Super Smash Bros. Brawl (spoilers inside!)

[Jeff]

I'm neutral on this, but given how sure some people were that they were gone, I find this absolutely hilarious. I think I can hear the Internet exploding though.

[classy_cat18]

I think Ice Climbers are okay. They weren't my best character but it was cool using them for the Home Run minigame. The only gripe I had about them is their third jump.

[The Blue Avenger]

The Ice Climbers are awesome, and I'm pumped that they're back. It's great splitting them up and having them attacking different people - I'm still working on doing it intentionally, but it's always great when it happens accidentally.

[Phoenixsong]

I'm neutral on this, but given how sure some people were that they were gone, I find this absolutely hilarious. I think I can hear the Internet exploding though.

Same here. In fact, just the other day I read some blog or something (written in 2006, mind you... WOW this guy was off) about it, and everyone was talking about how it'd been confirmed that Ice Climbers and Young Link weren't coming back. Um, yeah, no... Young Link has really poor chances, to be sure, but no one's said anything about who's not making the cut. We won't know that until the last character update.

Cheer up, Andrew. You can always do what I do and take out your aggression on the characters you hate. Don't think of it as the inclusion of someone you hate to use... think of it as the inclusion of someone you love to beat the crap out of!

In other news, Special Brawl looks like lots of fun.

[AdventureSerum]

Well, I was never too hot on the Ice Climbers (HA HA IT'S A PUN) but I do like how much their textures have improved. You can really see how leathery those little gloves are and the fuzz on the fringe of their coats.

[PNT510]

Wi-Fi has finally been confirmed. Friend codes and no voice chat sucks, but at least it's online.

[Heald]

Nintendo are morons.

"Look! The XBox/XBox 360 has awesome online multiplayer, and the PS3 is looking sweet too! What is the Wii going to have?"

"Brilliant idea! Each console has a friend code so you only need one alias to log in!"

"Great! Let's implement that, then totally disregard it and give each game its own code! Also, you can only play against people you know. Except when we sometimes let you randomly play against someone on the same continent as you! And then you can't chat to them, just in case they use profanity! That's right! We're throwing all common sense out of the window in the name of the children! Take that Microsoft Live! Oh shit, you have voice chat, can play against anyone on the planet, plus cross-format compatibility with the PC? Well, at least you can't swear on Wii online! Haha!"

I've still yet to hear a single good reason why Pokemon DP, Pokemon Battle Revolution, Mario Strikers and now, supposedly, SSBB, are going back to the stone age in terms of the online interface when tried and true methods of internet play have been around for ages. There isn't. The only reason they're making it as limited as possible is to protect the children.

So much for trying to lose their kiddy image.

[MToolen]

I think that Nintendo wasn't going for kid-friendly with this; more of family-friendly. My parents are a bit conservative on profanity and content, so I appreciate the decision.

[PNT510]

It's not a family friendly approach. Nintendo thinks people will come rape little kids after playing pokemon with them online.

[Andrew]

Wasn't that always the Nintendo Catchcry though?

[Drago]

I hear where you're coming from Heald, but personally I'll settle for it. It's better than none at all, eh? For a while I thought they wouldn't be able to implement it.
I've been pretty happy with Mario Strikers' online so far, though I'll admit I've never been an avid online gamer, so I haven't been exposed to the aspects of actually well-implemented online.

I'm a tad bummed about the messages being disabled vs. anyone, though. Yes, protect the children, but how about an option to disallow it if you choose, rather than just preventing it outright? Ho-hum.

[Heald]

I'm a tad bummed about the messages being disabled vs. anyone, though. Yes, protect the children, but how about an option to disallow it if you choose, rather than just preventing it outright? Ho-hum.

Why would they waste time doing that? Only kids play Wii. Duh.

[AdventureSerum]

Am I the only one completely not bothered that the Wi-Fi isn't that great. Maybe it's because my Wi-Fi never works anyway.

[Phoenixsong]

I don't care about being able to talk to people... I hardly talk to people IRL anyway. As long as I can play against someone other than an COM for a change.

FC's do suck, though. No denying that.

[SupremeChampion]

maybe i'm just reading this wrong, but I think that you can battle anyone on-line. i mean, to my understanding, you can battle with friends (people you've registered as friends) or with anyone. now, i would assume that with anyone would mean anyone on the planet, especially since they do mention distance when talking about on-line battling and all.

haha but anyway, i'm a little late to the party, but i'm psyched that nintendo made another smash brothers title. i mean i knew it would come, but i'm so psyched its here. i think those final smash attacks are awesome, and they've been a long time coming. haha believe it or not, i actually talked with my sister about them doing something like this when the first smash brothers came out. i thought each character should have some sort of bar they would need to fill, and once it was full they could use their final attack, haha i honestly thought about this. that being said, i'm thrilled about the prospect of a final smash, and even about all the new characters coming to the game. link's still my favorite (haha being that he's my main character).

~The Italian Stallion

[Phoenixsong]

No, no, you CAN battle anyone. Heald was complaining about not being able to talk to people whose Friend Codes you don't have. Or, rather, use the preset messages.

Hmmm... Piplup. Empoleon would've been better. Oh, well.

[Heald]

No, no, you CAN battle anyone. Heald was complaining about not being able to talk to people whose Friend Codes you don't have. Or, rather, use the preset messages.

'Complaining' is such a negative word. 'Being right about' is probably more accurate. Probably.

[Drago]

haha but anyway, i'm a little late to the party, but i'm psyched that nintendo made another smash brothers title. i mean i knew it would come, but i'm so psyched its here. i think those final smash attacks are awesome, and they've been a long time coming. haha believe it or not, i actually talked with my sister about them doing something like this when the first smash brothers came out. i thought each character should have some sort of bar they would need to fill, and once it was full they could use their final attack, haha i honestly thought about this. that being said, i'm thrilled about the prospect of a final smash, and even about all the new characters coming to the game. link's still my favorite (haha being that he's my main character).

~The Italian Stallion

My mind flashed back to TMNT Tournament Fighters when you said that... Nostalgia. Yum.
I have a feeling Captain Falcon is looming very nearby as far as updates go. Though I wouldn't be surprised if today's update was just another B-moves one, or perhaps music.

[Phoenixsong]

Lolsnake.

Anyway. There y'go. That's all of the previewed new challengers, isn't it? From now on, there'll only be surprises... and more old people.

[Drago]

I wouldn't be surprised if today's update was just another B-moves one, or perhaps music.

Today's updates: Snake: Special Moves, MGS4 Love Theme
DragoKnight predictions FTW. I just neglected to mention there'd also be a character update to go with that.

Next is Captain Falcon's time to shine. Or perhaps Luigi, who, with Mario's F.L.U.D.D. update, is likely to have some new tricks up his sleeve.

[Heald]

I went on the site today, and the big news of the day is...

SNAKE IS IN THE FUCKING GAME PEOPLE

I totally did NOT see that coming.

[Starry Might]

It's been awhile since I've said anything in here...and a lot has been update since then. I'll just comment mainly on the characters, Final Smashes, bosses, stages, items, and the like:

Diddy Kong: I knew Andrew would like this update. Anyway, it's cool to see him in "Brawl" since he's been a wanted character for this series for years.

Yoshi's Final Smash: "Smash Ball gives you wings!"

Petey Piranha: He's the first boss in the Subspace Emissary mode...and he has Peach and Zelda captive! You can save one of them, but not the other (at least at that time, I reckon).

Anyhow, has anyone here given thought to which Princess they'll save here? Personally, I'm saving Peach, 'cause as I said before, she's one of my best characters in "Melee".

Superspicy Curry: Ha-ha, I can just see it now...

*MARIO EATS THE CURRY AND STARTS BELCHING FIRE* "MAMA MIA! THAT'S A SPICY MEAT-A-BALL!"

Moving along...

Andross: It's the original Andross from the original "Star Fox", and he spits blocks and stuff. Tiddy boom.

WarioWare: Crazy, man.

Meta Knight: 'Bout time, eh?

Mario Special Moves: Correct me if I'm wrong, but NOBODY here has mentioned the fact that the Mario Tornado is now an A button-type move, and the new Down + B move is...F.L.U.D.D. from "Super Mario Sunshine"! Apparently, it does no damage, but it pushes people back.

Pokemon Stadium 2: Woo-hoo, the Stadium's back, and with new Elemental stage changes, to boot!

Munchlax: A Pokemon that eats Items? Yikes! (I think that just for laughs, if Munchlax eats the Superspicy Curry, he should start belching flames like player characters would.)

Lyn: It would have been neat if she was playable, but I'm cool with her being an Assist Trophy.

Battleship Halberd: See "Meta Knight".

Ice Climbers: I knew Andrew would hate this update. (No offense, dude.) Anyhow, even though they're not among my main characters of choice in "Melee", I'm glad to see them back in "Brawl".

Golden Hammer: STOP! GOLDEN HAMMER TIME! (*THE GOLDEN HAMMER TURNS OUT TO BE A BAD ONE THAT SQUEAKS*) Oh, snap...

Subspace Enemies: I like Auroros (the bird) one the best.

Piplup: Piplup was my starter in "Diamond" (and has long since become a big, bad Empoleon), so I'm glad to see him as a Pokeball Pokemon in "Brawl".

Snake: Snaaaaaaaaaake, it's Snaaaaaaaaake! Oooooooh, it's Snaaaaaaaaake! (First person to guess the meme reference gets a cookie.) 'Bout time!

Oh, and this screenshot = EPIC WIN!!



That's what Ike gets for endangering Marth's chances of returning. (LOL)

(No offense to Phoenixsong or any other Ike fans. I really don't hate him, actually. )

(Hot dang, that was long... *COLLAPSES FROM TYPING*)

[Heald]

^ Badger Badger Badger. Too lazy to quote.

[Starry Might]

^ Badger Badger Badger. Too lazy to quote.

We have a winner!

[AdventureSerum]

Snake! SNAKE! SNAAAAAKE!

I'm psyched and I've never even played a single game he's been in. It's probably that box. Does anyone else feel a little creeped out by that Snake/Ike picture?

[Phoenixsong]

Offended? Who's offended? I made the same comment about that on a different forum. I don't mind it when my favorite characters are abused. I do it all the time in fanfiction!

But anyway, yeah... so. Um. Nothing else of substance to say, so perhaps I should just go.

Before I do, though...

LOL BUTTSECKS

*runs*

[AdventureSerum]

Ha ha, yeah, that's about what I was thinking.

[ssj4supernerd]

The badger thing is stupid, the potter potter potter weasley weasley potter potter potter its a snape oooh its a snape is way cooler. n.n


Anywayz, the Snake attack on Ike screenshot= EPIC WIN!


I really hate the Ice Climbers btw, Nintendo wasted a character slot imho. =/

[Blademaster]

Seconded. VERY seconded.

[DarkestLight]

Dude what? Snake on a floating camera? Yagtastic. I was all pumped for Snake, and then he dosen't get a damn grappling hook or ANYTHING?

[Greyfox]

Dude what? Snake on a floating camera? Yagtastic. I was all pumped for Snake, and then he dosen't get a damn grappling hook or ANYTHING?

Grappling hooks are overplayed. This adds some uniqueness to his character. I mean... it's a flying camera... how awesome is that!?

-Red

[Starry Might]

Offended? Who's offended? I made the same comment about that on a different forum. I don't mind it when my favorite characters are abused. I do it all the time in fanfiction!

Phew, I'm not in trouble!

In other news, they're bringin' Trophies back! (Yeah!)

The funny thing is, I was actually wondering just very recently if there would be Trophies in "Brawl". I guess my question got answered this morning.

[AdventureSerum]

Well, it looks like food is making a victorious comeback. THE TROPHIES LOOK LIKE SO MUCH FUN! THEY'LL HAVE EVEN MORE THAN SSBM! MUST! COLLECT! TROPHIES!

[Starry Might]

Hey guys, Smash Dojo revealed, for the first time in quite awhile, a Final Smash!

Today's Subject: Diddy Kong!

Heh-heh, he looks psycho while he's doing it (i.e. "HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!" ).

[Jeff]

Another one today, a bit of a disappointment though. It could have been a legendary, or each pokemon could have its own personalized final smash, like Frenzy Plant/Blast Burn/Hydro Cannon. Instead all three come out at once. Its OK, but it could have been better. The pokemon-style text boxes are a nice touch though. And Mr. Resetti is great, even though he really doesn't do anything. He's like Goldeen with an interesting twist.

[ssj4supernerd]

Seeing as R/B/Y are the best games around Pokemon, so I'm happy we got Solar Beam, Hydro Pump and Fire Blast. Loved this update. ^0^

[Starry Might]

Another one today, a bit of a disappointment though. It could have been a legendary, or each pokemon could have its own personalized final smash, like Frenzy Plant/Blast Burn/Hydro Cannon. Instead all three come out at once. Its OK, but it could have been better. The pokemon-style text boxes are a nice touch though. And Mr. Resetti is great, even though he really doesn't do anything. He's like Goldeen with an interesting twist.

I think the Pokemon Trainer's Final Smash is awesome myself, mainly because of the text boxes ("It's super-effective!"). (BTW, I was actually thinking that Squirtle, Ivysaur, and Charizard SHOULD have been respectively using Hydro Cannon, Frenzy Plant, and Blast Burn...until I remembered that only final-stage Starters can learn them, so technically, only Charizard could do such a thing - DOH!)

Oh, and Mr. Resetti = best Assist Trophy to date. ("Kirby.... Pikachu.... You'd be runnin' home to Mama!")

And in other news, the Tournament (called "Tourney" here) mode is back. (I was hoping for a new/returning Character update myself, since it would have been the perfect way to end what I personally saw as a week of cool updates, but I like doing Tournament mode sometimes in "Melee", so it's all cool, I guess. )

[Starry Might]

Sorry for the "Bump", but there was a HUGE update at the Dojo today...

Lucas from "Mother 3" has joined "Brawl"!

The big question in the Smash community now is...has he replaced Ness or not?

I guess only time will truly tell...

[The Blue Avenger]

There is one thing I have to say about this.

Hell yes Lucas.

[Phoenixsong]

There is one thing I have to say about this.

Who is Lucas?

...not that I actually knew who Ness was, either... whatever.