LogFAQs > #966682666

Well, considering Zelda, FF, and Mario would be the three biggest vote draws, that won't be happening. There's no justification for excluding the latter two other than "they're too popular," which isn't going to mean anything to Allen. I doubt he'd exclude Zelda either since the first contest was 15 years ago. This isn't like the Character Battles where we've seen enough of them to justify setting aside the most popular entrants.

Also Smash would've smashed Metroid and Metal Gear, too. No surprises there. Like, I'm sure there would be a few interesting matchups if we were to have another one, but not enough that I actually want to see it.