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[jariw]

They only thing? What about the Japanese version of the game calling him Bowser Jr instead of Koopa Jr?

It's a new release of the game. They can have decided to change the naming conventions for whatever reasons, for example to unify a region-free release of the game.

 

[Tansut]

This thread is gonna be fun to watch.

 

[casey_contra]

I've seen some people suggesting that the character models would change between Docked and Portable mode. Correct me if I'm wrong, but wouldn't that require the game to unload the HD models and reload the SD models? If so, that would spit in the face of the Switch's instant conversion shtick.

At first I thought this but it actually makes more sense to load the 3DS models when doing multiplayer splitscreen smash run, which would be a lot more demanding, and then Wii U models when one-screen is used, like in regular multiplayer.

 

[Parshias7]

Leaked list of newcomers:

-Solid Snake
-Naked Snake
-Old Snake
-Venom Snake
-Rope Snake
-Snake Pass Snake
-Snakes and Ladders

 

[Kinsei]

Wouldn't Bowser Jr. be called Koopa Jr. in JP?

Yes.

It's a new release of the game. They can have decided to change the naming conventions for whatever reasons, for example to unify a region-free release of the game.

They just decided to change the name of a character that's been around for over a decade in a spin off. Yep, that makes sense.

 

[Figboy79]

Much like with my 3DS, Smash Bros. is the game that will probably make me finally break and get a Switch. I usually don't buy a console for just one game, however, so I'm waiting for a few more. But I love me some Smash Bros. It'd be awesome if it released sooner rather than later. I'm thinking of buying a Switch later this summer.

 

[Tathanen]

I've seen some people suggesting that the character models would change between Docked and Portable mode. Correct me if I'm wrong, but wouldn't that require the game to unload the HD models and reload the SD models? If so, that would spit in the face of the Switch's instant conversion shtick.

I forget which game it was, one of these SSB games maybe even the 3DS one, but the level of detail on the character models would upgrade when you paused the game, to make for better photos. So it's not unreasonable to expect easy-ish model swapping.

 

[TheLegendOfCap]

No one is forgetting, but I think you have to remember that was also recorded footage and not an array of screenshots.

IIRC the videos were posted after the initial images, because i don't remember how people still thought it was fake after the fact (e.g shulk/little mac)

 

[Skittzo0413]

I've seen some people suggesting that the character models would change between Docked and Portable mode. Correct me if I'm wrong, but wouldn't that require the game to unload the HD models and reload the SD models? If so, that would spit in the face of the Switch's instant conversion shtick.

It also wouldn't make any sense when the Switch undocked is already more powerful than the Wii U and gains even more extra power headroom when you consider it will render at 720p, not 1080p.

 

[SinCityAssassin]

IIRC the videos were posted after the initial images, because i don't remember how people still thought it was fake after the fact (e.g shulk/little mac)

So never believe it until you see the leaked footage from the ESRB.

 

[TZchassis]

Went into Smash run and made some comparison images. Looks like some improvements were made to the stage all around. Some parts have better foilage and the theres some poles on the end of the stages in the first comparison pic

more foilage, leafs added on the rocks

Ok I'm teamreal now. Curious how sakurai feels about the leaks.

 

[The Xtortionist]

Leaked list of newcomers:

-Solid Snake
-Naked Snake
-Old Snake
-Venom Snake
-Rope Snake
-Snake Pass Snake
-Snakes and Ladders

-Gaseous Snake

 

[MrSaturn99]

Went into Smash run and made some comparison images. Looks like some improvements were made to the stage all around. Some parts have better foilage and the theres some poles on the end of the stages in the first comparison pic

more foilage, leafs added on the rocks

This is making me want to believe so bad

smash run on smash switch pleaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaase

I forget which game it was, one of these SSB games maybe even the 3DS one, but the level of detail on the character models would upgrade when you paused the game, to make for better photos. So it's not unreasonable to expect easy-ish model swapping.

That was, indeed, Smash 3DS.

 

[Jawmuncher]

Leaked list of newcomers:

-Solid Snake
-Naked Snake
-Old Snake
-Venom Snake
-Rope Snake
-Snake Pass Snake
-Snakes and Ladders

All of my money

 

[Permanently A]

-Gaseous Snake

*Vapor Snake

 

[Neoxon]

It's a new release of the game. They can have decided to change the naming conventions for whatever reasons, for example to unify a region-free release of the game.

Yet they still call him Koopa Jr. in the Japanese version of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

 

[Operationgamer17]

Might as well add these here in case someone hasn't already.
https://www.twitter.com/Nirbion/status/869608414065963008
https://www.twitter.com/Nirbion/status/869608746510684161

 

[Morts]

If it really is using 3DS models that sounds disappointing enough to be real.

My guy still says fake.

 

[NoKisum]

Until I see this on Treehouse or Nintendo's official channels, it's fake.

*Vape Snake

FTFY. Gotta connect with the kids, y'know.

 

[Spinluck]

Smash being confirmed at Nintendo's E3 would be amazing and would cause meltdowns. Lol

LET'S GO.

why would there be meltdowns?

 

[wanders]

At first I thought this but it actually makes more sense to load the 3DS models when doing multiplayer splitscreen smash run, which would be a lot more demanding, and then Wii U models when one-screen is used, like in regular multiplayer.

I'm back on team real

 

[TheDinoman]

Went into Smash run and made some comparison images. Looks like some improvements were made to the stage all around. Some parts have better foilage and the theres some poles on the end of the stages in the first comparison pic

more foilage, leafs added on the rocks

Honestly, looking at it, it just looks more like concept art rather than actual in-game graphics.

 

[Nocturnowl]

-Gaseous Snake

SHOWTIME

 

[Da-Kid]

Team real

 

[arimanius]

probably fake but would love for it to be real. Day 1 if it is.

 

[PSqueak]

They only thing? What about the Japanese version of the game calling him Bowser Jr instead of Koopa Jr?

Screenshot could have been taken from a world wide build even tho they were shown in a japanese publication.

 

[Vibed]

I wouldn't say it's certainly fake, it's just after Rayman I dunno what to believe anymore.

There's always a chance!

 

[Vashzaron]

I've seen some people suggesting that the character models would change between Docked and Portable mode. Correct me if I'm wrong, but wouldn't that require the game to unload the HD models and reload the SD models? If so, that would spit in the face of the Switch's instant conversion shtick.

Did you know in the 3DS game the 3DS models turn to higher quality when you pause the game?

 

[daripad]

Last time I was teamfake and I lost. This time I'm fucking temreal

#teamreaaaaaaaal

 

[Kor of Memory]

Leaked list of newcomers:

-Solid Snake
-Naked Snake
-Old Snake
-Venom Snake
-Rope Snake
-Snake Pass Snake
-Snakes and Ladders

Don't forget the new Pokemon newcomer!

Spoiler

Ekans

 

[SinCityAssassin]

Screenshot could have been taken from a world wide build even tho they were shown in a japanese publication.

MK8D is a worldwide build, but they still called him Koopa Jr. in japanese screenshots. Why change the language for that.

 

[The Xtortionist]

SHOWTIME

Showtime?

-Goro Majima

 

[Neiteio]

I want this to be real so badly that I find it difficult to concentrate on anything else at the moment

 

[febLey]

F*ck yeah, E3 can't come soon enough.

 

[Kinsei]

Screenshot could have been taken from a world wide build even tho they were shown in a japanese publication.

But it uses the Japanese player designation.

 

[buttdiver]

Team Fake, although I'm 99% sure Smash 4 Switch is in development.

 

[Timeaisis]

Sure, I'll be stupid and say this is real.

 

[Skittzo0413]

MK8D is a worldwide build, but they still called him Koopa Jr. in japanese screenshots. Why change the language for that.

They're saying the magazine might have gotten the images from a western build, which makes sense if these are coming ahead of E3, a western conference. I don't think him being called Bowser Jr. disqualifies this as much as the character models do.

But it uses the Japanese player designation.

Oh, is that what 1P vs P1 is? There's always a remote chance that the first screenshot was taken from an English build but the Smash Run screenshots were taken from the Japanese build. But I would agree that seems quite remote, like 0.5% chance.

 

[Cranzor]

What would be the purpose of taking screenshots during the exact same frame from the perspective of two different players? That just seems strange. I can't think of any benefit to doing that or why they'd want to show that. Plus it's more work than simply taking screenshots during different parts.

 

[DrROBschiz]

Team Fake, although I'm 99% sure Smash 4 Switch is in development.

Its probably done

 

[Captain Europe]

The only explanation for the 3DS models might be a "3DS" mode, kinda like the outlines option in smash 3DS.

 

[chrisPjelly]

Really curious about the 3ds models aswell. It's not like Smash WiiU is THAT demanding on the WiiU, let alone the Switch, so that definitely makes it a bit odd.

 

[Flip4k]

Was team real last time and was right. Going for that repeat.

 

[SparksterMeta0]

Gotta be fake.

 

[Nitpicker_Red]

It's a new release of the game. They can have decided to change the naming conventions for whatever reasons, for example to unify a region-free release of the game.

Bowser doesn't mean anything in japanese, that name is not used in the games. Bowser is "Kuppa" and the Koopa-troopa are "Nokonoko".

And it can't be screenshots from an english version because the english version uses "P1" instead of "1P" like in the screenshots.

"Leak" screenshots:

Original game: (Left=Japanese, Right=English)

 

[MrSaturn99]

I want this to be real so badly that I find it difficult to concentrate on anything else at the moment

Going through exactly the same thing, lol

even if this specific leak isn't real please let smash 4 switch be real pleaaaaaaase

 

[Nocturnowl]

Showtime?

-Goro Majima

Along with Kiryu sure, taunt spam just got a whole lot better!

 

[RedZaraki]

Last time I was teamfake and I lost. This time I'm fucking temreal

#teamreaaaaaaaal

You lose.

 

[The Xtortionist]

Along with Kiryu sure, taunt spam just got a whole lot better!

-Stage: Grand Cabaret
-Music (Alternate)

 

[paragonpro]

Team real for me, those screens look quite convincing