I don’t have any fundamental problems with DLC. It can, and often is used to expand the life of games and make them better; when it’s not used to nickle-and-dime consumers, that is. One bit of DLC that I do hate is when fighting games segregate their player bases by adding paid-for characters. For whatever reason, that sort of thing gets right up my nostrils; probably because I’ve been playing fighting games for forever, and think extra characters should be earned and unlocked. The DLC tactic is one that won’t be happening in Super Smash Bros.
Super Smash Bros director Masahiro Sakurai said he doesn’t want players to feel as though Nintendo’s cut content from the game, purely for the purpose of making a quick bit of cash later on.
“I understand that DLC could add a lot to the appeal of Smash Bros.,” Sakurai told VideoGamer. “And I appreciate that a major part of the excitement for these games come from which characters will appear in the roster, so I think fans could really enjoy DLC that could keep this excitement going. However, I think there might be criticism that we are cutting up content to sell characters one by one, or that we are adding things later that should have been there from the start.”
The game has a roster that’s 51 characters strong, and though it won’t be getting a paid DLC character pack, does actually have one character that’ll only be available to people who purchase both the 3DS and Wii U versions of the game; Mewtwo. He is, otherwise, free. There won’t be any paid DLC though.
“Creating DLC would involve large additional costs and require the involvement of a lot of people,” Sakurai explained. “I can’t yet give you an answer about whether the price would justify the costs and criticisms mentioned above.”
Nintendo, of course, isn’t averse to DLC, though they’re fairly new to it. I’m glad though, that they’re at least the sort who won’t ripping content from games just to sell it later as DLC. the game is out for the 3DS, and is coming really, really soon for the Wii U. It’s apparently quite good.
Last Updated: November 20, 2014
Cadis Etrama Di Umar
November 20, 2014 at 13:03
Alien Emperor Trevor
November 20, 2014 at 13:04
How long will it take for someone from EA to talk about how terrible this idea is for gamers?
Captain JJ the fair
November 20, 2014 at 13:06
When they stop making profit.
Hammersteyn
November 20, 2014 at 13:11
Peter Moore is flying to Japan as we speak.
Captain JJ the fair
November 20, 2014 at 13:12
*frying
Admiral Chief Wang
November 20, 2014 at 13:13
XD
Or should I say: |D ?
Hammersteyn
November 20, 2014 at 13:17
http://i.memeful.com/media/post/3dB9XpR_700wa_0.gif
Sir Rants A Lot is a DADDY
November 20, 2014 at 13:22
It’s mesmerizing 0_0
Hammersteyn
November 20, 2014 at 13:26
HAI
Corrie
November 20, 2014 at 13:26
It’s like I can’t stop looking at it
Sir Rants A Lot is a DADDY
November 20, 2014 at 13:27
I know!
Corrie
November 20, 2014 at 13:28
So what do we do?, can’t sit here the whole looking at it…can we?
Sir Rants A Lot is a DADDY
November 20, 2014 at 13:29
Watch me
Captain JJ the fair
November 20, 2014 at 13:29
I wasn’t planning on working much today anyway.
Captain JJ the fair
November 20, 2014 at 13:28
That floating bakkie O_O
Sir Rants A Lot is a DADDY
November 20, 2014 at 13:28
The longer I look the funnier it gets
Captain JJ the fair
November 20, 2014 at 13:29
It really does
Alien Emperor Trevor
November 20, 2014 at 13:29
That rice hasn’t been cooked properly, it’s flying & not flied.
Captain JJ the fair
November 20, 2014 at 13:30
LOL
Mark Treloar
November 20, 2014 at 13:34
its not rice. Its flied lice you fliking plick.
Corrie
November 20, 2014 at 13:36
That’s probably because it’s 2 minute noodles…..the cheap kind
Admiral Chief Wang
November 20, 2014 at 13:09
Ok, let me first get in the right mindset…
[channels OVG]
[applies some sir-rants]
[pulls a handful of hairs from nostril]
[watches THAT friday song]
GOOD guy Nintendo!
FFS STUPID DAMN GAMERS VOTING WITH THEIR WALLETS!!!!!
WHYYYYYYYYYYY do you continue to support these idiots FORCING DLC and overpriced, underfinished pieces of AAA crAAAp????
YOU HAVE THE POWER to STOP this madness!!!
DO NOT SUPPORT THIS CRAP!!!
Rather support the great indies, the COMPLETE QUALITY TESTED games.
BOYCOTT the OOBI’s and the silly copypasty annual crapola!!!!
COME ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DO IT DO IT DO IT DO IT DO IT DO IT just flippen DO IT!!!!
[sudden silence]
Wow, ok, what just happened there?
Hammersteyn
November 20, 2014 at 13:11
People are stupid.
Captain JJ the fair
November 20, 2014 at 13:11
something that was too long?
something that I didn’t read?
Admiral Chief Wang
November 20, 2014 at 13:12
Lies and slander
Captain JJ the fair
November 20, 2014 at 13:13
I actually did read it. Just wanted to sound cool in front of my homies 😉
Admiral Chief Wang
November 20, 2014 at 13:14
You have homies? Is it contagious?
*runs to wash hands
Captain JJ the fair
November 20, 2014 at 13:14
One of them is Trevor, so it’s probably fatal
Alien Emperor Trevor
November 20, 2014 at 13:15
HOMIES WHERE ME HEARTIES!
Admiral Chief Wang
November 20, 2014 at 13:16
Today just is not your joke day, just let it gooooooooooo
Alien Emperor Trevor
November 20, 2014 at 13:17
It’s Thursday. #punthursday
Captain JJ the fair
November 20, 2014 at 13:17
I’m terrible at puns.
Hammersteyn
November 20, 2014 at 13:22
I can seal that you are.
Captain JJ the fair
November 20, 2014 at 13:26
My point exactly.
Admiral Chief Wang
November 20, 2014 at 13:24
I’m just you can Make Up something else you are good with?
Captain JJ the fair
November 20, 2014 at 13:25
You’re just also is!
Admiral Chief Wang
November 20, 2014 at 13:26
ENGLISH!!!!
Captain JJ the fair
November 20, 2014 at 13:27
I thought you were writing in some weird dialect there, so I just joined in.
Alien Emperor Trevor
November 20, 2014 at 13:14
You left out “NiNTENDO SEAL OF QUALITY”
Admiral Chief Wang
November 20, 2014 at 13:15
http://media.treehugger.com/assets/images/2013/10/seal-of-approval-meme.jpg
Captain JJ the fair
November 20, 2014 at 13:16
http://www.sportsfirings.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/warranty_void_if_seal_is_broken.jpg
Admiral Chief Wang
November 20, 2014 at 13:17
Ok that is NOT funny!
Alien Emperor Trevor
November 20, 2014 at 13:20
It is, you just immediately feel bad after laughing.
Hammersteyn
November 20, 2014 at 13:26
I know i did, broken seal, lol.
Corrie
November 20, 2014 at 13:32
I dunno maybe it’s the seal’s fault and all he was doing was protecting himself?
Hammersteyn
November 20, 2014 at 13:21
This makes my laugh then cry. Stupid evolution *sniff* why are their babies so helpless. Also I have to believe there’s a special place in hell for assholes like those.
Captain JJ the fair
November 20, 2014 at 13:21
I know. I agree. It’s like those jokes that always keep surfacing after someone famous died.
Hammersteyn
November 20, 2014 at 13:26
I’ll go down with you. Did you know Reeva was days away from releasing her own perfume. It was to be called Body Amour
Sir Rants A Lot is a DADDY
November 20, 2014 at 13:26
yoh
Hammersteyn
November 20, 2014 at 13:27
Oh no, not you again.
Admiral Chief Wang
November 20, 2014 at 13:27
Ag nee sies man Deon….hehe
Captain JJ the fair
November 20, 2014 at 13:28
*all aboard the sinking ship.*
Sir Rants A Lot is a DADDY
November 20, 2014 at 13:24
That’s…. That’s terrible :'(
Hammersteyn
November 20, 2014 at 13:16
SAY NO TO DRM!
Corrie
November 20, 2014 at 13:31
Except Steam!!!!!!
Captain JJ the fair
November 20, 2014 at 13:32
Except Steam
Corrie
November 20, 2014 at 13:34
Accept Steam , see what I did there
Captain JJ the fair
November 20, 2014 at 13:36
*accepts Steam with open arms*
Corrie
November 20, 2014 at 13:42
For that you shall be rewarded with everlasting deals and undecidable thoughts on what to play but in a glorious way
Sir Rants A Lot is a DADDY
November 20, 2014 at 13:23
Woah dude. It’s like you channeled all of us at once 0_o
How do you feel? Are you ok???? Dude… You may be the one prophecy spoke of!
Alien Emperor Trevor
November 20, 2014 at 13:24
What? Like… The Wang?
Sir Rants A Lot is a DADDY
November 20, 2014 at 13:25
huehuehue
Admiral Chief Wang
November 20, 2014 at 13:25
WHOOOOOOOOOOO WANTA SOME WANG??
Corrie
November 20, 2014 at 13:44
Sadly I have yet to find a way to download some WANG!!! , Sadly it sits in my inventory staring at me
Admiral Chief Wang
November 20, 2014 at 13:24
I feel….I feel ALIVE
OV..v00.2 20gig patch required
November 20, 2014 at 14:31
http://www.reactiongifs.com/r/woah1.gif
Hammersteyn
November 20, 2014 at 13:12
I hope Tekken 7 follows the same approach
Mongoose
November 20, 2014 at 13:17
Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat? Thats it! I’m getting a wii U!
Sir Rants A Lot is a DADDY
November 20, 2014 at 13:22
I agree. Characters should be unlocked through play. Not pay