Agreed.
I don't see any more third parties really ever making it in, unless Snake does of course.
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PacMan Revealed for Smash. Bros
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Agreed.
I don't see any more third parties really ever making it in, unless Snake does of course.
OrangeGrayBlue
Member
The sprite recovery move (at least, I think it's his recovery) is brilliant.
clifftrapremover
Member
Are they really going to launch a Smash Bros game without Captain Falcon? I thought they'd announce him sometime this week. Instead we got Game & Watch...
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
Pac-Man is branded breakfast cereal/tv cartoon show levels of cultural penetration here. The only other franchise that I think comes close to that level of fame is Angry Birds. *shudders*
Simon Belmont is the last big one I could think of that's even remotely realistic.
In a dream world, we'd also get:
Ryu
Crono (two iconic SNES reps)
Banjo Kazooie
James Bond (stupid as fuck, but iconic N64 reps damn it)
Leon Kennedy (iconic Gamecube rep)
Bring back Snake and you have my perfect roster, from a third party character perspective.
MisterGrey3000
Member
That would have made it even more amazing hahaha
There's still time. I doubt any of the original 12 are getting cut.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Every time.
All during Brawl too.
He's a secret character, and Sakurai's favorite, and was in the original.
He will be in in the game.
TurboLibre
Member
This announcement got me all hot and bothered. I love how the series has become this celebration of video game history.
XeroSauce
Member
You know he does this every game just to mess around with you guys right? He loves it!
Dr. Feel Good
Banned
At this point a perfect third party cast in my eyes would have Goemon from Konami and Bomberman from Hudson. Simon Belmont would be great but doesn't fit the retro theme as well.
HolyBaikal
Banned
Well, Pac-Man is an icon for Namco, and an important part of gaming history.
I think it's good that so many important icons and parts of gaming history are in this game. Old arcade games are great. And it's a great opportunity for Namco to show their part in the game and how important they were to video game history.
I think it's good that so many important icons and parts of gaming history are in this game. Old arcade games are great. And it's a great opportunity for Namco to show their part in the game and how important they were to video game history.
Jawmuncher
Member
Solid Snake where are thou.
So theres currebtly 3 third party characters in the game. Lets make it 4 to stay even.
At least none of the sal leaks have said if hes out yet so theres still a chance.
as for Pac-Man hes alright. Not a character im going to use.
Also for him being announced at the round table, seems to be that well see someone after the last match of the invitational.
So theres currebtly 3 third party characters in the game. Lets make it 4 to stay even.
At least none of the sal leaks have said if hes out yet so theres still a chance.
as for Pac-Man hes alright. Not a character im going to use.
Also for him being announced at the round table, seems to be that well see someone after the last match of the invitational.
Shpeshal Nick
aka Collingwood
So Nintrndo is treating other companies characters better than their own companies do.
Yep, Pac-Man is part of our shared heritage as gamers. A "Founding Father" of the industry, if you would. His inclusion here is well-deserved.
That's not a modern Pac-man though, that's his design from early '80s.
With any luck, Capcom and Bamco will realize these designs are the right designs (well, more so Bamco than Capcom -- obviously there are many legit forms of MM).
Immaculate
Banned
smh wrong snakePac-Man is awesome, but:
Goodnight, sweet prince :'(
SolVanderlyn
Thanos acquires the fully powered Infinity Gauntlet in The Avengers: Infinity War, but loses when all the superheroes team up together to stop him.
I thought Brawl Snake was a weird fusion of Naked/Solid.
I think there is a chance this could be the big crossover for SSB7. Would legit break twitch.
Oni Link 666
Member
I think if Konami were asked what character they wanted in, they would pick Snake.
ReduxMachine
Member
There goes any chance for Klonoa now that Namco has their Rep.
Him and Bomberman were my most wanted third party characters now megaman is in.
Him and Bomberman were my most wanted third party characters now megaman is in.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Twin Snakes Solid.
And hopefully it wouldn't be up to them and Sakurai would opt for Simon instead.
Since Castlevania has greater lineage with Nintendo than MG ever will.
Professor Lich
Member
Was that Sinistar that he pulled out? I hope so.
BobbyRobby
Member
I love how he opens the door for a bunch of classic arcade Namco fan service.
It's from Xevious if we are talking of the same thing.
It's from Xevious if we are talking of the same thing.
Lord Phol
Member
Fair enough, goofy arms and legs pacman then.
Sounds like a nightmare world to be honest. I wouldn't want any of those, the only one I could see making sense would be Banjo Kazooie and even then Nintendo would need to talk with M$ about that. Other than them, all of those would be awful especially Ryu the world's most boring fighter. Also while I love Leon to bits I don't want him anywhere near Smash.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Pretty high chance.
Not officially confirmed, but the tease is enough to warrant thinking he is.
Then again, I could be completely wrong and it could just be more Sakurai trolling.
I thought Ike had the lowest chance of returning from Brawl next to Lucas (not counting Snake) and there he be.
MaverickHunterAsh
Member
YES! It's like a Mount Rushmore of Gaming. And if you put Pac-Man with Little Mac, DK and Mario, you have a Mount Rushmore of the Arcade.
When are you GameXplain people updating with more discussions? Don't tell me you're sleeping. Sleep is for the weak!
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ChimpBottle
Member
You would really have Simon Belmont over Snake because of that? Snake played fantastically in Brawl, one of the most unique movesets in the game. He's already tied to the series, no need to replace him with another sword character just because Simon has more history with Nintendo
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MaverickHunterAsh
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I adore you guys and your coverage. Thanks so much for doing what you do.
Thanks, that means a lot.
I really adore what we do and am very thankful to have the opportunity to do it!
Waluigilicious
Member
Can someone please .gif the part where Sonic, Mega Man and Mario are chasing Pac-Man and then he comes back chasing them in his classic form? Thanks!
Neoriceisgood
Member
I'm so happy he's not creepy teeth pacman.
Just like megaman, this is the best pacman has ever looked.
Just like megaman, this is the best pacman has ever looked.
Conor_Fool
Banned
Fuck.
Yes.
One of my favorite video game characters of all time. I cannot freaking wait for this to come out on 3DS
Yes.
One of my favorite video game characters of all time. I cannot freaking wait for this to come out on 3DS
Nah, Bomberman is not gonna make it, not this time. RIP Hudson
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Believe.