1) Bowser > Auron > Ryu - That's still my call next round. How crazy am I?

I think you're fairly crazy. Bowser vs Auron would be very close one on one, and I'd probably take Auron there after seeing what he did the other day. In a multiway poll, I think it's clear that Auron's more of a favorite than Bowser. Throw in the fact that Shadow and Ryu will probably hurt Bowser more than they hurt Auron - not a huge amount, but a few percent would put the match completely out of Bowser's reach.

2) Alright, now that you've said my bracket's screwed, is yours too?

I never had much faith in my bracket. My biggest problems so far are having Jill and Midna in round 3 (those are my only problems, really). So theoretically my bracket could turn out well.

3) Toad vs Ness?

After yesterday I'd take Ness. It seems like no one likes Toad, which makes me sad.

4) Not bothering to ask if Mewtwo deserves to come back, we all know he will. Easy one, out of those, who would he beat?

Ness, Gordon, Yuna, Yoshi, DK, Tidus, Knuckles.

Ness and Gordon for sure, DK and Tidus most likely, maybe Yuna, definitely not Knuckles or Yoshi.

5) Ngamer suggested poll: Peach or Meta Knight, who'll take 2nd today?

Right now I actually think Peach might be the favorite. Meta Knight's entire lead was built on the Nintendo Power Hour. If that reflects the day vote, then Peach is dead. But if that was just the hardcore fans, Peach may come back and win.
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