Next Level Games wanted Link in Mario Strikers Charged
A former Next Level Games staffer revealed that the developer considered including Link from The Legend of Zelda series in Mario Strikers Charged. While the idea was discussed internally, Nintendo ultimately showed little enthusiasm, leading to the character's exclusion from the final game.
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