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[Slixshot]

this doesnt seem like a big deal.

 

[sixteen-bit]

The black-or-white fallacy should be avoided.

Everyone would say Smash Wii U looks more "realistic" than previous games.

I think Brawl looked more "realistic" than Smash 4 in terms of textures. Smash 4 is more stylized than Brawl.

 

[Spinluck]

Holding out hope for no black void in the Wii U release. It looks silly.

I mean honestly captain falcon is just flaunting it all right there

I mean, if you're proud of what you have then...

 

[Ryouji Gunblade]

It's more making light of people 'concerned' with the business going on underneath Peach's skirt. It's the same thing as 'concerned' people who want to ogle a digital trophy.

It's pretty obvious where their intentions and motivations lie. The Life and Hometown reference was already made by someone earlier. Does it need to be made more obvious?

Please elaborate on it being obvious. I'm seeing people calling it ridiculous from a stylistic view.

 

[Leafhopper]

But it's already rated 12+... surely this trophy couldn't have put it at 16+, could it?

It was more than likely for the ESRB purposes of going from E10+ to T.

I doubt it would go any higher from PEGI 12+.

 

[Shengar]

She's among the shittiest character in FEA, so I guess this is good?

 

[Ryouji Gunblade]

I think Brawl looked more "realistic" than Smash 4 in terms of textures. Smash 4 is more stylized than Brawl.

Mario's overalls? Yes. Animations, polygons, expressions, and hair? No.

 

[Akhe]

 

[Femmeworth]

Cutting fanservice in a fanservice game.

She's among the shittiest character in FEA, so I guess this is good?

And that's saying a lot.

 

[Marcel]

Cutting fanservice in a fanservice game.

There's plenty of other people to ogle in the game. Waluigi, for example.

 

[SoldnerKei]

But yeah, ESRB is inconsistent.

ESRB is into flat girls

as much as I love Tharja, I couldn't care less if her trophy was removed, it's just a virtual statue, if she could have been a potential character, that would have been something else, or even assist trophy, but I rather have no Tharja than just a silly odd looking trophy

 

[PRjumpman124]

It's ok guys, we'll see her in glorious hd in the wii u version. Believe!

 

[Mononoke]

There's plenty of other people to ogle in the game. Waluigi, for example.

Lol

If Tharja fans are that upset they can always by that figurine of her as their own personal trophy.

 

[Leafhopper]

Cutting fanservice in a fanservice game.

I personally don't give a damn about trophies. I think I did at some point during Melee because I wanted 100% completion. I never cared about them themselves.

 

[Hot Coldman]

this is hardly a rumour

given that it was part of the demonstrably correct ESRB leaks, and yet isn't in the final game at all, it's safe to say this is totally true

and it probably happens a LOT

 

[Tenki]

In Yurop we got the booty Tharja uncensored in FE: Awakening. We should've got Tharja trophy too

 

[Wyndstryker]

Lol

If Tharja fans are that upset they can always by that figurine of her as their own personal trophy.

An image of said personal trophy is needed

 

[JazzmanZ]

Cutting fanservice in a fanservice game.

And that's saying a lot.

If it's any condolence, there's a Pinky trophy you can zoom in on.

 

[Marcel]

Lol

If Tharja fans are that upset they can always by that figurine of her as their own personal trophy.

Yeah, I'm not sure why oglers are sad when Tharja's physical PVC buttcheeks can be sent to your home for the low price of $45.

 

[SoldnerKei]

If Tharja fans are that upset they can always by that figurine of her as their own personal trophy.

Like I do, so I don't give a shit if her trophy was removed, you can't take that figure from me NOA mwhahahaha

Spoiler

ok I'll chill out now

 

[Ultimadrago]

She's among the shittiest character in FEA, so I guess this is good?

Yep. "And no trophy of value was lost,", etc.

 

[Forkball]

this is hardly a rumour

given that it was part of the demonstrably correct ESRB leaks, and yet isn't in the final game at all, it's safe to say this is totally true

and it probably happens a LOT

Agreed. It's hard to believe her alone could affect the rating, but we have undeniable proof she was in a very late version of the game. America's war on Tharja continues.

 

[Sakujou]

lol, so why remove it in every region if only the US has a problem with this stuff.

one countries problem aint the problem of all.

 

[Ban Puncher]

I am going to make my own bootleg Amiibo out of that Tharja figure and you can't stop me Nintendo.

 

[Wyndstryker]

lol, so why remove it in every region if only the US has a problem with this stuff.

one countries problem aint the problem of all.

Unfortunately the US is one of the major markets out there so their problem is a big problem.

 

[PBalfredo]

BTW, do we have an idea what the trophy text would of said?

 

[Marcel]

Agreed. It's hard to believe her alone could affect the rating, but we have undeniable proof she was in a very late version of the game. America's war on Tharja continues.

How can the denizens of America progress without CG titillation? We'll never get out of this recession now.

 

[Forkball]

I am going to make my own bootleg Amiibo out of that Tharja figure and you can't stop me Nintendo.

How does your avatar fit perfectly with every post you make?

 

[The Lamp]

I figured this would be a case. There is little reason to cut a trophy other than it was going to get a ratings bump. The thing that annoys me is the look at the Candy Trophy. It is just as barely clothed, but it is ok because she is an animal?
Reference:

Please. That is not as scantily-clad as Tharja. She's wearing actual shorts and an actual top. Tharja is almost wearing a thong in comparison. Candy just happens to be busty.

 

[SoldnerKei]

lol, so why remove it in every region if only the US has a problem with this stuff.

one countries problem aint the problem of all.

because all countries belong to america!

Spoiler

In america

but yeah, it's weird that is not in other versions of the game, soo, perhaps she will become a trophy for the Wii U, dlc assist trophy, or something? not in denial, just wondering

 

[Shmuely Bully]

Really? Any rating that got the game wouldn't limit the audience unless SSB decided to go dark and grisly at the 11th hour.

 

[PhoenixDawn]

It's weird that Tharja's trophy would be cut when you still have trophies like Candy Kong and Barbara along with other elements like Palutena's pole dancing taunt.

 

[Marcel]

It's weird that Tharja's trophy would be cut when you still have trophies like Candy Kong and Barbara along with other elements like Palutena's pole dancing taunt.

Nintendo has a deep personal grudge with a character they created (is what some would have you believe).

 

[SquiddyCracker]

This is the game where Palutena has a stripper pole taunt?

Lmao, ESRB.

 

[BGBW]

That's a good change IMO. Thee panties in Brawl served no purpose other than having something for perverts to drool over.

All these adults only thinking of themselves and not the kids. You got your rocks off to Peach's peaches in Melee so why deny the new generation the same thing with Smash 4?

 

[Dion Blaster]

Makes perfect sense. Are people surprised that Nintendo didn't put a woman in a thong in their game?

 

[Marcel]

All these adults only thinking of themselves and not the kids. You got your rocks off to Peach's peaches in Melee so why deny the new generation the same thing with Smash 4?

Uhhhh

 

[SA Louisgod]

People that genuinely care about this and are outraged are massive idiots

 

[Shmuely Bully]

People that genuinely care about this and are outraged are massive idiots

Isn't this more of a 'that's stupid and arbitrary' instead of an 'HOW DARE YOU!?' or have I just not read enough of the thread? It's more sad/amusing to me that Nintendo cares about whether a game gets E10+ or T than that there isn't a specific trophy/character in the game.

 

[-Horizon-]

This is the game where Palutena has a stripper pole taunt?

Lmao, ESRB.

You don't mess with Sakurai's waifu.

 

[『Inaba Resident』]

People that genuinely care about this and are outraged are massive idiots

really?

 

[PdotMichael]

Makes perfect sense. Are people surprised that Nintendo didn't put a woman in a thong in their game?

They did it in FE and several other games.

 

[Azuran]

Whether the rumor is real or not, the removal of a single trophy annoys me more than Ice Climbers being cut. That means one less thing to collect and spend my hard earned coins on. Now I will always feel like there's something missing among my FE trophies.

 

[Izcarielo]

Out of curiosity: how do the rating companies discover this kind of things? Do they 100% every game out there just to see if theres something out of place for a specific rating like a nipple or a severed head in the corner of a secret room?
Can anyone explain this a bit? Thx

 

[rrs]

I wonder if it was included in the ESRB copy pre-unlocked, as it would be in some yet unannounced way to obtain it

 

[Zonic]

Out of curiosity: how do the rating companies discover this kind of things? Do they 100% everygame out there just to see if theres something out of place for a specific rating like a nipple or a severed head in the corner of a secret room?
Can anyone explain this a bit? Thx

ESRB almost never plays the game. Companies have to send them a video with gameplay & such in order for the ESRB to decide what rating to give the game based on the content the company has shown them. You can read a more detailed explanation here on the ESRB's site.

& I doubt I'll get an actual answer from Nintendo (expecting "we don't comment on rumors"), but figured it was worth a shot to ask them about this.

 

[zruben]

Lol

If Tharja fans are that upset they can always by that figurine of her as their own personal trophy.

It's not a figurine! it's an Amiibo.

Spoiler

NeoGaf ---> Internet ---> NeoGaf

 

[Marcel]

I wonder if it was included in the ESRB copy pre-unlocked, as it would be in some yet unannounced way to obtain it

You have to enter your age as 99 and then you unlock the goth buttcheeks.

 

[Banana Aeon]

I have a real Tharja trophy, so I am okay with this.

Spoiler

Wish they would cut Candy Kong or Barbara instead.

 

[Deleted member 13876]

Makes perfect sense. Are people surprised that Nintendo didn't put a woman in a thong in their game?

But they did?