KenboCalrissian
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In the July 28th PoTD, there seemed to be varying opinions on the definition of 'retro.' This mostly stemmed from disappointment that Takamaru would not be 'the retro rep' of Smash 4, and many rejected the view that Pac-Man could be that rep.
What do you think?
So, what makes a character retro? What makes them NOT retro? Does appearing in current games/shows/whatever invalidate a character's status as retro? Is 'retro' status granted by appearing before a set date, or by age, or by medium they appeared in? When does a character become retro?You see, to me Pac-Man isn't a retro. He still gets games, he still makes cameos, he's still widely (the most) known, and he's even got a freaking television show on right now. There's a vast difference between him and the Ice Climbers or Game and Watch.
What do you think?