jack_package_200
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I am hoping against hope that Shadow the Hedgehog gets in. He is who I voted for. 
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Shovel Knight spotted in supported Super Smash Bros. amiibo category.
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chibi robo isn't compatible with smash right?
http://www.nintendo.com/amiibo/detail/chibi-robo-amiibo-chibi-robo-series
http://www.nintendo.com/amiibo/detail/chibi-robo-amiibo-chibi-robo-series
BassForever
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Because Amiibo can only have 1 game's saved data on there, and from what I understand the amiibo co-op campaign in SK on WiiU has it's own exclusive relics it saves to the amiibo itself so you'd have to have 2 SK amiibo anyways if you wanted both a Smash one and one for SK.
Coffee Dog
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Sakurai put in Snake because his friend thought it would be funny.
DICKS AHOY
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If Rash could get into Killer Instinct, K. Rool should get into Smash.
#Rash4Smash
YEAR OF THE (Rareware-made) SCALIES
I am hoping against hope that Shadow the Hedgehog gets in. He is who I voted for.
You're not Village!
BassForever
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So either Nintendo's web design team sucks because
1) They've leaked two upcoming Smash DLC characters
or
2) They're tagging all the amiibo as compatible with Smash WiiU when some of them aren't
Do any of the animal crossing amiibo list smash?
ShockingAlberto
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Shovel Knight fits my one criteria for Smash Bros. characters.
He's not K.Rool.
He's not K.Rool.
jack_package_200
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I voted for Shadow cuz Dark Pit caused so much salt. Shadow and Dark Pit would make the ultimate Edgelord Duo.
ivanthebearable
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I just want them to show off whatever so the tired arguments in both directions can cease. I don't want Shovel Knight in literally at all but if he's in, well, he's in. No point in freaking out over it. These constant "OH MY GOD RUMOR" things are just getting obnoxious at this point and it's mostly people just going stir crazy with the lack of news. Sick of it.
JinjoUnchained
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No offense, but I have to nominate this for worst post of the year. Opinions are subjective I know, but If friggin' Shovel Knight is overrated (Shovel Knight!), then we might as well not even play platformers. I can't think of one negative thing about SK; it's platforming bliss and retro revival done perfectly.
Also, he'd be a great addition to Smash. The shovel swing is a good mid range attack, the downward shovel bounce would be a great down air, he's pretty fleet for a heavy, but it's balanced by being more ground bound. And how about a Trouple King final smash in casual play? I'm excited to see how it plays out.
I just checked; none of the Animal Crossing ones have it listed.
I'm digging what you're putting down.
BassForever
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Other bizarre/notable things to point out
1) Toad is listed as a Smash series amiibo but his actual page does not list Smash as a game he's compatible with
2) The Animal Crossing amiibo and the Splatoon amiibo do NOT have Smash as a game they're compatible with
1) Toad is listed as a Smash series amiibo but his actual page does not list Smash as a game he's compatible with
2) The Animal Crossing amiibo and the Splatoon amiibo do NOT have Smash as a game they're compatible with
Jawmuncher
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If you don't support snake, you shouldn't even bother playing video games.
Immaculate
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because slots arent a thing in the first place. sakurai's relatively small team taking the time and resources to implement an indie character from a one year old game instead of another nintendo character or another popular 3rd party rep is pretty foolish considering the rest of the DLC is supposed to be fanservice
but yeah im salty you figured me out guys lol
Triforce141
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As far as my thoughts on Shovel Knight potentially being added go: I don't really have any affinity for him (I haven't played the game yet, and when I do it'll probably be on Vita), but I also think he's a pretty fitting addition if there's going to be an indie rep in the game (which is something that would be neat to see). I'd definitely prefer Quote (who'd work better with regards to global appeal) but with Shovel Knight being so popular so recently it'd make sense to have him instead.
I really REALLY care about Chibi-Robo, though. That's the one I care about not being a mistake here, because I'd definitely be hyped for him being in.
I really REALLY care about Chibi-Robo, though. That's the one I care about not being a mistake here, because I'd definitely be hyped for him being in.
NeoGold123
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Yup. Shovel Knight is such an unpopular game. No way it has any fans that could've possibly asked for it.
Aaronrules380
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I don't see chibi robo on the smash compatability page. I do see shovel knight though
To be fair Fire Emblem wasn't a Western-localized series whatsoever when Marth and Roy were in Melee
BassForever
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Roy and Lucas's games have never been officially released outside of Japan
Marth and Roy came from a series that never had a US release at that time
Obviously it's not the exact same situation, but just because the game isn't out in Japan yet doesn't mean the character can't be considered for Smash.
Click the amiibo it's listed under games he works with
Yep! And it actually made me look up the series and I later bought Fire Emblem on GBA.
They aren't going to skip a character for the Smash Amiibo line. And a non-Nintendo character as smalltime as Shovel Knight isn't likely to get two Amiibo.
I think the answer to "Will Shovel Knight be in Smash?" has been staring us in the face for a while now.
Aaronrules380
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What if Nintendo is involved in publishing Shovel Knight in Japan? Might also explain why they haven't officially revealed the Japanese publisher yet
Gonzo on blast.
Immaculate
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i never said that but nice job putting words in my mouth
its a relatively new game, do you honestly expect fan uproar for him to be that high compared to other characters?
Aaronrules380
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DAREALGUMMY
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I am AMAZED
Escalario-kun noooooo
tiggerkiddo
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Eh, if he gets in, he seems like he could be a fun character.
I need to try out that game.
I need to try out that game.
You do, it's fantastic.
You should put Chibi-Robo in the OP, too.
http://www.nintendo.com/amiibo/detail/chibi-robo-amiibo-chibi-robo-series
I highly doubt this means anything, though. Someone probably just messed up with the website.
http://www.nintendo.com/amiibo/detail/chibi-robo-amiibo-chibi-robo-series
I highly doubt this means anything, though. Someone probably just messed up with the website.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1kf-OJdvb4
Listen to that and tell me people wouldn't want a stage and character that has that feeling. Shovel Knight plays up the feeling of the 8-bit era better than anything else that tries to grab your memories and hold them hostage...it's more honest than that. It feels like a game mostly out of time; making me feel like I'm 6 again without preying on my nostalgia.
SK is more in the sprit of what "Smash Bros" is than most, and deserves to be in the game more than some characters that actually are.
EDIT: Not calling you two out specifically, just reinforcing why he belongs.
Aaronrules380
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SHovel KNight is an indie who launched only on Nintendo and PC at the start, is super popular for an indie right now, and has sold half of his copies on Nintendo platforms. I think he's the best choice for an indie character in Smash right now, and given how much Nintendo's been stressing relationships with indie devs over the past few years, I think the idea that they'd give an indie spot in Smash to be fairly reasonable, especially if there was demand on the smash ballot
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