I know we often cover "why Ridley should be in the game as playable", but my friend just asked me a very interesting question. "Why does it matter so much to you?"
So other than the evidence we have, or what attention the Metroid franchise should have, or how much he deserves a spot, other than all of that! Why does it matter to us personally?
For me, I want Ridley because I see that this game is treating newcomers extremely well. And as sad as it is to say... none of the current characters interest me. To clarify, I mean, they also sound really wonderful, but I don't have any real love for Rosalina, or Palutena, or Little Mac, or any of the new characters. Some I just don't have exposure to, like Palutena, and some I just don't feel one way or the other towards, like Rosalina. I'm selfish because I want to feel that same excitement that others must feel when they see those beloved characters treated with such love.
I know that makes me sound bitter. "How do you dislike so many franchises??" Haha, that's not it... It's just that I was lucky, in a way. All my favourite favourite favourite (favourite) franchises are in already, and they have been in for years. For me, Ridley is like... the last of my all-time favourites. Wanting him in is me being ultimately selfish. XD
So what personal stock does everyone else have in this endeavour?