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[[File:Biff.png|200px|thumb|right|Biff, ARMS League Commentator]] | [[File:Biff.png|200px|thumb|right|Biff, ARMS League Commentator]] | ||
{{FlavorText|Hi there, ladies and gents! I'm Biff, your trusty ''ARMS'' commentator!}}'''Biff''' is a commentator for [[ARMS (organization)|ARMS League]] matches.<ref>Nintendo of America. [https://youtu.be/VIElAe6LflY?t=7s "ARMS – Nintendo Direct 4.12.2017"], retrieved {{#dateformat:2017-05-14}}.</ref> He appears in announcement videos as a host and in-game in [[Grand Prix]] to provide fighter introductions and tips to the player | {{FlavorText|Hi there, ladies and gents! I'm Biff, your trusty ''ARMS'' commentator!}}'''Biff''' is a commentator for [[ARMS (organization)|ARMS League]] matches.<ref>Nintendo of America. [https://youtu.be/VIElAe6LflY?t=7s "ARMS – Nintendo Direct 4.12.2017"], retrieved {{#dateformat:2017-05-14}}.</ref> He appears in announcement videos as a host and in-game in [[Grand Prix]] to provide fighter introductions and tips to the player. | ||
== Appearance == | == Appearance == | ||
Biff is roughly humanoid, | Biff is a roughly humanoid, yellow being of unknown species with a large, oblong head that has a hand protruding from the top of it, usually clenched in a fist but opening when he is surprised. Like most of the fighters in [[ARMS (game)|''ARMS'']], he has spiraled irises. Similarly, he also appears to have extendable [[ARMS (extendable)|ARMS]]. The only clothes he wears are a scarlet, diamond-shaped mask and a navy blue bow tie. | ||
== Quotes == | == Quotes == | ||
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File:UnnamedSquare.jpg|Biff's full 3D model relaxing at [[Via Dolce]] | File:UnnamedSquare.jpg|Biff's full 3D model relaxing at [[Via Dolce]] | ||
File:Biff-art.jpg|Art from the official ARMS Twitter, showing Biff's extendable arms. | File:Biff-art.jpg|Art from the official ARMS Twitter, showing Biff's extendable arms. | ||
File:RibbonGirlMechanica.jpg|Biff receiving [[Ribbon Girl | File:RibbonGirlMechanica.jpg|Biff receiving [[Ribbon Girl]]'s autograph. | ||
File: | File:MechanicaTinkering.jpg|Biff taking notes as [[Mechanica]] tinkers with a [[Boomerang]]. | ||
File:ARMS Release Art.jpg | File:Misangosuit.jpg|Biff, [[Misango]] and [[Twintelle]] trying on new clothes from Twintelle's [[brand]], Overrun. | ||
File:ARMS Release Art.jpg|Biff and all ten original [[fighters]] celebrating the release of [[ARMS (game)|ARMS]]. | |||
File:Foreststage.jpg|Biff peeking behind two slabs at [[Temple Grounds]]. | |||
File:Bifftemple.jpg|Biff leaning on one of the pillars on [[Temple Grounds]]. | |||
File:Unnamed lab.jpg|Biff hanging onto a tube at [[(NAME REDACTED)|[NAME REDACTED]]]. | |||
File:Biffredacted.jpg|Biff looking puzzled in front of a screen in [[(NAME REDACTED)|[NAME REDACTED]]]. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
*Biff is voiced by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Y%C5%AB_Kobayashi Yū Kobayashi], the voice of fellow [[Nintendo]] character [[FireEmblem:Lucina|Lucina]], in the Japanese Nintendo Direct for ARMS. <ref>Yū Kobayashi. [https://twitter.com/holy_kobayashi/status/852368931008282624 "Official Account Tweet"].</ref> | *Biff is voiced by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Y%C5%AB_Kobayashi Yū Kobayashi], the voice of fellow [[Nintendo]] character [[FireEmblem:Lucina|Lucina]], in the Japanese Nintendo Direct for ARMS.<ref>Yū Kobayashi. [https://twitter.com/holy_kobayashi/status/852368931008282624 "Official Account Tweet"].</ref> | ||
*The Tri-Shot [[Biffler]] [[ARMS (equipment)|ARM]] is named after Biff. | *The Tri-Shot [[Biffler]] [[ARMS (equipment)|ARM]] is named after Biff with the [[Blind]] effect even having his face on it. | ||
*Biff's name is similar to an onomatopoeia in comics used when a character punches. | *Biff's name is similar to an onomatopoeia in comics used when a character punches. | ||
*There is an implied rivalry between Biff and [[Lola Pop]], as they each have bakeries right next to each other and one of her promotional art photos shows Biff glaring at her while she performs in front of her bakery. | |||
*Biff is one of the few characters who's beta voice can be found in the game's files. | |||
==Names in other languages== | ==Names in other languages== | ||
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|JapR=kobusshii | |JapR=kobusshii | ||
|JapM=Sounds similar to 拳 (''kobushi'', meaning fist) | |JapM=Sounds similar to 拳 (''kobushi'', meaning fist) | ||
|ChiT=拳布師 | |||
|ChiTR=Kyùhnbousī | |||
|ChiTM=Fist Cloth Master | |||
|ChiS=拳布师 | |||
|ChiSR=Quánbùshī | |||
|ChiSM=Fist Cloth Master | |||
|Dut=Armadeus | |Dut=Armadeus | ||
|DutM=From ARMS and Amadeus, a Dutch given name | |DutM=From ARMS and Amadeus, a Dutch given name | ||
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|GerM=From ARMS and Amadeus, a German given name | |GerM=From ARMS and Amadeus, a German given name | ||
|Ita=Armando | |Ita=Armando | ||
|ItaM=From Armando, an Italian given name | |ItaM=From Armando, an Italian given name and ARMS | ||
|Rus=Бифф | |Rus=Бифф | ||
|RusR=Biff | |RusR=Biff | ||
|RusM=Transcription of English name | |RusM=Transcription of English name | ||
|SpaE=Puñejandro | |SpaE=Puñejandro | ||
|SpaEM=From ''puño'', Spanish for fist | |SpaEM=From ''puño'', Spanish for fist and ''Alejandro'', a Spanish given name | ||
|SpaA=Manuelucho | |SpaA=Manuelucho | ||
|SpaAM=From ''Manuel'', a Spanish given name, which prefix can be interpreted as ''mano'', hand | |SpaAM=From ''Manuel'', a Spanish given name, which prefix can be interpreted as ''mano'', hand and ''luchar'', to fight | ||
}} | }} | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
* [http://twitter.com/ARMS_Cobutter Biff's Japanese Twitter account | * [http://twitter.com/ARMS_Cobutter Biff's Japanese Twitter account] | ||
== References == | == References == |
Latest revision as of 00:50, 11 September 2023
"Hi there, ladies and gents! I'm Biff, your trusty ARMS commentator!"
Biff is a commentator for ARMS League matches.[1] He appears in announcement videos as a host and in-game in Grand Prix to provide fighter introductions and tips to the player.
Appearance
Biff is a roughly humanoid, yellow being of unknown species with a large, oblong head that has a hand protruding from the top of it, usually clenched in a fist but opening when he is surprised. Like most of the fighters in ARMS, he has spiraled irises. Similarly, he also appears to have extendable ARMS. The only clothes he wears are a scarlet, diamond-shaped mask and a navy blue bow tie.
Quotes
Main Article: Biff/Quotes
Gallery
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Biff's profile picture, with an unsure expression
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Biff's profile picture, with a shocked expression
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Biff's profile picture, with a smile
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Biff's full 3D model relaxing at Via Dolce
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Art from the official ARMS Twitter, showing Biff's extendable arms.
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Biff receiving Ribbon Girl's autograph.
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Biff peeking behind two slabs at Temple Grounds.
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Biff leaning on one of the pillars on Temple Grounds.
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Biff hanging onto a tube at [NAME REDACTED].
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Biff looking puzzled in front of a screen in [NAME REDACTED].
Trivia
- Biff is voiced by Yū Kobayashi, the voice of fellow Nintendo character Lucina, in the Japanese Nintendo Direct for ARMS.[2]
- The Tri-Shot Biffler ARM is named after Biff with the Blind effect even having his face on it.
- Biff's name is similar to an onomatopoeia in comics used when a character punches.
- There is an implied rivalry between Biff and Lola Pop, as they each have bakeries right next to each other and one of her promotional art photos shows Biff glaring at her while she performs in front of her bakery.
- Biff is one of the few characters who's beta voice can be found in the game's files.
Names in other languages
Language | Name | Meaning |
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Japanese | コブッシー kobusshii |
Sounds similar to 拳 (kobushi, meaning fist) |
Chinese (Traditional) | 拳布師 Kyùhnbousī |
Fist Cloth Master |
Chinese (Simplified) | 拳布师 Quánbùshī |
Fist Cloth Master |
Dutch | Armadeus | From ARMS and Amadeus, a Dutch given name |
French | Globule | Globule |
German | Armadeus | From ARMS and Amadeus, a German given name |
Italian | Armando | From Armando, an Italian given name and ARMS |
Russian | Бифф Biff |
Transcription of English name |
Spanish (NOA) | Manuelucho | From Manuel, a Spanish given name, which prefix can be interpreted as mano, hand and luchar, to fight |
Spanish (NOE) | Puñejandro | From puño, Spanish for fist and Alejandro, a Spanish given name |
External links
References
- ↑ Nintendo of America. "ARMS – Nintendo Direct 4.12.2017", retrieved 2017-05-14.
- ↑ Yū Kobayashi. "Official Account Tweet".
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