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[Branskins]

I am pretty sure a famous Japanese singer used the word on her English album.

Or is this an argument where only certain people can actually use the word and others cannot?

 

[the chris]

I am pretty sure a famous Japanese singer used the word on her English album.

Or is this an argument where only certain people can actually use the word and others cannot?

I'm going to go ahead and say on that train of thought, that's a topic best left for the Off-Topic board

 

[castle007]

oh wow, I didn't know that.

I mean some people probably use it as a shortening of japanese

anyways, we should let this off topic topic end right now

 

[Smiles and Cries]

its a nasty term with a bad history let it go sheesh...

I'm sleepy can we have an early Japan Time... make it NESS I know a friend who would be happy about that

 

[traveler]

I'm going to go ahead and say on that train of thought, that's a topic best left for the Off-Topic board

Good idea.

Back to the main issue, how long do bans for racial slurs/insensitive jokes usually last? We won't need to find a replacement for ant, will we?

Edit: That's exactly how I feel, castle. It's certainly not an excuse, but I bet more people let this slur slip than just about any other.

 

[LegendofJoe]

Eh, no need to go OT.

So any takers on what will be the next character unveiled?

 

[devilhawk]

I think it has more to do with the fact that we abbreviate everything and it never occurs to many that an abbreviation is offensive when the thing it is abbreviated from is not. I have accidently used the same term ant did many times and I am completely familiar with its offensiveness.

Nah, it's probably because practically no gamers today (japanese or american) were even alive during WWII. The real question is if we were never told it was offensive, would the newest Japanese or American generations even know or care?

 

[Speevy]

I like the Spanish japonesas.

Sounds like hot peppers.

 

[Branskins]

In other news, an EGM interview with Aonuma reveals that Sheik and Ganondorf are in the game: http://www.gameinformer.com/News/Story/200708/N07.0802.1741.54921.htm.

GI: Have you been consulted at all for the usage of Link or Sheik or Ganondorf for Smash Bros. Brawl?

Aonuma: I’ve been working with Sakurai for a very long time with this new Smash Bros., because the Wii came out and when discussion for a new Smash Bros. took place nobody could think of anyone other than Sakurai working on it. He was kind of the default, and I was very happy to hear that he would be working on it. Actually, my designers did work on the designs for Sheik and Link and Ganondorf. So they submitted the initial designs, and so it would fit in the Smash Bros. Brawl environment, they’ve had to tweak some of the designs. But Sakurai has brought those altered designs to NCL. We’re working very closely with the team of Smash Bros. Brawl to make sure the characters look their best.

EDIT:

Old! Sorry. I got lost in all of the other posts

 

[SouthernDragon]

Old like Game and Watch

 

[devilhawk]

Eh, no need to go OT.

So any takers on what will be the next character unveiled?

Since he seems to release info after big discussions on the numerous boards, I will go with Sheik. Or something else from the trailer like Kirby's final smash.

Prob will be Ike's moves though.

 

[ShockingAlberto]

I bet it'll be Gameplay mode: classic!

 

[LegendofJoe]

Since he seems to release info after big discussions on the numerous boards, I will go with Sheik. Or something else from the trailer like Kirby's final smash.

Prob will be Ike's moves though.

I'd love for Sheik to be unveiled. If there is any truth to what Aonuma said then you just may be right.

 

[rakka]

Snake profile pretty please.

 

[JCX]

marth confirmed please

 

[PepsimanVsJoe]

I'd like to see a *new* character. Mainly because I'm convinced everyone from Melee will make it in.

 

[grandjedi6]

Snake profile pretty please.

nope. Snake is most likely a secret character who needs to be unlocked and the profiles for locked characters won't be unrevealed until after the game releases

 

[gimz]

i dont think they will reveal any more new character this week, tonight probably final smash of Ike

 

[DeathbyVolcano]

I'd like to see a *new* character. Mainly because I'm convinced everyone from Melee will make it in.

What the hell do you think you just got?

 

[EktorPR]

*recycled prediction from yesterday* ...or a new snippet of music.

 

[PepsimanVsJoe]

What the hell do you think you just got?

So I can't be a little greedy?

 

[DeathbyVolcano]

So I can't be a little greedy?

Well alright

 

[rakka]

nope. Snake is most likely a secret character who needs to be unlocked and the profiles for locked characters won't be unrevealed until after the game releases

We'll see...

 

[ShockingAlberto]

I think the major reason we haven't seen Snake yet is Konami and Kojima probably have to approve all the media of him released. Probably the same reason he hasn't been in any screenshots yet.

 

[EktorPR]

I think the major reason we haven't seen Snake yet is Konami and Kojima probably have to approve all the media of him released. Probably the same reason he hasn't been in any screenshots yet.

Don't think so. We've seen him in videos already, and gaming websites around the world have screen grabs with him from said trailers...and we haven't seen Meta Knight, also.

 

[Jonk]

EarthBound fans will not be disappointed when the time comes and that time WILL come.

 

[traveler]

My prediction? Music from the Animal Crossing stage tonight.

 

[justchris]

I just hope they dont use the Falcon clone from Melee, I want energy balls being shot, a trident or sword, final smash is him turning into Ganon, etc...

I really don't want Ganondorf to fight with a sword. I mean, I hated him in Melee, because he was too damn slow, and basically took C. Falcon's moveset and ruined it. He needs his own moveset with hand-to-hand and magic combined. And he needs to be a little faster than molasses. He doesn't have to be speedy, but his movement in Melee was ridiculous.

I kinda agree, Zelda shooting light arrows would be amazing, same with her using her sword.

Again, no. I actually like Zelda's fighting style. If you want a princess with a sword, there are plenty of them they can add from FE.

 

[ShockingAlberto]

Don't think so. We've seen him in videos already, and gaming websites around the world have screen grabs with him from said trailers...and we haven't seen Meta Knight, also.

Well, it's likely they approved the trailers. I mean, why wouldn't they?

Daily updates and screenshots not for trade shows are more work. Unnecessary work.

 

[PkunkFury]

EarthBound fans will not be disappointed when the time comes and that time WILL come.

you actually know something, or are you just guessing?

 

[rollingstart]

I really don't want Ganondorf to fight with a sword. I mean, I hated him in Melee, because he was too damn slow, and basically took C. Falcon's moveset and ruined it. He needs his own moveset with hand-to-hand and magic combined. And he needs to be a little faster than molasses. He doesn't have to be speedy, but his movement in Melee was ridiculous.

Again, no. I actually like Zelda's fighting style. If you want a princess with a sword, there are plenty of them they can add from FE.

I can understand your problem with them changing Zelda too much because we barely see her using a sword, but Ganondorf fights with a sword and magic, they should have Ganon in SSBB reflect how he fights in the series.

I think Zelda's new moveset without Shiek should keep up+B and B the same as in Melee, left/right+B should be a light arrow, then down+B should be Din's fire that is more like how it was in OoT (she slams the ground and fire surrounds her and moves outward.)

 

[VegaShinra]

To bad he didn't confirm online in the interview. :lol

Nothing new out of that GameInformer information. Sheik was questionable but who honestly didn't expect Ganondorf to appear in the game?

 

[Jon_Danger]

Thread's dead baby

which sucks because I liked the format

 

[ShockingAlberto]

you actually know something, or are you just guessing?

I've heard rumors probably similar to what he's heard.

I'll go ahead and guess it, though: Lucas will replace Ness.

 

[sc0la]

Thread's dead baby

which sucks because I liked the format

another poster could take over the main page format, and a Mod could edit the original post directing to the new "mega post"...

could..

EDIT:

I've heard rumors probably similar to what he's heard.

I'll go ahead and guess it, though: Lucas will replace Ness.

please god no... If they kept shiek and dumped ness I would be pissed. I thought it was already confirmed that all SSB 64 characters would return for Brawl??

 

[VegaShinra]

please god no... If they kept shiek and dumped ness I would be pissed. I thought it was already confirmed that all SSB 64 characters would return for Brawl??

I think the only thing confirmed for this game was that there would be no clones. Outside of that I don't think much has been confirmed. Well I guess online counts if want to consider that "confirmed"

 

[justchris]

I can understand your problem with them changing Zelda too much because we barely see her using a sword, but Ganondorf fights with a sword and magic, they should have Ganon in SSBB reflect how he fights in the series.

I think Zelda's new moveset without Shiek should keep up+B and B the same as in Melee, left/right+B should be a light arrow, then down+B should be Din's fire that is more like how it was in OoT (she slams the ground and fire surrounds her and moves outward.)

That would be an acceptable moveset for Zelda, assuming Sheik is out. To be honest, I never liked having Sheik as a move, she should be a separate character altogether, or maybe map the transformation to her taunt :lol

True, he does use a Sword in TP (which I think you meant when you said OoT when discussing Din's Fire) and in WW as well. Either way, I want his moveset to be radically different from Falcon's and from Link's.

I think the only thing confirmed for this game was that there would be no clones. Outside of that I don't think much has been confirmed. Well I guess online counts if want to consider that "confirmed"

That was never confirmed, it was an interpretation of Sakurai saying not all characters from Melee would return. People just kind of assumed it was the clones, because half of them are useless.

 

[Danthrax]

another poster could take over the main page format, and a Mod could edit the original post directing to the new "mega post"...

could..

Well how long is Ant banned for? I think we'll survive if it's just a week or two.

 

[ShockingAlberto]

There's a lot of false information out there about the game. It's hard to know what Sakurai said and what someone just sort of made up.

 

[rollingstart]

That would be an acceptable moveset for Zelda, assuming Sheik is out. To be honest, I never liked having Sheik as a move, she should be a separate character altogether, or maybe map the transformation to her taunt :lol

True, he does use a Sword in TP (which I think you meant when you said OoT when discussing Din's Fire) and in WW as well. Either way, I want his moveset to be radically different from Falcon's and from Link's.

I think they should make Ganondorf with a hybrid style almost, like his sword swings are slow/powerful/ranged but he also has quick moves where he elbows or kicks or something like that.

I more or less dont want any clones in Brawl, I would rather them just have cool alt costumes instead of taking up a character spot.

 

[Vyse The Legend]

Well how long is Ant banned for? I think we'll survive if it's just a week or two.

He does a pretty terrible job of maintaining this thread anyway. No big loss.

After the last two awesome updates, I'm setting my expectations low.

 

[rollingstart]

He does a pretty terrible job of maintaining this thread anyway. No big loss.

can the higher ups at gaf change is in charge of a thread? ShockingAlberto seems to know the most and has the highest post count in the thread so far, he should be put in charge (if he is willing and all that.)

 

[ShockingAlberto]

can the higher ups at gaf change is in charge of a thread? ShockingAlberto seems to know the most and has the highest post count in the thread so far, he should be put in charge (if he is willing and all that.)

I'm pretty unreliable, what with work and all, probably not the best idea.

 

[HolyCheck]

MEGATON

Super Smash Bros. Brawl: The Subspace Emissary is a robust side-scrolling action game!

peach!

 

[ShockingAlberto]

WOW

WHAT AN UPDATE

 

[rollingstart]

MEGA ****ing ton!!!! video1!

OMG!!!!!! THIS IS AMAZING!

best update week by far

 

[Talladega Knight]

Adventure Mode!!!!!!!!!!!!

Subspace Emissary!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[kamikaze]

wow, huge single-player update!

(nice, the movie picks up from some of the earlier screens)

 

[The M.O.B]

MEGATON UPDATE OWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW



VIDECLIPSSSSSSSSSSS

 

[SumGamer]

Glad to hear the confirmation of the advanture mode.