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The newest Super Mario Galaxy Movie reveal gives me more hope than ever for a Super Smash Bros. cinematic universe
The reveal of Fox McCloud in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has sparked excitement for a potential Super Smash Bros. cinematic universe. The inclusion of characters from various Nintendo IPs, alongside Mario and his allies, suggests a multiverse concept. This opens the door for collaborations with other franchises, potentially leading to an "Avengers: Endgame"-style film featuring a wide array of characters.
As Tomodachi Life demo players push its lack of filter to the limit, former marketing lead says Nintendo may be "rethinking" its approach after being caught out by the internet again
The demo for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream features no filter for player-created content, leading to unfiltered Mii dialogue. Former Nintendo marketing lead Kit Ellis suggests the company may be rethinking its approach to user-generated content, as it has historically been surprised by player actions online. This lack of censorship in the demo mirrors the viral nature of the original Tomodachi Life, which was a significant commercial success.
Masahiro Sakurai is definitely thinking of Super Smash Bros as he asserts "it would be utterly impossible to grant every request" from fans in Kirby Air Riders
Super Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai stated that it is impossible to fulfill every fan request, referencing the development insights for Kirby Air Riders. He acknowledged the constant stream of requests he receives but emphasized the impracticality of granting them all.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Might Feature Another Nintendo IP
A promotional video for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has revealed the potential inclusion of characters from other Nintendo franchises, notably Pikmin and ROB. Shigeru Miyamoto, a producer on the film, has previously expressed interest in a Pikmin movie. The montage also features characters from Super Mario Bros. 2 and other Mario titles.
The 11 Super Mario side characters who deserve their own game
This article discusses which Super Mario side characters deserve their own dedicated video game. It highlights characters like Toad, Goomba, Lakitu, Boo, Kamek, Waluigi, Daisy, Nabbit, Geno, and Mallow, exploring potential game concepts for each. While Princess Peach and Luigi have had their own titles, the article argues they could still benefit from more substantial games.
Nintendo Switch 2 could finally catch up to PS5 and Xbox with this tech upgrade
A newly discovered patent suggests the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 will feature a built-in voice chat system, including proximity chat. This upgrade would bring the console in line with modern online gaming standards set by PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, potentially improving multiplayer experiences for titles like Splatoon and Mario Kart.
50 Best Nintendo 64 Games Of All Time
This article ranks the 50 best games released for the Nintendo 64, celebrating the console's 30th anniversary. It highlights genre-defining classics and influential titles that showcased the system's capabilities in the early 3D era, from Super Mario 64 to The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
Classic N64 Review: Super Smash Bros.
This review revisits the classic Nintendo 64 title, Super Smash Bros. The article also briefly mentions Nintendo's announcement of a new Super Smash Bros. game for the Nintendo Wii at E3 2006.