The Monk and the Prince! Battle Atop a High Mountain!

I just finished watching one of the most balls out awesome trailers for Anarchy Reigns. Stay to the end for a special Newcomer announcement to this insane title.

The Veteran - Lucario

If I were a betting man, I would bet that we lose Lucario to a Generation 5 Pokemon, rather than cutting out Pikachu, Jigglypuff, or the Pokemon Trainer. I can't say I'd necessarily disagree with the decision to do so, but I would be bummed. I already lost Mewtwo, and I rather like Lucario's gameplay. Still, let's focus on what the blue fox thing that is mysteriously also part metal would do in a new Smash.

Well, honestly, aside from a slightly less terrible recovery-dash, I'd say Lucario is pretty much fine the way he is. Project M disagrees with me, having completely redesigned the character, but I'm rather happy with his monk style of combat the way it is. It makes more sense given his characteristics. Oh but I do need a costume swap. Uhm. How about Blaziken, another fighting type, whose "aura" could be red fire instead. Works for me! Actually.. I quite like that... Hm...

The (Fabulous) Newcomer - Ghirahim

Does anybody else feel like this guy has a Labyrinth to run?

Ghirahim was actually an incredibly enjoyable character just to watch in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. He animated gorgeously, but then so did everybody else in that game. His true nature revealed at the end was also an awesome twist, which makes for a great Costume Swap.

Obviously Ghirahim is going to be a finesseful sword fighter, wielding a rapier, maybe even two. One of his specials can involve summoning his little magic darts. His Down+B can be the "sword catch" as a counter. His Up+B can be that sweet looking diamond teleport of his. For a big finish, Ghirahim can summon The Imprisoned to stomp around the stage until enough damage is dealt to his little column on his forehead, turning this Final Smash into more of a mini-boss.

The Stage - King DeDeDe's Castle

Inside DeDeDe's castle is a stage for combat; a giant wrestling ring. In Kirby: Super Star Ultra, when you do the Return of the King scenario, the ring becomes electrified and far more dangerous. Either way, this stage would make a hazard-filled, bouncy-walled place for a great Smash stage.

Music Fit for a King

Kirby's Epic Yarn - King DeDeDe's Theme

(Sorry for the low quality) Obviously we're going to use King DeDeDe's theme, and this is probably the best version that exists.

Kirby's Adventure - Forest Theme

Sure, it's a slower tune, but it's still a more mysterious, shadier tone, perfect for DeDeDe.

Kirby 64 - Dark Matter's Castle

Don't tell the King I said this, but Dark Matter's castle has a way sweeter soundtrack.

Kirby 64 - Battle with Miracle Matter

This theme is begging for a good remix. Maybe something with a Drum and Bass fix, or (dare I say it) a little dubstep?

Kirby's Epic Yarn - Lava Landing

Featuring one of the best piano solo's I've ever heard, it's Lava Landing! I will put this song everywhere I have to for it to be in a new Smash Bros. title.

Kirby's Adventure - Nightmare

To this day, this remains one of my alll-time favorite chip tunes. I can't decide if it needs to be left this way or spruced up for a stage. Maybe both.

And so ends my work today. I'll be back with another stack of blogs tomorrow as I continue catching up! Thanks for your patience.

-Make it a nice day.

Ghirahim has to be the most disturbing thing I've seen in a Zelda game since the transformations in Majora's Mask. Seriously! The way he was licking his lips in anticipation of fighting Link...What?! What was that about?!

So far as him being a character in a new Smash Bros...Well, I'd rather that they give Ganondorf his own move set if they're going to be doing anything different in a Smash Bros. game. I'm tired of him just being slow-ass Captain Falcon. He deserves more.

Never been a big fan of the pokemon Lucario, I always felt like he was created for the sole reason to be popular. He has the basic stoic anime character personality only he's a wolf, an anthropomorphic lone wolf to be precise, and he's a...warrior and has...honor, or some bullshit. Bleh.

Also he's not a legendary yet you can only get one per game? At least Pikachu and Jigglypuff got popular on their own.

Eh, whining aside he's another character I really didn't play as or against alot so i don't know much about him. Keep him, replace him, I don't care.

As for the themes, Dedede's Theme is boss, my absolute favorite from the series. I just got Epic Yarn and am sort of in the middle of Dragon's Dogma at the moment, but I'll look forward to hearing that linked version in the game.

To be fair to Lucario, you could only get either/or one of the fossils, one aerodactyl, one farfetch'd, one of each of the starters.. He's by no means the first time that non-legendary rarity has been given to a Pokemon. And me? well I just like a good kickboxer so. That's me.

And Ghirahim is brilliantly disturbing. He's a freak without a leash. He is, in one of the more fine representations, a demon. He doesn't act like we do or think like we do. He's alien in concept, and I think that just made him absolutely fascinating to watch. I would love for that fascination to translate into Smash Bros. and while Agree Ganon needs a reboot, there's no reason Ghiri can't be #5 on the list.