Evolite Wrote:How is Kirby a "replacement" for Jigglypuff? Because they're both pink buffballs? That's like saying we don't need Luigi when we got Mario already because they are both Italian plumbers with moustache.

Takebacker Wrote:They both have multiple air jumps. They both have hard hitting moves that can be punished if whiffed (rest in all smash games vs kirby hammer and kirby down B in smash 4 which are all kill moves). They can both get kills at extremely low percents, either through wall of pain which they can both do, kirby with inhaling/kirbycide, and jigglypuff with rest. They are both among the lightest characters in the game. They are both not terribly good at comboing. What qualities does jigglypuff have that set her apart from kirby enough to be included in a game with an already "tight" roster?

Kirby and jigglypuff have more similarities in their functions and moveset than any other two characters outside of shiek vs greninja who are more similar in design than they are in moveset/functions. Kirby however does not have the disadvantage of being yet another pokemon representative in a cast that already has FOUR pokemon reps, which heavily goes against any argument for her inclusion that the developers might have if her uniqueness as a fighter wasn't already in question.

Dudewitbow Wrote:it was enough of a replacement that Hungrybox who mains Jigglypuff picked kirby, and he had 2nd choice of the 16 people during the invitational

Hypermug Wrote:As already stated, I think the only viable excuse for not including Puff is that there are already 4 pokemon reps (granted we have 5 Mario reps and pokemon is pretty damn popular). If they can include Toon Link, who was being debated as a clone earlier in this topic, then I definitely don't see why they couldn't include Jigglypuff. It might have similarities to Kirby, but at least it doesn't have the same damn moves.

Sakurai Wrote:Pic of the day. This is quite a line-up of characters for the gaming world. I mean, it's amazing enough that Mario can fight Pikachu. I hope you enjoy this truly unique celebration!!

Sakurai Wrote:I hope you enjoy this

Evolite Wrote:Interesting note about Dark Pit. I was playing the smash bros demo at nintendo world yesterday. I noticed that Pit no longer has his "black" palette swap that he used to have in brawl. Coincidence?
(and link lost the black costume with the red eyes, my friend who mained link was disappointed)

Locked Wrote:WE'VE FAILED YOU SAKURAI. ;_;

MasPan Wrote:That Sonic pose is fabulous.

Takebacker Wrote:Megaman is broken?

Justin Wrote:He seems to think megaman is trash despite not actually playing the game. I played Mega at best buy and I won both of my matches (Against my friends who have played smash consistently for years and are quite skilled). Megaman is not a bad character. Maybe the idiots in smash boards think so, but no one's even had more than 5 hours of playtime on this game, so who can really honestly say? He's basing his opinion on the invitational tournament, in which almost everyone there played really awkwardly and randomly. Especially Hugs.

Justin Wrote:Im not saying EVERYONE at smash boards is stupid, there are some seriously genius players and theorycrafters in there, but some of the tier lists and reasonings behind them that I've seen so far are just... they make me put my face through my desk. We haven't gotten enough data, footage, anything really to say much of anything about any character.

CarrionCrow Wrote:DLC material?

Evolite Wrote:http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/06/13/e3-2013-no-plans-for-smash-bros-dlc-tripping-removed

CarrionCrow Wrote:but I would not hold my breath based on an old article that is as vague as that.

Justin Wrote:He seems to think megaman is trash despite not actually playing the game. I played Mega at best buy and I won both of my matches (Against my friends who have played smash consistently for years and are quite skilled). Megaman is not a bad character. Maybe the idiots in smash boards think so, but no one's even had more than 5 hours of playtime on this game, so who can really honestly say? He's basing his opinion on the invitational tournament, in which almost everyone there played really awkwardly and randomly. Especially Hugs.

Sakurai Wrote:Pic of the day. Here are some weapons the Mii Swordfighter can use: Shurikens of Light, Chakrams, and Gale Strikes. You can control the direction the Chakram is thrown, or even make it stall in midair. The Chakram is also the only one of these tied to the side special move, so you can use one of the other items consecutively with this one.

 June 12, 2014

Sakurai Wrote:Pic of the day. The goddess is up to bat for the Home-run Contest, a returning mini-game on the 3DS version! It's been streamlined with added features here and there, like sturdier glass and doubled speed for long hits. You can also have fun comparing your rankings for this mini-game with your Global Smash Power.