I remember him mentioning later on that he tries to avoid adding characters from franchises that don't have much of a future, especially Nintendo franchises. Golden Sun was probably just a victim of bad timing. Even with Xenoblade, he cited Shulk as someone he normally wouldn't include.
Seems like a pretty dumb reason for it, especially when Smash could potentially help that franchise have a future by exposing more people to it. Really hate a lot of his justifications for many of his choices.
Despite popular belief, Smash doesn't really help make or break a franchise. Even with Smash, Fire Emblem was on the brink of death before Awakening. That said, you aren't wrong in that Sakurai isn't above being criticized for his decisions (hell, I've criticized him plenty).
Even if small, it helps make people more aware of a series or IP and the best way to do this is by giving them a playable fighter. Also, yeah your thread is just another reason to critize his flippancy towards various issues Smash has.
Could be one of many to cover different demos. There are usually surprises. 2019 had trials of mana, Witcher 3, Empire of Sin to name a few. Witcher 3 leaked but people refused to believe it
I think you meant to post this in the other Nintendo thread.
I think they are mostly post-hoc explanations tbh. I do not think he is really bound by much in the way of real constraints when presented with a character. I mean no one is going to claim Ice Climbers had a grand future when he selected them.
Good-Feel's Samurai action game seems like a good bet to show up, given they were saying in October last year that it should release in 2021.
Given that Nintendo didn't market their last independent game, I wouldn't bet on them marketing this one.Good-Feel's Samurai action game seems like a good bet to show up, given they were saying in October last year that it should release in 2021.
Ah, I didn't realize this was an independent project of theirs.
Making one character definitely does not cost "millions".
probably not smash, but I remember hearing a million being thrown around for a Street Fighter 5 character
Yeah I was thinking of this too! Highly likely, couldn't remember what the type of game it would be though.Good-Feel's Samurai action game seems like a good bet to show up, given they were saying in October last year that it should release in 2021.
I want a new Mario Soccer and this would really surprise me, because I don't see it happening.
I'd be less surprised by a Mario Soccer game (or any Mario sports game) than by a racing game from Nintendo.
I agree, but also, a couple million dollars is really just not a lot of money at Smash Bros scale
True. I think a racing game would be neat. Just imagine F Zero and wave Race combined with transformable cars that become Jetski. You heard it here first.
OMG that post is HYPE!
Let's goooo
Reposting my Bingo Card here because fuck the rules:
