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Byleth: A Not-So-Simple Swordfighter - Challenger Approaching
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Smash has seen a whole lot of fighters across its history, with a variety of design ideas going into them. Guest fighters in particular often feel like they walked right out of their home series, with physics and mechanics designed to feel as close to their original gameplay as possible. However...it doesn't always happen that way.
Sometimes things don't go according to plan, and a certain blue hedgehog is proof of it--for various reasons, Sonic's gameplay in Smash has never quite clicked. His moveset, while inspired by his games (Sonic the Fighters especially), still feels like it misses its potential. And through various quirks and oversights, his optimal playstyle for a long time has been to run away from opponents and slow down matches in a way that feels completely out-of-character!
But what if we could do something about that? Let's remake Sonic's design as a Smash fighter, retooling and overhauling his moves and abilities to be truer to character, more fun to play as, and less infuriating to play against!
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Additional Sources:
Sonic Advance 2 – Humming Top (LongplayArchive): youtube.com/watch?v=BJNtLM3Ua4k
Sonic Adventure 2: Battle – Somersault (Bdcool213): youtube.com/watch?v=33gs2exSkU4
Sonic Battle – Tutorial (Bakuhatsu Reborn): youtube.com/watch?v=BBKX44MBnbY
Sonic Frontiers – Emerald Dance (Gamer’s Little Playground): youtube.com/watch?v=Tl17D2Zlj6o
Sonic Frontiers – Super Sonic Transformation (Boss Fight Database): youtube.com/watch?v=CQbopNSOYm8
Sonic Mania – Insta-Shield (BlueMue): youtube.com/watch?v=hRMuiKnuj0g
Sonic Mania – Spin Dash (Sonic Central): youtube.com/watch?v=nSG4XxvlUiA
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 – Gameplay (LongplayArchive): youtube.com/watch?v=prlsDXhJauY
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 – Speedrun (JoeyBaby69): youtube.com/watch?v=1SOZKkLUyx0
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Sonic Mini-Trailer (Smash Bros. Official): youtube.com/watch?v=138MW7zOw0M
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Sonix (Sonic) vs. QuiK (Samus) (VGBootCamp): youtube.com/watch?v=Oe04AFj8V8I
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Sparg0 (Pyra/Mythra) vs. Wrath (Sonic) (VGBootCamp): youtube.com/watch?v=758AjbC_TnE
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Tweek (Wario) vs. Sonix (Sonic) (VGBootCamp): youtube.com/watch?v=A2qcOEafPqA
This is a step toward changing that: The first of (hopefully) a series of videos covering Smash's playable fighters and ranking them based on how well they've been designed! Judging how true-to-character they feel, how well they were adapted into Smash, and how their movesets have evolved over time, let's see how the roster holds up! Starting at the very beginning, this episode focuses on the 12 characters who made their debut in the original Super Smash Bros. on the Nintendo 64.
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Tier list designs made using Tiermaker: tiermaker.com
But what might we have in store for the second half of the Pass? We know more now than we did after just the first wave, some patterns have emerged, and a little extra data left behind has helped us piece this puzzle together even better. Using everything we've learned, and taking some guidelines into account, let's make an educated of a guess as possible on what we might see in Waves 4 through 6.
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Additional Sources:
Booster Course Pass Banner Leak Article (Nintendo Everything): nintendoeverything.com/future-mario-kart-8-deluxe-booster-course-pass-dlc-tracks-apparently-found-in-datamine
Booster Course Pass Music Leak Article (Kotaku): kotaku.com/mario-kart-8-dlc-tour-new-courses-datamine-leak-switch-1849376331
Booster Course Pass Source Game Leak Article (Screenrant): screenrant.com/mario-kart-8-booster-course-leaks-tracks-dlc
Booster Course Pass Wiki Article (Super Mario Wiki): mariowiki.com/Mario_Kart_8_Deluxe_%E2%80%93_Booster_Course_Pass
Donkey Kong Country Returns – 3-1 Wonky Waterway (YTSunny): youtube.com/watch?v=qoWbCUl4vpk
Kid Icarus Uprising – Chapter 1 (Linkmstr): youtube.com/watch?v=yjDfGd5o8Bg
Mario Kart 7 – Airship Fortress (GamerJGB): youtube.com/watch?v=5fsLC0Lhjdc
Mario Kart 7 – Daisy Cruiser (GamerJGB): youtube.com/watch?v=pr65Sau0hwQ
Mario Kart 7 – Koopa Cape (GamerJGB): youtube.com/watch?v=2kIvsXNGsqE
Mario Kart 7 – Shy Guy Bazaar (GamerJGB): youtube.com/watch?v=hpMy3Cry-3o
Mario Kart Double Dash – Bowser’s Castle (Thegamerwalkthroughs): youtube.com/watch?v=HKi4DCg1aoE
Mario Kart Double Dash – Mushroom Bridge (Thegamerwalkthroughs): youtube.com/watch?v=S9o__HK8NzI
Mario Kart Super Circuit – Yoshi Desert (GamerJGB): youtube.com/watch?v=EA9NGu_emmk
Mario Kart Tour – Amsterdam Drift 3 (Steve Lakeman): youtube.com/watch?v=jT-CXp4MWdI
Mario Kart Tour – Bangkok Rush (AWiibo): youtube.com/watch?v=UrO7eAtsY90
Mario Kart Tour – Cheep-Cheep Island (Steve Lakeman): youtube.com/watch?v=TYvWDEEHxoA
Mario Kart Tour – Los Angeles Laps (Jason Chan): youtube.com/watch?v=BUDTRIkOHrk
Mario Kart Tour – Riverside Park (Steve Lakeman): youtube.com/watch?v=HzIZEFgskW0
Mario Kart Tour – Singapore Speedway (Steve Lakeman): youtube.com/watch?v=fJgc5ctEwLM
Mario Kart Tour – Sunset Wilds (Steve Lakeman): youtube.com/watch?v=231M4lPNlWw
Mario Kart Tour – Vancouver Velocity (Jason Chan): youtube.com/watch?v=QerOALiSTUI
Mario Kart Wii – Delfino Square (Thegamerwalkthroughs): youtube.com/watch?v=cuFDUo9nzKc
Mario Kart Wii – DK Summit (E24K Lawson): youtube.com/watch?v=lp19w6adk5U
Mario Kart Wii – Rainbow Road (E24K Lawson): youtube.com/watch?v=sVWPwwdyNaY
Mario Kart Wii – Waluigi Stadium (E24K Lawson): youtube.com/watch?v=rZpdzzdtIqk
Nintendo Land – Main Hub (HassanAlHajry): youtube.com/watch?v=y3raEgGYOeQ
Pikmin 2 – Tile Lands (Saestrol): youtube.com/watch?v=qxnQxYl96r8
Super Mario Galaxy – Deep Dark Galaxy (Nintendo Utopia): youtube.com/watch?v=p0nDZQVHxcc
Super Mario Kart – Koopa Beach 2 (MisterLotsaSpaghetti): youtube.com/watch?v=4L0e74oo3Pg
Super Mario Kart – Vanilla Lake 2 (MisterLotsaSpaghetti): youtube.com/watch?v=7H2yi39snAw
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Welcome to another episode of Challenger Approaching! In this series, we discuss characters who may be invited to a future entry of Super Smash Bros, then go into ludicrous detail on what they could be like if they joined the fight for real!
Our Challenger this time is a character who only made his debut a year ago, yet he's already left an impact on his home series--and its fans. Raven Beak's actions set the entire Metroid storyline in motion, and in Metroid Dread he steps out of the shadows to face Samus personally. Powerful enough to overwhelm the bounty hunter one-on-one, intelligent enough to manipulate her and others behind the scenes, and enough of a sociopath to use everyone around him as tools to further his own ambitions, Raven Beak has rapidly become a fan favorite villain...and a popular pick for the next Smash title.
But how could this Chozo warlord be designed to stand out amongst his counterparts? How could his futuristic armor and abilities give him a moveset and fighting style all his own? Let's take a look.
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Challenger Key Art by Ed Mendoza: twitter.com/edmendozaart
Additional Sources:
Metroid Dread – All Cutscenes (Gamer’s Little Playground): youtube.com/watch?v=sQtEZ00v2ws
Metroid Prime 4 – Announcement Trailer (Nintendo Official): youtube.com/watch?v=nFbDmTjS_MI
Metroid: Samus Returns – Beam Burst in Action (Olizandri): youtube.com/watch?v=u9P3MRvEbQ0
Metroid: Samus Returns – Lightning Armor in Action (Olizandri): youtube.com/watch?v=IURT-uRRyMw
Splatoon – Final Boss (Chuggaaconroy): youtube.com/watch?v=ADJ1MtwGPQw
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – K. Rool Reveal Trailer (Smash Bros. Official): youtube.com/watch?v=0-gfC1upmoA
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Ridley Reveal Trailer (Smash Bros. Official): youtube.com/watch?v=T-v88jEmkYM
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Final Jin Battle (Boss Fight Database): youtube.com/watch?v=xMGe_QrSjlo
But how well do each of its 70-ish stages measure up to each other? With many different designs and layouts, some of Alterna's trials fare better than others. Let's take a closer look at exactly how well they rank, from the best of the best to the ones that probably needed some more TLC.
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Additional Sources:
Splatoon 3 – Announcement Trailer (Nintendo Official): youtube.com/watch?v=GUYDXVDLmns
Splatoon 3 – Hero Mode Reveal Trailer (Nintendo Official): youtube.com/watch?v=Z4ngPsn5d5A
Splatoon 3 – Splatoon 3 Direct (Nintendo Official): youtube.com/watch?v=aiuIZN0KDFQ
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Welcome to another episode of Challenger Approaching! In this series, we discuss characters who may be invited to a future entry of Super Smash Bros, then go into ludicrous detail on what they could be like if they joined the fight for real!
Our Challenger this time is someone who is bound to have some attention sent their way when the time comes. Splatoon's meteoric rise to prominence has all but ensured the series will have more content in the next Smash game--whenever that is--and its main choice for a new fighter is the Inklings' eight-armed counterparts. Some suggestions have including making a playable Octoling an Inkling echo fighter or even a set of alternate costumes, but there is so much to work with that a mostly unique moveset isn't out of the question!
But how could such a thing be handled? Which weapons and skills Inkling's moveset doesn't use could go into Octoling's design? And how well could they justify being the Luigi to Inkling's Mario? Let's take a look.
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Post-production assistance by Neoxon: twitter.com/Neoxon619
Challenger Key Art by Ed Mendoza: twitter.com/edmendozaart
Additional Sources:
Splatoon – Announcement Trailer (Nintendo Official): youtube.com/watch?v=8L54s2m1dPs
Splatoon – Final Boss (Chuggaaconroy): youtube.com/watch?v=ADJ1MtwGPQw
Splatoon – Octoling Invasion Gameplay (Chuggaaconroy): youtube.com/watch?v=-fFYDGVQAF0
Splatoon 3 – All Winning Animations (KokiriGaming): youtube.com/watch?v=sMg5UYIxUws
Splatoon 3 – Announcement Trailer (Nintendo Official): youtube.com/watch?v=GUYDXVDLmns
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – LeoN (Bowser) vs. Cosmos (Inkling) (VGBootCamp): youtube.com/watch?v=sIFxblZeTMs
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – PeW (Ness) vs. Space (Inkling) (VGBootCamp): youtube.com/watch?v=DsUP2tWZ9kA
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Raflow (Palutena) vs. Colorondo8 (Inkling) (VGBootCamp): youtube.com/watch?v=TLlsGc9swqQ
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Space (Inkling) vs. Raflow (Palutena) (VGBootCamp): youtube.com/watch?v=bXfsTBO_Z5I
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Umeki (Daisy) vs. Shirayuki (Inkling) (VGBootCamp): youtube.com/watch?v=TuGHCauR4us
This episode, we're taking a look at one such fighter. Donkey Kong has been a part of Smash since the beginning, and lately, that's really started to show. With a moveset almost completely unchanged since Melee, he's had an increasingly tough time standing out next to the roster's other heavyweights and grapplers. But what if he got a retool next game that helped modernize his design with the right combination of completely new moves and updates to his current ones? Let's see what that might look like!
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Post-production assistance by Neoxon: twitter.com/Neoxon619
Additional Sources:
DK's Moveset Data (Ultimate Frame Data): ultimateframedata.com/donkey_kong.php
Donkey Kong 64 – Gameplay Walkthrough, Part 1 (ScykohPlays): youtube.com/watch?v=6HLdMVZwTfE 30:17-30:30 34:42-34:53 35:05-35:15
Donkey Kong Country Returns – World 2 Walkthrough (YTSunny): youtube.com/watch?v=xCJSUzIlVpc 6:48-7:17
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – All Bosses (Typhlosion4President): youtube.com/watch?v=__hWzEKOC4w
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – Horn Top Hop Walkthrough (Zephiel810): youtube.com/watch?v=8XM1pG8z22w
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – Jammin’ Jams Walkthrough (Zephiel810): youtube.com/watch?v=VgG0IBZPaNU
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – Kong Pow Animations (BashSmash124): youtube.com/watch?v=Iq45BNQynaM
Mario Tennis Aces – Star Cup w/ Donkey Kong (Rpggamer16): youtube.com/watch?v=p4k8_oSrSPA
Super Smash Bros. (64) – SmashG0D (Donkey Kong) vs. Gary Oak (Pikachu): youtube.com/watch?v=MSbCJD5H3SY
Super Smash Bros. (All) – Evolution of Donkey Kong’s Moveset (Madao Joestar): youtube.com/watch?v=akAogCVmhB8
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U – MKLeo (Cloud) vs. Tweek (Donkey Kong) (VGBootCamp): youtube.com/watch?v=g8dZgwAPqyc
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – King K. Rool Mini-Trailer (Smash Bros. Official): youtube.com/watch?v=pKcXgSV8PTE
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Konga (Donkey Kong) vs. JTails (Diddy Kong) (VGBootCamp): youtube.com/watch?v=wZRt2Wht-N0
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Sabito (Joker) vs. ChunkyKong (Donkey Kong) (VGBootCamp): youtube.com/watch?v=Byv9REd-BfQ
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Yakara (Fox) vs. HIKARU (Donkey Kong) (VGBootCamp): youtube.com/watch?v=_9Wk3cO1zc0
But there was a whole trailer accompanying the reveal, and a deceptive amount of details were hidden within its minute and a half of run time. This isn't my usual thing, but I can use my eye for detail to take a closer look at the game's newest trailer and try to interpret everything therein. Fair warning, this delves into a couple theories...but if they're onto something, there could be some huge lore implications.
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Additional Sources:
Nintendo on BotW Sequel Title Secrecy (IGN): ign.com/articles/zelda-breath-of-the-wild-2-official-title-secret
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Divine Beast Vah Medoh (Lootologist): youtube.com/watch?v=7xOwYKu9I-8
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Gliding (Gladley Gaming): youtube.com/watch?v=lIsaOLcao3k
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - E3 2021 Trailer (Nintendo Official): youtube.com/watch?v=Pi-MRZBP91I
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - First Look Trailer (Nintendo Official): youtube.com/watch?v=3fr1Z07AV00
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Release Date Trailer (Nintendo Official): youtube.com/watch?v=2SNF4M_v7wc
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD – Lanayru’s Warning (Pseudo Twili): youtube.com/watch?v=g2aotWdu6o4
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Welcome to another episode of Challenger Approaching! In this series, we discuss characters who may be invited to a future entry of Super Smash Bros, then go into ludicrous detail on what they could be like if they joined the fight for real!
Our Challenger this time is an unusual one. Hailing from a spinoff of the popular Fire Emblem: Three Houses (because they died in the original timeline), Shez plays the role of alternate protagonist with an alternate perspective and a very different set of abilities from what Byleth--and everyone else on the current roster--is capable of. Fighting with dual swords, magic, and some signature techniques, there's a lot of moveset potential here.
But just how could everything Shez is capable of be worked into a moveset? How could the mechanics of a Warriors game be adapted to fit the structure of Smash while remaining true to the source material? And just how likely is Shez in the first place with a new Fire Emblem on the horizon? Let's take a look.
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Post-production assistance by Yoshiller: twitter.com/RealYoshiller
Post-production assistance by Neoxon: twitter.com/Neoxon619
Challenger Key Art by Ed Mendoza: twitter.com/edmendozaart
Additional Sources:
Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes – Mysterious Mercenary Trailer (Nintendo Official): youtube.com/watch?v=w5TrSaoYmZ8
Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes – Shez & Ashe C Support Conversation (Tastymond): youtube.com/watch?v=ZoSdaWVB01Q
Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes – Shez & Hilda C Support Conversation (SmallOne TV): youtube.com/watch?v=O4pLUQS1KlE
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Akakikusu (Hero) vs. Akasa (Cloud) (VGBootCamp): youtube.com/watch?v=f9AsvRB-0iM
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Fatality (Captain Falcon) vs. Ned (Sephiroth) (VGBootCamp): youtube.com/watch?v=LOKP6HQCa6Y
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Sakurai Presents Steve (Nintendo Official): youtube.com/watch?v=_Sp5o1JJdDk
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Streakz (Fox) vs. Mr. R (Sheik) (VGBootCamp): youtube.com/watch?v=QMzEVOhfcX4
But just how might they be designed? What could we expect from Stripe, Black Adam, and the rest of the season? Let's delve deeper into these characters and theorycraft some ideas for their movesets!
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Post-production assistance by Neoxon: twitter.com/Neoxon619
Additional Sources:
Gremlins – Gizmo Meets Billy (WB Entertainment, via Mr. Marshmello): youtube.com/watch?v=ZQiTJ0uDrhE
Gremlins – Stripe “Hatches” (WB Entertainment, via Mr. Marshmello) youtube.com/watch?v=Sr-l3nt8Zak
Gremlins – Stripe and the Gremlins Wreaking Havoc (WB Entertainment, via HorroRviXenKate): youtube.com/watch?v=TI7FkvGC5GA
Gremlins – Stripe’s Death (WB Entertainment, via Child of the 80s): youtube.com/watch?v=Eos5Azm6HRs
Injustice: Gods Among Us – Black Adam Gameplay (XGAMER 744): youtube.com/watch?v=OpfCvZ8PKIs
Injustice 2 – Black Adam Gameplay (Super): youtube.com/watch?v=94NDY-2wGR4
Multiversus – Morty Gameplay (LANDAN2006): youtube.com/watch?v=FGsIXywQfyY
Multiversus – Nakat (Wonder Woman) & VoiD (Tom & Jerry) vs. RoseJ (Velma) & Mirrorman (Bugs Bunny) (Evo2kvids): youtube.com/watch?v=To8TuFYZCZM
Multiversus – Official Cinematic Trailer (WB Games): youtube.com/watch?v=zvborgKG7fw
Multiversus – Pros vs. Devs Showcase (Gamespot Trailers): youtube.com/watch?v=re5I-QhJ5cU
Multiversus – Rick Moveset Showcase (DONBOY777): youtube.com/watch?v=PtbBY8xvbHs
Multiversus – Rick Moveset Showcase (Random): youtube.com/watch?v=bXwOoyaX5Ig
Multiversus – Synume (Batman) & Leviathan (Reindog) vs. RoseJ (Arya) & Mirrorman (Bugs Bunny) (VGBootCamp): youtube.com/watch?v=qHAVErfCgU4
Rick and Morty – Season 1 Extended Promo (Adult Swim, via Nathan McKean): youtube.com/watch?v=BFTSrbB2wII
Super Smash Bros. Melee – Midgame Zelda/Sheik Transformations (GRSmash): youtube.com/watch?v=kWGiQat9C6w
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Cosmos (Pyra & Mythra) vs. Armadillo (Lucario) (VGBootCamp): youtube.com/watch?v=6MFj1agjoqo
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Puppeh (Pokémon Trainer) vs. Blacktwins (Pichu) (VGBootCamp): youtube.com/watch?v=vJ9_tcgp3yw
Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam – Superman vs. Black Adam (DC Entertainment, via Flashback FM): youtube.com/watch?v=Mm6dZIb4Mw0
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Welcome to another episode of Challenger Approaching! In this series, we discuss characters who may be invited to a future entry of Super Smash Bros, then go into ludicrous detail on what they could be like if they joined the fight for real!
Our Challenger this time blurs the lines between past and present. Zoroark first debuted in Pokémon's 5th generation, fighting using their natural swiftness, pragmatic tactics, control over darkness, and the unique ability to conjure illusions to deceive their enemies with. But recently, we learned of another that once inhabited the land that eventually became Sinnoh. Unlike their elusive, Dark-type brethren, Hiusian Zoroarks were bitter and spiteful, wielding their ghost-like powers to assail and terrify anyone they deemed a threat.
Two forms, different in lore yet close enough in abilities that they could work in Smash as one fighter! But just how could their powers of illusion translate into Smash? And with a new generation approaching fast, is there any hope left for these fan favorites? Let's take a look.
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Post-production assistance by Neoxon: twitter.com/Neoxon619
Challenger Key Art by Ed Mendoza: twitter.com/edmendozaart
Additional Sources:
BlazBlue: Central Fiction – Hibiki vs. Susano’o (Escaping Workforce): youtube.com/watch?v=SdkHFVdiQoc
Pokémon Black and White – Zoroark Event (Shofu): youtube.com/watch?v=YU6VD9bsdlI
Pokémon: Hisuian Snow – Episode 1 (Pokémon Official): youtube.com/watch?v=thhRi11aTI8
Pokémon: Hisuian Snow – Episode 2 (Pokémon Official): youtube.com/watch?v=zflsMl4_b0U
Pokémon Legends: Arceus – Alpha Hisuian Zoroark (Vergel520): youtube.com/watch?v=3R4XQetDHlY
Pokémon Legends: Arceus – Mysterious Footage Restored (Pokémon Official): youtube.com/watch?v=bEb9gbJUUeA
Pokémon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon – Zoroark vs. Ultra Necrozma (Pheonixmaster1): youtube.com/watch?v=Lei6dik5ESE
Pokémon: Zoroark, Master of Illusions (Pokémon Official): Available on main Pokémon website…sometimes.
Super Smash Bros. for 3DS/Wii U – Greninja Reveal Trailer (Smash Bros. Official): youtube.com/watch?v=xEJBPMcbRkk
Super Smash Bros. for 3DS/Wii U – Robin Reveal Trailer (Smash Bros. Official): youtube.com/watch?v=N9ytrX0wweA
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Piranha Plant Reveal Trailer (Gamespot): youtube.com/watch?v=JGc6QZX68Zc
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Sora Reveal Trailer (Smash Bros. Official): youtube.com/watch?v=82Q2XTJ8jWk
Zoroark Base Stats and Height/Weight obtained from Bulbapedia: bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Zoroark_(Pok%C3%A9mon)
Krystal and Isaac renders originally from Smashified a.k.a. Curiomatic: youtube.com/curiomatic
Well, the truth isn't so simple. Let's look closer at the Ultimate fandom's newest points of contention, why the ban talk has escalated lately, how legitimate the argument may be, and--this is important--the underlying causes behind all of this.
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Post-production assistance by Yoshiller: twitter.com/RealYoshiller
Post-production assistance by Neoxon: twitter.com/Neoxon619
Additional Sources:
Formulated Character Results for Ultimate - 2022 1st Half (Barnard’s Loop): twitter.com/LoopBarnard/status/1542659407997288449
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U – Bayonetta Kill Combos (KeitaroTime): youtube.com/watch?v=4poAtFH8Sak
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U – CaptainZack (Bayonetta) vs. Lima (Bayonetta) (Evo2kvids): youtube.com/watch?v=U-zaB5oFZ5o
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U – Lima (Bayonetta) vs. Tweek (Cloud) (Tourney Locator): youtube.com/watch?v=wRgaTh_PfP4
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U – Salem (Bayonetta) vs. Mistake (Bayonetta) (VGBootCamp): youtube.com/watch?v=94Had609V38
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Acola (Steve) vs. Ferps (Kazuya) (VGBootCamp): youtube.com/watch?v=mGJf7ftkPPo
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Acola (Steve) vs. Kola (Cloud) (VGBootCamp): youtube.com/watch?v=IlTGOVECXYg
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Acola (Steve) vs. Marss (ZSS) (VGBootCamp): youtube.com/watch?v=XW19UrLCsQM
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – August 2018 Smash Direct (GameSpot Trailers): youtube.com/watch?v=l6eEZhYt1jg
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – AxiomXL (Kazuya) vs. DM (Steve) (VGBootCamp): youtube.com/watch?v=NfE7Y1XJBe0
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Jake (Steve) vs. Kola (Cloud) (VGBootCamp): youtube.com/watch?v=8V39cpX78XA
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Jake (Steve) vs. ProtoBanham (Min Min) (VGBootCamp):
youtube.com/watch?v=lvjcwS_VPOI
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Kazuya Montage (Riddles): youtube.com/watch?v=zCidWUCXrPk
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Light (Fox) vs. Jake (Steve) (VGBootCamp): youtube.com/watch?v=xmrmhugnljs
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – MKLeo (Aegis) vs. Sparg0 (Aegis) (VGBootCamp): youtube.com/watch?v=kET5dOR5HOg
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – MKLeo (Byleth) vs. Tea (Kazuya) (VGBootCamp): youtube.com/watch?v=7HV8cS20yJA
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Ned (Sephiroth) vs. Jake (Steve) (VGBootCamp): youtube.com/watch?v=5Df9mZZI624
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Riddles (Kazuya) vs. Sonix (Sonic) (PandaVODs): youtube.com/watch?v=TtkWBs8rzy4
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Riddles (Terry) vs. Blacktwins (Aegis) (Page 1): youtube.com/watch?v=xzgx7wReMIE
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Riddles (Terry) vs. DDee (Steve) (VGBootCamp): youtube.com/watch?v=kvEQHdJb-Io
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Sakurai Presents Hero (Nintendo Official): youtube.com/watch?v=ciLEX04BVFM
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Sakurai Presents Min Min (Nintendo Official): youtube.com/watch?v=M_NNyXaBW-I
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Sakurai Presents Pyra & Mythra (Nintendo Official): youtube.com/watch?v=XeDBCgDSiB4
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Sakurai Presents Steve (Nintendo Official): youtube.com/watch?v=_Sp5o1JJdDk
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Shadic (Corrin) vs. Cosmos (Aegis) (House of 3000): youtube.com/watch?v=7SlT8igYRqs
Super Smash Bros Ultimate – Steve Montage (1437 Ultimate): youtube.com/watch?v=HLUr5ASvGOQ
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Tweek (Sephiroth) vs. Yonni (Steve) (VGBootCamp): youtube.com/watch?v=DSu3r2CbJzs
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Zackray (R.O.B.) vs. MKLeo (Joker) (VGBootCamp): youtube.com/watch?v=QRdSkd5Lm5A
This episode, we're focusing on one of the standout examples of a moveset that doesn't feel quite right. Ganondorf may have snuck into Melee by virtue of pulling off a copy of Captain Falcon's moveset, but the more time has passed, the worse it's aged. If the next title were to give the Demon King the overhaul many have been waiting for, how could it be done in a way that enhances his moveset, plays more closely to his source material, and makes him more competitively viable while keeping enough traits of his current moveset to avoid abandoning the fans he already has? Let's see how that might play out.
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Additional Sources:
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds – Yuga-Ganon Battle (BossBattleCentral): youtube.com/watch?v=gGwppXaDb3s
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time – Ganondorf Battle (XHolyPuffX): youtube.com/watch?v=jVR03bMe0TA
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Rickles (Ganondorf) vs. Charliedaking (Wolf) (VGBootCamp): youtube.com/watch?v=uNOkET2lX_8Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Vermanubis (Ganondorf) vs. Pokepen (Isabelle) (VGBootCamp): youtube.com/watch?v=zk8cLdKl_KQh
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Welcome to another episode of Challenger Approaching! In this series, we discuss characters who may be invited to a future entry of Super Smash Bros, then go into ludicrous detail on what they could be like if they joined the fight for real!
Our Challenger this time is someone who, surprisingly, wasn't brought up often in newcomer speculation despite his popularity. Along with the other Champions, Revali became a fan favorite practically overnight with Breath of the Wild's monumental success. Yet fate was not kind to this Rito warrior, as not only did he miss his chance to join Ultimate, so did every potential newcomer from his series for the second game in a row. Still, he has many fans who would love to see him join the roster someday, and more unexpected things have happened before.
So what if, through some surprise twist of fate, Revali did find a way into Smash after all? How could his mastery of the bow and control over the wind itself translate into a moveset that'd stand out among all that have come before him and blow his opponents away? Let's take a closer look.
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Additional Sources:
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – All Memories (Inktivate): youtube.com/watch?v=Ht-Cl7vPU3w
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Gameplay Part 33 (ZackScottGames): youtube.com/watch?v=dcQ7xhMFdxk
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Sequel – E3 2021 Trailer (Nintendo Official): youtube.com/watch?v=Pi-MRZBP91I
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Sequel – First Look Trailer (Nintendo Official): youtube.com/watch?v=3fr1Z07AV00
Super Smash Bros. for 3DS/Wii U – Robin & Lucina Announcement Trailer (Smash Bros. Official): youtube.com/watch?v=N9ytrX0wweA
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Announcement Trailer (Smash Bros. Official): youtube.com/watch?v=w3Gt42kVgCw
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Piranha Plant Reveal Trailer (Smash Bros. Official): youtube.com/watch?v=o_D8pzASxyw
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Sora Reveal Trailer (Smash Bros. Official): youtube.com/watch?v=82Q2XTJ8jWk
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Video game characters are constantly changing and gaining new abilities--sometimes it's part of the fun to see how they grow and evolve over the years. But the more these changes happen, the more dated any depictions outside their series start to get. We've seen this happen in Smash Bros. over time, as some characters' movesets have felt increasingly dated as the years have gone by. But sometimes it's not just that--sometimes more recent additions don't quite tap into everything they (and their series) has to offer.
But what if I told you there's a way Smash could still do that even if the fighters' current movesets were kept as-is? A mechanic from Smash 4 gave everyone in the base game alternate versions of their specials that let them customize their movesets to a degree, and while it was hit-or-miss in practice, the concept has a ton of potential that the next Smash game could tap into! Let's take a closer look at how a revamped version of Custom Specials could expand on the movesets of Kirby, Dark Samus, Pikachu, and Robin, and bring in more elements of their source material than they currently do! Something Kirby and Pikachu in particular could benefit from.
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Additional Sources:
Fire Emblem Awakening – Chapter 25 (Pheonixmaster1): youtube.com/watch?v=V1L9P97l2I8
Fire Emblem Heroes – All Tome Animations (Omega Yato): youtube.com/watch?v=9sU3Ey2ulSY
Kirby’s Return to Dream Land – All Copy Abilities (Zephiel810): youtube.com/watch?v=Nz_wjs9rpyA
Metroid Prime 2: Echoes – Dark Samus, First Battle (Boss Fight Database): youtube.com/watch?v=6h6x7lFYJ_o
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption – All Bosses (Boss Fight Database): youtube.com/watch?v=hJTzs6JRxUQ
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption – Playthrough Part 2 (DeltaShinyZeta): youtube.com/watch?v=XSSX8y3oFoY
Super Smash Bros. for 3DS/Wii U – April ’14 Smash Direct (Nintendo Official): youtube.com/watch?v=7xUWnQu2Grs
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U – All Custom Specials (Fabry90): youtube.com/watch?v=PotBOtJLxJw
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Welcome to another episode of Challenger Approaching! In this series, we discuss characters who may be invited to a future entry of Super Smash Bros, then go into ludicrous detail on what they could be like if they joined the fight for real!
Our Challenger this time is an icon with an up-and-down history. Rayman's track record of quality platformers along with spinoffs of wildly varying quality has endeared him to many gamers worldwide. Yet he's also endured long periods where the only games he's had were said spinoffs if anything, including his run of small mobile titles in the past near-decade. With Smash's history of giving its guest fighters care and attention to the point where it's outright revived a few franchises, Rayman's many fans have been left waiting and hoping if the Limbless Wonder himself might get that chance next.
So what if that did come to pass? How could Rayman stand out in Smash as a newcomer, and how would his array of abilities and very unusual build translate to a moveset and fighting style only he is truly capable of? Let's take a look.
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Additional Sources:
Article – Michel Ancel Allegations (Dualshockers): dualshockers.com/ubisoft-michel-ancel-investigation-toxic-management
Article - Rayman Legends Delay Announcement (IGN): ign.com/articles/2013/02/07/rayman-legends-delayed-no-longer-wii-u-exclusive
Brawlhalla – Rayman Gameplay (Brawlhalla Official): youtube.com/watch?v=lcZp23OpXUQ
Brawlhalla – Rayman Rapid Punch Move (Snowy): youtube.com/watch?v=X00LkddaN8k
Rayman (1) – Moskito Boss Fight (RayCarrot): youtube.com/watch?v=oCzB_0pTWd0
Rayman (1) – Mosquito Dash (RayCarrot): youtube.com/watch?v=MxdSLp1kGpA
Rayman (1) – General Gameplay/Plum (RayCarrot): youtube.com/watch?v=ihGYy_fSVsc
Rayman (1) – Grimace (ZerRoboz): youtube.com/watch?v=oOR5lHLrJnI
Rayman (1) – Rayman Scared (Shadowserg): youtube.com/watch?v=TRdge4d5dnQ
Rayman 2 – Flying Yellow Shell (RayCarrot): youtube.com/watch?v=jOZrZK_Wabc
Rayman 2 – Plum Riding (RayCarrot): youtube.com/watch?v=5l06BF3PSYM
Rayman 2 – Purple Lum Swing (RayCarrot): youtube.com/watch?v=bx6sbwPNCoE
Rayman 2 – Throwing Animation (RayCarrot): youtube.com/watch?v=blhGMEu7t_M
Rayman 2 – Walking Yellow Shell (RayCarrot): youtube.com/watch?v=NPNQ4uS4G00
Rayman 3 – Telescopic Fist (LongplayArchive): youtube.com/watch?v=-whBDZatN94
Rayman 3 – Throttle Copter (BOSS FIGHTS): youtube.com/watch?v=_u9wsH8ZvBI
Rayman 3 (GBA) – Body Shot (RayCarrot): youtube.com/watch?v=DtbDYCnn2E0
Rayman Mini – Announcement Trailer (Ubisoft Mobile): youtube.com/watch?v=p075SiCyT2s
Rayman Legends – Opening Cutscene (Nintendo Wire): youtube.com/watch?v=t144xGenq2o
Rayman Origins – Reveal Trailer (Gamespot): youtube.com/watch?v=PevoXzPJSJ4
Super Smash Bros. for 3DS/Wii U – Mega Man Reveal Trailer (Smash Bros. Official): youtube.com/watch?v=aX2KNyaoNV4
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – K. Rool Reveal Trailer (Smash Bros. Official): youtube.com/watch?v=0-gfC1upmoA
Super Smash Bros. for 3DS/Wii U – Making the Rayman Leak (Curiomatic): youtube.com/watch?v=IaoB7lnOiXM
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Simon & Richter Reveal Trailer (Smash Bros. Official): youtube.com/watch?v=3VrbkoWUyIg
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Terry Reveal Trailer (Smash Bros. Official): youtube.com/watch?v=lvT-b5y9tsE
But even that leaves one major question hanging overhead: What will the rest of this be like? Well, by using the first wave as reference and taking a few guidelines into account, we can make an educated guess on what to expect from Waves 2 through 6.
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Additional Sources:
Mario Kart 7 – Airship Fortress (GamerJGB): youtube.com/watch?v=5fsLC0Lhjdc
Mario Kart 7 – Bowser’s Castle (GamerJGB): youtube.com/watch?v=uBGjV0pSVkY
Mario Kart 7 – Daisy Cruiser (GamerJGB): youtube.com/watch?v=pr65Sau0hwQ
Mario Kart 7 – Dino Dino Jungle (aWiibo): youtube.com/watch?v=Vn6A83oYziE
Mario Kart 7 – Kalimari Desert (GamerJGB): youtube.com/watch?v=8kOvd_RfXo0
Mario Kart 7 – Luigi’s Manson (GamerJGB): youtube.com/watch?v=DUWlVVi-HmU
Mario Kart 7 – Maple Treeway (GameerJGB): youtube.com/watch?v=t1uYRWm9heI
Mario Kart 7 – Rainbow Road (GamerJGB): youtube.com/watch?v=S1IN566dQl4
Mario Kart 7 – Rock Rock Mountain (GamerJGB): youtube.com/watch?v=rWbdVOdbKpk
Mario Kart 7 – Rosalina’s Ice World (GamerJGB): youtube.com/watch?v=ZrP3-wFwvxc
Mario Kart 7 – Shy Guy Bazaar (GamerJGB): youtube.com/watch?v=hpMy3Cry-3o
Mario Kart 7 – Toad Circuit (GamerJGB): youtube.com/watch?v=f0HuHW4ixG0
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass Announcement Trailer (Nintendo Official): youtube.com/watch?v=1uZDbDoDAq4
Mario Kart Double Dash – Bowser’s Castle (Thegamerwalkthroughs): youtube.com/watch?v=HKi4DCg1aoE
Mario Kart Double Dash – Mushroom Bridge (Thegamerwalkthroughs): youtube.com/watch?v=S9o__HK8NzI
Mario Kart Double Dash – Rainbow Road (Thegamerwalkthroughs): youtube.com/watch?v=bmTXyxKHlrk
Mario Kart DS – Banshee Boardwalk (Supastarrio): youtube.com/watch?v=QWjudSGo8tU
Mario Kart Super Circuit – Sunset Wilds (GamerJGB): youtube.com/watch?v=iZ8deRMU4ME
Mario Kart Tour – Berlin Byways (Steve Lakeman): youtube.com/watch?v=_7BBJWi817M
Mario Kart Tour – Bowser Castle 2 (GBA) (MarioKartTourYT): youtube.com/watch?v=JjVb09qj4Us
Mario Kart Tour – Cheep-Cheep Island (Steve Lakeman): youtube.com/watch?v=TYvWDEEHxoA
Mario Kart Tour – London Loop (Jason Chan): youtube.com/watch?v=f5qKE04gnKg
Mario Kart Tour – Los Angeles Laps (Jason Chan): youtube.com/watch?v=BUDTRIkOHrk
Mario Kart Tour – Merry Mountain (Mankalor): youtube.com/watch?v=dOl9KUFCGeQ
Mario Kart Tour – New York Minute (NintendoCentral): youtube.com/watch?v=aLIzDiOcqGA
Mario Kart Tour – Paris Promenade (NintendoCentral): youtube.com/watch?v=ZzL7Nyq4jRA
Mario Kart Tour – Singapore Speedway (Steve Lakeman): youtube.com/watch?v=fJgc5ctEwLM
Mario Kart Tour – Sunset Wilds (Steve Lakeman): youtube.com/watch?v=231M4lPNlWw
Mario Kart Tour – Sydney Sprint (Steve Lakeman): youtube.com/watch?v=v9_w4_IzsgM
Mario Kart Tour – Tokyo Blur (NintendoCentral): youtube.com/watch?v=8Nr7jThYyrc
Mario Kart Tour – Vancouver Velocity (Jason Chan): youtube.com/watch?v=QerOALiSTUI
Mario Kart Tour – Waluigi Pinball (ZackScottGames): youtube.com/watch?v=yC0bcEb-7-0
Mario Kart Wii – Delfino Square (Thegamerwalkthroughs): youtube.com/watch?v=cuFDUo9nzKc
Mario Kart Wii – DK’s Jungle Parkway (E24K Lawson): youtube.com/watch?v=QI9Q06u6_mk
Mario Kart Wii – DK Summit (E24K Lawson): youtube.com/watch?v=lp19w6adk5U
Mario Kart Wii – Dry Dry Ruins (Thegamerwalkthroughs): youtube.com/watch?v=zHr8uD5TrpQ
Mario Kart Wii – Mario Raceway (Thegamerwalkthroughs): youtube.com/watch?v=gCu72KBUF74
Mario Kart Wii – Moonview Highway (Thegamerwalkthroughs): youtube.com/watch?v=rJG2CvVQQwo
Mario Kart Wii – Peach Gardens (E24K Lawson): youtube.com/watch?v=EnDYx2BDsi4
Mario Kart Wii – Toad’s Factory (Thegamerwalkthroughs): youtube.com/watch?v=iS--PdW0BD4
Super Mario Kart – Mario Circuit 1 (UnifyGame): youtube.com/watch?v=iU1HJ8xkInU
Super Mario Kart – Vanilla Lake 2 (MisterLotsaSpaghetti): youtube.com/watch?v=7H2yi39snAw
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Welcome to another episode of Challenger Approaching! In this series, we discuss characters who may be invited to a future entry of Super Smash Bros, then go into ludicrous detail on what they could be like if they joined the fight for real!
Our Challenger this time is one of the many characters who make up the Super Mario series' secondary cast. Captain Toad has rose to prominence in the past decade and a half, jumping from background NPC in his debut to a core cast member with roles in every mainline Mario game since, and punctuated with a starring role in a spinoff title, has put him in the running for a Smash invite alongside several of his peers.
But what if he was chosen to join the fight next time? How could his adventurer's tools, surprising strength, and eye for treasure combine to make something wholly unlike anyone we've seen in Smash yet? Let's find out.
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Post-production assistance by Neoxon: twitter.com/Neoxon619
Additional Sources:
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker – Toad Brigade to Magikoopa Keep (Legomariofanatic): youtube.com/watch?v=24HBpsF-rc4
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker – Walkthrough Part 1 (Packattack04082): youtube.com/watch?v=rDS5i44Vv0w
Mario Kart 8 – Announcement Trailer (Nintendo Official): youtube.com/watch?v=mU7tXqYplA8
Mario Kart Tour – Captain Toad Gameplay (ZackScottGames): youtube.com/watch?v=duhRZyU2pbg
Super Mario 3D Land – Toad House (NintendoCentral): youtube.com/watch?v=jurpvIbwtbk
Super Mario 3D World – All Blue Toad Power-Ups (NintendoBase): youtube.com/watch?v=si3ul1CSOB8
Super Mario 3D World – Captain Toad Stages (NintendoBase): youtube.com/watch?v=zeRBplsiOSU
Super Mario 3D World – World 2 Playthrough (Mario Party Legacy): youtube.com/watch?v=xAVQ_T6CFxI
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury – All Power-Ups (ProsafiaGaming): youtube.com/watch?v=Y1NCFAlCsek
Super Mario Galaxy – Rescuing Captain Toad (TopsPlays): youtube.com/watch?v=Qedp-TFHf_8
Super Mario Galaxy – Rosalina’s Storybook (ItsHardToCoOp): youtube.com/watch?v=QG9r4sR0ZIo
Super Mario Galaxy 2 – Cloudy Court Galaxy Playthrough (SullyPwnz): youtube.com/watch?v=VkGOu1N7pHw
Super Mario Odyssey – Captain Toad Locations (ProsafiaGaming): youtube.com/watch?v=h1TgVcKiFxM
Super Mario Odyssey – E3 2017 Trailer (Nintendo Official): youtube.com/watch?v=wGQHQc_3ycE
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – King K. Rool Reveal Trailer (Smash Bros. Official): youtube.com/watch?v=0-gfC1upmoA
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Piranha Plant Mini Trailer (Smash Bros. Official): youtube.com/watch?v=3sZsk8VHY2g
Yoshi’s Woolly World – E3 2014 Trailer (Nintendo Official): youtube.com/watch?v=6vR8EHatIIE
Our subject this time is a certain bounty hunter who has ran, jumped, and blasted her way back into the limelight. The recent success of Metroid Dread has given Samus and her series new life once more. But her moveset in Smash Bros. has stayed nearly unchanged since Melee, and she's picked up so many new abilities in the time since that her Smash depiction doesn't feel much like herself anymore. But what if the next game were to give her some much-needed updates to feel in line with her current renditions? Let's see how that might look--and play.
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Additional Sources:
Metroid Prime 3 – Grapple Voltage in Action (ShadowMario3): youtube.com/watch?v=Dty_QDWfFPA
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – ESAM (Pikachu) vs. IcyMist (Samus) (VGBootcamp): youtube.com/watch?v=E-6bQjOKBhM
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Kola (Roy) vs. QuiK (Samus) (VGBootCamp): youtube.com/watch?v=EvXuRpLWv9w
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Ridley Reveal Trailer (Smash Bros. Official): youtube.com/watch?v=T-v88jEmkYM
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Sora Reveal Trailer (Smash Bros. Official): youtube.com/watch?v=82Q2XTJ8jWk
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Welcome to another episode of Challenger Approaching! In this series, we discuss characters who may be invited to a future entry of Super Smash Bros, then go into ludicrous detail on what they could be like if they joined the fight for real!
Our Challenger this time hails from a recent indie hit that had surprisingly little presence in Smash speculation. Hades took the Switch--and PC--by storm in late 2020, an indie roguelike (well, rogueLITE technically) themed after Greek mythology that tasks Zagreus, prince of the Underworld, with escaping to the surface. The game's highly polished aesthetic, presentation, and especially gameplay propelled it to critical acclaim and MANY gaming awards.
But what if that had also included a Smash invite? Or what if Zagreus were to get into one of the many indie platform fighters that are springing up nowadays? Let's take a closer look at how his array of weapons and his game's take on the roguelike formula could be adapted into the form of a playable fighter!
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Post-production assistance by Neoxon: twitter.com/Neoxon619
Additional Sources:
Fraymakers – Kickstarter Trailer (McCleod Gaming): youtube.com/watch?v=bgPA0xh2l94
Hades – Official Animated Trailer (via IGN): youtube.com/watch?v=91t0ha9x0AE
Multiversus – Official First Look Reveal (Multiversus Official): youtube.com/watch?v=C24Z-eStaBI
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Banjo & Kazooie Reveal Trailer (Smash Bros. Official): youtube.com/watch?v=qyJ4djjQOr0
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Pyra & Mythra Reveal Trailer (Smash Bros. Official): youtube.com/watch?v=sdgdxaIkU5g
Super Smash Bros Ultimate – Smash World Tour Championship Grand Finals (VGBootCamp): youtube.com/watch?v=aIIV1I1thYE
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – World of Light All Cutscenes (CommunityGame): youtube.com/watch?v=oWgOlK1IGsY
Super Smash Flash 2 – HiDa (Sheik) vs. Kafonn (Goku) (Most Valuable Gaming): youtube.com/watch?v=61CekOm9dw8
While the only footage shown to the public so far is a single trailer (and some extra footage dropped on Twitter recently), there's a lot therein to talk about. The game's emphasis on 2v2 matches alongside 1v1 has led to new and interesting mechanics. Each revealed stage appears to be more than meets the eye. And all of the 13 fighters revealed so far are unique in their moveset designs. Combine with some polished animations and voicework, and it's no wonder there's been a buzz about this game.
But what exactly IS going on here? What might we who haven't been able to play the beta be able to experience once Mutliversus goes live some time next year? Let's take a deep dive into the trailer footage and see what we can find out.
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Additional Sources:
Multiversus - Official First Look Reveal: youtube.com/watch?v=C24Z-eStaBI
Multiversus - December Twitter Footage: twitter.com/multiversus/status/1471193380218617861
So...what went wrong?
Let's take a look at the game's content, mechanics, and creative decisions to see what missteps may have caused it to slip and fall out of the gate and why they may have happened. Some (constructive) criticism can only help, right?
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Additional Sources:
NASB - Barking Frog (Danny Phantom) vs. AxiomXL (Ren & Stimpy) (VGBootCamp): youtube.com/watch?v=tMoUDq9wypE
NASB - Gameplay Showcase (GameSpot): youtube.com/watch?v=exNO0RgvG8Q
NASB - Kurama (Spongebob) vs. Elegant (Lincoln) (VGBootCamp): youtube.com/watch?v=F5jqzABxD_8
NASB - Launch Trailer (Game Mill Official): youtube.com/watch?v=0Yl-_LYD0ik
NASB - ThundeRzReiGN (Leonardo) vs RoseJ (Aang) (Beyond the Summit): youtube.com/watch?v=kjNpSoL6HUk
NASB DLC Confirmed (My Nintendo News): mynintendonews.com/2021/09/16/dlc-characters-confirmed-for-nickelodeon-all-star-brawl-first-two-following-soon-after-launch
NASB Metacritic Page (PC ver.): metacritic.com/game/pc/nickelodeon-all-star-brawl
NASB The Cutting Room Floor Page: tcrf.net/Nickelodeon_All-Star_Brawl
Rivals of Aether - Rivals Direct 2 (RoA Official): youtube.com/watch?v=w7o_cf-sTjs
Toph “Ah, Gottem, GGs” Meme: twitter.com/YaBoiYoshiYBY/status/1444354420104474632
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With DLC development on Super Smash Bros. Ultimate finally wrapping up, we've reached a period of quiet in the community, a chance to rest and reflect on how far we've come...is what I would say, but you know how much the Smash fandom refuses to sit still. Now that one Smash game is done, conversations have turned to the NEXT game!
This video is my own personal take on the topic. We'll be going over four different directions the next Smash title could take, weigh the pros and cons of each option, and give it the nuanced discussion such a complicated topic needs. You'd be surprised how much goes on beneath the surface!
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Post-production assistance by Yoshiller: twitter.com/RealYoshiller
Post-production assistance by Neoxon: twitter.com/Neoxon619
Additional Sources:
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Overview Trailer (Nintendo Official): youtube.com/watch?v=ZKB9FEXhJ68
Sakurai “Smash is Special” Article (Source Gaming): sourcegaming.info/2018/06/28/smash-is-special-part-2-sakurais-famitsu-column-vol-558
Sakurai on the Future of Smash (Source Gaming): sourcegaming.info/2021/11/04/sakurai-discusses-the-future-of-smash
Super Smash Bros. Brawl – E3 2006 Trailer (SsbExpTV): youtube.com/watch?v=a5JPYQeHE7M
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Byleth Reveal Trailer (Smash Bros. Official): youtube.com/watch?v=6fwAk1P8TLU
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – E3 2018 Overview (Nintendo Official): youtube.com/watch?v=L93H7YC-83o
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Everyone is Here Trailer (Smash Bros. Official): youtube.com/watch?v=EXnbMp1yr1k
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Jake (Alex) vs. Arjay (Samus) (VGBootCamp): youtube.com/watch?v=M7nIaHagbZ0
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Opening Cutscene (VG247.com): youtube.com/watch?v=eP165tiRd24
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Sakurai Presents Sora (Nintendo Official): youtube.com/watch?v=L-q6Gz_4Yqc
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Sephiroth Reveal Trailer (Smash Bros. Official): youtube.com/watch?v=JPxcE1dMqL8
Ultra Street Fighter IV – Official Trailer (Gamespot): youtube.com/watch?v=d__QncYv3VU
With Ultimate taking its leave from the spotlight for the foreseeable future, let's spend a moment looking back over the second Fighters Pass. This is a combination of review and retrospective, analyzing how each of the six DLC characters turned out and giving personal thoughts on them, concluding with my thoughts on the creative directions behind DLC and how the Smash community has grown and evolved over these past few years.
Fair warning, it gets pretty heavy.
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Post-production assistance by Neoxon: twitter.com/Neoxon619
Additional Sources:
Halo Infinite – Campaign Overview (Halo Official): youtube.com/watch?v=tgn8VOv9dc0
Nintendo World Store Reaction to Sans (KirbyGCN17): youtube.com/watch?v=gmau-gRMr_U
Pokémon Sun & Moon Anime – Lycanroc vs. Lycanroc (Pokémon Official): youtube.com/watch?v=pChxgT6_wMg
Sakurai on Heihachi (Source Gaming): sourcegaming.info/2015/06/26/800
Super Mario RPG – All Cutscenes, Part 2 (John Jefferson): youtube.com/watch?v=pzL_1hOeHV4
Super Smash Bros. 4 – Palutena Reveal Trailer (Smash Bros. Official): youtube.com/watch?v=xqTW13AYniY
Super Smash Bros. 4 – Robin Reveal Trailer (Smash Bros. Official): youtube.com/watch?v=N9ytrX0wweA
Super Smash Bros. 4 – Wii Fit Trainer Reveal Trailer (Smash Bros. Official): youtube.com/watch?v=lBoL1Ic9uWw
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Byleth Reveal Trailer (Smash Bros. Official): youtube.com/watch?v=6fwAk1P8TLU
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Everyone is Here Trailer (Smash Bros. Official): youtube.com/watch?v=EXnbMp1yr1k
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – King K. Rool Reveal Trailer (Smash Bros. Official): youtube.com/watch?v=0-gfC1upmoA
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Piranha Plant Reveal Trailer (Gamespot): youtube.com/watch?v=JGc6QZX68Zc
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Pyra/Mythra Reveal Trailer (Smash Bros. Official): youtube.com/watch?v=sdgdxaIkU5g
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Sora Reveal Trailer (Smash Bros. Official): youtube.com/watch?v=82Q2XTJ8jWk
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – World of Light All Cutscenes (CommunityGame): youtube.com/watch?v=oWgOlK1IGsY
Well, guys, here we are at the end. After three and a half years' worth of reveals, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate now has its final roster. With no more DLC characters to talk about and with newcomer speculation winding down for the foreseeable future, it requires content creators like myself change our plans to suit the changing situation.
This video is my way of explaining what my personal plans are going forward. What content themed around Smash I plan to cover in the next few months, which non-Smash content will accompany it, and the future of my signature video series.
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Additional Sources:
Metroid Dread – Announcement Trailer (Nintendo Official): youtube.com/watch?v=8NjCICl7dDo
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Opening Cutscene (VG247.com): youtube.com/watch?v=eP165tiRd24
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Sakurai Presents Sora (Nintendo Official): youtube.com/watch?v=L-q6Gz_4Yqc
While the Custom Specials mechanic didn't return in Ultimate, what if it did come around again in a future installment? What form could customs take to improve on the concept and expand each character's moveset to pay more tribute to their source material while also being balanced competitively? Let's take a look at how a reimagined take on Custom Specials might work for four specific fighters: Three who were around during Smash 4 and one who was not.
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Post-production assistance by Yoshiller: twitter.com/RealYoshiller
Additional Sources:
Kirby’s Adventure – All Copy Abilities (RetroArchive): youtube.com/watch?v=yQiCW6uJGJs
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD – Big Octo Battle (ZwolfNintendoLP): youtube.com/watch?v=qreW-onkNvk
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD – Boomerang (ZeldaMaster): youtube.com/watch?v=sK_VrTadrEk
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD – Hurricane Spin (Virtual Guides): youtube.com/watch?v=knOqod_hhuo
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD – Puppet Ganon Battle (NintendoMovies): youtube.com/watch?v=Ft8TUOy3VRs
Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time – Elasto-Piranha (AWiibo): youtube.com/watch?v=5qkTbuFZn70
Metroid Fusion – Ice Missiles (ChronoLloyd): youtube.com/watch?v=iNyQikID_-M
Metroid Prime 3 – Screw Attack (Capoland): youtube.com/watch?v=X91-T6i9bTU
Metroid: Samus Returns – Spring Ball (Olizandri): youtube.com/watch?v=RaTR6MG4Blw
Metroid Zero Mission – Plasma Beam (w/o Ice Beam, via weapon toggle hack) (Mateoski): youtube.com/watch?v=fdjFvbKuoeE
Misc. – Evolution of Piranha Plants in Super Mario Games (Shiromi): youtube.com/watch?v=IwIiqO3SXOQ
Stack-Up – Gameplay (Dugongue): youtube.com/watch?v=bu7aoUDDIHk
Super Mario Bros. 3 – Fire Piranha Plant (NintenU): youtube.com/watch?v=kIXWsSolrpM
Super Smash Bros. 4 – April ’14 Smash Direct (Nintendo Official): youtube.com/watch?v=7xUWnQu2Grs
Super Smash Bros. 4 – Top 10 Custom Moves (#5-1) (BKG): youtube.com/watch?v=vvIj5mo7HfA
Super Smash Bros. Brawl: The Subspace Emissary – All Cutscenes (Resbit): youtube.com/watch?v=q0IDEXHV2fI
Wild Gunman – Gameplay (World of Longplays): youtube.com/watch?v=UDuFDlAZpZY
But just what might we see when time comes for the final reveal? Let's analyze the situation as it currently is, go over ways I think others are drawing the wrong conclusions, and go into detail on three options for Fighter #11 that I think are worth taking seriously. What gives them a leg up on their competition, how could they stand out within Ultimate's Dynamax-sized roster, and what content might accompany them? Let's take a deep dive one last time.
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Post-production Assistance by Yoshiller: twitter.com/RealYoshiller
Some gameplay footage courtesy of Espeon: twitter.com/Espeonkin
Additional Sources:
Dragalia Lost – Announcement Trailer (Nintendo Mobile): youtube.com/watch?v=nb6H3EivKcc
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch Presentation Trailer (Nintendo Official): youtube.com/watch?v=zw47_q9wbBE
Misc. – Sakurai on Decidueye’s Near-Inclusion (via PushDustIn): twitter.com/PushDustIn/status/1087124581867958273
Pokémon Legends: Arceus – August 2021 Trailer (Pokémon Official): youtube.com/watch?v=QRsbFmM37T4
Pokémon Sword & Shield – Footage from June 2019 Pokémon Direct (Pokémon Official): youtube.com/watch?v=PpjVUOJkX-s
Pokémon Sword & Shield – Nov 2019 Starter Evolutions & Legendaries Trailer (Pokémon Official): youtube.com/watch?v=wW23hdGYXV8
Sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – E3 2021 Teaser (Nintendo Official): youtube.com/watch?v=Pi-MRZBP91I
Super Smash Bros. 4 – Corrin Reveal Trailer (Smash Bros. Official): youtube.com/watch?v=vMvgKqMWAlg
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Byleth Reveal Trailer (Smash Bros. Official): youtube.com/watch?v=6fwAk1P8TLU
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Sephiroth Reveal Trailer (Smash Bros. Official): youtube.com/watch?v=JPxcE1dMqL8
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Terry Reveal Trailer (Smash Bros. Official): youtube.com/watch?v=lvT-b5y9tsE
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – World of Light Intro Cutscene (Smash Bros. Official): youtube.com/watch?v=WShCN-AYHqA
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – World of Light All Cutscenes (CommunityGame): youtube.com/watch?v=oWgOlK1IGsY
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Welcome to another episode of Challenger Approaching! In this series, we discuss characters who could find their way into Super Smash Bros. Ultimate or future entries, then go into ludicrous detail on what they would be like if they joined the fight for real!
Our challenger this time hails from a franchise with a very unusual background. While most of Nintendo's mobile titles have been spinoffs of well-known franchises, Dragalia Lost was designed from the ground up to be a new experience on smart devices. Its colorful fantasy aesthetics and action RPG combat have earned it a dedicated fanbase over the past three years, enough that some have wondered if its main character Euden might be Ultimate's 11th and final DLC fighter.
But could Euden's swordplay, elemental powers, and ability to take on the form of an all-powerful dragon overcome his mobile roots and lack of worldwide recognition? And if he did make it into Smash, how could his array of abilities transfer over into a moveset unique from every RPG protagonist we've had so far? Let's see.
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Post-production assistance by Yoshiller: twitter.com/RealYoshiller
Challenger Key Art by Ed Mendoza: twitter.com/edmendozaart
Concept design feedback and several pieces of gameplay footage by Espeon: twitter.com/Espeonkin
Additional Sources:
Dragalia Lost – Adventurers Wanted (Nintendo Mobile): youtube.com/watch?v=4_C4hOHwQOY
Dragalia Lost – Announcement Trailer (Nintendo Mobile): youtube.com/watch?v=nb6H3EivKcc
Dragalia Lost – Pactbound Once More (Nintendo Mobile): youtube.com/watch?v=WmX9wsAKkOc
Dragalia Lost – Playthrough Part 1 (HeroVoltsy): youtube.com/watch?v=sde4D1USEOk
Dragalia Lost – Story Trailer (Nintendo Mobile): youtube.com/watch?v=yCrsB44A2Sk
Miitomo – Launch Trailer (Nintendo Mobile): youtube.com/watch?v=SG1iYz5rlYs
Nintendo E3 2004 Press Conference (via CARSLOCK): youtube.com/watch?v=59gY8iJ4DWw
Super Mario Run – Official Announcement & Press Conference (Nintendo Wire): youtube.com/watch?v=Aivv_RNoM3s
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Byleth Reveal Trailer (Nintendo Official): youtube.com/watch?v=6fwAk1P8TLU
The roster so far has an interesting mix of characters...but it has people speculating all over again about who might show up before the game comes out in the fall. And with a developer at the helm who has actual experience making platform fighters, the potential for an actual competitive scene has Smash players--and the rest of the fighting game community--cautiously optimistic for this one's chances!
With all of that in mind, let's take a closer look at NASB's reveal trailer. Both to go over the characters shown therein to see what we can tell of their movesets and overall fighting styles, and touch on many MORE characters who might have a chance of joining the fight.
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Post-production assistance by Yoshiller: twitter.com/RealYoshiller
NASB Reveal Trailer (IGN ver.): youtube.com/watch?v=ESR3cvErqCg
NASB Reveal Trailer (GameMill ver.): youtube.com/watch?v=a4pMmNSBvck
SSBU Main Theme 8-Bit arr. by Branflakes: youtube.com/watch?v=yAWUoj4xyho
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Welcome to another episode of Challenger Approaching! In this series, we discuss characters who could find their way into Super Smash Bros. Ultimate or future entries, then go into ludicrous detail on what they would be like if they joined the fight for real!
This time...is a little different than usual. With only one DLC character left, there are many different ways that coveted final spot could be handled. And while the Smash community is mostly expecting either an absolute bombshell or a dull "shill" pick, we've been collectively caught off guard so many times these past couple years that it's work considering some...less conventional options. One of them being the player character from one of Nintendo's most successful mobile titles, with all the divisiveness that entails.
But is Kiran even worth looking at to begin with (other than just for fun)? And just how could their weapon's unique transformations, along with the very mechanics of Fire Emblem Heroes, form together into a moveset that'd stand out and be fun to play as? Let's see.
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Graphic design by Voyager: twitter.com/Fire_Voyager
Post-production assistance by Yoshiller: twitter.com/RealYoshiller
Challenger Key Art by Ed Mendoza: twitter.com/edmendozaart
Additional Sources:
Fire Emblem Heroes – Book 2 Trailer (Nintendo Mobile): youtube.com/watch?v=KBVTbzChs6I
Fire Emblem Heroes – Book 4 Midpoint Trailer (Nintendo Mobile): youtube.com/watch?v=uvzky8kE4WE
Fire Emblem Heroes – Debut Trailer (Nintendo Official): youtube.com/watch?v=AWOcLSD_D1I
Fire Emblem Heroes – Flower of Ice (Nintendo Mobile): youtube.com/watch?v=2-dwUINj1a4
Fire Emblem Heroes – Part 1 (JohneAwesome): youtube.com/watch?v=aFrF_oqzyNw
Super Smash Bros. 4 – Bayonetta Reveal Trailer (Smash Bros. Official): youtube.com/watch?v=3Tv3w1V5_Mg
Super Smash Bros. 4 – Corrin Reveal Trailer (Smash Bros. Official): youtube.com/watch?v=vMvgKqMWAlg
Super Smash Bros. 4 – Robin Reveal Trailer (Smash Bros. Official): youtube.com/watch?v=MW6TpZPYd58
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Sakurai Presents Kazuya (Nintendo Official): youtube.com/watch?v=iMy8Ah4eQ8g
But the gameplay featured in Kazuya's trailer--and the montage afterward--has many Smash fans scratching their heads. With over 30 different attacks at his fingertips, Kazuya's moveset is by far the most extensive we've seen in Smash yet, raising questions of just HOW it functions in the first place. To say no less of what appear to be multiple signature mechanics pulled straight from his games!
So now, in attempt to figure out exactly what's going on here...let's take a closer look at this iron-fisted fighter's abilities, see how his moveset may be formed together, and even theorize how his fighting style and gameplan will end up once he's made playable.
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Graphic design by Voyager: twitter.com/Fire_Voyager
Post-production assistance by Desma: twitter.com/D3stiny_Sm4sher
Post-production assistance by Yoshiller: twitter.com/RealYoshiller
Additional Sources:
Nintendo Direct - E3 2021 (Nintendo Official): youtube.com/watch?v=IH7QtiX1I7Y
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - Kazuya Reveal Trailer (Nintendo Official): youtube.com/watch?v=KctzAagM0H8
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Welcome to another episode of Challenger Approaching! In this series, we discuss characters who could find their way into Super Smash Bros. Ultimate or future entries, then go into ludicrous detail on what they would be like if they joined the fight for real!
This time, we're turning our attention to a topic that is both common and rather divisive. With all the huge names and jaw-dropping reveals over Ultimate's run so far, the idea of a safe, predictable first party character that catches no one off guard...isn't very appealing. Many eyes are on Pokémon Sword & Shield as a potential source for one of the remaining DLC fighters, and among them, Cinderace is often considered the most likely. The apparent predictability, combined with a presumed lack of spectacle surrounding such a reveal, have created a veil of resentment overshadowing any supporters' excitement.
But is Cinderace's situation--and appeal--what it seems, or is there more going on beneath the surface? And just how could this firebending footballer stand out in Smash next to all the other fighters who share the element? Let's take a look.
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Post-production assistance by Desma: twitter.com/D3stiny_Sm4sher
Post-production assistance by Yoshiller: twitter.com/RealYoshiller
Challenger Key Art by Ed Mendoza: twitter.com/edmendozaart
Additional Sources:
Pokémon Sword & Shield – All Gigantamax Forms & Moves (ProsafiaGaming): youtube.com/watch?v=JJYejApG5Vk
Pokémon Sword & Shield – Court Change (UnderTheRadar): youtube.com/watch?v=onmJZmzoMdE
Pokémon Sword & Shield – Isle of Armor Tutor Moves (Mixeli): youtube.com/watch?v=YaSKNSG5gAw
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Byleth Reveal Trailer (Nintendo Official): youtube.com/watch?v=6fwAk1P8TLU
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – “Everyone is Here” Trailer (Nintendo Official): youtube.com/watch?v=EXnbMp1yr1k
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – “Everyone is Here” Trailer Nintendo NYC Reaction (Bombkirby): youtube.com/watch?v=CMeYV8Gbpd4
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Isabelle Reveal Trailer (Nintendo Official): youtube.com/watch?v=ijp5FeOE_Yw
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Sephiroth Reveal Trailer (Nintendo Official): youtube.com/watch?v=JPxcE1dMqL8
TKOwl's Cinderace Specials Concept: twitter.com/TKOWL_Art/status/1325822779548180489
Types of Soccer/Football Kicks: premierskillsenglish.britishcouncil.org/words/football-vocabulary/kicks)
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Welcome to another episode of Challenger Approaching! In this series, we discuss characters who could find their way into Super Smash Bros. Ultimate or future entries, then go into ludicrous detail on what they would be like if they joined the fight for real!
This time, our attention is on someone who has drawn an awful lot of attention in the past year. Crash Bandicoot has come spinning back into the mainstream, carrying momentum from his recent revival into his first brand new mainline platformer in a very long time! And with so many major characters finding their way into Smash lately, speculators have wondered increasingly often if Crash himself will follow suit next.
But just what chance does this former console rival actually have of joining the fight? And if he did make it in, just how could his 25 year history be shaped into a compelling moveset? Let's take a look.
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Post-production assistance by Yoshiller: twitter.com/RealYoshiller
Challenger Key Art by Ed Mendoza: twitter.com/edmendozaart
Additional Sources:
Crash Bandicoot – “Nintendo HQ” TV Commercial (via Find Your Inner Geek): youtube.com/watch?v=4pI6ZbQhquo
Crash Bandicoot 4 – All Cutscenes (Shirrako): youtube.com/watch?v=PB-hENnsxXM
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy – All Bosses + Cutscenes (ProsafiaGaming): youtube.com/watch?v=ihxN6kIR6EE
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy – Announcement Trailer (Activision Official): youtube.com/watch?v=4fbO2-egZ3U
Crash of the Titans – Walkthrough, Part 1 (WishingTikal): youtube.com/watch?v=nx3Cqcez3ug
Skylanders Imaginators – Crash Bandicoot Gameplay (Packattack04082): youtube.com/watch?v=ifz5OyG2D-w
Super Smash Bros. Brawl – Announcement Trailer (via CyberWorld 9000): youtube.com/watch?v=FvdO9A87_LU
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Banjo & Kazooie Reveal Trailer (Smash Bros. Official): youtube.com/watch?v=qyJ4djjQOr0
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Min Min Reveal Trailer (Smash Bros. Official): youtube.com/watch?v=dKR_w6C5A5k
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Sakurai Presents Byleth (Nintendo Official): youtube.com/watch?v=2aqVlLlKkcg
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Sakurai Presents Terry Bogard (Nintendo Official): youtube.com/watch?v=yK3VltKv3JI
But that doesn't answer the fandom's biggest question: Who's next? Who might take the role of Ultimate's 10th (and presumably second-last) DLC newcomer? Let's analyze the current situation, go over three characters I think are worth keeping a close eye on as we await Fighter #10, and also discuss what could help them stand out in Smash and what content from their series might accompany them!
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Post-production assistance by Desma: twitter.com/D3stiny_Sm4sher
Post-production assistance (and E3 footage) by Yoshiller: twitter.com/RealYoshiller
Additional Sources:
Guilty Gear Strive (Beta) – High Level Sol Gameplay (GrowTube TV): youtube.com/watch?v=CKkCN9yKfpc
Guilty Gear Xrd – Red Roman Cancel Guide (KeitaroNatsu): youtube.com/watch?v=P190rpE5HQg
Michel Ancel Workplace Abuse Allegations (TheGamer): thegamer.com/michel-ancel-abuse-beyond-good-evil-rayman-liberation-french-magazine
Rayman Legends – Moves & Abilities (Tobias): youtube.com/watch?v=BsMjLbSyIfY
Render of Crash Spinning (TransparentJiggly64): deviantart.com/transparentjiggly64/art/Crash-Bandicoot-performing-the-spin-861949328
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Pyra & Mythra Reveal Trailer (Nintendo): youtube.com/watch?v=sdgdxaIkU5g
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Sephiroth Reveal Trailer (Nintendo): youtube.com/watch?v=JPxcE1dMqL8
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Steve Reveal Trailer (Nintendo): youtube.com/watch?v=90Jve_qWnpc
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Terry Reveal Trailer (Nintendo): youtube.com/watch?v=lvT-b5y9tsE
But what if they came back? What if a future title--a "Smash 6", a definitive edition of Ultimate, or otherwise--revived the concept of custom specials? What form might they take, and how could they be handled in a way that'd be more easily balanced competitively AND allow for fighters' movesets to pull from more of their source material? This edition takes a look at what this reimagined take on customs might be like for four fighters in particular: two who had them originally in Smash 4 and two who did not.
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Graphic design by Voyager: twitter.com/Fire_Voyager
Post-production assistance by Desma: twitter.com/D3stiny_Sm4sher
Footage for several clips shown provided by Yoshiller: twitter.com/RealYoshiller
Additional Sources:
Fire Emblem: Three Houses – All Axe Attack Animations (Dops Gaming): youtube.com/watch?v=d-tXRHhCrz0
Fire Emblem: Three Houses – All Bow Attack Animations (Dops Gaming): youtube.com/watch?v=xtDdgCzQ4i0
Fire Emblem: Three Houses – All Lance Attack Animations (Dops Gaming): youtube.com/watch?v=gNZbO_-whY4
Fire Emblem: Three Houses – Byleth vs. Dimitri at Gronder Field (Swegger): youtube.com/watch?v=8ueMRkUNOdw
Super Smash Bros. 4 (3DS) – Smash Run 200k+ w/ Captain Falcon (Greenalink): youtube.com/watch?v=ts6ovaTEFIU
Super Smash Bros. 4 (Wii U) – Customs…”Montage” (StylesX2): youtube.com/watch?v=y8x48BAcir8
Super Smash Bros. Melee – Trophy Tussle 3 (GamerJGB): youtube.com/watch?v=JAxkl7NGkNc
Wario Land Series – Every Transformation (Whoisthisgit): youtube.com/watch?v=UkUq0tOQhkk
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Welcome to another episode of Challenger Approaching! In this series, we discuss characters who could find their way into Super Smash Bros. Ultimate or future entries, then go into ludicrous detail on what they would be like if they joined the fight for real!
This episode, we turn to someone who actually became a realistic option after recent events. Additional Sonic characters find themselves brought up in Smash speculation sometimes, but never seriously since we hadn't yet seen two guest fighters from the same series (other than echo fighters). With Sephiroth breaking that barrier, though, the path is wide open for third party franchises to double up if the stars align! A fact that was not lost on the Smash or Sonic fandoms, as many of them started wondering if the blue blur's archnemesis could be next.
But beyond the hype and discussion, are the stars actually aligning for Dr. Eggman to join the fight? More importantly, if he did get in, how could his nearly 20 years of boss battles and other source material be used to create his moveset? Let's take a look.
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Additional Sources:
Shadow the Hedgehog – All Bosses + Cutscenes (ProsafiaGaming): youtube.com/watch?v=J6Yc1uFd7sg
Sonic Advance – All Bosses (NintenU): youtube.com/watch?v=pCg-r9B9MVM
Sonic Adventure DX – All Bosses (NintenU): youtube.com/watch?v=y-9mG0XrBCU
Sonic Adventure 2 – All Cutscenes (Sonic Overtime): youtube.com/watch?v=-tvt83X_8QU
Sonic CD – All Bosses (NintenU): youtube.com/watch?v=T-fzAM6P5Qw
Sonic Colors – All Cutscenes (Gamer’s Little Playground): youtube.com/watch?v=XzmZQokUj5w
Sonic Colors – Gameplay (FCPlaythroughs): youtube.com/watch?v=WbRC1pNll-w
Sonic Forces – All Cutscenes (ProsafiaGaming): youtube.com/watch?v=qrs8UozGEDo
Sonic Mania – All Bosses (ProsafiaGaming): youtube.com/watch?v=VDjMQWKxIB4
Sonic the Hedgehog – All Bosses (NintenU): youtube.com/watch?v=eM5JO1AtJdw
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 – All Bosses (NintenU): youtube.com/watch?v=WJHZFcAAUiE
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 – All Bosses (That Fella Johnny): youtube.com/watch?v=PY9ccWsi2XA
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 – All Bosses (NintenU): youtube.com/watch?v=q8iA7DpW3i8
Sonic Unleashed (Wii) – All Bosses + Cutscenes (ProsafiaGaming): youtube.com/watch?v=2TTZ2ecaexU
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – First Trailer (Nintendo): youtube.com/watch?v=w3Gt42kVgCw
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Pyra & Mythra Reveal Trailer (Nintendo): youtube.com/watch?v=sdgdxaIkU5g
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Sephiroth Reveal Trailer (Nintendo): youtube.com/watch?v=cJDxiChHKtE
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Steve Reveal Trailer (Nintendo): youtube.com/watch?v=90Jve_qWnpc
Shadow Splash Art (Aegis): youtube.com/watch?v=vy25ft5qY10
Tails Splash Art (Nintenworld-art): deviantart.com/nintenworld-art/art/Tails-Soars-into-Battle-555698768
But what more is there to this dynamic duo's moveset? We don't have too long before Sakurai fully unveils them, but let's see what we can glean from the reveal trailer and learn before then...and apply it to theorize just how they'll fight when the time comes.
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With with such a large and varied roster comes one big question: How well does everyone measure up against each other? Let's take a closer look at the best (and worst, and everything in between) characters and moveset in Age of Calamity's base release. This is my personal take, based on a combination of a LOT of gameplay on my end along with some extra research to doublecheck details I wasn't confident about. If you disagree, I'm interested to hear why!
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Additional Sources
Cutscene footage from various official trailers: youtube.com/watch?v=uDMWRRAEogs youtube.com/watch?v=Rga6woeDzUw youtube.com/watch?v=Qt4V5hayZ-A youtube.com/watch?v=mVe0gjYHP5U
Multiple music medleys created by NintendoMelody: youtube.com/channel/UCvhaqXxBr-okqMvfzgrDdzg
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Welcome to another episode of Challenger Approaching! In this series, we discuss characters who could find their way into Super Smash Bros. Ultimate or future entries, then go into ludicrous detail on what they would be like if they joined the fight for real!
This time, we're taking a look at someone from a franchise often considered neglected as far as newcomers go. The Legend of Zelda may be one of the biggest names in all of gaming, but for many varied reasons, it hasn't seen anyone new join Smash in over 12 years! This long newcomer drought has led to fans wondering if anyone from Hyrule (or the other realms the series occasionally visits) will ever have an invite sent their way. While several names are brought up in Zelda newcomer talk, among those most discussed is Impa, a recurring name just like Link and Zelda themselves...and one who just happened to have a very prominent role in a recently released title.
So, what if this newly imagined take on Impa did get a chance to join the fight, despite hailing from a spinoff title and despite the recent Spirit Event? What form could her ancient Sheikah techniques take that'd help her stand out in Smash? Let's take a look.
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Additional Sources:
F-Zero GX – Gameplay (LongplayArchive): youtube.com/watch?v=lEuHOFgjrAo
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity – Announcement Trailer (Nintendo): youtube.com/watch?v=uDMWRRAEogs
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Meeting with Impa (Gamebits): youtube.com/watch?v=cLUILgEHcr8
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Switch Presentation Trailer (Nintendo): youtube.com/watch?v=zw47_q9wbBE
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD – E3 2013 Trailer (Nintendo): youtube.com/watch?v=IkVt1s_ZFbw
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD – What’s New (Nintendo): youtube.com/watch?v=9Ac-PGCfxFE
Star Fox Zero – E3 2015 Trailer (Nintendo): youtube.com/watch?v=s6PEecNY0Sc
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Byleth Reveal Trailer (Nintendo): youtube.com/watch?v=6fwAk1P8TLU
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Everyone is Here Trailer (Nintendo): youtube.com/watch?v=EXnbMp1yr1k
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – E3 2017 Trailer (Nintendo): youtube.com/watch?v=Xjpao-nD5YU
But just what might we expect from the rogue SOLDIER with a god complex when he enters the fray later this month? Let's analyze his reveal trailer and the gameplay therein and do some further theorizing to try and determine just what Cloud and everyone else will be up against.
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Arrangement of Those Chosen By the Planet in the intro by BitSymphony: youtube.com/watch?v=cVRALMFk-Ko
While nothing's for certain--both the identity of Fighter #8 and when they'll be revealed--we can at least analyze the situation and figure out where things currently stand. Let's take a closer look at three characters in particular that I think are worth keeping a close eye on, then go into further detail on why they could be chosen and what standout abilities and new content they could bring to Smash.
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Post-production assistance ALSO by Desma: twitter.com/D3stiny_Sm4sher
Additional Sources:
Kingdom Hearts III – Combat Gameplay (TetraNinja): youtube.com/watch?v=RmXIKyAeVks
Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory – Gameplay (Nintendo Wire): youtube.com/watch?v=0EnwMaEfnkY
Kirby: Star Allies – Bandana Dee Gameplay (GameXplain): youtube.com/watch?v=bpIkTra-yHEv
Ninja Gaiden (NES) – Gameplay (NintendoComplete): youtube.com/watch?v=fPeiWyIz4qA
Ninja Gaiden 3 – Izuna Drop (Edonakadon) - youtube.com/watch?v=Sb1zF-NT4dQ
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Mr. Sakurai Presents Min Min (Nintendo): youtube.com/watch?v=M_NNyXaBW-I
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Steve Reveal Trailer (Nintendo: youtube.com/watch?v=90Jve_qWnpc
The Game Awards (2019) – Game of the Year Nominations, Orchestrated (IGN): youtube.com/watch?v=GcXgXq4KgUg
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Welcome to another episode of Challenger Approaching! In this series, we discuss characters who could find their way into Super Smash Bros. Ultimate or future entries, then go into ludicrous detail on what they would be like if they joined the fight for real!
This time, we're covering someone who needs no introduction. A notable figure from the most celebrated franchise in gaming, Waluigi is always a major point in Smash speculation...until he turns out to be an Assist Trophy, something we've seen three times now and counting. But despite always being overshadowed by his peers from the Mushroom Kingdom, he's managed a steady support base with each new Smash game. Though it becomes difficult to tell who among them is genuinely interested in the guy, who merely believes the Mario side of the roster is incomplete without him, and who is just there to follow all the memes, there is always an audience ready to entertain the idea that he might make the jump from summon to playable one day.
So, what if that did happen? Whether as part of Ultimate's DLC, or as part of a future Smash game? Let's see just how Waluigi's array of abilities and appearances, and what we know of his personality and motivations, could help him stand out as a unique fighter.
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Additional Sources:
Ridley “Assists” in Counting the Smash Ballot (Dragonith): deviantart.com/dragonith/art/Smash-Ballots-Ridley-564337061
Dr. Mario & Little Mac (Source & Cosplayer listed in thread): reddit.com/r/SmashBrosUltimate/comments/cci0f2/stage_7_terminal_low_tier
Roy Rolling (Awkward Zombie): awkwardzombie.com/comic/ready-to-roll
Waluigi Reacts to Piranha Plant: old.reddit.com/r/PrequelMemes/comments/9tf3m8/how_could_you_grant_him_the_rank_of_fighter
Sympathy for Waluigi (Thegreyzen): deviantart.com/thegreyzen/art/Hang-in-there-751173364
Cuphead - Gameplay Part 1 (ZackScottGames): youtube.com/watch?v=LnIXQqldC7o
Dance Dance Revolution Mario Mix - Luigi vs. Waluigi (ChaosArgate): youtube.com/watch?v=kgyAt2tgEi0
Fortune Street – Mario Circuit (TheRunawayGuys): youtube.com/watch?v=_qxaAC3_Wso
Mario Golf Toadstool Tour – Intro Cutscene (MarioBricks): youtube.com/watch?v=cMt3zM4Mj2Y
Mario Golf World Tour - Waluigi Gameplay (YTSunny): youtube.com/watch?v=PwkofchNtys
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Star Cup 150cc w/ Waluigi (NintendoCentral): youtube.com/watch?v=WpZqBxaVc88
Mario Power Tennis - All Losing Animations (MasterOfHyrule): youtube.com/watch?v=wJ66hWO3Jpk
Mario Power Tennis - All Power Shots (MasterOfHyrule): youtube.com/watch?v=aFvpGz51nJA
Mario Power Tennis - Intro Cutscene (PlayscopeTrailers): youtube.com/watch?v=agZXttRkHk4
Mario Super Sluggers - All Star Pitches/Swings (Foolish Banana): youtube.com/watch?v=AMtgjiOmCxg
Mario Superstar Baseball – Team Waluigi vs. Team Daisy (Megatron 38): youtube.com/watch?v=uwCwlhwBsqE
Mario Tennis (64) - Intro Cutscene (Nintendo64gasm): youtube.com/watch?v=B3Zq60y8cxo
Mario Tennis Aces - All Special Shots (KokiriGaming): youtube.com/watch?v=FRcMoCIdxiE
Mario Tennis Aces - Waluigi Gameplay (Nintendo Utopia): youtube.com/watch?v=qVT47zHmUc8
Super Mario Strikers – Waluigi vs. Wario (Igcompany): youtube.com/watch?v=J4l2BJlMJ7U
Super Smash Bros. (64) - NA Commercial (recorded by PSNDarkKnight01): youtube.com/watch?v=K783SDTBKmg
Super Smash Bros. for 3DS/Wii U – Mii Fighters Reveal Trailer (Eurogamer): youtube.com/watch?v=YdDYoCU2kv0
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U – Origin of the Hoo Hah (GRSmash): youtube.com/watch?v=yB-6oRB4ABo
Super Smash Bros. Melee – Wombo Combo (recorded by LumpyCPU): youtube.com/watch?v=pD_imYhNoQ4
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - All Assist Trophies (Packattack04082): youtube.com/watch?v=BOrPHHQF6Wo
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – King K. Rool Reveal Trailer (Official): youtube.com/watch?v=0-gfC1upmoA
Super Smash Flash 2 - Waluigi Character Showcase (Linklight Too): youtube.com/watch?v=q2XQlGCuThc
But while responses to the new addition have been pretty positive overall, there've also been some mixed opinions on creative directions and how the character AND accompanying content were handled. Well, I have my own thoughts (for better or worse), so here are my overall thoughts and insight on Steve, the new Minecraft World stage, and the overall content added to the game as part of Challenger Pack #7.
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Additional Sources:
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: A New Seed! - youtube.com/watch?v=90Jve_qWnpc
Mr. Sakurai Presents: Steve & Alex - youtube.com/watch?v=_Sp5o1JJdDk
But who says we can't take things a little more seriously than probably intended? With a new fighting game comes people wondering who the best (and worst) characters are, so let's see if we can rank this game's 22 playable fighters into the format of a tier list.
This'll be primarily my own thoughts and instincts based on my competitive Smash background--with some outside feedback--so consider this my personal take. If you disagree, I'm interested to hear on what and why!
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Additional feedback from Kobazco/Kobe: twitter.com/Kobazco
But that doesn't answer the biggest question: Who's Next? Who will have the honor and opportunity of being the next character to join the fight? Speculation has ranged from many different angles and many different hopeful newcomers (though perhaps fixated somewhat on a small handful), but can we truly narrow it down?
Well, nothing's for sure--especially with how many of Smash's decisions only make sense in hindsight--but maybe we can give it a shot. Let's analyze the situation as it stands and go over who I believe are the three most likely characters to be Fighter #7, why, and what content and unique abilities they could offer.
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Additional Sources:
Dabuz vs. Epic_Gabriel (Team Liquid Vods): youtube.com/watch?v=MTGeSplpGwc
Geno Confronting Bowyer (JuanDefrie D): youtube.com/watch?v=F_yaNcmZM04
Prodigy vs. Riddles (VGBootCamp): youtube.com/watch?v=w3XFMo2AnyU
Ridley Reveal Trailer (Nintendo): youtube.com/watch?v=aisZuQxMZZc
ToS (Chronicles) – Lloyd vs. Kratos (Omegaevolution): youtube.com/watch?v=s_z7SZ-fe_s
ToS (HD) – Lloyd in Combat (MasaeAnela): youtube.com/watch?v=z7kGt5ver30
Tweek vs. MKLeo (VGBootCamp): youtube.com/watch?v=m6CrWBOxecY
(Geno render by Smashified a.k.a. Curiomatic: youtube.com/channel/UCI9d6eQjf__r5gyH4GHRssg)
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Welcome to another episode of Challenger Approaching! In this series, we discuss characters who could find their way into Super Smash Bros. Ultimate or future entries, then go into ludicrous detail on what they would be like if they joined the fight for real!
This time...is rather unusual. Newcomer speculation migrates often between ideas, but a recurring topic is indie games and their position in Smash. Though we've seen Spirits, Mii Costumes, and an Assist Trophy based on indie characters so far, many still wonder if one could become a full-fledged fighter at some point. And while a handful of games and their characters are discussed as a potential "indie rep", Hollow Knight and its protagonist are surprisingly overlooked for the subject matter despite the game being so highly regarded.
But regardless of the odds--either perceived or actual--what could the Knight actually do in Smash? How could this silent, masked warrior turn the aesthetics, gameplay, and overall feel of Hollow Knight into a unique and interesting moveset? Let's find out.
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Additional Sources:
Hollow Knight - All Cutscenes (Nyroc): youtube.com/watch?v=etB83Fwvzis
Hollow Knight - Final Boss (Qwarky): youtube.com/watch?v=_XKsfKDQnh4
Hollow Knight - Pantheon of the Sage, Hitless (CrankyTemplar): youtube.com/watch?v=yzCSX8DZmGM
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero - Part 1 (Blazzer Sora): youtube.com/watch?v=_pn0nDjRzyg
Shovel Knight - Plains of Passage (Rangris): youtube.com/watch?v=k2gto5TNyX4
SSBU - All Assist Trophies (KokiriGaming): youtube.com/watch?v=gxOWzt2-mL0
Treehouse Live ft. Hollow Knight (Nintendo): youtube.com/watch?v=dwwGum_IwhU
Treehouse Live ft. Silksong (Nintendo): youtube.com/watch?v=Y8lvHT_IQbM
Undertale - Snowdin Region (Novaphyer): youtube.com/watch?v=lYi-PSE0T2k
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Welcome to another episode of Challenger Approaching! In this series, we discuss characters who could find their way into Super Smash Bros. Ultimate or future entries, then go into ludicrous detail on what they would be like if they joined the fight for real!
This time, we're going against the grain again with another revisit to a character featured in a previous episode! Paper Mario is relevant again thanks to his most recent outing, and with a diverse array of abilities available from all the different things he's done in his games over the years, he boasts some impressive moveset potential! But the split between old and new fans of his series has made him a contentious figure within Nintendo, to say the least.
But could a Smash invite, whether for Ultimate or a future entry, be a chance to bring the two sides of his fractured fanbase together? And just how would this paperized version of Mario stand out next to the regular one? Let's take a closer look, because despite his 2D nature, this character's potential is far from paper-thin.
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Additional Sources:
Mr. Tanabe on TOK Character Restrictions: nintendolife.com/news/2020/07/paper_mario_producer_says_team_is_no_longer_able_to_graphically_represent_individual_characteristics_in_toad_npcs
Alphadream Bankruptcy: kotaku.com/mario-luigi-rpg-developer-alphadream-has-gone-bankrup-1838692022
TTYD All Stylish Moves (Nintendo Unity): youtube.com/watch?v=AoImTShEtZE
PM64 Toad Town (Noire Blue): youtube.com/watch?v=srieUlKORPU
Color Splash Port Prisma (Mario Party Legacy): youtube.com/watch?v=-5mrNZbpsMA
PM64 Spin Jump (AisforAndis): youtube.com/watch?v=U__DOEFdLpU
TTYD Superguard (Jankmo): youtube.com/watch?v=Rip7G-OwrVU
PM64 Shell Toss in Battle (Noire Blue): youtube.com/watch?v=s-INHt33px4
TTYD Paper Plane (Longplays HD): youtube.com/watch?v=wMFgBrmGkzk
SPM World 3-1 (NintenU): youtube.com/watch?v=YAb3b3jWdtA
PM64 Combat (Noire Blue): youtube.com/watch?v=4keGffF7qjo
PM64 Overworld (Noire Blue): youtube.com/watch?v=z0qPkib29BE
SPM Flipside (NintenU): youtube.com/watch?v=Y2IhGPwXmxc
Color Splash Spike Helmet Card (AWiiBo): youtube.com/watch?v=yX7VlKTYCbY
Sonic Heroes Team Sonic Gameplay (Jerzku’sGames): youtube.com/watch?v=wgJp68qYyvY
And in lieu of major news, one particular rumor has caught on: that one project Nintendo has in the works is a compilation of remastered versions of some of Mario's classic 3D platformers! To say the idea has people intrigued and excited would be an understatement. But with scare few details mentioned in the rumors, it's left many fans wondering just how these remasters might be getting handled...presuming they're happening at all.
Well, here are my thoughts: The 5 features I am most hoping are part of these rumored remakes if (or when) they turn out to be a real thing.
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Sources for Gameplay/Concept Art:
Packattack04082 – Tropical Freeze Art Gallery youtube.com/watch?v=cfgJsOvfPAE
Battlerock Galaxy youtube.com/watch?v=0JilFYoauN0
Bob-omb Battlefield youtube.com/watch?v=J3TBE1M95M4
Delfino Plaza youtube.com/watch?v=hqOzcrTTThU
Corona Mountain Blue Coins youtube.com/watch?v=yNFCrSzxcw0
Pianta Village Blue Coins youtube.com/watch?v=Fwyw6SXILU8
Bianco Hills Blue Coins youtube.com/watch?v=vyhIRDMbjb0
Ricco Harbor Blue Coins youtube.com/watch?v=_udCJs7g2LY
Cool, Cool Mountain youtube.com/watch?v=Vf4G_Qa7FdY
Lethal Lava Land youtube.com/watch?v=EODz4dRB1Kw
Wet-Dry World youtube.com/watch?v=t55yj5vLcM8&
Whomp’s Fortress youtube.com/watch?v=lLS-2m0HGWI
Good Egg Galaxy youtube.com/watch?v=Y1I3-kulxs4
Sling Pod Galaxy youtube.com/watch?v=VExD4kQmQ0w
Lighthouse Polluted Plant youtube.com/watch?v=xi64pf2psUM
Big Boo’s Haunt youtube.com/watch?v=bHQ9eeDCbW8
Pinna Park youtube.com/watch?v=kMoZe6hCoqg
Gusty Garden Galaxy youtube.com/watch?v=P8xvLvCQAO4
WhiteKhakis – SMG Loopdeswoop Galaxy youtube.com/watch?v=xKcpbjmvrWE
PixxelTrixx – SMS Poison River youtube.com/watch?v=uk-aRN6iPCo
GamerJGB – MK8D Ribbon Road youtube.com/watch?v=8F3sXBtOZUU
GameplayOnly – SMO Sand Kingdom youtube.com/watch?v=JTQJbjz53vk
GarlandTheGreat – Stormy Ascent youtube.com/watch?v=hzbLex3gXC8
ProsafiaGaming – BfBB Rehydrated Horde Mode youtube.com/watch?v=sNfYrHMIDIc
SmallAnt – SMO Speedrun Movement Guide youtube.com/watch?v=F7HZT2lmL04
Lucidsunrise – Shifting Sand Land Star 1 Speedrun youtube.com/watch?v=OxXwHb1DdcQ
Chuggaaconroy – Yoshi Star Galaxy youtube.com/watch?v=8hDSJjb10-Y
Supper Mario Broth – Super Mario Galaxy Concept Art suppermariobroth.com/post/144293791760/super-mario-galaxy-concept-art
But what if, at some point, it did make a return? Let's take a look at a form customs could potentially take in the future, redesigned to truly embody the spirit of the originals while offering more interesting alternates than before AND making them competitively viable! This episode covers a mix of popular and contentious characters, several of whom could benefit from their customs from Smash 4 getting a revamp, and one who never got the chance to have any of their own.
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Welcome to another episode of Challenger Approaching! In this series, we discuss characters who could find their way into Super Smash Bros. Ultimate or future entries, then go into ludicrous detail on what they would be like if they joined the fight for real!
This time...is rather unusual, because we're taking a second look at a character who was featured in a previous episode! With Ultimate giving invites to so many long running fan requests, Geno is now one of the few who remain. Not only that, but with Square-Enix's continued commitment to Smash, his Mii costume's ongoing absence, and recent confirmation that characters who currently appear as Spirits are indeed eligible to become playable, signs indicate that it may be Geno's turn next. Could this finally be his chance to grant his fans' wish?
But if he did finally make it into Smash, what might he be like? Let's take a closer look at how this most unusual of heroes and his varied arsenal of stellar magic and toy weaponry could fight!
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Nintendo Dream article translated by Source Gaming: sourcegaming.info/2016/02/21/nintendodream3
Weapon & Special Attack footage from Zonaretrogamer: youtube.com/watch?v=zPeL-IvAdVo
Geno Whirl 9999 Damage clip from Jamieburnin: youtube.com/watch?v=gKy-SJkBOxg