Author Topic: What Brawl update would make you say MEGATON? (Read 14808 times)

Nick DiMola · « **Reply #25 on:** November 02, 2007, 08:08:45 AM »

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Originally posted by: PartyBear
Third party character Megaton: Boba Fett.
Also, Kool-Aid Man, just because his entrance would be too cool.

**busts through a wall** OH YEAH!

Chile Boy · « **Reply #26 on:** November 02, 2007, 09:11:34 AM »

my megaton would be being able to use your Mii to fight ....that would rock ....i do see how that would be challangeing for the programers

NWR_pap64 · « **Reply #27 on:** November 04, 2007, 07:05:22 AM »

IGN's comment on their latest "Smash it up!" feature about more third parties joining the Brawl made me realize something.

A megaton update for me would be a completely unexpected third party joining the Brawl.

Capcom, Namco, Hudson and Square are pretty much in considering their relationship with Nintendo and the fact that fans want their characters in Brawl.

However, what other third parties are left? That's where the megaton updates lies...

Let's see, to me the surprising three would be...

- SNK: They are supporting Nintendo like crazy now, with Metal Slug Anthology being a launch title for the Wii, the Wii shop featuring Neo Geo games for sales, the DS games (including the infamous witch touching game) and the upcoming anthology games.

- Tecmo: Their support isn't as big as SNK's but its certainly there. Super Swing Golf was a launch title and a sequel is in the works, a Fatal Frame game was announced a while back (its done by Tecmo, right?), the Ninja Gaiden games are available on the VC and of course a Ninja Gaiden DS game is coming soon. I think they will either use Ryu Hayabusa or one of their Super Swing Golf games.

- Ubisoft: To be honest, the rumor about Ubi submitting four characters (Rayman, Jade, Sam Fisher and the Prince) for Brawl approval is so old that I think its not true. However, it would be very megaton if one morning we see Rayman's profile up along with a trailer featuring the Rabbids as assist trophies.

So in short, a surprising third party joining the brawl would be pretty megaton.

Dirk Temporo · « **Reply #28 on:** November 04, 2007, 08:56:27 AM »

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Capcom, Namco, Hudson and Square are pretty much in considering their relationship with Nintendo and the fact that fans want their characters in Brawl.

They're not even remotely "pretty much in." We're only getting one more third party character.

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #29 on:** November 04, 2007, 09:00:18 AM »

I have a feeling that what Sakurai said may not apply anymore...I mean, you don't see Megaman and Geno being in?

And since when does "Megaton" need to be something almost impossible? What ever happened to being pleasantly surprised over characters and things you actually like?

NWR_pap64 · « **Reply #30 on:** November 04, 2007, 09:15:48 AM »

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Originally posted by: Bill Aurion
I have a feeling that what Sakurai said may not apply anymore...I mean, you don't see Megaman and Geno being in?

What Bill said. Megaman and Geno are on both Sakurai's list and on the Japanese poll so Capcom and Square are going to be represented. I agree that Namco and Hudson may or may not happen but you never know. I don't see them adding more than 5 third party characters but there won't be less than 3.

Adrock · « **Reply #31 on:** November 04, 2007, 10:37:32 AM »

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I have a feeling that what Sakurai said may not apply anymore

I remember getting verbally mauled in the face after suggesting that last year. "But Sakurai said...." Anything could happen.

I'd love to see Rayman or Ryu Hayabusa though if Snake's fake neck-snap move was a problem for some people, imagine what Hayabusa would bring to Brawl. Almost every move he has involves dismembered limbs. Also, if any Ryu makes it, I'd bet on that guy from Street Fighter.

NWR_pap64 · « **Reply #32 on:** November 04, 2007, 11:19:16 AM »

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I have a feeling that what Sakurai said may not apply anymore

I remember getting verbally mauled in the face after suggesting that last year. "But Sakurai said...." Anything could happen.

I'd love to see Rayman or Ryu Hayabusa though if Snake's fake neck-snap move was a problem for some people, imagine what Hayabusa would bring to Brawl. Almost every move he has involves dismembered limbs. Also, if any Ryu makes it, I'd bet on that guy from Street Fighter.

Yeah, Hayabusa's a VERY M-rated character. However, they could base the character off the old NES games or the new DS game.

The Rygar guy could also work, unless he too is extremely violent.

Spak-Spang · « **Reply #33 on:** November 04, 2007, 12:50:53 PM »

Ha. Street Fighter? Bring my Sakuri I love that girl. She is awesome.

Darkheart · « **Reply #34 on:** November 04, 2007, 01:04:59 PM »

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Originally posted by: Spak-Spang
Ha. Street Fighter? Bring my Sakuri I love that girl. She is awesome.

Ha for a moment I thought you were calling Sakurai a girl but then I figured you were talkin about Sakura~!

Mario · « **Reply #35 on:** November 04, 2007, 01:11:27 PM »

"The game is now out"

Adrock · « **Reply #36 on:** November 04, 2007, 02:53:34 PM »

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Yeah, Hayabusa's a VERY M-rated character. However, they could base the character off the old NES games or the new DS game.

If they weren't willing to base Pit on his 8-bit games (and thank goodness they didn't due to his current awesomeness), I doubt they'd do so with Ryu Hayabusa. Sakurai's team seems to be basing characters on their latest outings anyway (i.e. Link and Fox). Like you said, they could base him off the DS game, Dragon Sword, though by extension, that's just basing him on the 3D Ninja Gaiden titles since the DS game takes place between the original NG on Xbox and its upcoming sequel on 360.

Khushrenada · « **Reply #37 on:** November 04, 2007, 05:56:43 PM »

Ridley from Metroid. That is all.

Oh and Wart, the forgotten Mario Villain. Now that is all.

Spak-Spang · « **Reply #38 on:** November 05, 2007, 12:37:56 AM »

I would love Wart, Heck...how about Mother Brain as a boss battle in the game.

tombo125 · « **Reply #39 on:** November 05, 2007, 03:16:09 AM »

Masks link would be a huge update for me but nothing would make me say megaton. I just think that would be a funny thing to say.

Smash_Brother · « **Reply #40 on:** November 05, 2007, 06:22:11 AM »

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Originally posted by: Bill Aurion What ever happened to being pleasantly surprised over characters and things you actually like?

I think it's the magnitude of the announcement which makes such a huge difference.

"Pleasantly surprised" and "WHOAMG!!11" are two very different things.

There are a lot of characters I like but would never expect to see them in SSBB: Alex Roivas, Phoenix Wright, John Raimi, Leon Kennedy, Zack & Wiki (would make a cool combo character), etc.

I think "Megaton" needs to be something you didn't expect and it happened.

Honestly, Sonic was a megaton for me because his inclusion was so obvious that I expected Sega to be the idiots that they usually are and not do it.

NWR_pap64 · « **Reply #41 on:** November 05, 2007, 08:32:02 AM »

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Honestly, Sonic was a megaton for me because his inclusion was so obvious that I expected Sega to be the idiots that they usually are and not do it.

Especially since Sega kept shooting it down, saying stuff like "There are no plans" and "Mario and Sonic at the Olympics is a far more appropriate cross over project".

LuigiHann · « **Reply #42 on:** November 05, 2007, 09:00:39 AM »

I expected Sonic to be in, but I was surprised it was revealed on the blog. I expected something like that to be "announced" someplace more dramatic.

Adrock · « **Reply #43 on:** November 05, 2007, 04:23:46 PM »

Well, technically, Sonic was unveiled at a Nintendo media event in Japan. I expected Sonic; it was the the timing was a surprise due to its randomness. I suppose Sonic was coupled with the announcement of the delay to soften the blow. At the same time, Nintendo never softens delays. Nintendo said nothing after Miyamoto's "if [Galaxy is] not a launch title it will definitely be there within the first six months" statement fell through. I'm not complaining. I'll take a better game any day.

vudu · « **Reply #44 on:** November 06, 2007, 06:35:06 AM »

A MEGATON is an announcement that sells games and/or systems. Most of these don't qualify for that because they're not going to get anyone interested in Brawl (or Wii in general) who wasn't already planning on buying it. It doesn't matter how surprising it is or how much you want it to happen; the only thing that matters is that it expands the user base of Brawl and/or Wii.

Stogi · « **Reply #45 on:** November 06, 2007, 06:41:13 AM »

"Pre-order today, and get SSB: 64 for free on your Wii!"

Adrock · « **Reply #46 on:** November 06, 2007, 07:06:51 AM »

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A MEGATON is an announcement that sells games and/or systems. Most of these don't qualify for that because they're not going to get anyone interested in Brawl (or Wii in general) who wasn't already planning on buying it. It doesn't matter how surprising it is or how much you want it to happen; the only thing that matters is that it expands the user base of Brawl and/or Wii.

To be fair, this thread was asking what everyone's personal megaton would be. I agree, for the most part, with your definition of megaton. So far, besides the announcement of the game itself, the only "megaton" announcements have been Sonic and Snake since their inclusion opens the game up to fans of those characters.

vudu · « **Reply #47 on:** November 06, 2007, 07:11:56 AM »

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So far, besides the announcement of the game itself, the only "megaton" announcements have been Sonic and Snake since their inclusion opens the game up to fans of those characters.

I'd add that a truly fleshed-out single player experience and online play are also game-selling features to a lot of people.

Adrock · « **Reply #48 on:** November 06, 2007, 07:21:01 AM »

....if you're already a Smash Bros. fan. Otherwise, you probably couldn't care less about a better single player mode or online multiplayer.

NWR_pap64 · « **Reply #49 on:** November 06, 2007, 02:37:07 PM »

You guys are severely underestimating online play. SSB is a major multiplayer franchise. I'm sure online mode will attract A LOT of people into Brawl.

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