User blog comment:DerpyDoodle/Nintendo Direct Aftermath/@comment-6858788-20151113190830

I'm really glad that Cloud is in. Final Fantasy VII is unusually iconic. Even though I've never played it, I recognized Cloud, and many of the soundtracks, well before Brawl came out.

Cloud is a very important part of gaming. He's not Nintendo, but honestly, so what? It's amazing to see these series be a part of Smash Bros., because that's the special thing!

Cloud's inclusion in Smash will probably be a gateway for me to get into Final Fantasy. I mean, Smash was the gateway for me to get into many other series, so this won't be any different.