Super Smash Bros.

[Thulius]

I can't handle this...

[Tyrath]

I wonder if this means Nintendo is all behind a Bayo 3 game.

[LinktheDeme]

is the video over or is my feed dead? nothing on the NX?

[Destinye]

is the video over or is my feed dead? nothing on the NX?

It was a smash presentation, so it's definitely over as far as I could see.

[Obsidian]

That's not something they're going to drop in a Direct. That'll be a few weeks/months of announcement trailer hype-train whenever they decide they're ready to start the cycle of catch-up over again.

[Elcura]

Are you for fuck serious? My girl Bayonetta's in this game?

Fuck Cloud, you've been replaced.

[Taim Meich]

BAYONETTA!!!!

Ryu, make space, there's another character to be embarrassed of playing bad for me!

[Kirin]

I can't be the only one disappointed by this, can I?

Geno: Oh my god, what a wasted opportunity. I'm glad he isn't "dead" now, but you had a move set custom tailored for a game like smash and you just tack him on a Mii gunner.
Cloud: No surprises, but an amiibo of Cloud was interesting. That screams Final Fantasy is seeing some NX action.
Corrin: I get why they included him/her, and why it will release in Feb., but this is the first slot that seems "wasted" to me. Fire Emblem did not need another character, especially one that NA audiences really know nothing about. Would their "Marth" name be "Dragon Marth" to go along with Fire Marth, Female Marth, and Buff Marth?
Bayonetta: A surprise, and probably means Bayonetta going forward is essentially a Nintendo game now. The amiibo all but assures a Bayo 3 is in works for NX.

No Ridley, No Wolf.

God damn, Geno would have been perfect. Buying his outfit just to show what they need to do with him.

Very anti-climactic for the last update, IMHO. They really needed to talk about the smash ballot more, or save one surprise for last. Bayonetta's inclusion would have been better without the tutorial at the end, and to me would have ended the video on a proper hype note.

And fuck yeah I want that Cloud/Link artwork.

[Tyrath]

I can't be the only one disappointed by this, can I?

Bayonetta and Cloud. As a not big on nintendo guy it's the greatest thing for me lol.

[Destinye]

I for the life of me will never understand the draw of wanting Ridley..like at all lol. As for Corrin - it makes sense to basically advertise the game which they did with Melee and it was fine. Fire Emblem is one of Nintendo's oldest franchises, it still should have plenty of representation, but given they're largely only RPGs, not too much they can do character wise though.

[6souls]

In the final video presentation dedicated to the Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U games, creator Masahiro Sakurai provided many details about previously announced character Cloud from Final Fantasy VII, as well as introduced two new playable fighters to the franchise: Corrin from upcoming Nintendo 3DS game Fire Emblem Fates, and Bayonetta from the critically acclaimed Bayonetta games. Bayonetta was the overall top pick in the recent Fighter Ballot, which asked fans to nominate characters that they would love to see added to the Super Smash Bros. series. Bayonetta was the No. 1 pick in Europe and in the top five in North America. When factoring in the amount of votes, Bayonetta was the clear worldwide choice.

In addition to detailed information about the new characters, Sakurai also revealed two new stages coming to both Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U as downloadable content. Midgar – a familiar location for fans of Final Fantasy VII – will join the series as Cloud’s stage, while Bayonetta will feel right at home in the Umbra Clock Tower stage. New Mii Fighter outfits will also be added to the game, highlighted by a full costume inspired by Geno from the Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars game for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System.

All of these new additions will be the last downloadable content for Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U. This new content brings the total number of playable characters to 58, the total number of stages in both versions of the game to 84 and the number of costumes and hats to 99 and 97, respectively.

“Mr. Sakurai knows how to go out with a smash,” said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America’s Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing. “With the inclusion of even more surprising characters, stages and costumes, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U cement themselves as two of the most robust fighting games of all time.”

Launching as downloadable content planned for February 2016, Corrin from Fire Emblem Fates joins the roster of both Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U. Like Wii Fit Trainer, Robin and the Villager, players can choose to play as a male or female version of the character. Corrin has the blood of a dragon in his veins, allowing him to transform and pull off attacks like no other fighter. Corrin will be available as a download in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS or Wii U for $4.99, or both game versions together for $5.99.

As revealed in the Nintendo Direct presentation last month, Cloud from Final Fantasy VII is coming to Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U. The character will have two costumes: one inspired by the original Final Fantasy VII game and one from Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children. Like in Final Fantasy VII, Cloud possesses Limit Breaks when fighting in Super Smash Bros. As Cloud gives and receives damage, or uses his Down Special Attack, his Limit Break meter will fill. Once full, Cloud can activate his Limit Break. While playing on Midgar, Cloud’s new stage, players can grab Summon Materia that call forth summons from the Final Fantasy universe like Ifrit and Bahamut ZERO. Once activated, only the player who triggered the summon will be safe from damage. Cloud and the Midgar stage will be available as a download in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS or Wii U for $5.99, or both game versions together for $6.99, beginning within hours of today’s video presentation.

Launching at the same time as Cloud, a new Chocobo hat for Mii Fighters will release as downloadable content. Also launching is a costume based on fan-favorite character Geno from Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars, a classic role-playing game for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System created in collaboration with SQyare Enix. Additionally, Mii Fighter costumes for Sonic the Hedgehog series characters Knuckles and Tails, and even costumes inspired by more characters from other franchises will be made available for download in February 2016.

The Umbra Witch herself is joining the giant cast of playable characters in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U as a result of the worldwide Fighter Ballot. Just like in her action games, Bayonetta is a combo fighter in Super Smash Bros., chaining different kinds of attacks together. Her signature move is Witch Time, which slows down opponents if they are within range. Her new exclusive stage is called Umbra Clock Tower and is filled with moving platforms and even an alternate world. Bayonetta and the Umbra Clock Tower stage are planned for launch in February 2016, both available for download in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS or Wii U for $5.99, or both game versions together for $6.99.

As with all the other playable Super Smash Bros. characters, Cloud, Corrin and Bayonetta will also get their own amiibo figures. More information about these upcoming amiibo figures will be revealed in the future. Additionally, amiibo figures for current fighters Ryu and Roy, along with a Famicom Color version R.O.B., will launch on March 18. All amiibo figures are sold separately.

[Kirin]

I for the life of me will never understand the draw of wanting Ridley..like at all lol.

Metroid doesn't really have a whole lot of characters to add. Smash in general does not have a lot of villains. Ridley seems adaptable enough in any one of his forms (Mecha, Phazon, Regular, etc) to have a faithful moveset easily rendered that would give a series older than Fire Emblem another rep, add a villain to the roster, and be a pretty unique fighter to boot.

[Meian]

I can't be the only one disappointed by this, can I?

Geno: Oh my god, what a wasted opportunity. I'm glad he isn't "dead" now, but you had a move set custom tailored for a game like smash and you just tack him on a Mii gunner.
Cloud: No surprises, but an amiibo of Cloud was interesting. That screams Final Fantasy is seeing some NX action.
Corrin: I get why they included him/her, and why it will release in Feb., but this is the first slot that seems "wasted" to me. Fire Emblem did not need another character, especially one that NA audiences really know nothing about. Would their "Marth" name be "Dragon Marth" to go along with Fire Marth, Female Marth, and Buff Marth?
Bayonetta: A surprise, and probably means Bayonetta going forward is essentially a Nintendo game now. The amiibo all but assures a Bayo 3 is in works for NX.

No Ridley, No Wolf.

God damn, Geno would have been perfect. Buying his outfit just to show what they need to do with him.

Very anti-climactic for the last update, IMHO. They really needed to talk about the smash ballot more, or save one surprise for last. Bayonetta's inclusion would have been better without the tutorial at the end, and to me would have ended the video on a proper hype note.

And fuck yeah I want that Cloud/Link artwork.

The Geno trolling wouldn't be so bad if they would've let you use Miis online For Glory outside of tournaments and actually buffed the Mii Gunner/Swordsman (Brawler is alright where he is). Just gives hope for Smash 5 he and Takamaru will actually be in. Not surprised at all by Bayonetta and a hilarious slap to the qqers about the game coming to Wii U in the past.

A shame Corrin, for final 3 he just seemed lol to add in this final video (not so bad if it was announced earlier, can understand to advertise for their game). Too many swords for my taste in Smash... Surprised no Wolf considering Star Fox game coming? Weird. More swords I guess.

Geno and Bayonetta I'll likely get though regardless.

[Katlan]

bayonetta made me interested in Smash again

[Obsidian]

Corrin is cool but I was really hoping for Wolf to make it in.

[Melena]

Ugh @ more Amiibo's. Just as I finish a full NA set outside of the Mii Fighters 3 pack, I got more to buy in March....

[Qeomash]

I can't be the only one disappointed by this, can I?

Geno: Oh my god, what a wasted opportunity. I'm glad he isn't "dead" now, but you had a move set custom tailored for a game like smash and you just tack him on a Mii gunner.

God damn, Geno would have been perfect. Buying his outfit just to show what they need to do with him.

To me, Geno being just a Mii costume is basically a slap in the face. Sakurai doesn't like Geno so I'm not surprised. But, really, he really would be perfectly suited to the game.

[Sho]

Bayonetta being added is legit as fuck.

DAT MUSIC DOE.

I'll forever hate on no Geno, however.

[Rocl]

uh isn't that site you linked satire i'm confused lol

[Qeomash]

Oh, guess it is satire. Still, no Isaac or Geno hurts.