It must feel comforting to surround yourself in such a false sense of security, doesn't it?
Well, having high hopes can be either extremely rewarding or very treacherous. Trust me, if you are right, anyone saying that he's 'already in' will get what is coming to them. Don't get me wrong. I want him in the game too, but I'm not setting myself up for disappointment.
You think that because Geno hasn't been deconfirmed yet, he still stands a chance? That's just sad, to be honest. Where the hell do you people acquire such an inverted sense of thinking?
It's no different than assuming a character has a chance because they haven't been confirmed either. There really isn't any other way to discuss a character's potential inclusion. I don't see what is wrong with suggesting that Geno (or dare I say, Skull Kid) could be in the roster. After all, Sakurai hasn't said or done anything to suggest that either of them
won't be.
But if you are still waiting for that day, well I'd hate to break the news to you this early, but I fear you'll be waiting until the 10th of February until you finally come to your senses, so don't hold your breath. And I bet even after the final roster is revealed, which is probably long before that date, you'll still be furiously searching through that list of playable characters - sans Geno.
It's definately a possibility, but there's an equal chance that come that day we'll all be much more happy (well, some of us at least).
Oh, but guess what guys! Recently, some random *ss characters that everybody already knew weren't going to make it have been deconfirmed lately. Unfortunately, your beloved character was not able to participate in this disheartening act of mass *geno*cide. Coincidence? IT MUST BE! ...stupid beyond stupidity. It's not like Sakurai is just going to post an update tomorrow stating,
"HAI GUYS check out this cool new item we have in store for you today!
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p.s. Geno has been deconfirmed. Have a nice day!"
If Sakurai was going to go out of his way to deconfirm a character, I can only hope that he'd muster enough respect to do it this way. It's a better alternative to waiting until release and finding out then . . .
Wishful thinking, but I suppose it's not quite that easy. However, that doesn't stop overzealous fanboys from taking a simple generalization and twisting it around they see it's contorted form through their own eyes.
Everything that goes on in here is a result of wishful thinking. The problem is that when one person's wishes contradict someone else's, scuffles like these break out.
Admittedly, we have a couple of 'bad eggs' in this thread (they
should know who they are), but you can't really go anywhere on the net and find a place without them. They're everywhere, I tell ya' . . .
Just keep in mind that some of us know who are making fools of themselves. We're not all blinded by anger/immaturity/bitterness.
It's a shame, because when those fragile walls come crashing down, you will probably be too dumbfounded to realize how oblivious you were to the reality of the situation.
How can we not be oblivious?
No one on these boards knows the reality of the situation.
Take a moment, if you will, to peer through that dense fog of ignorance that enshrouds any possible trace of sound judgment.
I'd like to think that I'm offering some sound judgement, and I hope you're not taking it as just 'wishful thinking.'
Why, from any logical standpoint, would any 3rd party developer willingly hand over its intellectual property to another developer so that they may utilize its benefit for their own intents and purposes?
Because that benefit is mutual.
Sounds about right.
Do you think that the success of Brawl will help out Konami and the future of their Metal Gear Solid series? What if Sega decides to develop a new Sonic title, will they suddenly notice a jump in his fanbase? And how about Capcom; if they wish to participate in this, which of their characters do you think they will donate to grab people's attention toward future releases? I think you get the point.
This, right here, is where your argument becomes a bit tangential. Don't misconstrue the fact that Sakurai, as director, has complete control over who gets in and who doesn't. If Capcom decided to 'donate' a character, Sakurai has every right to say no. Why? Well, he's the one with the vision. If he doesn't like it, that's about all there is to it.
And moving on...we come across Square. But in the case of Geno, does that very same formula apply? Let's delve in and take a look at the potential of this "mutually beneficial" deal between Square and Nintendo.
Sounds good.
What does Square have to gain by giving up Geno, their intellectual property, to Nintendo? Where is the benefit of giving publicity to such an obscure character of a dead franchise? Out of all the potential characters that could represent the Square franchise, would they ever choose the complete and utter misrepresentation that is the character Geno?
No.
Why not? For all we know, a spot in Brawl could be the beginning of something huge for the character. I wouldn't complain if deals were made and Geno was suddenly the hottest Square item since Cloud. It's highly improbable, but you can't say that it couldn't happen.
Again, Geno wouldn't be 'representing' Square. He represents a part of Mario history.
What does Nintendo have to lose by pursuing Square about Geno's inclusion to Brawl? When dealing with copyrights, if Square has nothing to gain out of this deal, then do you expect Nintendo to pay for his rights? Do you expect them to go through the hassle of such frivolous paperwork and extreme misuse of time? Do you expect them to go entirely out of the realm of possible characters available at-hand just to appease an insignificant group of stubborn fanboys?
No.
As their customer, I expect them to do whatever it takes to make me happy. Obviously, this can't always be met. I understand that. It's as simple as supply and demand.
I assure you that this won't put a stop to the normal fare that occurs here from day to day.
Judging from your grammatical skill, I can assume that you have more tools at your disposal than insults. Don't stoop to the level of the idiots on these boards.
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