Wind Waker Link Confirmed? Animal Crosser deconfirmed?

[Chaosblade77]

I think people are taking this too far. While the AC rep is out (as well as Ray, from another image).

All it said was that cell shading was basically in the game in some fashion, and it is as we have seen it at least twice.

Also, Zelda is the obvious series to use when comparing designs and techniques for characters, since it is a franchise that is well known and has, within itself, vastly different rendering styles, not just because it's the only one that he could have mentioned.

 

[Japanese Monk]

Man I got punched in the balls on this one. Ownage......indeed.

 

[Darkraid]

I doubt that's its a confirmation of WW Link. If he's a hidden, why would sakurai mention him?

 

[Teevo]

Then why would he have mentioned it on the same topic as designing certain characters from scratch?

Why would he mention Zelda/Gamecube Zelda in particular rather than the various NES sprites he randomly throws in as trophies?

This is strong evidence some kind of cel-shaded Zelda playable character.

Actually, in the interview they were talking about Trophies, not playable characters, so he might have a point, it doesn't really confirm Wind Waker Link at all.

 

[sultanofsurreal]

Absolutely not a confirmation of WW Link at all. The entire page is nothing but discussion about trophies and stickers. Playable characters are never mentioned and never enter into the equation here. Sakurai was just talking about the difficulty he had in designing models for trophy characters in Melee who come from games which didn't have 3D models at the time (like the Doshin the Giant trophy), and how he used already-existing models for the trophies in Brawl.

 

[Soluble Toast]

The 35 character roster gets more realistic by every passing day =[

 

[KaiserX]

Actually, in the interview they were talking about Trophies, not playable characters, so he might have a point, it doesn't really confirm Wind Waker Link at all.

Absolutely not a confirmation of WW Link at all. The entire page is nothing but discussion about trophies and stickers. Playable characters are never mentioned and never enter into the equation here. Sakurai was just talking about the difficulty he had in designing models for trophy characters in Melee who come from games which didn't have 3D models at the time (like the Doshin the Giant trophy), and how he used already-existing models for the trophies in Brawl.

Yep, I effed up pretty bad and overlooked that. Moving along now...

 

[The Great Leon]

my first thought was that sakurai slipped and confirmed ww link. then i realized that they were talking about trophies. the most fun part about waiting for brawl is discovering new characters, but this is hardly a confirmation. for all we know, they could have used the model for link's sister for a trophy. it does lend some credence though...

 

[ruffrydr017]

As if Animal Crosser in the background of Smashville wasn't enough "deconfirmation"... Well at least this is probably more official for people.

I'd believe that WW Link is in though. That was too much to over look.

 

[CAPTAIN BUTTS]

Dickfiddles.

 

[Chi's Finest]

You forgot to mention that the WW Link thing was mentioned under the "trophies" section of the interview.

 

[Heliosmash]

The development for Smash Bros. Melee began soon after the GameCube was released and we had to design each character from scratch.

What the hell? That has to be a mistake! Right?

Didn't Melee development commence before the GC was released in any region?

 

[Cronos_Rainbow]

Theres a wind waker Link trophy already demonstrated in a pic or video somewhere....cant recall where but its in his regular clothing not the green tunic.

 

[oxyborb]

AC is not an option anymore, to be sure.

WW Link probably was referring to his trophy.

 

[Flatfeet]

To me, it seems like they're talking about WW and TP's cel shading and how it was carried into a game without it.

 

[Uchiha.Sanosuke]

AC is not an option anymore, to be sure.

WW Link probably was referring to his trophy.

It'd better be...anything that helps the 35 is just not good for me right now...

 

[BananaX]

I believe this. It's unfortunate, too, because I was looking forward to the possibility of an Animal Crosser. However, I am also looking forward to WW Link; I'm glad he's in. But the worst thing about this update is that it further proves the 35 character roster. Not looking good, folks.

 

[Cubelarooso]

More poof Sakurai's a narrow-minded troll.
However, while the WW Link does suggest the 35 character roster, don't forget that on two occasions Iwata mentions the large amount of "regular characters."

 

[Revven]

More poof Sakurai's a narrow-minded troll.
However, while the WW Link does suggest the 35 character roster, don't forget that on two occasions Iwata mentions the large amount of "regular characters."

A large amount of characters for us is different compared to what they believe is a large amount of characters. 35 for them could be huge where as 35 for us is apparently "small".

 

[BananaX]

More poof Sakurai's a narrow-minded troll.
However, while the WW Link does suggest the 35 character roster, don't forget that on two occasions Iwata mentions the large amount of "regular characters."

What Sakurai thinks is a "large amount" and what you think is a "large amount" are most likely different. Who knows how many playables he'll bring to the table this time around? I'm just bracing myself for the worst.

 

[Darkurai]

I think I'm the only one happy about the AC deconfirmation. AC is supposed to be a peaceful game with no fighting.

 

[BananaX]

I think I'm the only one happy about the AC deconfirmation. AC is supposed to be a peaceful game with no fighting.

If what you care about is a "peaceful game with no fighting", why are you playing Smash Bros.? Seriously, dude.

 

[F@lc0-san]

If what you care about is a "peaceful game with no fighting", why are you playing Smash Bros.? Seriously, dude.

Tottaly clueless.

 

[BananaX]

Tottaly clueless.

We're already playing on in Animal Crossing stage, bringing the havoc of Smash Bros. to their world. We've already upset a "peaceful game". I don't think putting a character in would add to the "injury". Besides, Sakurai has even said that Animal Crossing is instead an Assist Trophy, still plunging the franchise into battle. If you can understand this simple proof, then why are you calling me clueless?

 

[BUM163]

yo, ya need 2 read the interview 4 yaselfs. he uses mr resetti or wateva his name is as an example of that character not being a pc. ya jump into conclusions. the game comes out on friday.

 

[F@lc0-san]

We're already playing on in Animal Crossing stage, bringing the havoc of Smash Bros. to their world. We've already upset a "peaceful game". I don't think putting a character in would add to the "injury". Besides, Sakurai has even said that Animal Crossing is instead an Assist Trophy, still plunging the franchise into battle. If you can understand this simple proof, then why are you calling me clueless?

Its not that, you went against the dude you quoted saying: "If you like peacefull why play smash bros"

All off the animal crossing characters are peacefull.....they dont fight....AT ALL. Thats what he meant.

Yeah they might enjoy seeing people fight, and Mr.resseti might enjoy talking to you until you want to kill him, but they're not fighters and in that sence, peacefull.

 

[BUM163]

Take Mr. Resetti from Animal Crossing or the dog from Nintendogs. How did you go about choosing these characters?

incorporate into the Smash Bros. title. Heading the list of these characters are the ones from the games we just mentioned, Nintendogs and Animal Crossing.


ya really need 2 stop wit this stupid assumptions that ya do. anything is possible. he just said in the interview their is alot of characters, since this game was into production he figure this is the last smash.

no one has been confirm or deconfirm. meaning a character from ac or ww can b playable.

 

[gamer8]

Come on Sakurai at least put Tom Nook as a PC!

 

[F@lc0-san]

Come on Sakurai at least put Tom Nook as a PC!

Ok look, I LOVED AC, I played it. It was great.

But Tom Nook as a PC is just....no..

He's a store clerk, what do you want him to do? Throw groceries at you?

 

[PrettyGoodYear]

Take Mr. Resetti from Animal Crossing or the dog from Nintendogs. How did you go about choosing these characters?

incorporate into the Smash Bros. title. Heading the list of these characters are the ones from the games we just mentioned, Nintendogs and Animal Crossing.


ya really need 2 stop wit this stupid assumptions that ya do. anything is possible. he just said in the interview their is alot of characters, since this game was into production he figure this is the last smash.

no one has been confirm or deconfirm. meaning a character from ac or ww can b playable.

Did you look at the picture? It's a few pages back.

 

[BUM163]

i seen everything. wat does that mean? wait till the game is out. ya did the same thing wit shiek, just cuz she wasn't in tp n ice climbers. did u make the game? do u know whose in the game? ya all must b sakurai under disguise.

 

[FangzV]

To be honest, I didn't really think AC villager had a good chance in the first place.
However, it does make me kinda sad. I've always been interested in the possibilities of his moveset.

 

[IllidR]

Oh no!!! This is exactly the OPPOSITE of what I wanted. I wanted at least one Animal Crossing representative as a playable character and no Windwaker Link. Sakuraiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[F@lc0-san]

i seen everything. wat does that mean? wait till the game is out. ya did the same thing wit shiek, just cuz she wasn't in tp n ice climbers. did u make the game? do u know whose in the game? ya all must b sakurai under disguise.

I'm sorry but....whut?

Your logic....sense it does not make....

 

[AsbestosBlatant]

There's another rumor going around lately about Gulliver being the AC Rep. Come to think of it, he's the only angry looking dude, and one we haven't seen in the AC stage yet. As far as I know anyway.


The Wind Waker Link confirmation seems pretty solid, though.

 

[gamer8]

Ok look, I LOVED AC, I played it. It was great.

But Tom Nook as a PC is just....no..

He's a store clerk, what do you want him to do? Throw groceries at you?

He could...

 

[BUM163]

falco san, wat proof do u have? i'm not disagreein wit anyone or agree. ya tend 2 think ya created the game though or sumthin. then lata on ya b feelin stupid.

 

[Dry Bones]

WW link was not confirmed as a playable character in that interview. anywhere. at all.

 

[BUM163]

exactly. he can use tingle as an assist from ww or anything else. he does not indirectly or directly confirm any character. he just uses an example.

 

[Urser]

falco san, wat proof do u have? i'm not disagreein wit anyone or agree. ya tend 2 think ya created the game though or sumthin. then lata on ya b feelin stupid.

Please, stop typing like that.

There is fairly powerful proof that an AC character won't be in Brawl. As for WW Link... I think he will be. But it's not certain.