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Nintendo's Reggie says Nintendo doesn't hate Waluigi, making him playable in Smash Bros. Ultimate is Sakurai's decision

by rawmeatcowboy
28 June 2018
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What was the big talk coming out of E3 2018? Waluigi wasn't revealed as a playable character in Smash Bros. Ultimate. Waluigi in general has been a hot topic for Nintendo fans for a couple years now, as they'd love to see him get his own game. What's the deal here, and why does Nintendo seem to keep holding Waluigi down? Reggie Fils-Aime talked about all things Waluigi with Vice.

CLEARLY, Nintendo does not hate Waluigi. Because here I am with him as my main character. I mean look, we're making every character that's ever been in a Smash Bros. game available in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. [With faux exhaustion] You would think that would be enough to satisfy the fans. But noooooo! The fans have to focus in on one character that isn't part of the series and to demand their inclusion.

So, one of the good things about the way we approach E3 is when it's all said and done we step back. We look at all of the feedback and share with the devs and certainly Mr. Sakurai will be aware of the groundswell of support that appeared for a Waluigi. And in the end it's his decision to make. Just like when we were getting ready to launch the Wii U and 3DS version there was this groundswell asking for Reggie to be a playable character in the game. I mean...

(further into the interview)

I love that our fans have a passion for our intellectual property that feels so good....it's humbling, but I've got nothing to announce about Waluigi.

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