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[pulga]

I actually like that list a lot, I wouldn't complain at all if that's what the roster looks like.

Well, I could bitch about Simon Belmont and Viewtiful Joe not making it in but that would be pushing it.

Anyways, I'm going to go ahead and predict a stage for tonight. Possibly of the Mario Karting variety, but any type will do.

 

[Iam Canadian]

I wonder if any characters will be on the back of the box, Pokemon-style.

Well, Melee's box didn't have any characters on the back of the box, but the front cover did feature the entire starting lineup, albeit with the greatest prominence given to the most marketable characters.

I'd actually be somewhat disappointed if Brawl's cover didn't feature every starter.

 

[perfectchaos007]

This is pixel #531!

[Large arrow pointing to a tiny spot]

This pixel doesn't see much action in the Brawls, it's a little too far off to the side.

[Shot of all the screen darkened but one pixel on the top right border]

Still, I like this pixel a lot. I often have it displaying red colors!

[Tinted pixel megaton]

Come back tomorrow. Who knows what insignificant detail I'll talk about next!

The game comes with a PIN number

Enter this code online at Mynintendo.com

What does entering this code do?

Japanese gamers can trade in for club nintendo goods. like a DS game or cool exclusive Wii accessories.

NA gamers can unlock mynintendo website content!

Its our way of saying we are sorry that the game is coming to Japan 3 weeks before NA gets it.

 

[Jiggy]

I read somewhere on gamefaqs that Sakurai had something similar to the daily updates on the Dojo before Melee came out. Does anyone remember if that is true?

Someone from here did indeed remember.

 

[dwin45]

Someone from here did indeed remember.

excellent. Thanks. I wonder what patterns he followed when releasing content on the melee dojo. Like, if he revealed any non-starting lineup characters before the game was actually released...

 

[JohnTinker]

 

[TreIII]

TreIII: I'd edit my post if I were you.

What for? No spoilers, or whatever. And I didn't intend for the fact that I was going to import the game to be taken as a thing to "rub it in". I could understand if I was parading about like "OH YEAH! BE THE FIRST ONE ON THE EAST COAST TO ROCK THIS GAME!" :lol

I mean, hell, I'm getting a JP Wii as my Christmas present from play-asia (which, funny enough, was certainly easier to obtain for me than a domestic one). As long as I'm riding the JP Wii bandwagon, I might as well get the most out of it...

 

[RoboPlato]

What for? No spoilers, or whatever. And I didn't intend for the fact that I was going to import the game to be taken as a thing to "rub it in". I could understand if I was parading about like "OH YEAH! BE THE FIRST ONE ON THE EAST COAST TO ROCK THIS GAME!" :lol

I mean, hell, I'm getting a JP Wii as my Christmas present from play-asia (which, funny enough, was certainly easier to obtain for me than a domestic one). As long as I'm riding the JP Wii bandwagon, I might as well get the most out of it...

One of the characters you mentioned is bannable, that's why you should edit. (Hint: he's blue). Anyway I predict a Subspace update tonight.

 

[GamerSoul]

Game Mode or How to Play, tonight.

 

[Iam Canadian]

What for? No spoilers, or whatever. And I didn't intend for the fact that I was going to import the game to be taken as a thing to "rub it in". I could understand if I was parading about like "OH YEAH! BE THE FIRST ONE ON THE EAST COAST TO ROCK THIS GAME!" :lol

That's not it. Remember sp0rsk...and his vow to ban anyone mentioning a certain character...then read your post again.

 

[Insaniac]

Subspace update...

 

[Jiggy]

excellent. Thanks. I wonder what patterns he followed when releasing content on the melee dojo. Like, if he revealed any non-starting lineup characters before the game was actually released...

http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/flash/0222/character.html

Looks like the first unlockable profile shown was Luigi on November 27th, which was after the Japanese release date.



Also, I'm inestimably happy that Jigglypuff was the Christmas present. I'd really love a repeat performance this time around, unless of course he's going to hold off the unlockables until after Brawl's release like before.

And I didn't intend for the fact that I was going to import the game to be taken as a thing to "rub it in". I could understand if I was parading about like "OH YEAH! BE THE FIRST ONE ON THE EAST COAST TO ROCK THIS GAME!" :lol

I was speaking in jest as well, no worries.

 

[dwin45]

So, if none of the revealed characters are unlockable, is it unreasonable to assume that this game will have 40+ characters?

 

[Iam Canadian]

Also, I'm inestimably happy that Jigglypuff was the Christmas present. I'd really love a repeat performance this time around, unless of course he's going to hold off the unlockables until after Brawl's release like before.

If we get Ness on the 19th (my birthday) then we can have Jigglypuff on Christmas? Deal?

 

[dwin45]

Ness will not be in this game. Face it.

 

[Sciz]

Advance Adventure ~Faunsu e~ is the one I love.

Edit 2: Silly me. This same person had the superior version up too.

This song is stuck in my head now, Jiggy. I can't decide if that's a good or a bad thing.

 

[DrForester]

maybe if we all predict a lousy update, these horrible few weeks of updates will come to an end.

I'm guessing the trophy machine is back.

 

[dwin45]

Mr. Saturn returns from Melee!

Oh, he's kinds cute.

He doesn't do much.

Have fun throwing him around the stages!

 

[CreatureX3]

Ness will not be in this game. Face it.

 

[Jiggy]

If we get Ness on the 19th (my birthday) then we can have Jigglypuff on Christmas? Deal?

This would be good.

This song is stuck in my head now, Jiggy. I can't decide if that's a good or a bad thing.

I've dragged in another one. Advance Adventure ~Faunsu e~ for Brawl!

Too bad it was never in an actual game, though--but that didn't stop an instrumental version of the first season Japanese opening from making it into Pokemon Pinball, so hey. >_>

 

[Zeed]

Character tonight or Decembore confirmed.

But I think it'll be a character.

 

[Iam Canadian]

I've dragged in another one. Advance Adventure ~Faunsu e~ for Brawl!

Too bad it was never in an actual game, though--but that didn't stop an instrumental version of the first season Japanese opening from making it into Pokemon Pinball, so hey. >_>

What an amazingly cool song from an amazingly terrible show.

Ness will not be in this game. Face it.

In the words of the inestimable Lex Luthor: WRONG!

 

[Danthrax]

If we get Ness on the 19th (my birthday) then we can have Jigglypuff on Christmas? Deal?

Hey, your birthday is the day before mine. Rock on!

 

[JCX]

I'll predict carrying items into battle.

or

kirby stage

 

[KevinCow]

I predict Krystal.

 

[Sciz]

What an amazingly cool song from an amazingly terrible show.

There are plenty of reasons to rag on the show (which can be summed up as "why didn't they just adapt the manga?") but the music isn't one of them.

Tonight's update: F-Zero stage.

 

[Fireblend]

Alright, I'm bored so I'm gonna make elaborate predictions tonight:

If it's a character, Ridley, because I just realized how awesome that would be.
A.Trophy: Tails. Or maybe a combo with various Sonic characters.
Stage: Green Hill Zone
Music: Some Sonic music or Kirby music, I love Kirby games' soundtrack.

If not I predict a new boss for the Subspace Emissary... and if not, I'll just give up on December already and wait for that magazine on the 15th.

 

[TreIII]

That's not it. Remember sp0rsk...and his vow to ban anyone mentioning a certain character...then read your post again.

Must have been before I really started messing around in this topic. Eh, if it becomes that much of an issue, I'll remove it. I didn't think it was on the same level of "antagonistic behavior" as yet another rick roll. :lol

Any way, I don't predict anything worthy beyond possibly another item update or whatever. The most I expect to see would be around December 15-17th. Which, if you know your video game trivia, would make a bit of sense...

 

[Jiggy]

There are plenty of reasons to rag on the show (which can be summed up as "why didn't they just adapt the manga?") but the music isn't one of them.

Pretty much. The only reason I even occasionally watch is because it's loaded up with great orchestrated versions of the game music, and then the occasional awesome starting or ending theme with like five different instrumental variations.

I'd welcome an instrumental version of the winter version of Hikari's theme if it showed up. Or even the popup version. ...Or even the normal version, come to think of it. I love her theme.

 

[Economan]

I predict Krystal.

You know, after what's his name got banned last night for that krystal joke, I think it would beautiful poetic justice if she were announced tonight.

 

[KevinCow]

Listening to some Metroid Metal, I realized how awesome it would be if some of Stemage's music was in the game. Of course, there's no chance of it happening, but it would be great fighting music. Particularly lower Norfair, Phendrana, and the Super Metroid opening theme.

Eh, I'm sure the Metroid covers in the game will be great anyway.

Some other music that I wouldn't mind being ripped straight from other games are the Brinstar remix in Echoes' multiplayer or the Brinstar remix in Metroid Prime Pinball.

Must have been before I really started messing around in this topic. Eh, if it becomes that much of an issue, I'll remove it. I didn't think it was on the same level of "antagonistic behavior" as yet another rick roll. :lol

You may want to read this.

 

[HK-47]

Listening to some Metroid Metal, I realized how awesome it would be if some of Stemage's music was in the game. Of course, there's no chance of it happening, but it would be great fighting music. Particularly lower Norfair, Phendrana, and the Super Metroid opening theme.

Eh, I'm sure the Metroid covers in the game will be great anyway.


You may want to read this.

Listen to Devestation's Doorway on OCRemix...that should be in

 

[Azuran]

I predict a Newcomer for tonight:

You know you want him.

 

[KevinCow]

Listen to Devestation's Doorway on OCRemix...that should be in

Oh hell yes. Also, Bowser is Pissed.

 

[HK-47]

Oh hell yes. Also, Bowser is Pissed.

Montrous Turtles is great as well...it inspired Devestation's Doorway

 

[Danthrax]

Chimchar tonight... I can feel it!

 

[Stage On]

You know I'm glad that it's coming out on a sunday now instead of the monday it would have been had it been released on December 3rd. At least becucse it's a sunday I'll be able to get a hold of the game right away when it comes out rather then wait a week to my hands due to living in residence at school during the week.

Plus this being Canada we probally wouldn't have gotten the game until like Tuesday or Wensday anyhow if it had come out on a monday where as sunday games are always their on release date xd.

No prediction from me tonight. I'm scared that If I guess something lame it'll become true and if I guess something cool it won't so I'm going to not guess and hope for the best.

 

[Semantic Continuum]

Just checking in... SSBB and Europe hate themselves is confirmed ?

 

[justchris]

My prediction: another day, another update.

 

[psycho_snake]

Would be SO awesome.

I'm sure Ganondorf will transform into some form of Ganon for his FS... he just has to. Probably his beast-Ganon form from TP

If he does transform into ganon, then it'll probably be TP ganon, but I'd love to see him trandform into lttp ganon instead.

 

[HK-47]

Its gonna be someone's special moves or an AT

 

[Chris R]

If he does transform into ganon, then it'll probably be TP ganon, but I'd love to see him trandform into lttp ganon instead.

Even though it would totally throw the balance of the game off, it would be sweet if Link/Zelda had some form of a silver arrow that would turn the transformed Ganon to stone for a short time :lol

 

[Cioran]

Special moves prediction

 

[CreatureX3]

C'mon space flying dragon pirate!

 

[EktorPR]

Let's set up for another dissapointing night, people!

Spoiler

new character update

 

[Linkhero1]

Character Megaton is coming today guys, I can feel it. Maybe if everyone predicts a character, who knows, it just might happen.

 

[rollingstart]

Jeder gegen jeden!??! what?!

oh, its basically quick play online...

 

[Firestorm]

wait looks like a megaton... solo brawl?

 

[Danthrax]

OMG Basic Brawl! This is so much better than Chimchar, I'm pleasantly surprised!!


[edit] Okay actually there's quite a bit of interesting information in there about how online will work. Also, from one of the screenshots, it looks like 2 minute timed brawl will be the norm again.

 

[Golden Darkness]

Join a quick and simple brawl against someone, somewhere! If you’re not going to be playing with a friend, this is the mode you’ll tend to use.

This time, we’ll take a look at how it flows.

The Wii console is trying to connect in earnest! And it succeeds!

Here you choose With Anyone.

You could also choose Team Battle,
but we’ll choose Basic Brawl here.

You go straight to the character selection screen.

Huh? We’re already at character selection? That’s right. You don’t make any rooms.

At this point, you’re already requesting a match. If you connect to someone, you’ll see their status at the bottom of the screen.

Character selection is limited to 45 seconds. If time runs out, your character will be chosen for you at random, so make your choices quickly so as not to make others wait.

Then you go to stage selection.

You can cast one vote for the stage you want to play. A stage is chosen by lottery from among those voted on by the players.

Also, the items that are turned off in the item switch are also determined by lottery.

Practise on Sandbag while you wait...

Then just wait until you get everyone together.

Then the match begins!!

Isn’t that simple? You don’t have to bother with any settings. You just choose characters and stages.

Names won’t be shown and messages won’t be sent. Neither your identity nor your opponents’ will be known, so you can play without any worries.

By the way, have you ever had an experience where your opponent was disconnected and the match never came to fruition? Like when you started with four players, but ended up with only one?

I don’t like that feeling, so I’ve tried to counter it.

If you get cut off, your character will get taken over by the CPU without your opponents even knowing – it pinch hits for you!

Hold on! You can’t tell it’s a CPU!

That’s epic! Can we really do this? Wouldn’t you say it’s way better than having all your opponents drop out?

However, we won’t be swapping in CPU characters when you’re playing With Friends. Sorry about that.





And there is one more important thing...

When you have a battle mode that runs online like Basic Brawl, the problem of what to do with hidden characters arises. If one of your opponents chooses a character you haven’t unlocked yet, it will be spoiled for you immediately.

But even without this mode, given the proliferation of the Internet these days, the existence of hidden characters is going to get exposed anyway.

So, this time I’m moving in the direction of not being too hung up on hidden characters.

You can earn most characters by playing through Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary. For those of you who look forward to those encounters, I recommend you clear this mode before playing Basic Brawl.

And as the case has always been, I’ve made it so you can play the characters you unlock in battles.