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I'm framing this as a negative because Vergeben isn't a games journalist, he's a leaker. Picking and choosing information to boost his credibility isn't "proper", it's shady.
Out of curiosity N3ON, do you think Verge is on to something with his claim that Isaac is an AT? Like you, I believe that he does have insider info and his track record so far has been accurate, if incomplete, and he's never claimed it was complete. However, in this case it just seems to me like he's being petty, especially with the mic drop gif. We know he's not above losing his temper (and fair play, I would be salty too if I had to deal with the undivided attention and the dregs of the Smash community on a daily basis like he does), but at the same time this seems like quite a big statement to make. Like I've already made clear in this thread, I think Isaac being an AT just doesn't line up well with everything else we've seen which is why it seems like such a strangely specific claim, but of course he could very well be right.
I definitely noticed that. The schedule has definitely changed, since typically the Stage post is posted in the evening of the music post. I think it's likely they didn't upload it now because they wanted to avoid another "Bloody Tears / Monster Dance" situation where they accidentally leaked Castlevania was coming to Smash Bros.
But both leakers and journalists break information to the public, and he's literally employing tactics made to ensure better credibility. The reason it's journalistic procedure is because journalists do it for a living, so it should be the level of vetting amateurs should aspire to. It's a good thing.
I know I broke my rule that I wouldn't post, but **** it.
Why is it a source and not just Vergeben testing to see what is true and what is not? Why is Vergeben's reputation increased with right information but the sources take the hit for wrong information?
This is what's bothering me with all the leakers coming out against Grinch. I can't help but think they are trying to abuse the situation. If Grinch isn't real, boost to credibility. If Grinch is, well if so many leakers are getting it wrong in same way, surely Nintendo planted false info, so they aren't really to blame.
That's the spirit. Honestly just try and distract yourself with something else until the Direct. We know that the info is on the way, and we know exactly when. Trying to piece together what's real and what's fake at this point is just fruitless effort when we'll know everything in 32 hours anyway. Go play some games, listen to your favorite music, read a nice book, hang out with your loved ones, pet your dog/cat, and then go into the Direct refreshed and with an open mind. And remember that at the end of the day it's just a game. We Isaac fans have been through worse before, and at least this time our character has seen more support than ever!
I never thought Xeno would be the one to try calming you all down lol.
XenoWarriorX
being so positive is both unexpected and refreshing 
I was wandering why you disappeared buddy. 
I'm not going to say he outright can't be wrong, but sadly I do believe him. And I certainly won't argue that he's being petty here. And smug. And all that's really special about him is, unlike other insiders, he never kept his yap shut. And the worst part is I bet he takes pride in that.
the innate difference here is that leakers "break" otherwise unconfirmed information to the public, while journalists break information that is likely already known to the public for wider audiences. There is fact checking done in journalism because it must be done to maintain a specific level of accuracy. With leaking it's a whole different story, since you don't have facts to check, only what you know/have seen/have been told/ etc. So, if leaking doesn't ever have a guaranteed level of accuracy, what then? The only thing left is vergeben only leaks what he thinks is real. That should be irrelevant, since if he doesn't actually work or is otherwise involved with the process, then he has no innate reason to doubt or pick what's being said to him. It goes through his biases.
You'll find me in the Discord...crying about F-Zero. xd
Well you came out of bum **** nowhere. Nice to have you back, Xeno, hope you stick around.
Because it's the only claim he attributes to someone else.
But how is it someone else and not Vergeben just covering his butt incase information is wrong? Why does your statement justify Vergeben's reputation not being damaged at all?
Nah man, that's a completely fair take. Even if he's being a smug d-bag about it, it still takes some nads to go in front of the entire Smash community and make such a specific claim that directly challenges one of the largest fanbases. To do that he has to be either 100% confident with rock solid evidence or just wants to give everyone a final middle finger before speculation season comes to a close and he moves on to some other game.
I believe you are thinking too much, all this worrying is getting to you. This hype is really tense, but you can't let other people put ideas in your head or lead you into a sea of doubt. The direct isn't out yet and until we have seen it and seen the characters that have been really confirmed/deconfirmed than we can get emotional about it.
Despite what feels like the last five hours of this discussion, Verg is only part of the picture for me. I know there are other possible outcomes, however very little would surprise me more than them coming to fruition. But hey, I hope you guys end up being right. I really really do. But I've said all I can, and I'm not going to change any hearts, that's clear. And that's fine. I guess it would be strange if I did.
Would you be willing to share some of the things that have changed your mind?
I wish I could say that I respect that decision, but I feel more disappointment for how easily you threw in the towel. (I wasn't even talking about Verge in particularly anyway.)
Which is a big reason I don’t believe it. If he were simply brought back as an assist trophy again I don’t see why Sakurai would wait until the last Direct to reveal that. Notice how Waluigi, Lyn, Shovel Knight, Ashley, Zero, etc. we’re all revealed early on? Yet he would hold out on Isaac despite knowing how popular he is?
