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Title: Little Mac Playable in Smash Bros. on Wii U, 3DS
Post by: NWR_Neal on February 13, 2014, 05:03:27 PM

The Punch-Out!! hero joins the tussle.

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/36551

Little Mac will be playable in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS, as revealed in today's Nintendo Direct.

He has a lot of punching-based attacks, including a powerful charging move that resembles a knock-out punch. His Final Smash appears to transform him into Giga Mac. The character is based on the 2009 Wii release.

Super Smash Bros. on Wii U and 3DS was given a reconfirmed 2014 release window.

Title: Re: Little Mac Playable in Smash Bros. on Wii U, 3DS
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on February 13, 2014, 05:18:44 PM

So Little Mac has a Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde transformation!?


I've never heard of "Giga" Mac
Title: Re: Little Mac Playable in Smash Bros. on Wii U, 3DS
Post by: Khushrenada on February 13, 2014, 05:19:43 PM
His final smash shoulda been a Landmaster Tank.
Title: Re: Little Mac Playable in Smash Bros. on Wii U, 3DS
Post by: Kytim89 on February 13, 2014, 05:37:06 PM
Could be a hint of a new Punch-Out! game.
Title: Re: Little Mac Playable in Smash Bros. on Wii U, 3DS
Post by: Adrock on February 13, 2014, 05:41:13 PM
Probably isn't.
Title: Re: Little Mac Playable in Smash Bros. on Wii U, 3DS
Post by: Pixelated Pixies on February 13, 2014, 05:43:26 PM
Quote from: BlackNMild2k1 on February 13, 2014, 05:18:44 PM

So Little Mac has a Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde transformation!?


I've never heard of "Giga" Mac

I believe Giga Mac was a feature unique to the multiplayer mode in Punch Out!! (Wii).
Title: Re: Little Mac Playable in Smash Bros. on Wii U, 3DS
Post by: MagicCow64 on February 13, 2014, 05:44:05 PM
Yeah, I moreso see this as the last low-hanging fruit from Nintendo's tree of semi-dormant franchises. Can't think of anyone else of Little Mac's stature who has also had a game made in the last 5-10 years.
Title: Re: Little Mac Playable in Smash Bros. on Wii U, 3DS
Post by: alanbbent on February 13, 2014, 05:49:47 PM
Giga Mac? He should turn into a Big Mac.
Title: Re: Little Mac Playable in Smash Bros. on Wii U, 3DS
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on February 13, 2014, 05:53:15 PM
Quote from: alanbbent on February 13, 2014, 05:49:47 PM
Giga Mac? He should turn into a Big Mac.

::Ronald McDonald is on the phone for you Mr. Iwata::
Title: Re: Little Mac Playable in Smash Bros. on Wii U, 3DS
Post by: Pixelated Pixies on February 13, 2014, 06:00:00 PM
Quote from: BlackNMild2k1 on February 13, 2014, 05:53:15 PM
Quote from: alanbbent on February 13, 2014, 05:49:47 PM
Giga Mac? He should turn into a Big Mac.

::Ronald McDonald is on the phone for you Mr. Iwata::

Ha!
Title: Re: Little Mac Playable in Smash Bros. on Wii U, 3DS
Post by: Adrock on February 13, 2014, 06:10:28 PM
Little Mac looks like a pretty unique character. Only punches, KO Meter, and it looks like he can bypass a lot of attacks. He's probably fairly difficult to master.

Also, I just noticed that Mega Man has a unique KO. Instead of just the standard Super Smash Bros energy flash, he gets the exploding bubbles and his death chime. That's pretty cool. They should do that with every character.
Title: Re: Little Mac Playable in Smash Bros. on Wii U, 3DS
Post by: nickmitch on February 13, 2014, 06:42:24 PM
Yeah, they showed it in Megaman's reveal trailer, but it wasn't clear if that was just for the trailer or not.  I'm glad they showed it here.

Little Mac seemed like an obvious addition after he was an assist trophy.  Also cool how the trailer emphasized that he wasn't good in the air, showing that there's some give and take.
Title: Re: Little Mac Playable in Smash Bros. on Wii U, 3DS
Post by: Caterkiller on February 13, 2014, 06:46:43 PM
Where is Racht! Someone get Racht! We finally did it man! We finally did it! You can die peacefully now! My battle is not over just yet. I've got to wait until Dixie and Ridley come home. Then and only then can I enjoy true peace.

I love characters that don't use gadgets and crap to fight. That's why DK and Bowser are mains since forever! Id Dixie doesn't make it or is too complicated for me is she's partnered with Diddy, this guy is going to be my 3rd main for sure!
Title: Re: Little Mac Playable in Smash Bros. on Wii U, 3DS
Post by: Mop it up on February 13, 2014, 06:51:42 PM
Expected/10. Also indifferent.
Title: Re: Little Mac Playable in Smash Bros. on Wii U, 3DS
Post by: Phil on February 13, 2014, 07:00:25 PM
I was wanting Little Mac as a playable character. I sort of spazzed out when I saw him in that animated video.
Title: Re: Little Mac Playable in Smash Bros. on Wii U, 3DS
Post by: Pixelated Pixies on February 13, 2014, 07:02:09 PM
As a big Punch Out!! fan this announcement made me very happy. Samus measuring Little Mac was also kind of hysterical.

I'm also very happy for Next Level, whose great work in reviving Punch Out!! will now be showcased in one of Nintendo's most important and exclusive franchises.
Title: Re: Little Mac Playable in Smash Bros. on Wii U, 3DS
Post by: azeke on February 13, 2014, 07:07:06 PM
I am bad at fighting games and even worse at Smash Bros but i loved to play as Dudley in Street Fighter IV. There is something really satisfying to just smack everyone around using just your bare fists.

Also Punch-Out series is amazing and anyone who hasn't played excellent Wii version is a fool and enemy of himself.
Title: Re: Little Mac Playable in Smash Bros. on Wii U, 3DS
Post by: Pixelated Pixies on February 13, 2014, 07:16:42 PM
Quote from: azeke on February 13, 2014, 07:07:06 PM
Also Punch-Out series is amazing and anyone who hasn't played excellent Wii version is a fool and enemy of himself.

...and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free
Title: Re: Little Mac Playable in Smash Bros. on Wii U, 3DS
Post by: Shaymin on February 13, 2014, 07:43:08 PM
I believe there was a leak that confirmed Megaman, Mac and one other character for Smash.

NEWCOMER
Mii
Title: Re: Little Mac Playable in Smash Bros. on Wii U, 3DS
Post by: azeke on February 13, 2014, 07:57:33 PM
Sakurai slightly tweaked the Mac's appearance. He looks a bit more cartoony.

Wii game was one of the instance were 3d cg models were much better than hand drawn animated scenes (especially that weird random fluorescent six pack ;_;) and it's kinda bad that this incarnation is closer to hand drawn look and but it's nothing major.
Title: Re: Little Mac Playable in Smash Bros. on Wii U, 3DS
Post by: Sarail on February 13, 2014, 09:09:00 PM
Quote from: Caterkiller on February 13, 2014, 06:46:43 PM
Where is Racht! Someone get Racht! We finally did it man! We finally did it! You can die peacefully now! My battle is not over just yet. I've got to wait until Dixie and Ridley come home. Then and only then can I enjoy true peace.

I love characters that don't use gadgets and crap to fight. That's why DK and Bowser are mains since forever! Id Dixie doesn't make it or is too complicated for me is she's partnered with Diddy, this guy is going to be my 3rd main for sure!
Bwuhahaha! Step one is complete! Little Mac was first. Now if Sakurockaguchi can get us Ridley second...and then Mike Jones third. I can die a happy Smash Bros. fan.

DO IT, SAKURAI. DO IT.
Title: Re: Little Mac Playable in Smash Bros. on Wii U, 3DS
Post by: MagicCow64 on February 13, 2014, 09:09:19 PM
Quote from: Shaymin on February 13, 2014, 07:43:08 PM
I believe there was a leak that confirmed Megaman, Mac and one other character for Smash.

NEWCOMER
Mii

Yeah, ahead of last E3 there was a minimalist leak of six names: Megaman, Wii Fit Trainer, Animal Crossing Dude, Little Mac, Mii, and Pac Man.

So far it's four for six. I think Mii's are pretty much a given, especially after that 3DS spotpass stage showed up. Pac Man would be kind of lame, but the leak list is pretty bulletproof at this point, especially given how left-field Animal Crossing and Wii Fit were as inclusions.
Title: Re: Little Mac Playable in Smash Bros. on Wii U, 3DS
Post by: azeke on February 13, 2014, 11:05:25 PM
Rewatching Direct footage.

Doc Louis constantly saying "one-two, one-two, jab!" reminds me of Figure Fighter:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1quwB54oT8

^ those who haven't played Rhythm Heaven games are also fools
Title: Re: Little Mac Playable in Smash Bros. on Wii U, 3DS
Post by: Wah on February 19, 2014, 08:10:20 PM
Who's little mac?
Title: Re: Little Mac Playable in Smash Bros. on Wii U, 3DS
Post by: Phil on February 19, 2014, 09:06:38 PM
Quote from: Lucariofan99 on February 19, 2014, 08:10:20 PM
Who's little mac?


In before someone tells you that you are using the Internet, that makes finding information very easy...

Little Mac is the main character of the Punch-Out!! series.
Title: Re: Little Mac Playable in Smash Bros. on Wii U, 3DS
Post by: Mythtendo on February 20, 2014, 03:25:00 AM
Not surprising, but very nice. He looked pretty cool in the video