July 26th Screenshot

(Wii U Version)

If this picture were given out of context, like so many are, then I would be confused as to what the hell it shows.

Fortunately, this is one where we do have context.

While not on the official website, Sakurai will occasionally post little captions to pictures on Miiverse.

This one is one where he explains.

Basically, each time a player is sent flying, the color that they get sent back with is the color of the player who attacked them, to inform everyone of who gets the KO in the event of a death.

Of course, that only matters in Time Mode. And while Time Mode is fun to play, I think most players can agree that Stock Mode is better.

And Coin Mode is crap, of course.