More new faces will allegedly be heading to Super Smash Bros. Brawl, though some from Melee will apparently not be included...

Reports are spreading across the net that Smash Bros. director Masashiro Sakurai talked about the title briefly on Tokyo Radio's "The Gaming Show", though due to the nature of the source we cannot confirm if these much-spread details are legit.

Apparently however, Sakurai confirmed that the upcoming Wii incarnation of the game will feature Bowser Jr., Samus' long-time enemy Ridley, and a Wind Waker style cel-shaded Link all as playable characters. At the same time, he said that the Ice Climbers, Mr. Game & Watch, and Young Link would not be returning.

We're searching for a recording of the show to confirm this one way or the other - stay tuned!