History Awesome / SuperSmashBrosForNintendo3DSAndWiiU

* Was there a third-party character you wanted in the game, but wasn't included? Fret not, for they may be available as a DLC costume for Mii Fighters. As such, it's possible to include other characters that didn't make the cut for the regular roster, such as [[VideoGame/MegaManClassic Proto Man]], [[VideoGame/MegaManX X, Zero]], [[VideoGame/MegamanBattleNetwork MegaMan.EXE]], [[VideoGame/VirtuaFighter Akira Yuki, Jacky Bryant]], and [[VideoGame/{{Tekken}} Heihachi Mishima]]. This also goes for first-party characters such as [[VideoGame/XenobladeChronicles1 Dunban]] and [[VideoGame/AnimalCrossing Isabelle]].

* But it all paled in comparison to the E3 announcement (which, admittedly had been leaked over the weekend). While Roy was a first-partier and a veteran of past Smash Bros. games, the mood of Nintendo's announcement can be summarized in six words: [[Franchise/StreetFighter HERE COMES A NEW CHALLENGER!!!]] '''''RYU'''''. Furthermore, at the very end, Sakurai casually announced that not only Lucas and the day's promised content, but Roy, Ryu, several brand-new costumes, a returning stage (Dream Land from the first game) and two new stages (Miiverse for the Wii U version and Suzaku Castle, the latter adding over a dozen new songs to the game) would all be available ''immediately''. The result? The Nintendo E-Shop absolutely ''broke'' with the highest traffic it's ever seen in ''years'' - not even ''VideoGame/Earthbound1994'' caused that much of a boom. Even when leaked, Sakurai still takes us all by surprise.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBpD_uypG4M Lucas is back.]] Repeat, Lucas is back! This is awesome for two reasons. One, [[RuleOfThree Lucas is back,]] and two this means other DLC characters may come back as well! We may see characters like Wolf come back! No longer the timid, cowardly boy, he pulls a BigDamnHeroes and saves Ness after Ness had been getting thrashed by various fighters.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBpD_uypG4M Lucas is back.]] Repeat, Lucas is back! This is awesome for two reasons. One, [[RuleOfThree Lucas is back,]] and two this means other DLC characters may come back as well! We may see characters like Wolf come back!
** Lucas's return itself is awesome and brings his character full-circle from when he started in Brawl. No longer the timid, cowardly boy, he pulls a BigDamnHeroes and saves Ness after Ness had been getting thrashed by various fighters.
* The very foundations of the ''Super Smash Bros.'' fandom '''shook''' when the [[https://cp.nintendo.co.jp/us/ Smash Bros Fighter Ballot]] was announced, to the point that ''other gaming companies'' felt the aftershock. They have taken notice and have said they'd be okay with Nintendo using their characters and are urging people to vote for them. Nintendo also [[http://mynintendonews.com/2015/04/05/nintendo-of-america-representative-says-any-video-game-character-is-eligible-for-super-smash-bros/ pointed out]] that third-party characters are eligible for the ballot, showing not only considerable care for the fans, but also that they're willing to work with the other companies, and that is nothing short of amazing. Some notable examples:
** Phil Spencer, head of Creator/MicrosoftStudios (as in the creator of the UsefulNotes/{{Xbox}}), has [[http://mynintendonews.com/2015/04/03/xbox-boss-phil-spencer-says-he-would-like-banjo-in-next-super-smash-bros-dlc/ publicly announced]] that he would support [[VideoGame/BanjoKazooie Banjo & Kazooie]] as DLC. A very powerful statement coming from what could be considered a rival company to Nintendo, especially since they'd kept the ''Banjo-Kazooie'' series to themselves after buying out Rare. The series started on the UsefulNotes/Nintendo64 and is remembered fondly by many a Nintendo fan. Sure enough, the duo made it into [[VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosUltimate the next installment]].
** Creator/{{Konami}} retweeted [[https://twitter.com/DenisBrando/status/583405671246405632 this post]] of someone voting for Snake, indicating that they may want Snake to rejoin the fight despite Creator/HideoKojima (who recently quit the company) no longer being able to pull for him. He is a veteran from ''Brawl'' and has a very unique play style, so fans were hopeful. Snake managed to return, again, in the next game.
** Indie developer [[Creator/WayForwardTechnologies WayForward]] is as eager to see their heroine VideoGame/{{Shantae}} join the fight as their fans are, going so far as to provide [[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1236620800/shantae-half-genie-hero/posts/1187315 her alternate skins]] (Smash-related portion of the article begins about halfway through). The ''Shantae'' series has had three games on Nintendo systems starting as far back as the UsefulNotes/GameBoyColor days, with the fourth (''1/2 Genie Hero'') in the works at the time, so getting her in as DLC would be absolutely huge for the company.
** Other popular indie protagonists including Yacht Club Games' VideoGame/ShovelKnight, Nicalis' [[VideoGame/CaveStory Quote]] and Team Meat's VideoGame/MeatBoy are also being pushed by their respective developers. They're not as long-lived as the rest and are multi-platform titles rather than Nintendo-exclusive, but as seen with Lucas, fan favorites aren't out of the question.
** Ubisoft [[http://segmentnext.com/2015/04/13/ubisoft-wants-you-to-vote-for-rayman-in-super-smash-bros/ has also announced]] that they would be fine with fans voting for Rayman in the Smash Bros. Fighter Ballot. Considering that Rayman has had quite the history with Nintendo and has been a much-wanted character for years (in the west, at least), it's not a big surprise that many fans want to see The Limbless Wonder appear alongside Mega Man and Pacman in Smash Bros. but the fact that Ubisoft wants to see this happen is pretty awesome.
*** But it all paled in comparison to the E3 announcement (which, admittedly had been leaked over the weekend). While Roy was a first-partier and a veteran of past Smash Bros. games, the mood of Nintendo's announcement can be summarized in six words: [[Franchise/StreetFighter HERE COMES A NEW CHALLENGER!!!]] '''''RYU'''''
** Even the staff of Creator/ArtixEntertainment are [[http://www.aq.com/gamedesignnotes/artixsupersmashbros-4789 petitioning for Artix to be voted to appear in Super Smash Bros., from what Alina of the AE staff says.]]
** Also, the staff of [=GalaxyTrail=] join in the fun, stating that fans of ''VideoGame/FreedomPlanet'' have a chance to [[http://fp.boards.net/thread/1910/lilac-smash-bros vote for Sash Lilac to join the Smash Bros. roster.]]
** One reason that might not be that obvious: Smash traditionally adds in new characters based on fan requests and popularity, though these polls are generally based in Japan. With the Smash Ballot, opinions are far more global and all encompassing: meaning even if your character doesn't get voted in, Nintendo can still see the popularity and give that character a thought for Smash 5!
* The June 14 Smash Direct, the day before E3 kicked off, was masterfully played. Lucas was announced to be released on that date, and by now the fact that Roy and a ''Street Fighter'' character had data previously planted in the game was common knowledge. So the Direct went on pleasantly, but with not much by way of any real surprises for the foreseeable future - until at the very end, when Sakurai casually announced that not only Lucas and the day's promised content, but Roy, Ryu, several brand-new costumes, a returning stage and a new stage (adding over a dozen new songs to the game) would all be available ''immediately''. The result? The Nintendo E-Shop absolutely ''broke'' with the highest traffic it's ever seen in ''years'' - not even ''VideoGame/Earthbound1994'' caused that much of a boom. Even when leaked, Sakurai still takes us all by surprise.

!! Moment pages are Administrivia/SpoilersOff, so all spoilers were removed. Proceed with caution.

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* Fans have talked about and anticipated a portable ''Super Smash Bros.'' for an great amount of time. So the reveal of the game having both a Wii U ''and'' 3DS version is awesome. While there would be limitations that force cut content for both versions, there were a couple of extra features to make up for it, including making Charizard solo, and using the 3DS as an extra controller.
* The fact that Nintendo and Namco-Bandai were able to finally make a roster that was genuinely balanced is amazing in and of itself.
* The very foundations of the ''Super Smash Bros.'' fandom '''shook''' when the [[https://cp.nintendo.co.jp/us/ Smash Bros Fighter Ballot]] was announced, to the point that ''other gaming companies'' felt the aftershock. They have taken notice and have said they'd be okay with Nintendo using their characters and are urging people to vote for them. Nintendo also [[http://mynintendonews.com/2015/04/05/nintendo-of-america-representative-says-any-video-game-character-is-eligible-for-super-smash-bros/ pointed out]] that third-party characters are eligible for the ballot, showing not only considerable care for the fans, but also that they're willing to work with the other companies, and that is nothing short of amazing. Some notable examples:
** Phil Spencer, head of Creator/MicrosoftStudios (as in the creator of the UsefulNotes/{{Xbox}}), has [[http://mynintendonews.com/2015/04/03/xbox-boss-phil-spencer-says-he-would-like-banjo-in-next-super-smash-bros-dlc/ publicly announced]] that he would support [[VideoGame/BanjoKazooie Banjo & Kazooie]] as DLC. A very powerful statement coming from what could be considered a rival company to Nintendo, especially since they'd kept the ''Banjo-Kazooie'' series to themselves after buying out Rare. The series started on the UsefulNotes/Nintendo64 and is remembered fondly by many a Nintendo fan. Sure enough, the duo made it into [[VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosUltimate the next installment]].
** Creator/{{Konami}} retweeted [[https://twitter.com/DenisBrando/status/583405671246405632 this post]] of someone voting for Snake, indicating that they may want Snake to rejoin the fight despite Creator/HideoKojima (who recently quit the company) no longer being able to pull for him. He is a veteran from ''Brawl'' and has a very unique play style, so fans were hopeful. Snake managed to return, again, in the next game.
** Indie developer [[Creator/WayForwardTechnologies WayForward]] is as eager to see their heroine VideoGame/{{Shantae}} join the fight as their fans are, going so far as to provide [[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1236620800/shantae-half-genie-hero/posts/1187315 her alternate skins]] (Smash-related portion of the article begins about halfway through). The ''Shantae'' series has had three games on Nintendo systems starting as far back as the UsefulNotes/GameBoyColor days, with the fourth (''1/2 Genie Hero'') in the works at the time, so getting her in as DLC would be absolutely huge for the company.
** Other popular indie protagonists including Yacht Club Games' VideoGame/ShovelKnight, Nicalis' [[VideoGame/CaveStory Quote]] and Team Meat's VideoGame/MeatBoy are also being pushed by their respective developers. They're not as long-lived as the rest and are multi-platform titles rather than Nintendo-exclusive, but as seen with Lucas, fan favorites aren't out of the question.
** Ubisoft [[http://segmentnext.com/2015/04/13/ubisoft-wants-you-to-vote-for-rayman-in-super-smash-bros/ has also announced]] that they would be fine with fans voting for Rayman in the Smash Bros. Fighter Ballot. Considering that Rayman has had quite the history with Nintendo and has been a much-wanted character for years (in the west, at least), it's not a big surprise that many fans want to see The Limbless Wonder appear alongside Mega Man and Pacman in Smash Bros. but the fact that Ubisoft wants to see this happen is pretty awesome.
*** But it all paled in comparison to the E3 announcement (which, admittedly had been leaked over the weekend). While Roy was a first-partier and a veteran of past Smash Bros. games, the mood of Nintendo's announcement can be summarized in six words: [[Franchise/StreetFighter HERE COMES A NEW CHALLENGER!!!]] '''''RYU'''''
** Even the staff of Creator/ArtixEntertainment are [[http://www.aq.com/gamedesignnotes/artixsupersmashbros-4789 petitioning for Artix to be voted to appear in Super Smash Bros., from what Alina of the AE staff says.]]
** Also, the staff of [=GalaxyTrail=] join in the fun, stating that fans of ''VideoGame/FreedomPlanet'' have a chance to [[http://fp.boards.net/thread/1910/lilac-smash-bros vote for Sash Lilac to join the Smash Bros. roster.]]
** One reason that might not be that obvious: Smash traditionally adds in new characters based on fan requests and popularity, though these polls are generally based in Japan. With the Smash Ballot, opinions are far more global and all encompassing: meaning even if your character doesn't get voted in, Nintendo can still see the popularity and give that character a thought for Smash 5!
* The "Palutena's Guidance" snippet for DLC characters implies that they've forced their way into the fights from ''another dimension entirely.''
* Simply the magnitude of the roster star power increasing so dramatically from Brawl. When Snake and Sonic were introduced, it was a massive deal to have just two characters that were from third party developers. Now we have ''six.''
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[[folder:Miscellaneous and Meta]]
* Fans have talked about and anticipated a portable ''Super Smash Bros.'' for an great amount of time. So the reveal of the game having both a Wii U ''and'' 3DS version is awesome. While there would be limitations that force cut content for both versions, there were a couple of extra features to make up for it, including making Charizard solo, and using the 3DS as an extra controller.
* The fact that Nintendo and Namco-Bandai were able to finally make a roster that was genuinely balanced is amazing in and of itself.
* The very foundations of the ''Super Smash Bros.'' fandom '''shook''' when the [[https://cp.nintendo.co.jp/us/ Smash Bros Fighter Ballot]] was announced, to the point that ''other gaming companies'' felt the aftershock. They have taken notice and have said they'd be okay with Nintendo using their characters and are urging people to vote for them. Nintendo also [[http://mynintendonews.com/2015/04/05/nintendo-of-america-representative-says-any-video-game-character-is-eligible-for-super-smash-bros/ pointed out]] that third-party characters are eligible for the ballot, showing not only considerable care for the fans, but also that they're willing to work with the other companies, and that is nothing short of amazing. Some notable examples:
** Phil Spencer, head of Creator/MicrosoftStudios (as in the creator of the UsefulNotes/{{Xbox}}), has [[http://mynintendonews.com/2015/04/03/xbox-boss-phil-spencer-says-he-would-like-banjo-in-next-super-smash-bros-dlc/ publicly announced]] that he would support [[VideoGame/BanjoKazooie Banjo & Kazooie]] as DLC. A very powerful statement coming from what could be considered a rival company to Nintendo, especially since they'd kept the ''Banjo-Kazooie'' series to themselves after buying out Rare. The series started on the UsefulNotes/Nintendo64 and is remembered fondly by many a Nintendo fan. Sure enough, the duo made it into [[VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosUltimate the next installment]].
** Creator/{{Konami}} retweeted [[https://twitter.com/DenisBrando/status/583405671246405632 this post]] of someone voting for Snake, indicating that they may want Snake to rejoin the fight despite Creator/HideoKojima (who recently quit the company) no longer being able to pull for him. He is a veteran from ''Brawl'' and has a very unique play style, so fans were hopeful. Snake managed to return, again, in the next game.
** Indie developer [[Creator/WayForwardTechnologies WayForward]] is as eager to see their heroine VideoGame/{{Shantae}} join the fight as their fans are, going so far as to provide [[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1236620800/shantae-half-genie-hero/posts/1187315 her alternate skins]] (Smash-related portion of the article begins about halfway through). The ''Shantae'' series has had three games on Nintendo systems starting as far back as the UsefulNotes/GameBoyColor days, with the fourth (''1/2 Genie Hero'') in the works at the time, so getting her in as DLC would be absolutely huge for the company.
** Other popular indie protagonists including Yacht Club Games' VideoGame/ShovelKnight, Nicalis' [[VideoGame/CaveStory Quote]] and Team Meat's VideoGame/MeatBoy are also being pushed by their respective developers. They're not as long-lived as the rest and are multi-platform titles rather than Nintendo-exclusive, but as seen with Lucas, fan favorites aren't out of the question.
** Ubisoft [[http://segmentnext.com/2015/04/13/ubisoft-wants-you-to-vote-for-rayman-in-super-smash-bros/ has also announced]] that they would be fine with fans voting for Rayman in the Smash Bros. Fighter Ballot. Considering that Rayman has had quite the history with Nintendo and has been a much-wanted character for years (in the west, at least), it's not a big surprise that many fans want to see The Limbless Wonder appear alongside Mega Man and Pacman in Smash Bros. but the fact that Ubisoft wants to see this happen is pretty awesome.
*** But it all paled in comparison to the E3 announcement (which, admittedly had been leaked over the weekend). While Roy was a first-partier and a veteran of past Smash Bros. games, the mood of Nintendo's announcement can be summarized in six words: [[Franchise/StreetFighter HERE COMES A NEW CHALLENGER!!!]] '''''RYU'''''
** Even the staff of Creator/ArtixEntertainment are [[http://www.aq.com/gamedesignnotes/artixsupersmashbros-4789 petitioning for Artix to be voted to appear in Super Smash Bros., from what Alina of the AE staff says.]]
** Also, the staff of [=GalaxyTrail=] join in the fun, stating that fans of ''VideoGame/FreedomPlanet'' have a chance to [[http://fp.boards.net/thread/1910/lilac-smash-bros vote for Sash Lilac to join the Smash Bros. roster.]]
** One reason that might not be that obvious: Smash traditionally adds in new characters based on fan requests and popularity, though these polls are generally based in Japan. With the Smash Ballot, opinions are far more global and all encompassing: meaning even if your character doesn't get voted in, Nintendo can still see the popularity and give that character a thought for Smash 5!
* The "Palutena's Guidance" snippet for DLC characters implies that they've forced their way into the fights from ''another dimension entirely.''
* Simply the magnitude of the roster star power increasing so dramatically from Brawl. When Snake and Sonic were introduced, it was a massive deal to have just two characters that were from third party developers. Now we have ''six.''
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[[folder:Miscellaneous and Meta]]
* Fans have talked about and anticipated a portable ''Super Smash Bros.'' for an great amount of time. So the reveal of the game having both a Wii U ''and'' 3DS version is awesome. While there would be limitations that force cut content for both versions, there were a couple of extra features to make up for it, including making Charizard solo, and using the 3DS as an extra controller.
* The fact that Nintendo and Namco-Bandai were able to finally make a roster that was genuinely balanced is amazing in and of itself.
* The very foundations of the ''Super Smash Bros.'' fandom '''shook''' when the [[https://cp.nintendo.co.jp/us/ Smash Bros Fighter Ballot]] was announced, to the point that ''other gaming companies'' felt the aftershock. They have taken notice and have said they'd be okay with Nintendo using their characters and are urging people to vote for them. Nintendo also [[http://mynintendonews.com/2015/04/05/nintendo-of-america-representative-says-any-video-game-character-is-eligible-for-super-smash-bros/ pointed out]] that third-party characters are eligible for the ballot, showing not only considerable care for the fans, but also that they're willing to work with the other companies, and that is nothing short of amazing. Some notable examples:
** Phil Spencer, head of Creator/MicrosoftStudios (as in the creator of the UsefulNotes/{{Xbox}}), has [[http://mynintendonews.com/2015/04/03/xbox-boss-phil-spencer-says-he-would-like-banjo-in-next-super-smash-bros-dlc/ publicly announced]] that he would support [[VideoGame/BanjoKazooie Banjo & Kazooie]] as DLC. A very powerful statement coming from what could be considered a rival company to Nintendo, especially since they'd kept the ''Banjo-Kazooie'' series to themselves after buying out Rare. The series started on the UsefulNotes/Nintendo64 and is remembered fondly by many a Nintendo fan. Sure enough, the duo made it into [[VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosUltimate the next installment]].
** Creator/{{Konami}} retweeted [[https://twitter.com/DenisBrando/status/583405671246405632 this post]] of someone voting for Snake, indicating that they may want Snake to rejoin the fight despite Creator/HideoKojima (who recently quit the company) no longer being able to pull for him. He is a veteran from ''Brawl'' and has a very unique play style, so fans were hopeful. Snake managed to return, again, in the next game.
** Indie developer [[Creator/WayForwardTechnologies WayForward]] is as eager to see their heroine VideoGame/{{Shantae}} join the fight as their fans are, going so far as to provide [[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1236620800/shantae-half-genie-hero/posts/1187315 her alternate skins]] (Smash-related portion of the article begins about halfway through). The ''Shantae'' series has had three games on Nintendo systems starting as far back as the UsefulNotes/GameBoyColor days, with the fourth (''1/2 Genie Hero'') in the works at the time, so getting her in as DLC would be absolutely huge for the company.
** Other popular indie protagonists including Yacht Club Games' VideoGame/ShovelKnight, Nicalis' [[VideoGame/CaveStory Quote]] and Team Meat's VideoGame/MeatBoy are also being pushed by their respective developers. They're not as long-lived as the rest and are multi-platform titles rather than Nintendo-exclusive, but as seen with Lucas, fan favorites aren't out of the question.
** Ubisoft [[http://segmentnext.com/2015/04/13/ubisoft-wants-you-to-vote-for-rayman-in-super-smash-bros/ has also announced]] that they would be fine with fans voting for Rayman in the Smash Bros. Fighter Ballot. Considering that Rayman has had quite the history with Nintendo and has been a much-wanted character for years (in the west, at least), it's not a big surprise that many fans want to see The Limbless Wonder appear alongside Mega Man and Pacman in Smash Bros. but the fact that Ubisoft wants to see this happen is pretty awesome.
*** But it all paled in comparison to the E3 announcement (which, admittedly had been leaked over the weekend). While Roy was a first-partier and a veteran of past Smash Bros. games, the mood of Nintendo's announcement can be summarized in six words: [[Franchise/StreetFighter HERE COMES A NEW CHALLENGER!!!]] '''''RYU'''''
** Even the staff of Creator/ArtixEntertainment are [[http://www.aq.com/gamedesignnotes/artixsupersmashbros-4789 petitioning for Artix to be voted to appear in Super Smash Bros., from what Alina of the AE staff says.]]
** Also, the staff of [=GalaxyTrail=] join in the fun, stating that fans of ''VideoGame/FreedomPlanet'' have a chance to [[http://fp.boards.net/thread/1910/lilac-smash-bros vote for Sash Lilac to join the Smash Bros. roster.]]
** One reason that might not be that obvious: Smash traditionally adds in new characters based on fan requests and popularity, though these polls are generally based in Japan. With the Smash Ballot, opinions are far more global and all encompassing: meaning even if your character doesn't get voted in, Nintendo can still see the popularity and give that character a thought for Smash 5!
* The "Palutena's Guidance" snippet for DLC characters implies that they've forced their way into the fights from ''another dimension entirely.''
* Simply the magnitude of the roster star power increasing so dramatically from Brawl. When Snake and Sonic were introduced, it was a massive deal to have just two characters that were from third party developers. Now we have ''six.''
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** Thanks to 8-Player Smash, we are able to have [[Franchise/SuperMarioBros Mario]], [[Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda Link]], [[Franchise/{{Pokemon}} Pikachu,]] VideoGame/PacMan, VideoGame/{{Mega Man|Classic}}, Franchise/{{Sonic|TheHedgehog}}, [[Franchise/StreetFighter Ryu,]] and [[VideoGame/FinalFantasyVII Cloud]] not only in the same game, but on-screen at the same time. This is bound to go down as a great achievement in video game history.

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** Thanks to 8-Player Smash, we are able to have [[Franchise/SuperMarioBros Mario]], [[Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda Link]], [[Franchise/{{}Pokemon} Pikachu,]] VideoGame/PacMan, VideoGame/{{Mega Man|Classic}}, Franchise/{{Sonic|TheHedgehog}}, [[Franchise/StreetFighter Ryu,]] and [[VideoGame/FinalFantasyVII Cloud]] not only in the same game, but on-screen at the same time. This is bound to go down as a great achievement in video game history.

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