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The time to Smash for a fourth time is coming close and to celebrate, I've put together this blog to keep track of characters, elements, stages and speculation, about Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

Updates

 * 11/7/13- Marth was confirmed!
 * 11/15/13- Mario Galaxy stage confirmed!
 * 11/25/13- The statues from Castle Siege will return in some way to Arena Ferox.
 * 11/26/13- The Ray Gun has been revealed and is taking on a much newer design!
 * 12/2/13- Villagers upwards and downwards aerial confirmed to be a fluctuating amount of turnips in reference to the Animal Crossing games themselves.
 * 12/3/13- The Dark Emperor from Find Mii confirmed to be involved in Smash Bros. 3DS.
 * 12/5/13- One of Villager's special moves: Lloid Rocket confirmed with some unique properties.
 * 12/5/13- A little of special of All 4 U Introducing: Smash News!I hope you enjoy it.
 * 12/6/13- Skull Kid confirmed an assist trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
 * 12/9/13- A Steel Diver submarine confirmed to  be a new gun in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
 * 12/10/13- Due to a noticeable lack of shield breaking with Marth's..."Shield Breaker" Sakurai's decided to ante up and buff this now 12 year old move. You can see in the Daily Update for today what happens immediately after Marth uses Shield Breaker on someone.
 * 12/11/13- A new Animal Crossing stage based off New Leaf is coming to the 3DS version! (this totally makes up for lack of 3DS stages since July).
 * 12/13/13- The Nintendog is back but this time as a French Bulldog!
 * 12/16/13- Yellow Devil first appears in the background of Dr.Wily's Castle before bursting into battle.
 * 12/17/13- The rear car of the Spirit Train comes in and out as different changes throughout the battle.
 * 12/18/13- Rosalina (along with Poké Ball, Green Shell and Fire Flower and the confirmed!)
 * 12/23/13- Rosalina is a much taller than most of the other fighters, but has an anti-gravity effect making her extremely light.
 * 12/24/13- Rainbow Road confirmed as cruise stage for the 3DS version.
 * 12/25/13- Starfy confirmed to return in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
 * 12/26/13- Zelda confirmed to return (along with a mysterious Phantom by her side)
 * 1/6/14- Trophies are confirmed to be returning to both Smash 3DS and Smash Wii U. Trophies will be predominantly from handheld and home console games for 3DS and Wii U respectively. Also Saria from Ocarina of Time (3D) confirmed to be a trophy in the 3DS version.
 * 1/7/14- Zelda's Forward Tilt has been changed from a magical explosion to a stronger Slash Smash (that also utilizes magic.).
 * 1/8/14- The ropes around the Smash Boxing Ring can be used to spring jump but not use a lariat (rope propelling) attack.
 * 1/9/14- The Shy Guys will return in Smash 3DS in Rainbow Road, this time coming in varying colors!
 * 1/10/14- King Dedede confirmed!
 * 1/13/14- King Dedede's side smash is back and strong as ever!
 * 1/14/14- Rosalina's up aerial is also her upward smash.
 * 1/15/14- Ashley from the WarioWare games will appear in some capacity.
 * 1/20/14- A mysterious Adventure-mode style stage (similar to the jungle from the original trailer) has been revealed.
 * 1/21/14- It's revealed Rosalina can have Luma stay near her or stray away. It's also revealed Luma's drill move is called the "Luma Shot".
 * 1/22/14- Grabbing ledges has been changed a lot this time around. Invincibility time on ledges varies depending on your air time and damage. If you grab onto a ledge before someone else it damages them.
 * 1/23/14- Viridi is confirmed to play a role on the Reset Bomb stage.
 * 1/24/14- If Toon Link is played as on Spirit Train, Alfonzo will take control of the train.
 * 1/25/14- Rosalina and Luma's down move is Gravitational Pull. She uses it to draw items near her and avert the track of enemy projectiles.
 * 1/28/14- The Beetle item from Skyward Sword is a "comical item" that comes and when thrown at someone, carries them away.
 * 1/29/14- A new stage based on the either Palutena's Temple from Kid Icarus: Uprising or the Palace in the Sky from the original.
 * 1/30/14- Attack balancing and reactions are being tuned up for Smash Bros, 4.
 * 1/31/14- Lucario has been confirmed the 6th anniversary of Brawl's release.
 * 2/3/14- When Aura Sphere is at it's full potential it becomes Bowser sized.
 * 2/4/14- ExtremeSpeed's length and duration are now also effected by Lucario's current position with the Aura. At higher damages with less life/score ExtremeSpeed has been said (by Sakurai) to potentially ring out the player.
 * 2/5/14- The legendary Pokémon Palkia, is the second to be confirmed. It uses Spacial Rift. Much is unknown about it other than to start off Spacial Rift slashes at a player and that Palkia is Giga Bowser sized.
 * 2/7/14- Metroid's Mother Brain appears as an assist trophy. She has a design based on her appearance in Zero Mission and uses her Laser Brain Attack normally uses by her bipedal dinosaur form to attack and possibly rack up combos on enemies.
 * 2/10/14- Nintendog will ocassionally stop watching the players and instead, watch TV.
 * 2/11/14- Marth's Shield Breaker will still be more fencing over a slash like in Brawl. Lucario's eyes also shine like yellow stars when an attack hits Double Team.
 * 2/12/14- The Home-run Bat is back with an entirely different design. It now hits hard enough to make characters eyes bug out, and after such creates as seemingly sound barrier breaking series of rings.
 * 2/13/14- One of Peach's upward attacks produces a rainbow as well as Little Mac's confirmation.
 * 2/18/14- A Bottled Fairy from Zelda has appeared and is set to take a role similar to Heart Containers from the previous games.
 * 2/19/14- The block in the Nintendog stage is somehow rotatable.
 * 2/21/14- Diddy Kong has been confirmed with a much farther reach for his attacks.
 * 2/24/14- Diddy's Rocketbarrel Pack is confirmed to be removable similar to Villager's as well as either having better horizontal recovery or doing more horizontal knockback.
 * 2/25/14- The Boxing Ring stage has two skins similar to Mushroomy Kingdom: one is for Standard Smash and one is for Punch-Out!!.
 * 2/26/14- Consecutive standard attacks (also known as neutral combos) will lead into a finishing move instead of being indefinite. Every character is confirmed to have one meaning character's with more damage racking neutral combos (I.E Fox, Falco, C.Falcon ETC) will instead transfer into a finishing move.
 * 2/27/14- Waluigi is back (as an assist trophy)! He tried really hard to reach playable status but he's a bum so sorry, try again never
 * 2/28/14- Dedenne confirmed as a Pokéball Pokémon! He worked hard too (probably harder than waluigi)
 * 3/3/14- Kotake and Koume are confirmed to appear in Gerudo Valley
 * 3/4/14- The Bumper has returned with an all new design.
 * 3/5/14- Dedede's Jet Hammer is confirmed to work the same way it did in Brawl as well as the K.O Uppercut being confirmed as having the strongest knockback in the game.
 * 3/6/14- Little Mac's side smash can be used straight forward, upward and downward.
 * 3/7/14- Tortimer Island has been confirmed
 * 3/10/14- A trophy of Little Mac from Captain Rainbow is appearing in the game.
 * 3/11/14- Luminose City has been confirmed for Smash Bros. 3DS.
 * 3/12/14- Din's Fire has been buffed.
 * 3/13/14- The Motion Sensor Bomb has been confirmed with a brand new design'
 * 3/14/14- A stage based on Tomadachi Life has been confirmed for Smash.
 * 3/17/14- The Smash Ball has been confirmed with a slightly tweaked design.
 * 3/18/14- The 3DS stage previously revealed to be based on Super Mario 3D Land is now confirmed to be called: 3D Land! It features numerous locales taking inspiration from 3D Land and New Super 2. It's said to take around 2 minutes to complete.
 * 3/20/14- Diddy's Peanut Popgun can now do damage to opponents from overcharging.
 * 3/21/14- Phosphora has been confirmed an obtainable trophy for Wii U version.
 * 3/24/14- The Cuccos are confirmed to appear as some sort of item in Wii U version.
 * 3/26/14- The Ore Club from Kid Icarus Uprising is an item in Wii U version.
 * 3/27/14- Andross is confirmed to return as an assist trophy.
 * 3/28/14- Information on Luminose City has been released. It's actually named Prism Tower and is a moving stage in which you go up and down the tower.
 * 3/31/14- Luigi is now able to use the Poltergust 5000 in what may potentially be his final smash.
 * 4/1/14- A new stage (or possible the inside of Palutena's Temple) has been confirmed.
 * 4/2/14- The Gust Bellows from Skyward Sword are a new item.
 * 4/3/14- Characters who fall underneath Pikachu's Thunder while it's striking down will be spiked rather than sent flying.
 * 4/4/14- Isabelle will appear in the game in some capactiy. A new Nintendo Direct will be held and reveal tons of information!
 * 4/7/14- Metroids are confirmed to return as an assist trophy
 * 4/8/14- Different style crates, as well as rolling ones are confirmed to return. A Super Smash Bros. direct also confirmed Zero Suit Samus, Sheik, Yoshi, Charizard, Greninja and a ENORMOUS amount of new information! Check it out down below.
 * 4/14/14- Greninja's Side Special is Shadow Sneak. It allows him to teleport across the stage for varying distances (distance varying on how long you hold the button).
 * 4/15/14- 3DS version will also have stage hazards.
 * 4/16/14- Zero Suit Samus appears to have an after image of her similar to when Power Suit Samus uses the Speed Booster.
 * 4/17/14- Just like in Kirby Super Star, Tac will attempt to steal your abilities. It is possible to murder him in cold blood and steal them back however.
 * 4/18/14- 3DS and Wii U will have NEARLY identical assist trophy rosters.
 * 4/23/14- Enemies can be grabbed in Smash Run.
 * 4/24/14- Zero Suit Samus takes a more dynamic pose when firing the paralyzer.
 * 8/3/14-  It's Sakurai's birthday! Rejoice!

Smashers


Meet the 38 smashers!

Mario
Revealed: June 11, 2013

It's Plumber Boy! You'd have to have be insane to not expect Mario to come back, especially on day 1. The mascot of Nintendo hasn't changed much but what'd you expect? He's retained all of his moves from the last game with some stronger slashes and attacks. Other than that good ol' Jumpan has received a brighter color pallete. Other than that don't expect any new tricks from this ol' veteran for now. Regardless he's still perfectly capable of Smashing after all these years. Here we go!

Link
Revealed: June 11, 2013 The wielder of the Master Sword is back, as to be expected. While it was expected Link would take on his Skyward Sword incarnation he instead stood with his Twilight Princess design brightning it's pallette to resemble Skyward Sword's. Link's overall movements have been updated to better suit his persona as portrayed in the games making him nimbler than ever before. He's even brought a fiercer demeanor and stronger techniques. Link is definitely ready to make his courageous return!

Samus


Revealed: June 11, 2013

Samus is back and more badass than before! Yeah, that's possible. Now dawning her Other M style armor, Samus is ready to fight. Being described as the strongest character in the build as of E3 2014 by Sakurai, Samus has definitely been buffed becoming stronger than ever. She's even seperated herself from her Zero Suit persona now keeping the Power Suit when she uses Zero Laser (which has gotten a significant graphical upgrade). Regardless of whether she's together or seperate from her suitless self Samus is ready to Smashes! She's really reached her prime.

Kirby
Revealed: June 11, 2013 Well would you look at that! It's Kirby of the Stars! Much brighter than his dull Brawl incarnation Kirby is back with full color! The legendary pink puff ball of tuff is back and better than ever! Armed with his plethora of strong moves as well as his infamous down taunt, Kirby is sure to bring the heat during battle. If it ain't broke don't fix it! However for things that were broken (such as his neutral combo) it's not to be topped off with the Smash Punch, also used by Knuckle Joe. Hammer has now evolved into Hammer Flip and works similarly to King Dedede's Jet Hammer. Taking an abandon concept from Brawl, Kirby can now charge his Hammer up to have pyro properties and hit even harder. Speaking of hitting hard, Cook Kirby has been replaced by fan beloved Super Ability, Ultra Sword, which strikes much faster than it did in Return to Dream Land, with a rider range and more devastating abilities. He's been equiped with some truly amazing buffs and needless to say, Kirby's gonna take a real bite out of this installment.

Fox


Revealed: June 11, 2013 The formidable foe, super smasher and pro pilot is back in action! Out of commission since Star Fox 64 3D (which has been 2 years in case you forgot) Fox is ready to reclaim his spot as one of Nintendo's most beloved. Fox is ready to take the other smashers on (he's ready because he got nerfed). His neutral combo (due to being an infinite) is now finished with some fierce footwork and like most characters he's been balanced a bit to stand up to the other challengers. He definitely isn't one to be out of the game so soon, ESPECIALLY this time (with his new game on the horizon). Your move Star Fox.

Pit


Revealed: June 11, 2013 Arise Kid Icarus! This time Pit's "rised" into his Uprising form. With a seemingly totally revised moveset (aside from his Neutral combo, neutral aerial, up aerial, down aerial, dash attack, side smash and Palutena's Arrow) he's seems to have an entire new arsenal at his disposal! Along with the Guardian Orbitars and Upperdash Arm Pit now uses the Power of Flight, a special technique replacing Wings of Icarus that jolts the young angel up in a move similar to Fire Fox. Except much faster in execution and it appears to now be able to harm people. Pit has lost the ability to glide further nerfing his recovery capabilities. However Pit has gotten some buffs. He now strikes a fiercing pose when using Palutena's Bow as well as replacing her army with the Three Sacred Treasures, a devastating Final Smash that releases an onslaught off attacks covering the screen. Sure enough, Pit is ready to Smash once more (and deliver a fitting pun/one-liner to boot)!

Donkey Kong


Revealed: June 11, 2013

DK's back and ready to take you through one "heck" of a game! Returning with a mostly (aesthetically) identical moveset from Brawl shouldn't be too off putting however as DK's stronger than ever with his significant speed boost in nearly everything he does making him a true balance of speed and strength. He's REALLY ready to bring the pain. Speaking of bringing the pain he has numerous devastating customizable moves making him a truly fierce force on the Battlefield.! He's even brought his classic roll from Donkey Kong Country into the mix. The classic Kong is still a threat on the Battlefield and shouldn't be counted out just yet.

Pikachu


Revealed: June 11, 2013

The mascot of Pocket Monsters is back! Who expected otherwise, eh? The volt infested mouse has become slimmer in this installment, as per usual with each new generation of Pokémon. His official artwok being strikingly similar to his Super Smash Bros. 64 artwork isn't the only thing that's similar. Pikachu has regained a majority of his moves with numerous balances added in. Regardless he's still a viable player in the game and can stand up to his bigger (and seemingly stronger) Pokémon brethren. He even retains his cute little crawling ability from Brawl! Pikachu's definitely ready to keep representing Pokémon! Go for it!

Bowser


<p style="text-align:center;">Revealed: June 11, 2013

King Koopa's back to clash with the rest of Smash! Looking much less darker scaled than in Brawl, that's not the only thing that's changed about ol' Bowser! As Sakurai enjoyed pointing out in Nintendo Direct, Bowser's speed and stature have been adjusted. Now he does scrape his stuff against the ground and rather, RUNS. He stands up right as opposed to his slouching stature in Melee and Brawl. And it STILL doesn't end there. Koopa is the most changed of the cast with new moves such as: a two-footed dropkick, a dashing kick, and an aerial attack where he spins his limbs vertically! The Bowser Bomb has a larger range and his down tilt now punches instead of scratching. The only things found the same about this dude are his forward tilt, down aerial, Fire Breath, Flying Slam, and Whirling Fortress. Bowser's even got a stronger launch resistance, a faster and fiercer up aerial. That's not even all he's got! He won an entire tournament against 128man at San Diego Comic-Con 2014 and there's STILL more beyond that. Sure enough, you can teach and old koopa, new tricks.

Villager


<p style="text-align:center;">Revealed: June 11, 2013

Contradicting Masahiro's claims of how Smash would ruin his innocence Villager is here and ready to fight! I mean look at that smile! He hasn't been corrupted...at least yet. Ignoring the meme of him being a homicidal maniac Villager is one strong young fighter. Having an array of moves similar to everyone's favorite 2D dude Mr.Game & Watch he takes his moveset from numerous ideas and concepts from Animal Crossing and other games like Balloon Fighter. He's also similar to Wii Fit Trainer as he has an alternate model swap for a female, but not just that. He's got multiple costumes making him the first character to have such. He's able to topple trees, box, ride a gyroid and pay Tom Nook's rent. Knowing that we're sure Villager's ready to take on anyone!

Mega Man


<p style="text-align:center;">Revealed: June 11, 2013

The Blue Bomber has joined Smash. Hinted at in an early interview with Sakurai, the Blue Bomber was very requested by most people and here he is in all his glory. Pretty much everyone wanted him to be in Smash, especially after seeing Sonic join in Brawl. Mega comes with an array of moves taken from Mega Man 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8 and 9 (sorry 4, 5 and 10) like the Metal Blade, Leaf Shield, Super Arm, Rush Coil, Crash Bomber and many other weapons to take on the other Smashers. He's shown to use this to a great effect, especially in his trailer where he is perfectly capable of holding his own against FOUR smashers. Rock is ready to rush in and roll his opponents over! (i'm not sorry)

Wii Fit Trainer


<p style="text-align:center;">Revealed: June 11, 2013

Baffling everyone's mind when she was first announced, Wii Fit Trainer has weighed in! Hailing from such a strange series to pick even Sakurai himself said NO ONE, saw this coming. Her Final Smash "Wii Fit", is quite the devastating move. It sends out an entire wave of Wii Fit Trainer silhouettes covering the entire Battlefield (literally, it looks as if the only way to escape it is to go behind her.). Her moves involve the ever plentiful array  of exercises and yoga poses from her games. She's even got a special technique allowing her to boost her attack power as well as a male counterpart as an alternate costume. Sure enough she was initially thought of a waste of a slot by many ignorant players, but to the many of us believers we believed if Mr.Game and Watch could do it, so could she. Get down and give 20 for Wii Fit Trainer.

Olimar
<p style="text-align:center;">Revealed: July 12, 2013

Captain Olimar and his Pikmin are back and the first characters announced after the initial debut at E3 2013! Olimar has been given a big revamp now only being able to have three Pikmin at once as well as Winged Pikmin being integrated into his recovery. Revealed a day before Pikmin 3's Japanese release Olimar now dawns the Pikmin 3 suit by having the whistle visible in the suit! His Pikmin are slightly bigger but other than that Old Olly's differences are much better and potentially better. Olimar and his Pikmin definitely aren't gonna be fleeing from the fray.

Luigi


<p style="text-align:center;">Revealed: August 7, 2013

Coming straight from Dream Team, Luigi is here and ready to reclaim his spot in Smash. His official artwork being him about to go down into side taunt, Luigi is leaking with personality and judging by how the game was in development during his year, it truly shows as his being is totally encompassed in this iteration. Looking rather Melee-ish in his animations and bringing his flutter kick, Luigi is truly unique from his brother save for Fireball. Luigi even got an updated Final Smash going from the baseless but powerful Negative Zone to the potent and hazardous Poltergust 5000. Luigi is undeniably ready to celebrate. It's time to go green.

Peach


<p style="text-align:center;">Revealed: September 12, 2013

Princess Toadstool's back and like the others, is much the others is much brighter than her dull looking Brawl counterpart. Peach comes with her some standard old moves (forward aerial, back throw, dash attack, up tilt, Toad) but it appears the Princess has a new trick up her...puffy-dress-shoulder-thing. A majority of her moves have special touches added on with sparkles and rainbows and other such stuff to show off how bright and elated the Princess is. Peach was left at of all E3 2014 demos leaving her the only Mario character to now join the demo duels Could this mean she has MORE up her puffy-dress-shoulder-thing? We can only wait to see what the royal rumbler has next in her arsenal!

Toon Link
<p style="text-align:center;">Revealed: September 26, 2013

Coming to everyone as a surprise (being announced the same month as Peach, Toon Link is back and looking good in HD/3D! Announced the same day as Wind Waker HD'S Japanese release Toon Link came as a shock to all who were expecting him to be replaced especially do to the fact he's seen on the Spirit Train. Toon Link is no less of a fighter this time either and like everyone else, has received some major balancing making him, like everyone else, a viable candidate for battle. With more and more hope lost for Smash 4's roster possibilities Toon Link was the first to help restore that hope and for that  a lot of people are glad to see him back! Leave it Toon Link!

Sonic the Hedgehog
<p style="text-align:center;">Revealed: October 1, 2013

Enter the 17th smasher Sonic! Speeding back in to my surprise the blue blur is back and ready to take on anyone who comes his way! Being a veteran who's got his own trailer he must've done something right (other than temporarily go second party for Nintendo)! ? Well his specials are all the same, much to my unamusement. However there is an upside to this as Sonic has been buffed significantly to dish out more knockback. As usual he's shown to be the fastest thing alive and now comes with a new stage: Windy Hill from Sonic Lost World, on the Wii U version (with Green Hill returning to 3DS). The Blue Blur is ready to bombard his enemies: Super Sonic Style!

Marth


<p style="text-align:center;">Revealed: November 7, 2013

Would you look at that it's Marthy-Marth and his long sword! Yes, Marth and Falchion are back from Melee and ready to wreck the other smashers! Marth's gotten a complete overhaul and now resembles his Shadow Dragon design (with some inspiration taken from other modern designs of his). What Marth does have is a majority of his moves return and buffs (and balances to certain moves *coughdancingbladecough*) a plenty allowing him to stack up to his other Fire Emblem competitors! The good old original protagonist of Fire Emblem is back and is certainly ready to shatter some shields.

Rosalina & Luma


<p style="text-align:center;">Revealed: December 18, 2013 Sexy Sexy Space Goddess confirmed! Our first newcomer since Smash Bros. 4's reveal in June, Rosalina comes much to everyone's surprise in a 3D Kirby, Kirby's Air Ride Sequel, Kirby as a guest in Mario Kart 8 trailer which all amounts up to the motherly Rosalina herself finally making her appearance. She comes in not alone however, as she brings her assortment of Lumas along the way to help her do battle, making her a combination of the Ice Climbers and Olimar! It sort of makes her seem like a bad mother, but like Sandbag, Lumas probably like to do battle and assist her. Rosalina and Luma work in tandum with Luma having his own differen moves. All of this comes together making Rosalina truly is one of the most unique Smashers to date.

Zelda


<p style="text-align:center;">Revealed: December 26, 2013 The return of Princess Zelda is upon us. Dawning her Twilight Princess appearance for the second time, not much has changed about the fair princess. As per usual she wasn't announced along side her alter-ego Sheik (who has now seperated from her), but it doesn't stop her on her own. Not much is known about this incarnation of Zelda though she does appear to have a few tricks up her sleeve. She keeps her old moves with some notable buffs to get her back into battle properly. She's also notable for stealing our next smasher's spotlight with her additional 30 special screenshots, along with teasing fans with the mysterious Phantom (from Spirit Tracks, a game she played a role in with said enemy; this character later being revealed as Zelda's new down special). The Princess appears to be coming back with a stronger moveset so it's safe to say she'll be more than just wisdom, in Smash Bros. 4.

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King Dedede


<p style="text-align:center;">Revealed: January 10, 2014 All bow to Dedede-daio! King Dedede is back and revamped for Smash! Now dawning a design reminiscent of his design from Kirby: Right Back At 'Ya! the King is back and as stated by Sakurai is now ready to give off more emotion than ever before seen in Smash! King Dedede keeps his classically powerful forward smash, sky-high Super Dedede Jump, his Neutral Aerial, devastating Jet Hammer, belly bumping idle animation, his chanting down taunt and his ever so alluring duck. King Dedede's emotion range has been well expanded from Brawl, now sporting sweat drops from the heat of the Jet Hammer and jopping his jaw after being hit. He even appears to be introducing pallete swaps in his second screen shot. Needless to say King Dedede's bringing a lot to the table. All hail the Great King Dedede!

Lucario


<p style="text-align:center;">Revealed:  January 31, 2014

The second piece of the Hope Triad (the first being Toon Link), Lucario has returned and stronger than ever. With numerous buffs as well as the introduction of his fearsome Mega Evolution, Lucario is definitely able to hold his own. Announced on the sixth anniversary of Brawl, Lucario's very inclusion is thanks to staff and he's definitely come a long since then. His aura has received a significant upgrade with his 3/4 of his specials revolving around his current aura power. If Bowser is the perfect example of a reboot of a fighter, Lucario is  the perfect example of a refining. Prepare to face the aura.

Little Mac
<p style="text-align:center;">Revealed: February 13, 2014

Little Mac enters the ring much to the elation of most Smashers! Well, in the West anyway. Most of Japan had to have a little reminder before they remembered Nintendo's very own champion boxer. Dawning his design from Punch-Out!! Wii, Mac is (as a boxer should be) an absolute beast on the ground with a lot of his moves giving him super armor and allowing him to be an unstoppable monster. Not only that but he's a speedy player, capable of entering frays quickly He does have his balances however with being a middle-weight class fighter, having no projectiles and having an air game that is nearly (debately it's absolutely) useless. Little Mac is sure to a fierce and scary opponent (at least on the ground) and not to be taken lightly, despite his size.

Diddy Kong
<p style="text-align:center;">Revealed: February 21, 2014

To the suprise of everyone Diddy wasn't announced on the Japanese release date of Tropical Freeze (stolen by Nintendo Direct and Little Mac), but rather was announced on the American one. Diddy is still a potent player however and one of the only characters capable of enducing tripping. He's gotten a much longer range in his physical moves as well as a more powerful gun and his more cartoony and accurate look from modern games like Tropical Freeze. Like his uncle Donkey, Diddy is ready for his next quest.

Nester
<p style="text-align:center;">Revealed: March 30, 2014

An American Nintendo icon, Nester Brings the Power! Unforseen by everyone the Nintendo Power mascot has joined the fight bringing his amazing repertoire from years past to celebrate in Smash. Though Nintendo Power has fallen Nester's continues it's legacy bringing tons of retro content back into the limelight like the Super Scope's predecessor, the Nintendo Zapper, a Super Mario Land stage and even a Virtual Boy stage (well, not exactly it's Nester's Funky Bowling, but it was STILL a Virtual Boy exclusive). Nester and Little Mac are a true love letter to western Nintendo fans and their inclusion is a sign of good things to come.

Zero Suit Samus
<p style="text-align:center;">Revealed: April 8, 2014

Sheik
<p style="text-align:center;">Revealed: April 8, 2014

Yoshi
<p style="text-align:center;">Revealed: April 8, 2014

Charizard
<p style="text-align:center;">Revealed: April 8, 2014

Greninja
<p style="text-align:center;">Revealed: April 8, 2014

Ike
<p style="text-align:center;">Revealed: May 23, 2014

Mii Gunner
<p style="text-align:center;">Revealed: June 10, 2014

Palutena
<p style="text-align:center;">Revealed: June 10, 2014

Pac-Man
<p style="text-align:center;">Revealed: June 10, 2014

Lucina
<p style="text-align:center;">Revealed: July 14, 2014

Captain Falcon
<p style="text-align:center;">Revealed: July 14, 2014

Robin
<p style="text-align:center;">Revealed: July 14, 2014

Meta Knight
<p style="text-align:center;">Revealed: August 13, 2014

Battlefield




<p style="text-align:center;">Revealed: June 11, 2013

Ah, the classic Battlefield. First officially appearing in Melee (ignoring the Duel Zone) this stage has gone from being a space stadium to a beautiful battlefield back to a stadium high in the sky. Literally! It's above the clouds! As usual, the Battlefield has no tricks, traps or troubles. It's just you and your opponent, coming down to pure skill...unless you have items on. Keeping Brawl's idea of the Battlefield changing over time (still not matching the internal clock however) it also carries on the background trees and pillars in the 3DS version. This version of the Battlefield is sure to be the best yet! Makes you wonder how Final Destination will turn out...

Gerudo Valley


<p style="text-align:center;">Revealed: June 11, 2013 In our first 3DS exclusive stage we have Gerudo Valley from Ocarina of Time...3D! Being the second stage revealed for the entire GAME, we already have deadly stage hazards on a seemingly harmless bridge. Fire that will cause the bridge to collapse, effectivly making 1/3 of the stage a bottomless pit. The stage is much brighter than it's original counterpart, obviously gearing toward the 3D remake. The stage will also feature gusts of wind! Don't worry though, it's just for aesthetic feels. I'm ready for the exciting battles the future of Gerudo Valley holds! Are you?

Spirit Train


<p style="text-align:center;">Revealed: June 11, 2013

Manned by the heroic Toon Link it's the Spirit Train! A new moving stage that goes to the left seems very unique as well the birds ocassionally bringing down the platform (awaiting more information)

Arena Ferox


<p style="text-align:center;">Revealed: June 11, 2013

A stage based on our most recent game enter Arena Ferox! It's a pretty simple stage, but to me oozes with atmosphere as parts of the stage are being held up by chains, as a crowed watches in the background. It really does feel like at arena.

3D Land




<p style="text-align:center;">Revealed: June 11, 2013

Living Room


<p style="text-align:center;">Revealed: June 11, 2013

Smash Run


<p style="text-align:center;">Revealed: June 11, 2013

Skyloft


<p style="text-align:center;">Revealed: June 11, 2013

Boxing Ring


<p style="text-align:center;">Revealed: June 11, 2013

Town and City




<p style="text-align:center;">Revealed: June 11, 2013

Dr.Wily's Castle


<p style="text-align:center;">Revealed: June 11, 2013

Wii Fit Studio


<p style="text-align:center;">Revealed June 11, 2013

Garden of Hope


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Masahiro's Miscellaneous Miiverse Message

 * June 11, 2013- Hi I'm the director of Super Smash Bros., Masahiro Sakurai of Sora. From now on, I'll be posting on Miiverse, so I hope you'll look forward to my posts. Please note that I won't be able to answer any questions.
 * June 11, 2013- Two new Smash Bros. games have just been announced. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, and Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS!
 * June 11, 2013- As you can see, there's a community for Super Smash Bros.! There's also an official website.
 * June 11, 2013- Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS has just been announced! The main character from Animal Crossing, the Villager also joins the battle!
 * Axe? Bug-catching net? Slingshot? Turnips?
 * (Villager's first screenshot in his section) Yes he can! Don't let his cute looks decieve you. He knows it and will use it to his advantage.
 * June 11, 2013- The long-awaited super robot Mega Man joins the battle! He fights using the various weapons he acquired from bosses in past games.
 * June 11, 2013- Mega Man 2 seems to be the most popular, so many of his moves are from that game.
 * June 11, 2013- (on the topic of Wii Fit Trainer's trailer) She looks so healthy…!
 * June 11, 2013- Her [Wii Fit Trainer's] moves are based off her fitness exercises. Move your body. Let's try it together.
 * June 11, 2013- Here's a video [the E3 2013 Developer Direct) where I talk about Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/Nintendo 3DS. Aside for the four-player battle, I was talking about the game while simultaneously controlling multiple characters and cameras by myself.
 * June 12, 2013- (on the topic of Villager's newcomer poster) We made artwork for new characters joining the battle. Here's one for The Villager. Isabelle must be surprised.
 * June 12, 2013- (on the topic of Mega Man's newcomer poster)  The artwork for "Mega Man Joins the Battle" is by Mr. Higurashi of CAPCOM. I'd love to ask people who has something to do with the characters as much as possible.
 * June 13, 2013- (on the topic of Wii Fit Trainer's newcomer poster) Here's the artwork: Wii Fit Trainer Weighs in. The Tree Pose. The person in red, his hands aren't reaching all the way.
 * June 14, 2013- We've only made our initial announcement, so we'll need more time to finish the game. I'll do my best!
 * January 22, 2014- Some other changes include: Air time and accumulated damage will determine your period of invincibility while hanging on an edge. Grab controls will no longer be affected by whether you have above or below 100% damage.
 * February 21, 2014- We've increased Diddy Kong's flexibility this time. This picture shows how far his punches stretch during his strong side attack.
 * March 6, 2014- The trick in activating these punches is to avoid tilting the controls diagonally from the get go--instead, tilt up or down right after the smash attack starts kicking in. You can also tilt up or down while you're powering up.
 * April 4, 2014- Congratulations on your appearance Isabelle! I also have another important announcement. On 4/8, at 3 PM PST (8/4 11 PM UK time), we'll be airing a Super Smash Bros. Direct!! There will be all kinds of info about the new Smash Bros. games on this simultaneous global stream that will be delivered "directly" to you, so don't miss it! You'll be able to watch the stream from the official site (www.smashbros.com).
 * April 11, 2014- For those who are wondering what Smash Run is, check out the Super Smash Bros. Direct. You can find the link on the post two days before this one.
 * April 15, 2014- Pic of the day. This is the final destination version of Gerudo Valley. No more surprise visits from Koume and Kotake, and the bridge is gone. There are no distractions and there's nowhere to run. And the score that plays in the background is "Gerudo Valley."
 * May 15, 2014- Normally, controllers for these types of games had knobs with variable resistors--these allowed the players to control in-game movement by how far they twisted the knobs. The TV-Game 15 used microswitches instead. We've worked a little too hard to reenact the behavior of the original, so the paddles always move in linear paths with the same, consistent speed. We pay attention to such peculiar details!
 * June 11, 2014- How does he fight? Check out the Super Smash Bros. official website for more details. (www.smashbros.com)
 * June 20, 2014- We've made it so that customization options, including special attacks, will be disabled when you're playing online in With Anyone mode. After all, we have to think about game balance, and it's crucial for anonymous players to be able to use reliable tactics against one another. When you're playing in single player, battling with friends online, or playing locally, you're free to play however you want--with or without customization.
 * July 1, 2014- Looks like some of you noticed that this version of Little Mac wasn't shown at E3. There are many things, like Link's Skyward Sword tunic design I posted earlier, that haven't been revealed yet.
 * July 11, 2014- Oh, by the way! I'd like to reveal a new challenger. Instead of doing the unveiling on something like a Nintendo Direct, we're going to live-stream the reveal on the official website on Monday, July 14,  at 7:00 AM US Pacific Time (4:00 PM European Central Time). Looks like we're nearing the bottom of the stash of new challenger videos that we've made... Like always, we put a lot of effort into it, so I hope you'll enjoy watching it live.
 * July 14, 2014: Just another reminder: Today at 7AM US Pacific Time and 4PM European Central Time, a video revealing a new fighter will be live-streamed on the official website. Go to the site from the link below. www.smashbros.com
 * August 8, 2014: If you turn on the 3D effect, it really looks like there's a Game Boy inside the screen.

Speculation
''Note: Some of this is "Expired Speculation" meaning it was speculated, confirmed true or false and added AFTER it was proven the former or later. I just couldn't keep up with them RELEASING TWO CHARACTERS IN THE SPAN OF 5 DAYS. ''

BlurayOriginals
1: (June 13, 2013) Toon Link is seen manning the the Spirit Train. If he does appear, is here Wii U exclusive?

CONCLUSION: FALSE

(September 26, 2013) Toon Link is seen in the 3DS version in his personal screenshots. It's all gravy. All though Spirit Train Toon Link still looks like crap.

2: (August 7. 2013) Toon Link is seen manning the Spirit Train. Is it possible that he's being replaced by A Link Between Worlds Link?

CONCLUSION: FALSE (September 26, 2013) Toon Link's back in the pack (mostly due to Wind Waker HD). But it's cool since I love playing him.

3: (August 7, 2013) Using the original whiteboard, up until now I have noticed that up until now, everyone on said whiteboard has been revealed. The next character revealed shall be: Marth, Meta Knight, Wario, Mr. Game and Watch, Ness, Lucas or Zero Suit Samus.

CONCLUSION: FALSE

(September 12, 2013) Nope. Peach. Weird to reveal two Mario characters in a row. Gettin' 'em out of the way I suppose lol.

4: (September 12, 2013) Each month one character will be revealed from the 7th to the 12th.

CONCLUSION: FALSE 

(Septemebr 26, 2013) Wow Toon Link you sure as hell came out of no where. Clones are much easier to dev than normal characters. And then Sonic comes 5 days later to celebrate Lost World...22 (now 28 since SEGA hates me for my little comments about Sonic Adventure 2) days before Lost World releases. Wow, we have NOTHING to base off anymore. It feels like anyone can come out of anywhere at any moment

5: (October 3, 2013) Within October, a Pokémon character will be revealed.

CONCLUSION: FALSE

(October 18, 2013) "We have absolutely nothing to announce today regarding Pokémon X and Pokémon Y. Really!"

masahiro DoNt

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6: (October 3, 2013) In the week of A Link Between Worlds/Super Mario 3D World/Mario Party: Island Tour's release (November 20-November 29) I theorize that a Zelda/Mario character/stage will be revealed.

CONCLUSION: FALSE

(December 4, 2013) i didn't even know a link between worlds/island tour were getting a later release in japan my bad

7: (October 3, 2013) While looking this up I saw Tropical Freeze was delayed I turded bricks. Anyway, I theorize that in the time span of February 2014, Diddy or Dixie Kong will be revealed.

CONCLUSION: TRUE

Little Mac stole Diddy's light, forcing Druggy to remove the Druggy gene from his son and giving him one week to get it (on the other side of the world) or lose it forever. Diddy completed his dong quest and was promptly added to Smash Bros. 4.

8: (October 3, 2013) Due to them both getting Mega forms, I seriously think both Lucario and Mewtwo are coming back.

CONLUSION: HALF WAY THERE

Mewtwo plz

Return to me

9: (October 4, 2013) Chrom from Fire Emblem Awakening will either join Marth and Ike or replace Ike.

10: (October 13, 2013) Due to how strict Sakurai is with third-party characters, and the fact that Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes AND The Phantom Pain aren't coming to Wii U (but PS3, and 360? Eh.), I think that Snake will be replaced. By who? Pac-Man.

11: (October 13, 2013) If not Pac, than either Klonoa or Lloyd. Klonoa cause he fits the atmosphere of Smash and Lloyd because everyone's seen what he can do in SSF2.

12: (October 22, 2013) Little Mac, Pac-Man and Mii were all supposedly leaked as playable characters a week before Super Smash Bros. 4's annoucement. Along side Mega Man, Villager and Wii Fit Trainer. Is it possible they'll also be are only newcomers?

CONCLUSION: KINDA

(January 10, 2014) While none of those three were follow-up reveals (but Rosalina was) it doesn't necessarily deconfirm these three.

(February 13, 2014) World's waitin' for ya kid: Little Mac is here!

13: (October 30, 2013) Wario or a Luigi's Mansion will be announced for halloween (since the japanese apparently celebrate halloween, if I'm wrong please send all flame mail to boom and ss3k)

CONCLUSION: FALSE:

(October 31, 2013) Instead we get alternate costumes that ACTUALLY change the model. Either way, it's pretty cool.

14: (October 30, 2013) Technically if we count Toon Link as the October character and Sonic as the November character, is it possible another character won't be announced till December?

CONCLUSION: FALSE

(November 7, 2013) Meet Marthy-Marth and his long sword.

15: (November 1, 2013) A female villager costume, Daisy, and Dr.Mario costume anyone? We did get the male Wii Fit Trainer.

CONCLUSION: 1/3 THERE

(May 16, 2014) Hello Villager(s). VILLAGER GETS MORE THAN 1 THIS IS AMAZING HELP ABOUT TO BUST

16: (November 16, 2013) A Kirby character will be confirmed anytime from January 6-17th.

CONCLUSION: TRUE 

(January 10, 2014) FINALLY I'M ON A ROLL! ALL HAIL DEDEDE-DAIO

17: (November 16, 2013) Alph/Louie as an alternate Costume for Olimar and Shadow as an alternate costume for Sonic.

18: (November 21, 2013) Zelda will have blonde hair similar to her Skyward Sword and a Link Between Worlds.

CONCLUSION: FALSE

(December 26, 2013) Still Twilight Princess...for reasons (probably so Ganondorf and Sheik still fit in).

19: (November 21, 2013) A Link Between Worlds Link will be an alternate costume for Toon Link.

20: (November 28, 2013) From December 23rd to January 3rd, Zelda will be confirmed

CONCLUSION: TRUE

(December 26, 2013) FINALLY (it felt so good to write that)

21: Someone will be confirmed December 12th.

CONCLUSION: FALSE

these annoucements have no pattern

22.  (December 11, 2013) A Zelda character will be announced on December 12th.

CONCLUSION: FALSE

get shot

23. (January 16, 2014) We'll get something special June 11, 2014 (like Final Destination).

24. (Jaunary 20, 2014) Bayonetta will be an trophy, assist trophy or playable character.

25. (February 18, 2014) Mario, Link, Samus, Villager, Bowser, Donkey, Fox, Mega Man, Kirby, Pit, Pikachu, Wii Fit Trainer, Olimar, Luigi, Peach, Toon Link, Sonic, Marth, Rosalina, Zelda, Dedede, Lucario, Little Mac,

Notice a pattern? For every three characters (excluding the gap between Wii Fit Trainer and Rosalina, probably to keep suspense going or to call down the hype from three newcomers) a newcomer is announced. Is it a coincidence? Possibly

26. (March 2, 2014) One of the following characters will be confirmed for March: Zero Suit Samus,  Ness, Wario, Yoshi or a Pokémon character

27. (March 10, 2014) Captain Rainbow will be playable or a normal trophy.

28. (March 10, 2014) Two veterans (most likely Yoshi) will be confirmed for March. In April one newcomer and one veteran will be confirmed (possibly to coincide with Fire Emblem: Awakening's two year anniversary Chrom will be confirmed). The veteran could potentially be Ice Climbers due to the April 26th release of NES/Famicom Remix 2.

29. (March 10, 2014) Chrom will be playable and not Lucina.

30. (March 10, 2014) A stage or trophy will be confirmed to celebrate the Japanese release of Island Tour.

CONCLUSION: FALSE

(March 20, 2014) all these windows tho....

31: (March 20, 2014) No characters will be announced for March.

Apallo The Hedgehog
1: (September 29, 2013) Sonic will be included in Super Smash Bros. 4 because of Sonic Lost World.

CONCLUSION: TRUE

(October 1, 2013) It's even on his character page. Wow, first correct speculation, and he's shown me up on my own blog. GG Blu. GG.

2: (October 4, 2013) Snake either Not return or will be like sonic and be revealed close to the next MGS

Sonicstar3000
1. (January 10, 2014) If they do reveal a newcomer (between February and March; for Star Fox) it'll be Krystal.

CONCLUSION: FALSE

1. (April 1, 2014) IT'S NOT ME FOR ONCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2: (January 10, 2014) There's most likely a Star Fox character within the next two months in grasp (nc or veteran).

Boombomb
1. (February 26, 2014) If Zelda cannot transform into Sheik, she'll definitely have Sheik be here alternate costume.

2. (February 26, 2014)  If Lucario's final smash is Mega Lucario, then it'll definitely have his alternate costume be Mewtwo, with Mega Mewtwo (X, as it's both fighting type and will be easier to render.)

3. (February 26, 2014) One of the next newcomers will be Third Party, and not Nintendo.

nope gtfo