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Rumor: Sony Smash Bros. Game Incoming [Update]

Posted on Tuesday, November 1 @ 08:48:27 Eastern by Anthony Severino

On the eve of the biggest reveal of the year -- tomorrow's GTAV trailer -- news is bound to be slow. I mean, who wants to announce anything right now? It's only going to be completely overshadowed by Grand Theft Auto V. But one man, a karate master, dares to go up against the juggernaut with a wild rumor that's backed up by asbolutely no facts or evidence.

Meet Paul Gale, the man, the myth, the mildly retarded. Part karate-master, part games journalist, he's worked on a number of esteemed media outlets like 1UP and EGM Magazine, as well as working on TV shows such as XPLAY. The wake of his punches are like a "Gale" force wind. He's so amazing, he even named an entire network after himself.

Today, Mr. Gale "is proud to reveal one of PlayStation 3's surprise games". And despite offering no pics or videos, and refusing to supply details on the "name of the game", "publisher", "developer", or "release date", Paul insists "this is real, and this is awesome".

It has to be awesome, it has Nathan Drake, Kratos, Sweet Tooth, Fat Princess and Parappa the Rapper in it, all duking it out to see who is the most smashing of Sony characters. Other characters outside of key Sony franchises are being considered. Paul Gale demonstrates one such character being considered by donning a 007 outfit (pictured right).

The next bit of information -- how virbant and colorful the backgrounds of the stages are -- can only be fully comprehended or appreciated by viewing Paul Gale in a Tron suit, set among a vibrant city backdrop.

I wish I could say this is a fake parody article featuring some pictures I found of some guy in various Halloween costumes - but I can't. This is a legit and true person, claiming all the things I've outlined above. I know it's hard to believe -- as is his baseless rumor -- but it's true (not the rumor, but him). So, sad - but true.

[Update] Confirmed. He lives with his mom. The tablecloth and placemats is all the evidence we need (see below). The Nintendo 64 kid shirt doesn't help his case, either.

Comments

Bras
Joined: Jul 2008

Posted: Nov 1st, 2011 at 10:34 am
The fact that a guy with a Nintendo64 t-shirt and a Triforce Pumpkin is saying that doesn't convince me at all, he wants us dead and choked with so much fake hype and Hyrule pumpkin juice

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Paul_Gale
Joined: Nov 2011

Posted: Nov 1st, 2011 at 12:40 pm
Hey Anthony, and all at the GameRevolution community. Thank you for giving me credit on the story and as I stated in my most recent article:

In regards to Bras' comment, I've been carving video game themed pumpkins for what's now my 14th year doing so and this setup of what you see: the Nintendo 64 t-shirt, background, etc., is part of my tradition. When Nintendo Power magazine interviewed me regarding my video game pumpkin carvings, I mentioned all of this (though I don't expect you or everyone to have read that issue, necessarily).

And to Anthony, I certainly understand your skepticism, but the insults aren't necessary. That being said, stay tuned for more info very soon.

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Anthony_Severino
Joined: Oct 2010

Posted: Nov 1st, 2011 at 1:31 pm
Hey Paul, Thanks for joining the GR community!

I'd love to see you prove me wrong. That said, I don't mean you any harm. We're big on humor here at GR, and I found your pictures to be hilarious. "Gale force wind" clicked in my head and I ran with it.

Hope you understand that it's meant to be funny and not hurtful. Feel free to drop me an email and we'll chat a bit.

And BTW - I linked to your site twice in the article, credit is there.

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Paul_Gale
Joined: Nov 2011

Posted: Nov 2nd, 2011 at 1:25 am
Truth be told, I did laugh during the read. :) And yup, I did see you link to my site and I appreciate that. I'll also say here that tomorrow (November 3rd) I'll be updating the story since that's when I'll be permitted to. Have a great one and keep up funny. No harm done.

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drathbone
Joined: May 2011

Posted: Nov 1st, 2011 at 2:34 pm
I wonder if he included all of that stuff in his OKC profile, don't want that gizmodo ***** getting a million more hits.

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TheJx4
Joined: Jun 2011

Posted: Nov 1st, 2011 at 4:48 pm
I read it was Sorry Smash Bros game.

Glad I can read.

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xxmrcyanidexx
Joined: May 2011

Posted: Nov 1st, 2011 at 10:27 pm
That vibrant city backdrop is Las Vegas, Nevada. The giveaway is the luxor light in the background. w00t.

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tinymhg
Joined: Jun 2011

Posted: Nov 2nd, 2011 at 12:43 am
GTA: Vegas that would be big news!

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xxmrcyanidexx
Joined: May 2011

Posted: Nov 2nd, 2011 at 10:35 am
If only! I buy any game if they slap Vegas on it. Love it.

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KornChildz
Joined: Nov 2011

Posted: Nov 3rd, 2011 at 5:46 pm
So I just went to that dude's site and he posted another update revealing some pretty cool gameplay details.

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