2021 Spring Showcase/Button Studios

Button Studios at the 2021 Spring Showcase, presented by yours truly, Spheal.
== Spheal's Super Smash Bros. ==
The screen fades in from black. Setting the scene, we see a rainy passageway, nestled between two huge sides of a gaping canyon. A figure, dressed from head to toe in red, dashes through the rain towards a large temple, half-buried beneath the surrounding gorge. Upon closer inspection, their mask is revealed to be that of the Yiga Clan, a syndicate of assassins based in Hyrule. The Yiga Footsoldier comes to a stop before a taller figure, both also dressed in red and with a mask. The footsoldier gets down on one knee, before them.
:Sooga: It's about time. You've made Master Kohga most impatient. Now, do you have it?
Silently, the footsoldier pulls out a slip of paper, and hands it to Sooga, who examines the slip of paper carefully.
:Sooga: This looks like the real deal.
Suddenly, a flash of silver causes it to fly out of his hands. The camera pans to the side to show Link, dressing in champion's robes and wielding the shining Master Sword in one hand - and the envelope in the other.
:Sooga: If it isn't the Hero of Legend...
:Footsoldier: Sooga, sir! Allow me to retrieve it!
:Sooga: Fear not. I had already prepared for such circumstances.
The camera pans out and a group of individuals appears behind Sooga. As they emerge from the Yiga Hideout's entrance, they are revealed to be Bowser, King K. Rool, Sylux and Firebrand. Immediately, the four of them rush towards Link. The hero is able to fend off Bowser and Firebrand's fireballs using his Hero's Shield, shortly before dodging a punch from King K. Rool.
:Sooga: Want to put up a fight do you?
Link strikes Sylux with his sword, causing the bounty hunter to topple over. As the camera pans out, it's shown that Link has managed to defeat all four of the villains hired by Sooga.
:Sooga: In that case, I shall fight, and do whatever it takes to deliver that message to Master Kohga -
Suddenly, a spiked metal ball appears from nowhere, blasting Link into the distance. As the metal ball falls to the ground, the camera pans to the right to reveal Master Kohga, having used Magnesis to deal with Link. The piece of paper flutters down from above, and Kohga grasps it in his hand. He glances at the collapsed figures of Bowser, King K. Rool, Sylux and Firebrand.
:Kohga: Having fun without me, were you? Sheesh, these guys were useless.
:Sooga: Master Kohga - the envelope. What does it say?
But Kohga has already eagerly ripped open the envelope. In his hands is a red piece of card, embellished with a familiar white logo.
:Kohga: Yes! Exactly what I was hoping for! Sooga, get yourself ready, because I'm off to Spheal's Super Smash Bros.!
Master Kohga Goes Bananas!
The trailer cuts to gameplay footage, showing Master Kohga's in-game model on the new stage, Yiga Hideout. He is seen fighting Link, King K. Rool and Sylux on the stage, using a variety of attacks with his Demon Carver. His Down Special, Magnesis, is shown, where he crushes his opponents with a large metal spikeball. For his Side Special, he creates a Sheikah Shield in front of himself, before pushing it forwards to keep his enemies at bay.
:Sooga: Allow us to fight at your side.
For his Dash Attack, Sooga is seen carrying Master Kohga across the battlefield before attacking the foe with his Windcleaver. Additionally several of Kohga's tilt attacks involve summoning Yiga Footsoldiers to attack. For his recovery, Kohga equips a Glider and soars upwards, being boosted up by two Footsoldiers. Furthermore, his Final Smash is shown, where he unleashes a powerful energy beam at his opponents, causing them to explode. For his victory screen, he is seen eating a banana, while in another, Sooga appears at his side.
Spheal's Super Smash Bros.
That's right, Master Kohga from The Legend of Zelda series will be the next Fighter to join the ever-expanding lineup. With the Yiga Clan and his trusted ally, Sooga, at his side, Kohga will stop at nothing to become the top banana of Spheal's Super Smash Bros.! With Kohga set to join the game on March 30th, this finally means that the Fabulous Five Fighter's Pass is at last, complete. 
The Fabulous Five Fighter's Pass is finally complete!
But what does this mean going forwards? I do intend to occasionally update Spheal's Super Smash Bros. from time to time but it is unlikely any major new characters will be added to the game. In terms of updates, I will be working stages, assist trophies, music and spirits to keep myself busy, but for now, the playable roster is just about done.
Well, apart from one more character that I'd like to share:
The logo for Spheal's Super Smash Bros. appears on the screen, and the words "Super Smash Bros." fade away, leaving only "Spheal". Then, the entire screen fades to blue, and zooms out to show a Spheal rolling across Pokémon Stadium 2.
Spheal Rolls In!
A short gameplay trailer follows. We see that Spheal is a slow lightweight character, with a small hitbox. Using attacks that mirror that of Jigglypuff, Spheal is seen rolling across the stage, delivering short-range slap attacks, and freezing nearby opponents solid with Powder Snow.
That's right, because what would Spheal's Super Smash Bros. be without everyone's favorite spherical Ice/Water-type? Spheal is an Echo Fighter of Jigglypuff, although with several cosmetic differences within their moveset. Spheal will be available to all players for free, as soon as this presentation ends!
== Auralite ==
Moving on, I'd like to show off an entirely new project that I have been working on recently. Please take a look.
Auralite
	Good evening, one and all. My name is Professor Tetra, and I would like to formally welcome you all to Gem Island! This tropical paradise is home to beautiful waterfalls, a picturesque coastline, majestic mountains and a vibrant rainforest, and it also happens to be the home of my lab, as well. You can see it right on the top of Hailstone Mountain. Anyway, I'm getting distracted.
You are no doubt here for your voluntary participation in the Auralite Program, and I am pleased to annouce that all of you have been accepted into the program! First, I would like to issue my congratulations and gratitute - your work helps to further my research and development. Now, before we continue, I would first like to address some important regulations, purely for the safety and wellbeing of you and your fellow trainees:
#Here on Gem Island, respect of fellow trainees is primarily important and there is zero tolerance for any form of bullying or discrimination towards trainees.
#It is our collective responsibility to ensure the safety, wellbeing and privacy of the island's native species. I am of the belief that nature is just as important as our advancing technology and should be preserved as much as possible.
#The details of the program are strictly confidential. For that reason, all weapons should be collected at 9:00am sharp and returned to the Sanitation Facility by 3:00pm at the very latest. The use of mobile devices between those hours is prohibited, with the exception of special circumstances.
#All zones of Gem Island, with the exception of Silver Town, are out of bounds between dusk and dawn. Anyone caught outside of Silver Town between the allocated times of day will be immediately ejected from the program.
It is important that you follow these rules and regulations, as they will keep you and your fellow trainees safe and comfortable within the program. But it is also important to remember to have fun! Remember, there will always be Wardens around, who are also tasked with protecting trainees.	
With that out of the way, allow me to continue and introduce you to several of your fellow trainees. You will be working alongside these individuals over the next few months, so be sure to make a good first impression on them!
First, we have . Having travelled to Gem Island all the way from a distant savanna, Dandelion is one of the newest trainees on the team. Being a lion, he has good mobility and dexterity. His preferred type of weapon is the Lion Launcher, which shoots projectiles of exploding fluff.	
Next up is . Rysta is a member of the Geminite species, a species of crystalline creatures that inhabit Gem Island. After I rescued Rysta, she willingly became the first trainee of the program. Her preferred weapon is the Photon Cannon, which shoots high-velocity bursts of light.	
Our third trainee is . Quentin is undergoing rehabilitation on Gem Island, with the Auralite Program being part of this. After training and on Saturdays, he helps the island's community service by cleaning up the beaches. His preferred weapon is Trevor, his signature gun.	
The fourth trainee and the final one I will introduce today is . Sushi is a member of the Salalotls, marine amphibian species that inhabit the waters and islets surrounding Gem Island. Sushi's positive outlook makes him a valuable ally to any other trainees. His favorite weapon is the Bubble Blaster.	
Many more trainees will be joining the program in due course. You will be able to meet them in the near future.
As part of the new program, trainees are required to take part in a series of daily tests using a different weapon each day. The day's timetable is as follows:
*, trainees will select their weapons to be used throughout the day. Each day will have a different selection of prototype weapons available to be tested.
*, trainees will partipate in the first activity of the day: Capture The Staff. The trainees will be split into 2 teams where each team's objective is to capture their opponent's Staff and transport it back to their own base, before their opponent does the same.
*, trainees will partake in the day's second activity: Outpost Control. The trainees are split into 2 teams. Across the arena are multiple outposts, which can be controlled by either team when activated by a team member. It is important to control these outposts to secure a victory.
*, trainees are able to take a short lunch break. If they wish, they may exchange their weapon during this period of time.
*, the third activity, Special Delivery, takes place. One team is required to escort a payload of valuable goods from their base to the opponent's base, however the opposing team can attempt to stall their progress by attacking.
*, trainees enter the fourth and final activity: Life Runners. Each trainee is given 3 Crystal Hearts - when all of these are destroyed, the trainee is eliminated from the game. Each team's objective is to fully deplete the other team's member's Crystal Hearts.
*, the day's activities conclude, and trainees are expected to return their weapons and equipment to the Sanitation Facility. Following this, they may freely roam the island until dusk, when they are expected to return to their accomodation in Silver Town.
This timetable runs from Sundays to Fridays. On Saturdays, trainees are given the entire day to roam the island at their own will. Once again, returning to Silver Town by nightfall is compulsory. Following the timetable is particularly important - it is your responsiblity to minimize lateness to activities, as this will ensure that the day runs smoothly for everyone.
That brings me to the end of my talk. If you still hold any doubts or concerns, please be sure to contact me. I shall be eagerly awaiting seeing all trainees for the first day of activities on . Until then, I wish you all the best of luck! That's Professor Tetra, signing off.
== Pokémon Flame & Frost ==
Pokémon Flame and Pokémon Frost
Now it's time for some updates regarding the next upcoming Pokémon games, Pokémon Flame and Pokémon Frost. Unfortunately, I must first confess that these games have been pushed back to a 2022 release. They will not really be my priority projects, but will simply exist as games for me to work on in the background every so often. However, this does mean there will be regular updates for the next 12 months at the very least.
Speaking of updates, I think it's time to show off some more of the species that you'll be able to find in the rich and diverse Palma region. Like previous games, you will be able to find a variety of Pokémon throughout the game, including both familiar Pokémon from older generations, and new, never-before-seen species.
Aukauk
To begin, let's look at one of the most populous Pokémon in the Palma region. This is Aukauk, a Normal/Flying-type Pokémon that you'll be able to find all over the region. Aukauk and its evolutionary relatives can be found along the beaches, throughout the forests and along the mountaintops in Palma. Aukauk is based on the Atlantic Puffin, and as such, they are known to fly around in very large flocks. There is even an uninhabited island in Palma called Aukauk Rock, where Aukauk can be found roosting in abundance - but in order to reach this island, you will need practise navigating the seas of Palma in the Water Gliding activity.
Kendolt
Another new Pokémon that you will find in Palma is Kendolt. These pure Fighting-type Pokémon dwell on the rugged steppes of Palma's largest island, and can even be found among the network of caves, mines and mountains on the island. Kendolt are hardy, determined Pokémon that will train relentlessly for upwards of 18 hours a day! Kendolt trains using its bamboo katana, and is even able to use a unique attack with it, called Shinai Strike. When Shinai Strike is used, it deals damage to the foe, ignoring their defense boosts. What's special about this attack its power is dependent on the number of times it has been used thus far in battle. Beginning with 50 base power, its damage will increase by 10 each time it is used, until it deals 150 damage for the final attack!
Huskush
Next up is Huskush! These adorable canines are pure Ice-type and can be found in the coldest areas of Palma - namely the tops of the snow-capped peaks and the northernmost reaches of the archipelago. Huskush are incredibly loyal Pokémon and are popular starter Pokémon for youngsters due to their protective, yet playful, nature. Their high speed also makes them useful in battle. It's said that something special happens to a Huskush when it battles at a certain time of day.
Paralave, Dormant and Haunting form.
To finish off for today, we have Paralave a unique Pokémon with a special feature! See, Paralave is a Rock/Ghost-type Pokémon, but with two different forms, which are known as Dormant Form and Haunting Form. Paralave's signature ability, Requiem, allows it to transform between the two. 
*By default, Paralave is in Dormant Form. In this state, Paralave has limited offensive stats but has an immunity to volatile status conditions, such as Taunt, Encore, Torment, Confusion and Embargo. 
*But when hit by a damaging move, Paralave will turn into its Haunting Form. This form has increase attack power, but loses its immunity to the aforementioned status conditions. If hit by a non-damaging move, Paralave will turn back into its Dormant Form.
Paralave is quite a rare Pokémon in Palma, however, but if you search around graveyards, you are sure to find one lurking in the ground.
Anyway, that's it for new Pokémon. I hope you look forward to seeing more designs in the future, as I plan to continue showing designs throughout the year and leading up to the joint release of Pokémon Flame and Pokémon Frost in 2022.
== Quentin Lustrum's Great Escape ==
BREAKING NEWS!
Today we bring you some breaking news. Feared intergalactic criminal, Quentin Lustrum, known to many as the Five-Sided Fiend, has been captured today after a 29-day chase. Police teams were able to capture Lustrum by surrounding his escape from various different angles. He is currently being held in the Pyramidal Prison once again as he awaits his trial.
Quentin Lustrum's Great Escape
I'm pleased to annouce another upcoming title, Quentin Lustrum's Great Escape which will be launching on the Nymbus this summer.
In this stealth-platformer adventure, the player takes control of renowned intergalactic criminal, Quentin Lustrum, after recently being locked away in the Pyramidal Prison. It's up to you to help Quentin find Trevor, his trusted gun, and escape the confines of the prison, all while going undetected by the guards.
Quentin stars in a new, retro-inspired stealth platforming challenge!
To do this, you'll need to take advantage of the prison's scenery. Hiding behind pillars of stone will be crucial to avoid detection from guards - and don't even try fighting them, because their Stun Guns will knock you out in one hit!
Look out for more details about Quentin Lustrum's Great Escape in the upcoming weeks, as I plan to release this project in the summer. Oh, and as a special bonus, those who pre-order Quentin Lustrum's Great Escape will receive a code to unlock a limited edition weapon in Auralite, and will be able to use it when the game launches in July.
== Fantendo's Card Cataclysm 2 (working title) ==
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The screen corrupts and cuts to static black.
In a dark dungeon, the camera shows a series of cards scattered across the damp floor. A single beam of dim light sneaking in through the dungeon window reveals these cards to have images of several well-known Fantendo characters on them, including Unten, Vessa, Thrusterhound, Sugarspike and Punch. The light also reveals that these cards are all very badly damaged, torn and battered in places.
The camera slowly pans upwards to the dungeon window, and shows the vast expanse of stormy darkness lying outside of dungeon. Something slowly fades into view from the shadows. The number 2...
The sequel to Fantendo's Card Cataclysm is now in development.
That's right, I'm now working on a sequel to Fantendo's Card Cataclysm. With an all-new roster and a completely new take on the RPG-style formula of the original game, the game will release sometime before the end of 2021.
But for now, you will have to wait to hear more details. I am currently in the process of drafting the roster, and while I will not be taking requests, I will do my best to ensure that all active users are represented in some form or another.
And that brings us to the end of the Button Studios Showcase. Thank you all for watching. Please let me know which part of the showcase you enjoyed the most! See you next time!
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