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[tanuki]

That Pac Land level, such nostalgia!

 

[IntelliHeath]

I'm still hyped about Pac Man Trailer. It's really good. Everything are just fan service!

 

[Sciz]

Fuck yeah, PAC-MAN

He was the obvious shoe-in as a Namco rep, and it's great to see Sakurai going for his classic design instead of the modernized one. Even cooler seeing him throw around other Namco references and switching to sprite form on the fly.

 

[licktheenvelope]

Snake. Ryu Ninja Gaiden. Bonk. Bomberman. Bubble Bobble dragons.

I still own Bonk's Adventure on Turbo Grafx 16.

 

[sörine]

I like snake more than everything you just named.

What we do need however.

Is a Square character.

I vote the warrior of light.

Fuck Square. Torneko Taloon or Rocket Slime.

 

[Dryk]

IIRC, the third leak from Sal didn't say the team wants Lucas to be DLC. It just said they're considering DLC, and separate from that, there is internal debate about cutting Lucas. But yes, from that one can infer Lucas would be a possible DLC candidate, if cut. I'm sure any and all cut characters could possibly come back as DLC. Could be lucrative if they charged for them...

If they're running out of time and need to cut characters again, selling them to us later is better than not having them at all. Do it you fools.

 

[MisterGrey3000]

They might have been worried that the Invitational would turn into a disaster, or that the crowd reaction would be resoundingly negative. Basically they played it safe and lost out on a big opportunity.

I can't imagine the crowd's reaction being negative to a newcomer, especially one as iconic as Pac-Man.

 

[nintendors]

Nintendo had the NERVE not to announce neither Captain Falcon nor Mew Two ?? GTFO

 

[G-Fex]

put burgertime guy in!

 

[MilesTeg]

Didn't Namco cancel some Pac Man collection for Wii U and 3DS?

 

[OmegaSmash]

Didn't Namco cancel some Pac Man collection for Wii U and 3DS?

Yes, but it ended up being really bad so no loss there.

 

[MaverickHunterAsh]

The four most iconic legacy gaming mascots all together in one game.

Glorious. Absolutely glorious.

 

[ThatObviousUser]

Sonic really sticks out in this pic, and the lack of Pit is odd.

 

[Javier]

Fantastic trailer. Sakurai absolutely NAILED Pac-Man. This was seriously the best possible scenario on how he could be included.

 

[mantidor]

People are in full nostalgia mode right now and since most Gaffers grew up in the 90's.

But even the trailer points out he is from the 80s.

Anyone mentioning the 90s has an odd sense of nostalgia

 

[Neiteio]

Fantastic trailer. Sakurai absolutely NAILED Pac-Man. This was seriously the best possible scenario on how he could be included.

If Sakurai leaves Nintendo (again), he should open up a business as a consultant that helps realize the true potential of videogame mascots

 

[sixteen-bit]

Sonic really sticks out in this pic, and the lack of Pit is odd.

sounds like an easy photoshop solution

 

[JB-the-Hunter]

Nintendo had the NERVE not to announce neither Captain Falcon nor Mew Two ?? GTFO

They didn't announce any veterans, but there's still two more days of E3.

 

[Hours Left]

Sonic really sticks out in this pic, and the lack of Pit is odd.

Yeah, shoulda stuck with 8-bit characters only.

It ruins the motif.

 

[KittenMaster]

Why is Peach with Inky.

Seriously did Inky kidnap Peach.

Poor Clyde.

 

[Neiteio]

The four most iconic legacy gaming mascots all together in one game.

Glorious. Absolutely glorious.

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!

 

[Crocodile]

I can't imagine the crowd's reaction being negative to a newcomer, especially one as iconic as Pac-Man.

I think it was more the Invitational is an environment they had less control over. You don't want to put the trailer on the big screen then have somebody like rush the stage and start streaking or something LOL

 

[bon]

Yeah, shoulda stuck with 8-bit characters only.

It ruins the motif.

Would've been neat if they used Master System / Game Gear Sonic.

 

[novenD]

S-FLAG FROM RALLY X HOLY SHIT

 

[Mr Swine]

Wow, I'm glad they went with the more classic look of Pacman!

 

[Oni Link 666]

I knew from the moment I heard Namco was working on this that Pac-Man should be in it.

I was thinking, who is missing from the Sonic, Mega Man, Mario, and Pac-Man pic? What other classic icon should be in Smash? Simon Belmont? I think Simon would be the best choice.

 

[Amani]

HYPE HYPE HYPE

And boy are there an assload of retro references I don't get:

This stage looks crazy

 

[KittenMaster]

And boy are there an assload of retro references I don't get:

I didn't understand it either until EmmCeeGrammr saved the day. It's a fairy home where Pac-man gets a powerup from Pac-land, a side scrolling arcade game from the 80's. Pac-man had a ton of spinoffs.

 

[MaverickHunterX]

There was NO way Namco wasn't going to ask to have PAC in there.

Thank you based God that it's not the weird Ghostly Adventures one...

 

[Zalman]

The Smash Bros. series is a celebration of video game history. That's why I think Pac-Man is such a perfect fit in this game.

I am so happy they went with the classic look. We've discussed the different Pac-Man designs to death, and it's great to see they made the right move.

 

[Espada]

Wow, Sakurai nailed it with Pac-Man. Talk about a well done homage to the character (and many early Namco titles). That one image with Sonic, Megaman, Mario, and Pac-Man? I remember dreaming about crazy team ups like that.

 

[superpickleman]

So very glad they went with that design for Pac.

 

[arab]

THE CHUUUUUUUUUUBBB

 

[phoenix296]

I don't like how Nintendo have handled his reveal. They had a great opportunity at the Invitational to unveil him. That said, he looks awesome.

 

[CassSept]

Probably the least surprising newcomer yet but huh, still cool.

 

[Neiteio]

I didn't understand it either until EmmCeeGrammr saved the day. It's a fairy home where Pac-man gets a powerup from Pac-land, a side scrolling arcade game from the 80's. Pac-man had a ton of spinoffs.

I think it was Shocking Alberto who identified where it's from, in response to Emcee's question. I was curious myself. I knew Pac-Land by name but I haven't seen it in action.

 

[Zalman]

That Mr. Game & Watch tease at the end. Why not just confirm him?

 

[Neiteio]

Anyone have a link to Nintendo's version of the Mii Fighters trailer? I'm having some difficulty finding it under their video listings on YouTube.

 

[Javier]

Best moment of the trailer.

I love how Pac-Man (in Super form) is just about to catch Sonic as the screen cuts off. Just like in the original intermissions in the classic games.

 

[G-Fex]

I had Pac Land on my Atari Lynx when I was a kid. I played it all the time, it was so great.

 

[Pikawil]

Never mind; misread.

 

[sixteen-bit]

Best moment of the trailer.

I love how Pac-Man (in Super form) is just about to catch Sonic as the screen cuts off. Just like in the original intermissions in the classic games.

It looks like it overlaps sonic by the end. Gotta work on that collision detection.

 

[RM8]

I wonder how they'll color him for his alternate colors. Most likely only his boots and gloves, like with Sonic.

 

[kunonabi]

I knew from the moment I heard Namco was working on this that Pac-Man should be in it.

I was thinking, who is missing from the Sonic, Mega Man, Mario, and Pac-Man pic? What other classic icon should be in Smash? Simon Belmont? I think Simon would be the best choice.

yeah Simon is the last big one.

 

[Deleted member 125677]

+1 score for my predictions

 

[Not]

I love how Pac-Man (in Super form) is just about to catch Sonic as the screen cuts off. Just like in the original intermissions in the classic games.

... Damn, Sakurai.

 

[wildfire]

I know that more guests characters are unlikely, but me give me Simon Belmont as a Konami rep and I'll be a happy camper.

Finally. A Belmont in a good fighting game.

 

[Neiteio]

I wonder how they'll color him for his alternate colors. Most likely only his boots and gloves, like with Sonic.

I want a Miss Pac-Man alt

 

[Regulus Tera]

Mickey Mouse is pushing it. Sora would be a better fit.

That's the thing, though, Pac-Man is among those icons that are recognised by people outside of the intended medium he debuted on. Mickey Mouse is the only other mascot that ever reached that ubiquity. He's not saying Mickey Mouse would ever make it in.

 

[takriel]

Weird how they reveal such a huge announcement in a tweet rather than in the video direct.

Leaves hopes up for a Zelda U demo or trailer.