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So on point
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So on point
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Sakurai: No premium Smash Bros. DLC currently planned, and more
Videogamer has posted a new interview with Super Smash Bros. director Masahiro Sakurai. Sakurai fielded questions about paid downloadable content for the Wii U and 3DS games, plus much more. Read on below for the Q&A.
On any plans for additional characters or stages as DLC…
I understand that DLC could add a lot to the appeal of Smash Bros., and I appreciate that a major part of the excitement for these games come from which characters will appear in the roster, so I think fans could really enjoy DLC that could keep this excitement going. However, I think there might be criticism that we are cutting up content to sell characters one by one, or that we are adding things later that should have been there from the start.
Creating a single fighter involves a huge investment, and we’ve already been giving it our all and investing a lot of work in the characters currently available in the game and, I think it’s an incredible package in terms of the sheer amount of content in the game. But it might be that people may not understand and may think that I am not offering enough by just looking at DLC itself.
In light of this, we always need to weigh up both sides of this topic and carefully consider whether it really is best to have DLC or not.
However, what I can say now about paid DLC is that we aren’t working on anything at the moment. We’ve put all our efforts into making the actual game. Creating DLC would involve large additional costs and require the involvement of a lot of people. I can’t yet give you an answer about whether the price would justify the costs and criticisms mentioned above.
On the possibility of adding Reggie, Iwata, Miyamoto, or Sakurai in Smash Bros. as dedicated characters…
I don’t think the inclusion of these characters would be very interesting to a wide audience. For the amount of effort involved, I would actually prefer to add another roster character. As it takes a lot of work to add a character to the game, it’s not a decision that can be taken lightly.
On why amiibo is limited to Smash mode…
We are not intending to release a patch that allows amiibo to be used in other modes. amiibo are CPU characters however they aren’t programmed to be able to fight against bosses or make their way across a level like in a platform game.
Although great efforts would be required to redesign the programming logic for amiibo from scratch, the outcome we gained would be small.
On how long the games will be supported with character balances…
Thanks for your interest, however this hasn’t been decided.
On working with Bandai Namco…
While we were working on this project it didn’t really occur to me to consider Bandai Namco staff differently. Naturally there are lots of different people at Bandai Namco, all with their own personalities and preferences, you can’t just group them all together as one corporation.
Rather than working with an organisation as an entity, I felt that it was more like working together with lots of distinct personalities. Ever since I started working freelance, I’ve had the opportunity to work with a variety of people in lots of different places. My point is, no matter what kind of people are in the team or what kind of personalities they have, I need to do my best with that team to make the game great.
On the possibility of adding online leaderboards for Home Run Challenge and other side-modes to both versions of the games…
No, I’m afraid not. I find that there is a big problem with traditional leaderboards, in that they can only really be enjoyed by the people at the top. I didn’t want a system where only the best players compete and get enjoyment from ranking near the top. Instead we’ve included the Global Smash Power system which I hope you will enjoy.
Videogamer has posted a new interview with Super Smash Bros. director Masahiro Sakurai. Sakurai fielded questions about paid downloadable content for the Wii U and 3DS games, plus much more. Read on below for the Q&A.
On any plans for additional characters or stages as DLC…
I understand that DLC could add a lot to the appeal of Smash Bros., and I appreciate that a major part of the excitement for these games come from which characters will appear in the roster, so I think fans could really enjoy DLC that could keep this excitement going. However, I think there might be criticism that we are cutting up content to sell characters one by one, or that we are adding things later that should have been there from the start.
Creating a single fighter involves a huge investment, and we’ve already been giving it our all and investing a lot of work in the characters currently available in the game and, I think it’s an incredible package in terms of the sheer amount of content in the game. But it might be that people may not understand and may think that I am not offering enough by just looking at DLC itself.
In light of this, we always need to weigh up both sides of this topic and carefully consider whether it really is best to have DLC or not.
However, what I can say now about paid DLC is that we aren’t working on anything at the moment. We’ve put all our efforts into making the actual game. Creating DLC would involve large additional costs and require the involvement of a lot of people. I can’t yet give you an answer about whether the price would justify the costs and criticisms mentioned above.
On the possibility of adding Reggie, Iwata, Miyamoto, or Sakurai in Smash Bros. as dedicated characters…
I don’t think the inclusion of these characters would be very interesting to a wide audience. For the amount of effort involved, I would actually prefer to add another roster character. As it takes a lot of work to add a character to the game, it’s not a decision that can be taken lightly.
On why amiibo is limited to Smash mode…
We are not intending to release a patch that allows amiibo to be used in other modes. amiibo are CPU characters however they aren’t programmed to be able to fight against bosses or make their way across a level like in a platform game.
Although great efforts would be required to redesign the programming logic for amiibo from scratch, the outcome we gained would be small.
On how long the games will be supported with character balances…
Thanks for your interest, however this hasn’t been decided.
On working with Bandai Namco…
While we were working on this project it didn’t really occur to me to consider Bandai Namco staff differently. Naturally there are lots of different people at Bandai Namco, all with their own personalities and preferences, you can’t just group them all together as one corporation.
Rather than working with an organisation as an entity, I felt that it was more like working together with lots of distinct personalities. Ever since I started working freelance, I’ve had the opportunity to work with a variety of people in lots of different places. My point is, no matter what kind of people are in the team or what kind of personalities they have, I need to do my best with that team to make the game great.
On the possibility of adding online leaderboards for Home Run Challenge and other side-modes to both versions of the games…
No, I’m afraid not. I find that there is a big problem with traditional leaderboards, in that they can only really be enjoyed by the people at the top. I didn’t want a system where only the best players compete and get enjoyment from ranking near the top. Instead we’ve included the Global Smash Power system which I hope you will enjoy.
- May 23, 2005
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Target selling 3DS XL with Smash Bros. during the week of week NOVEMBER 30th
During the week of November 30, Target will be selling 3DS XL units with Super Smash Bros. for 3DS. The game will come with the black, red, and blue systems. Consumers will be able to take advantage of the deal through December 6
Meta Knight amiibo is exclusive to BEST BUY
It was recently revealed that the Shulk amiibo figure will only be available at GameStop. As expected, that’s not the only retailer-exclusive figure. Best Buy confirms in a new PR announcement that the amiibo for Meta Knight will only be sold through its store.
During the week of November 30, Target will be selling 3DS XL units with Super Smash Bros. for 3DS. The game will come with the black, red, and blue systems. Consumers will be able to take advantage of the deal through December 6
Meta Knight amiibo is exclusive to BEST BUY
It was recently revealed that the Shulk amiibo figure will only be available at GameStop. As expected, that’s not the only retailer-exclusive figure. Best Buy confirms in a new PR announcement that the amiibo for Meta Knight will only be sold through its store.
Ricky D
formerly centex hogg
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I think Mewtwo will be a limited Amiibo
- May 23, 2005
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Eh mewtwo buns anywayI think Mewtwo will be a limited Amiibo
The REAL question is
Where's ice climbers now that the Wii u version is releasing
I know they said 3ds couldn't handle them
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I think Mewtwo will be a limited Amiibo
Mewtwo is 3DS/Wii U connectivity character. I read somewhere that they confirmed that.
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Tomorrow at midnight, my body is ready
Ricky D
formerly centex hogg
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It's almost time 
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Smash reviews have pretty much been flawless!
- May 23, 2005
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Peep for people who tryna get smash wii u and pokemon since they release the same day
Toys “R” Us: Buy 1, get 1 40% off all Wii U, Wii, 3DS, and DS games Friday and Saturday (in-store)
Toys “R” Us is holding a buy 1, get 1 40% off sale on all Wii U, Wii, 3DS, and DS games later this week. The deal will only be valid on Friday and Saturday. For this particular sale, you’ll need to head on over to your local store.
They also doing 3 amiibo for 30 too so u can flourish on friday
Toys “R” Us: Buy 1, get 1 40% off all Wii U, Wii, 3DS, and DS games Friday and Saturday (in-store)
Toys “R” Us is holding a buy 1, get 1 40% off sale on all Wii U, Wii, 3DS, and DS games later this week. The deal will only be valid on Friday and Saturday. For this particular sale, you’ll need to head on over to your local store.
They also doing 3 amiibo for 30 too so u can flourish on friday
- Feb 5, 2008
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So is it just me, or is luigi OP after the patch? Seems like his up smash got beefed up. Kept getting hit and koed. His up smash is hitting me on the sides and im a good distance away from him.
- Sep 6, 2012
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Bout to hop on smash anyone tryna play??
- May 23, 2005
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- May 23, 2005
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Ur right I believe he did I posted a link where u can see some patch notes on characters i believe on this page or the one before
- Sep 6, 2012
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Yeee.........just added half the list on pg 1.
- May 23, 2005
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What's ursYeee.........just added half the list on pg 1.
I can play
- Sep 6, 2012
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3153-6089-1528What's ursYeee.........just added half the list on pg 1.
I can play
imma go cop some food, ill be online in 20-30 min.
- May 23, 2005
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Ok just @me when u ready
What's urs
Yeee.........just added half the list on pg 1.
I can play
3153-6089-1528
imma go cop some food, ill be online in 20-30 min.
And I'll hop on and create a room
- Sep 6, 2012
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@nawghtyhare
I'm ready bruh.
I'm ready bruh.
- May 23, 2005
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Awwwww **** it's going down!!!!
- May 23, 2005
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Are u ******* kidding me I was putting in work
How the hell he ain't catch that ledge
How the hell he ain't catch that ledge
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I came in and merked. [emoji]128514[/emoji][emoji]128514[/emoji][emoji]128514[/emoji]
- May 23, 2005
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Man my bowser be going in
Until it's 1 on 1
He's too damn slow with the hits
They nerfed my dude
I was getting y'all till it's 1 on 1 then it's all bad
Y'all able to maneuver faster
Until it's 1 on 1
He's too damn slow with the hits
They nerfed my dude
I was getting y'all till it's 1 on 1 then it's all bad
Y'all able to maneuver faster
- Aug 9, 2012
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I get out the shower and everyone is offline. O well time for some SM3DW then
