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In total, 22 accounts (including @SmashBrosJP itself) were involved in the event, and each posted a piece of promotional material, such as a screenshot or an illustration. The concept is similar to the [[List of Super Smash Bros. character posters|character posters]] from the previous game, which featured franchise artists illustrating pieces for ''Smash Bros.''; however, the countdown was not limited to newcomers, unlike the posters. | In total, 22 accounts (including @SmashBrosJP itself) were involved in the event, and each posted a piece of promotional material, such as a screenshot or an illustration. The concept is similar to the [[List of Super Smash Bros. character posters|character posters]] from the previous game, which featured franchise artists illustrating pieces for ''Smash Bros.''; however, the countdown was not limited to newcomers, unlike the posters. | ||
The full countdown can be viewed through a | The full countdown can be viewed through a [https://twitter.com/i/moments/1068378173128105984 Twitter Moment]. Additionally, the English language accounts [https://twitter.com/NintendoVS @NintendoVS] and [https://twitter.com/NintendoEurope @NintendoEurope] reposted most of the promotional material in English. | ||
==10 Days Left== | ==10 Days Left== | ||
On the first day, the participants were | On the first day, the participants were @SmashBrosJP and [https://twitter.com/mario_odysseyJP @mario_odysseyJP], the official ''[[Mario (universe)|Super Mario Odyssey]]'' account. | ||
The ''Smash Bros.'' contribution is a simple, minimalist image to introduce the concept. | The ''Smash Bros.'' contribution is a simple, minimalist image to introduce the concept. | ||
The ''Super Mario Odyssey'' contribution is a short animated video | The ''Super Mario Odyssey'' contribution is a short animated video. It features [[Cappy]] and [[Mario]], in the form of the number 10, bouncing on-screen. The camera zooms in to reveal Mario, similar to the E3 2017 trailer for ''Super Mario Odyssey''; however, he assumes his pose from the game's box art, which then transitions into the box art itself. This video was also reposted by [https://twitter.com/SuperMario_UK @SuperMario_UK], the official European ''Mario'' account. | ||
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Smash Bros Countdown artwork.jpg|{{uv|Super Smash Bros.}}'s contribution. | Smash Bros Countdown artwork.jpg|{{uv|Super Smash Bros.}}'s contribution. | ||
Ultimate | Mario artwork Ultimate.png|''[[Mario (universe)|Super Mario Odyssey]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s contribution. The full video can be viewed [https://twitter.com/mario_odysseyJP/status/1067222975991099392 here]. | ||
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==9 Days Left== | ==9 Days Left== | ||
The second day's participants were [https://twitter.com/KONAMI573ch | The second day's participants were [https://twitter.com/KONAMI573ch @KONAMI573ch], the official [[Konami]] account, and [https://twitter.com/CAPCOM_MHB @CAPCOM_MHB], the official ''{{uv|Monster Hunter}}'' account. | ||
Konami's contribution is an illustration of [[Simon Belmont]] and [[Richter Belmont]], while the ''Monster Hunter'' contribution is an illustration of Mario and a [[Rathalos]] | Konami's contribution is an illustration of [[Simon Belmont]] and [[Richter Belmont]], while the ''Monster Hunter'' contribution is an illustration of Mario and a [[Rathalos]]. | ||
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==8 Days Left== | ==8 Days Left== | ||
The third day's participants were [https://twitter.com/doubutsuno_mori | The third day's participants were [https://twitter.com/doubutsuno_mori @doubutsuno_mori], the official ''{{uv|Animal Crossing}}'' account, and [https://twitter.com/officialpacman @officialpacman], the official ''{{uv|Pac-Man}}'' account. | ||
The ''Animal Crossing'' contribution is an illustration of [[Villager]] and [[Isabelle]] leaving their village, with | The ''Animal Crossing'' contribution is an illustration of [[Villager]] and [[Isabelle]] leaving their village, with several villagers looking on as they depart. This illustration was later reposted to the English language ''Animal Crossing'' accounts, [https://twitter.com/animalcrossing @animalcrossing] and [https://twitter.com/AC_Isabelle @AC_Isabelle]. | ||
The ''Pac-Man'' contribution, the only one to originate from an English-language account, is a screenshot of [[Pac-Man]] and [[Mr. Game & Watch]] on [[Pac-Land]]. | The ''Pac-Man'' contribution, the only one to originate from an English-language account, is a screenshot of [[Pac-Man]] and [[Mr. Game & Watch]] on [[Pac-Land]]. | ||
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==7 Days Left== | ==7 Days Left== | ||
The fourth day's participants were [https://twitter.com/bomberman573 | The fourth day's participants were [https://twitter.com/bomberman573 @bomberman573], the official ''{{uv|Bomberman}}'' account; [https://twitter.com/Kirby_JP @Kirby_JP], the official ''{{uv|Kirby}}'' account; and [https://twitter.com/FFVIIR_CLOUD @FFVIIR_CLOUD], the official ''[[Final Fantasy (universe)|Final Fantasy VII]]'' account. | ||
The ''Bomberman'' contribution is an image of | The ''Bomberman'' contribution is an image of a Bomberman mascot suit running from an explosion. | ||
The ''Kirby'' contribution is a screenshot of seven [[Kirby]]s on [[Green Greens]], with six of them showcasing new [[Copy Abilities]] ([[Simon Belmont]], [[King K. Rool]], [[Inkling]], [[Ridley]], [[Isabelle]], and [[Incineroar]]). | The ''Kirby'' contribution is a screenshot of seven [[Kirby]]s on [[Green Greens]], with six of them showcasing new [[Copy Abilities]] ([[Simon Belmont]], [[King K. Rool]], [[Inkling]], [[Ridley]], [[Isabelle]], and [[Incineroar]]). | ||
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==6 Days Left== | ==6 Days Left== | ||
The fifth day's participants were [https://twitter.com/XenobladeJP | The fifth day's participants were [https://twitter.com/XenobladeJP @XenobladeJP], the official ''{{uv|Xenoblade}}'' account, and [https://twitter.com/SEGA_OFFICIAL @SEGA_OFFICIAL], the official [[SEGA]] account. | ||
The ''Xenoblade'' contribution is a screenshot of | The ''Xenoblade'' contribution is a screenshot of Zeke, a character from ''Xenoblade Chronicles 2'', saying "Six days to go, chums!" This screenshot was coupled with the announcement that Mythra would receive a "Massive Melee Mythra" outfit in ''Xenoblade Chronicles 2'', based on her Spirit design in ''Ultimate''. | ||
The SEGA contribution is an illustration of [[Sonic]] by Yuji Uekawa, the lead character designer of the {{uv|Sonic}} series, based on his character artwork in ''Ultimate''. | The SEGA contribution is an illustration of [[Sonic]] by Yuji Uekawa, the lead character designer of the ''{{uv|Sonic}}'' series, based on his character artwork in ''Ultimate''. | ||
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Xenoblade | Xenoblade artwork Ultimate.jpg|{{uv|Xenoblade}}'s contribution. | ||
MM Mythra.jpg|Massive Melee Mythra in ''Xenoblade Chronicles 2'', based on her appearance in ''Ultimate''. | MM Mythra.jpg|Massive Melee Mythra in ''Xenoblade Chronicles 2'', based on her appearance in ''Ultimate''. | ||
Sonic artwork.jpg|[[SEGA]]'s contribution. | Sonic artwork.jpg|[[SEGA]]'s contribution. | ||
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==5 Days Left== | ==5 Days Left== | ||
The sixth day's sole participant was [https://twitter.com/Pokemon_cojp | The sixth day's sole participant was [https://twitter.com/Pokemon_cojp @Pokemon_cojp], the official ''{{uv|Pokémon}}'' account. | ||
Their contribution is a collage of every ''Pokémon'' character in ''Ultimate'', including those summoned through [[Poké Ball]]s and [[Master Ball]]s. This was also coupled with the | Their contribution is a collage of every ''Pokémon'' character in ''Ultimate'', including those summoned through [[Poké Ball]]s and [[Master Ball]]s. This was also coupled with the announcement of the Partner Pikachu and Partner Eevee spirits from ''Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!'' and ''Let's Go, Eevee!'', which were added to the game post-launch. | ||
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==4 Days Left== | ==4 Days Left== | ||
The seventh day's sole participant was [https://twitter.com/ZeldaOfficialJP | The seventh day's sole participant was [https://twitter.com/ZeldaOfficialJP @ZeldaOfficialJP], the official ''{{uv|The Legend of Zelda}}'' account. | ||
Their contribution is an illustration by Yusuke Nakano, character designer of the ''Zelda'' series, that features the playable ''Zelda'' characters reaching for the Triforce. | Their contribution is an illustration by Yusuke Nakano, character designer of the ''Zelda'' series, that features the playable ''Zelda'' characters reaching for the Triforce. | ||
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==3 Days Left== | ==3 Days Left== | ||
The eighth day's participants were [https://twitter.com/FE_Heroes_JP | The eighth day's participants were [https://twitter.com/FE_Heroes_JP @FE_Heroes_JP], the official ''Fire Emblem Heroes'' account; [https://twitter.com/platinumgames_j @platinumgames_j], the official Platinum Games account; [https://twitter.com/FireEmblemJP @FireEmblemJP], the official ''{{uv|Fire Emblem}}'' series account; and [https://twitter.com/yoiko_minecraft @yoiko_minecraft], the official account for the YouTube comedy duo Yoiko, which comprises Japanese comedians Shinya Arino and Masaru Hamaguchi. | ||
The ''Fire Emblem Heroes'' contribution is an illustration in that game's chibi style, featuring the playable characters and Assist Trophies battling on [[Castle Siege]] | The ''Fire Emblem Heroes'' contribution is an illustration in that game's chibi style, featuring the playable characters and Assist Trophies battling on [[Castle Siege]]. | ||
The Platinum Games contribution is an illustration of [[Bayonetta]] | The Platinum Games contribution is an illustration of [[Bayonetta]] and [[Rodin]] by Yusuke Hashimoto, a director, producer, and illustrator at Platinum Games. | ||
The ''Fire Emblem'' contribution is a screenshot of the seven playable ''Fire Emblem'' characters | The ''Fire Emblem'' contribution is a screenshot of the seven playable ''Fire Emblem'' characters on [[Arena Ferox]]. | ||
As noted in their Tweet, Yoiko are not featured in the game itself; however, they had previously appeared at Japanese pre-release tournaments for ''Ultimate'', and also announced that they would be streaming an official Let's Play of the game. | As noted in their Tweet, Yoiko are not featured in the game itself; however, they had previously appeared at Japanese pre-release tournaments for ''Ultimate'', and also announced that they would be streaming an official Let's Play of the game. | ||
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==2 Days Left== | ==2 Days Left== | ||
The ninth day's participants were [https://twitter.com/metalgear_jp | The ninth day's participants were [https://twitter.com/metalgear_jp @metalgear_jp], the official ''{{uv|Metal Gear}}'' account, and [https://twitter.com/3DS_Palutena @3DS_Palutena], the official ''{{uv|Kid Icarus}}'' account. | ||
The ''Metal Gear'' contribution is a render of [[Solid Snake]] (taken from ''Metal Gear Solid: The Legacy Collection''). | The ''Metal Gear'' contribution is a render of [[Solid Snake]] (taken from ''Metal Gear Solid: The Legacy Collection''). | ||
The ''Kid Icarus'' contribution is a screenshot of [[Pit]] in his "peace sign" [[victory pose]]; it was coupled with the | The ''Kid Icarus'' contribution is a screenshot of [[Pit]] in his "peace sign" [[victory pose]]; it was coupled with the unveiling of the [[icaruspedia:Pit_(Victory)_(AR_Card)|Pit (Victory) AR Card]] for ''Kid Icarus: Uprising'', which had never been released previously. | ||
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==1 Day Left== | ==1 Day Left== | ||
The tenth day's participants were [https://twitter.com/ROCKMAN_UNITY | The tenth day's participants were [https://twitter.com/ROCKMAN_UNITY @ROCKMAN_UNITY], the official ''{{uv|Mega Man}}'' account, and [https://twitter.com/SplatoonJP @SplatoonJP], the official ''{{uv|Splatoon}}'' account. | ||
The ''Mega Man'' contribution is an illustration by Yuji Ishihara, character designer of ''Mega Man 11'', featuring [[Mega Man]] in his ''Ultimate'' and ''Mega Man 11'' designs. | The ''Mega Man'' contribution is an illustration by Yuji Ishihara, character designer of ''Mega Man 11'', featuring [[Mega Man]] in his ''Ultimate'' and ''Mega Man 11'' designs. | ||
The ''Splatoon'' contribution is an illustration of an orange [[Inkling]] girl on {{SSBU|Battlefield}}, having painted the number 1 with orange ink | The ''Splatoon'' contribution is an illustration of an orange [[Inkling]] girl on {{SSBU|Battlefield}}, having painted the number 1 with orange ink. | ||
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==Launch Day== | ==Launch Day== | ||
On launch day | On launch day, [[Joker]] was announced as a DLC fighter at The Game Awards 2018. In tandem with the announcement, [https://twitter.com/p_kouhou @p_kouhou] (the official ''{{uv|Persona}}'' account) posted an illustration of Joker by Shigenori Soejima, character designer of the ''Persona'' series. | ||
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Joker artwork.png|{{uv|Persona}}'s contribution. | Joker artwork.png|{{uv|Persona}}'s contribution. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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