Wow. I know this thread has been recycling ideas, questions, but I thought the above rumor was dead.
There is so much information and misinformation about Brawl it is funny.
The simple truth of the matter is, we don't know anything about the game except the characters already announced in the game, and that they are looking at preserving the classic controls with the Gamecube Controller, and looking at Wii controls as well...and Nintendo is looking to include online functionality in the game in some form.
In a way, that is what makes this thread fun and exciting is the speculation, the debate and the questions...but all those things make the thread annoying as well, because we have to deal with misinformation and stupid rumors.
Though commenting on the silly Cell Shaded Young Link Rumor for a second.
I personally would love the idea of having two vastly different Link's in the game. Each Link would use Sword attacks, but would have different items for special moves...and play vastly different. For example.
Young Link (Cell Shaded to help visually seperate the two Links)
Special Moves:
Up B: Leaf Float in Air, and Leaf Blast On Ground Pushing people away.
B: Spin attack on the ground...can be charged to do his crazy spin.
Down B: Evade and attack
Left/Right B: Boomerang (temporarily stuns opponents)
This makes young Link a more defensive player, and that works well with his speed and less attack power. When Young Link has 0% damage he can also shoot beams out of his sword full screen.
Link:
UP B: Flying Sword Spin as usual
B: Bow and Arrow, Charge for distance/power half charge is fire arrow, full charge is Bomb Arrow.
Down B: Bombs You can throw.
Side B: Shield (Mirror) Reflect which would allow you to block attacks and even direct them another direction.
Link is more powerful with longer reach, stronger attacks and overall powerhouse for the game. He is much more capable than he was younger, so relies less on Speed or defense. He is much more offensive in design.