This seems like a never-ending question. It's always asked, whether we are right up against a Smash Bros. release, or years away from another entry in the series. The big different with this game is, the developers actually listen to what we want. You can make a difference by voicing your opinion all around the internet, and Nintendo is definitely keeping tabs on what you want. They even open up polls of their own to track what characters people want most. Who knows, your top choice might make it in there next time around.

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