides maybe Impa from Hyrule Warriors, but it's far more likely that she'll end up being a Echo to Sheik.
Certainly, this time, there are no longer characters that can simply have a similar gimmick or archetype as Isaac like :ultrobin, or another RPG hero with a similar look and way more popularity overall as . I still think that those two additions where kind of the number one reason Isaac didn't make it last time. And in terms of looks, I still DO think that Isaac will look quite a lot like (especially the hair and overall face). It might be a pro-factor to Isaac making it honestly.
I'm pretty sure we were told on Friday the reveal would be on Monday.How much warning did we get before Robin's trailer dropped?
How would he be a gateway character? Bear in mind I think Kingdom Hearts is meh so I am not totally for or against Sora. But as far as I know he has never been part of anything except games (I could be wrong don't have time to reaearch at work) unless Disney demands that in return for using him they can add other non-gaming characters later as either DLC or the next game. To which I am sure Sakurai's response would be "never mind I don't need him in my game THAT much" So as far as your fear of this is concerned I highly doubt that as long as Sakurai is in charge of Smash that this will happen.I've made it pretty clear a few times, so I'll be brief;
1. I don't like the idea of him, as it runs the risk of him being a "gateway character" allowing for TV and other non-video game characters into Smash Bros..
2. I don't like Kingdom Hearts at all.
The difference is that we have a direct reference sent by the man himself. I think we're good.My one major fear about Isaac is that I feel so dang confident about him now that I'm basically setting myself up for disappointment. Like, if he isn't in the base roster or an AT, that's basically saying to me that he's on deck for DLC, and if he misses even that? I can't imagine how awful that would feel. I definitely want to stay positive, stick to what we know and how well it all bodes for Isaac, but I alsothought he would be in Brawl, and then I thought he would be in SSB4, and now I can't help but question that feeling that he's even more likely than ever for Ultimate.
I feel like only one direct is really a lock... but even then I'd also expect some kind of trailer drop as well. I think that's the bare minimum.Would you guys wager 1, 2 or 3 directs before the game releases?
For instance 3 directs being early Oct, early Nov and early Dec right before release.
I'm half expecting him to randomly drop a trailer on the 5th of December revealing a character like Chibi Robo or Dillon. Just because.I can see any of the three happening, though I'd lean more towards 2.
Having a Character reveal on, like, the 4th-6th December would play all sorts of havoc with the marketing.
I'm thinking banjo takes it with 53%. Hes definitely the most popular newcomer but Isaac is close
Isaac has consistently gotten more votes than Banjo in this series, so I think we can win. It'll be close, though, no doubt about that.
Which still currently remains the only screenshot that Sakurai has tweeted out personally and chosen amongst all the other pictures on the website as if it was planned to have the screenshot made for Sakurai to tweet out. Which also just happens to bear so many similarities to Golden Sun. A good chunk of Isaac's current rise in popularity and recognition in Ultimate's online speculation scene happened because of that tweet.The difference is that we have a direct reference sent by the man himself. I think we're good.
I think Banjo may win but it'll be close and I wouldn't be that surprised to see Isaac take the victory either.
I think that Banjo is more popular all in all, but Isaac holds the advantage when it comes to the demographics likely to take this poll - /r/smashbros, /v/, SmashBoards, and GameFAQs are very supportive when it comes to Isaac, and Banjo hasn't been at the top of the polls for as long as Isaac has been.I think Banjo may win but it'll be close and I wouldn't be that surprised to see Isaac take the victory either.
It's kind of bittersweet for me since they're my top two most wanted.
You know... I'm really jealous of you K.Rool fans. His trailer, intro and music are perfect. Especially the remix of Gangplank Galleon, it absolutely embodies the fact that you guys have been waiting forever for his grand return. That being said, I am really happy for you guys, your message made me remember how I felt the second the august direct endedIt is way easier to be pessimistic when you are on the inside of your characters speculation day and night, praying it will come to pass. I have good news for you though. You guys shouldn't worry too much. Don't be like me.. I was in denial that K Rool would ever happen, until the very last second of seeing his splash screen.
Now that I stand on the outside of speculation having got all I ever wanted, (minus Crash Bandicoot lol) I can say that you guys are in the perfect spot. This character is a "necessity" for this game to be ultimate. Isaac, K Rool, and even Banjo were always neck and neck in Western polls.
The final roster has Isaac in it. Mock my words. A little positivity goes a long way, but you don't even need any more hope. You have done it for yourselves. JUST LOOK AT THIS THREAD!!! Over 20,000 posts. Surely this won't be ignored. I will be just as shocked as all of you if he is not in this game.
He deserves it. No doubt about that. Here's a short but funny story. I have one friend out of many that has actually played Golden Sun. Ironically enough...his name is Matthew. =) Keep your heads up. The sun always rises again.
Well, if it’s the moveset idea you’re looking for, PW was in Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, and that proved to a lot of people that it’s possible to make a great moveset out of him.I'm thinking banjo takes it with 53%. Hes definitely the most popular newcomer but Isaac is close
I noticed Phoenix Wright is still alive in that poll. Can someone please explain to me why he is so requested for smash? I've never played ace attorney so I wouldnt know, but where does any idea of a moveset for him even come from?
It is going to be tough but Isaac has consistently gotten more votes so he could win. Just please let us know in the thread when the voting for that round is open