Super Smash Brothers Brawl, CHEA Options

[*Steven*]

So whose getting? Whose got it pre-ordered? Whose getting every controller combination for it?

The game will be able to use GCN, Wiimote + nunchuck, Wiimote alone, and Classic controller. FOUR ways to play the game haha.

It's released feb 10, a 2 month push back :(
I hope they don't push it back again haha. Anyways, a bunch of new modes. There's this adventure mode where you can side scroll and you hae to fight bosses etc. Also the new power up for the super smash drops once per game, and you can get an ultimate move that's like a WTFPWND to everyone else. Pretty awesome imo.

Anyways, tons more on their website, and they keep you updated on the new characters that are announced :D
Most recent announcement is Sonic! Of course there are characters such as Ike, Lucas, Solid Snake, Meta Knight, Pokemon Trainer, and others that are being announced. Oh yeah, also Zero Suit Samus :D

[NoSex]

Finally if Shiek isn't on this game then there is no point in me getting this game.

Zelda has been announced and confirmed, but... Shiek, not so much. I'm guessing Zelda will still hold the duel nature she did in Melee and your wish will be granted, but, who knows. In either case, I'm still very excited for Brawl (Peach is in, I'm alright for the most part).

I dunno why they'd include Lucas. They never released Mother 3 over here. Only a handful of people knew who Ness was before Smash Bros anyway, why replace Ness with a character that no one in America knows about? Unless it means they're trying to get people familiar with him for an official stateside release (I can dream).... Come on, they did it with Fire Emblem, they should give the Mother franchise a shot as well.

Well, this is a Japanese game. I'm sure they are concerned about the American market, but they are also trying to please and appeal to their homeland. But, Earthbound (Mother) may very well see a new life here in the states - it isn't inconceivable. As you pointed out, Fire Emblem launched from Marth and Roy's appearance in Melee. Really, and sort of unfortunately, it seems like Nintendo is going to be using Brawl to promote new franchises and or rekindle the old.