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[Shroob]

ObeseGuyOnFrozenWater misled that fandom so hard.

Guy had all the sources that claimed Waluigi, Master Chief and of course Geno were in.

Oh but he's not 'leaking', he's 'speculating', despite... claiming to have sources whispering sweet nothings in his ear about what characters were coming.


My brother in christ that's not speculating anymore.

 

[CosmicEternity44]

Because the world needs to know that I like Corrin.

I have a few more sensible desires like Crash Bandicoot, and I was actually pretty convinced Sora would be in someday from before the game even released. Took a while for some returns on the Sora prediction, but we got there.

That said, my top three most wanted characters are: the lesser mascot of an unsuccessful early Switch 1 IP, a lesser-known character from a game that, while made by Sakurai, hasn't seen anything new in years, and ANOTHER FIRE EMBLEM CHARACTER who really, truly may be Too Big For Smash™.

I guess I'll cling to thin strands of hope that my fourth most wanted character (who right now is Fecto Elfilis) could make it in given the popularity of their game.

Those are pretty good words, and the liking Corrin part is a pretty good reason.

Also, Fecto Elfilis would be sick!

ObeseGuyOnFrozenWater misled that fandom so hard.

No kidding! If only I knew more about his antics at the time, but even though I might not have been able to do something about it in the end, I feel that person was trying to take advantage of other people's trust, and was a big attention *****. I mean, some of his followers, so to speak, said he was a good friend, but what kind of good friend takes advantage of others' trust like that? Also, he was always pushing back potential dates for Geno's reveal when he was wrong, was he not?

 

[Noipoi]

Guy had all the sources that claimed Waluigi, Master Chief and of course Geno were in.

Oh but he's not 'leaking', he's 'speculating', despite... claiming to have sources whispering sweet nothings in his ear about what characters were coming.


My brother in christ that's not speculating anymore.

I remember he still tried to claim Geno was getting in even after he got costumed. Bro was relentless. The jig was up but he didn’t care.

Wonder if he’ll come back whenever the next game rolls around.

 

[CosmicEternity44]

I remember he still tried to claim Geno was getting in even after he got costumed. Bro was relentless. The jig was up but he didn’t care.

Wonder if he’ll come back whenever the next game rolls around.

Really? That guy must have been desperate. He could have fooled me, but he did not really do so. I just wanted Geno in, but I was not desperate enough to go crazy over it, and I did not really see him as a potential leaker, at all.

 

[Peepo T. Skeleton]

I remember he still tried to claim Geno was getting in even after he got costumed. Bro was relentless. The jig was up but he didn’t care.

Wonder if he’ll come back whenever the next game rolls around.

Pretty sure he got banned. Not that that actually stops anyone.

NGL when the next Smash comes that's probably when I'll stop using this site, ironically.

 

[CosmicEternity44]

Guy had all the sources that claimed Waluigi, Master Chief and of course Geno were in.

Oh but he's not 'leaking', he's 'speculating', despite... claiming to have sources whispering sweet nothings in his ear about what characters were coming.


My brother in christ that's not speculating anymore.

His followers really said he was just speculating? Geez, talk about being desperate.

I mean, I loved fooling around in the Geno thread back then, but my belief in Geno was not as strong as the others, despite things like ObeseMan's pretending to be a leaker. Speaking of him, I would have to say he was neither a good leaker or a good person, the latter when you take into account what I said about his taking advantage of others' trust.

 

[Dukefire]

Pretty sure he got banned. Not that that actually stops anyone.

NGL when the next Smash comes that's probably when I'll stop using this site, ironically.

Smash discussions can get people to look like....

for various reasons.

 

[SnakeFighter64]

Don’t give the Ultimate Deluxe speculators ammo

Oh I know it won’t happen. But also it should and it’s going to #i don’t know how to do funny Internet talk

 

[Lamperouge]

I feel like Geno has a fair shot for the new game, at least. Not a particularly strong one, sure, but the Mario RPG remake gave him a decent boost in relevance to where I think his chances aren't nearly non-existent now.

 

[CosmicEternity44]

I feel like Geno has a fair shot for the new game, at least. Not a particularly strong one, sure, but the Mario RPG remake gave him a decent boost in relevance to where I think his chances aren't nearly non-existent now.

Well, it may not be strong, but it is something. That said, I agree. This might be Geno's only chance as I have seen some say about him, unless he appears in an all new game, but whatever...

...I do think he has a better shot this time around, and it could only be exaggerated by the one person we were talking about or his followers.

 

[Guynamednelson]

But also it should

In a way where pre-existing Ultimate owners aren't paying $60-70 for the exact same game with barely any additions, maybe.

 

[Noipoi]

I feel like Geno has a fair shot for the new game, at least. Not a particularly strong one, sure, but the Mario RPG remake gave him a decent boost in relevance to where I think his chances aren't nearly non-existent now.

This is probably the best shot Geno’s ever gonna have. It’s the most relevant he’s been in decades.

If he doesn’t make it this time, I dunno if it’ll ever happen.

 

[Zinith]

Apparently "Yoshi's" might not just be a background detail like most other things in Mario Kart.

There's what looks to be a glowing take-out bag in the entrance

 

[Will]

This is probably the best shot Geno’s ever gonna have. It’s the most relevant he’s been in decades.

If he doesn’t make it this time, I dunno if it’ll ever happen.

Yall have been saying this **** since 2008

 

[Peepo T. Skeleton]

I feel like Geno has a fair shot for the new game, at least. Not a particularly strong one, sure, but the Mario RPG remake gave him a decent boost in relevance to where I think his chances aren't nearly non-existent now.

I don't even care that much about him getting in anymore now that Mario RPGs are back.

It felt like Sakurai working his devil magic was going to be the only thing that could save them, but that was before we got 3 RPGs in the span of a year because why not.

Geno in Smash is just a "yeah that'd be cool" from me at this point.

 

[Will]

Apparently "Yoshi's" might not just be a background detail like most other things in Mario Kart.

There's what looks to be a glowing take-out bag in the entrance

So like, is it Yoshi’s burger or a Yoshi burger?

 

[Noipoi]

Yall have been saying this **** since 2008

First of all in 2008 the only thing I was talking about was Kung Fu Panda and asking my mom what an Obama was.

Second of all, imo, Geno’s biggest problem was his supreme irrelevancy. Now that the issue has been rectified, at least a little, this could finally be his shot.

Or maybe I’m wrong man, I dunno ****

 

[TheMightyP]

I feel like Geno has a fair shot for the new game, at least. Not a particularly strong one, sure, but the Mario RPG remake gave him a decent boost in relevance to where I think his chances aren't nearly non-existent now.

Unfortunately for them, the Mario RPG rep is Paper Mario (I am on my knees begging)

 

[KingofPhantoms]

While I've had a ton of fun discussing the SSB series and possible characters and new content then-upcoming games in the series and I still plan on returning to character speculation for the next game, I've gotten burnt out on Smash speculation more than a few times due a combination of toxicity and general leak talk.

Whether it was true, false, or just outdated information, major "leaks" like Gematsu, Smash 4's roster leak, and the Grinch/banner "leak" helped bring out the absolute worst in this fanbase. If another big "leak" happens and the fandom erupts into a firestorm of flame wars again, it'll have just proved that a good chunk of people learned absolutely nothing from any of it and the vicious cycle will sadly continue once again.

It doesn't help when you have to see people relentlessly **** on Sakurai after the game's released or finished as though it were the next E.T. for the Atari because it doesn't have one character they wanted or because it doesn't match their exact vision of what they think the game should be like.

 

[Zinith]

So like, is it Yoshi’s burger or a Yoshi burger?

So like, is it Wendy's burger or a Wendy burger?

 

[Michael the Spikester]

Implying were even getting a Smash Ultimate Deluxe...

 

[Shroob]

Implying were even getting a Smash Ultimate Deluxe...

No one's implying that.

 

[KingofPhantoms]

So like, is it Wendy's burger or a Wendy burger?

Wendy's burgers are made out of the burnt remains of every Twitter post they've ever roasted.

 

[SneakyLink]

Kong and Mechagodzilla have arrived in Fortnite.

Tomorrow, the king becomes available.

 

[Wademan94]

Considering it’s likely NS2 be backwards compatible with Ultimate, I think it’d be nice if they tried some new stuff with the potential next installment or even a full on reboot

 

[Xyro77]

3DS sold worse than Brawl and Wii U sold worse than 3DS.

Combining them doesn't count because both are considered separate entries by both Nintendo and Sakurai himself.

I’m not talking about inferior handheld smash. I’m talking about REAL smash (console).

Each new iteration sells better than the last.

 

[Guynamednelson]

I’m not talking about inferior handheld smash. I’m talking about REAL smash (console).

Each new iteration sells better than the last.

"Each Smash sells better than the last one"
"That's not true"
"That doesn't count because...it doesn't"

 

[Pink Yoshi]

More Purore mons incoming!

Remember when I mentioned how the Pikaclone of the region relentlessly hunted Purore-region Meowth and Persian to the brink of extinction? Well, I decided to get my hands dirty and draw up said regional Meowth line!

Check out these literal cool cats! I based them upon the Carpathian lynx, a wildcat located in northern Italy. Lynxes are well-built for traversing snowy environments, so an ice-type lynx was a shoe-in. Like I mentioned when talking about the Pikaclone, this Meowth line isn't near as antagonistic as its Kantonian, Galarian or especially Alolan counterparks can be. Purore Meowth are playful kittens who wouldn't hurt a Cutiefly. Purore Persian, while they can be fierce predators, are generally non-violent towards creatures not in their diet and typically keep to themselves, both in the wild and in captivity.

And as rare as Meowth and Persian have gotten in Purore due to Kirashismu's cruelty towards them, Persian who are lucky enough to find an ice stone transform into guardian wizards of natural magic! In terms of inspiration, thaumaturgy - which has history written in with renaissance Europe, and was notably practiced by the Italian Gerard Majella - is a type of magic that is connected to the manipulation of natural forces and creating wonders. Heck, some people translate it to English as 'wonderworking'. Thaumapurrgy are brave magic kitties who have control over snow and ice via the icicle-wand on their tail, and are rumored to create just some of the glorious winter wonders seen during Purore's colder seasons. Even the spots on their back and tail are known to be iridescent, dazzling those who are lucky enough to see them in action. They are rarely seen in the wild but are said to be the protectors of the small populations of Purore's Meowth and Persian still remaining.

Not gonna lie, this is one of my favorite designs I've made so far.

 

[Xyro77]

"Each Smash sells better than the last one"
"That's not true"
"That doesn't count because...it doesn't"

I’m sorry you feel that way. I hope you recover soon.

 

[Will]

So like, is it Wendy's burger or a Wendy burger?

I’m not talking about inferior handheld smash

As an impoverished child who’s family could only afford one console within the span of like 10 years, Smash 3DS (and the 3DS) supplied me with over 1,000 hours of good times.

 

[TMNTSSB4]

Hatsune Miku for Switch 2

 

[Xyro77]

As an impoverished child who’s family could only afford one console within the span of like 10 years, Smash 3DS (and the 3DS) supplied me with over 1,000 hours of good times.

And that’s very good. Even though it’s a watered down version of smash 4, I’m glad you got to experience Smash that generation. It was a great game.

 

[Shroob]

I’m not talking about inferior handheld smash. I’m talking about REAL smash (console).

Each new iteration sells better than the last.

Okay but Smash 4 WiiU sold less than half of Brawl's numbers if you're only counting console.

 

[Will]

And that’s very good. Even though it’s a watered down version of smash 4, I’m glad you got to experience Smash that generation. It was a great game.

See you say things like “watered down” and “inferior”, but I don’t see the version that doesn’t have Smash Run as better. Apples to apples I guess.

 

[Aurane]

Second a new console gets its first details and we're deep in smash discussion.

 

[CosmicEternity44]

Second a new console gets its first details and we're deep in smash discussion.

Pretty scary, huh? Some here aren't even ready for another round of Smash Bros. speculation, but with the news of the Nintendo Switch 2, we are getting closer to a new game, and that has started speculation.

I just hope for others that the next ride for the next Smash Bros. is not as crazy or toxic as it was during Ultimate's speculation era.

 

[Pink Yoshi]

Rest in peace, David Lynch.

Lynch was the creator of Twin Peaks and directed classic movies like Eraserhead, the original Dune and Mulholland Drive. The man was a genius, and created some of the most unique media we've ever seen.

Truly a terrible loss. He will be dearly missed.

 

[Xyro77]

See you say things like “watered down” and “inferior”, but I don’t see the version that doesn’t have Smash Run as better. Apples to apples I guess.

Graphics were worse.
Smaller screen.
Substantially smaller stage selection.
99% of all players dropped the 3ds version for the WiiU version in the competitive scene.
8 player smash doesn’t exist.
No GCN controller or WiiU pro controller support.

Im not saying smash 3ds is BAD. It’s just inferior to the WiiU as the WiiU is the console/standard across the world.

 

[Will]

Second a new console gets its first details and we're deep in smash discussion.

Well, it’s obviously because Nintendo is going to show us all of the new games including Smash in April!

Four Months later​

Well, it’s obviously because Nintendo is going to finally reveal Smash at the Summer Games Fest 2025 in June!

Six Months later​

Well, it’s obviously because Nintendo is going to finally reveal Smash at the Game Awards 2025 in December!

 

[CosmicEternity44]

With that, here is an unrelated, but possibly fun thing I want to speak of about Smash Bros.

In regards to playable characters that aren't Pokemon, and maybe assist trophies, too, what Pokemon type would you all give to such non-Pokemon characters? For example...

Mario - Fire
Luigi - Electric
Sonic - Normal