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Nintendo Disappoints Without Mario for Mobile or New Console

"Nintendo Co. is easing into its newfound role as a mobile game publisher, but not fast enough for investors expecting a Mario-scale hit."

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wonderfulmonkeyman2950d ago

Investors wanted Nintendo to put Mario on mobile so that they could add in a Microtransaction to make Mario jump higher.

I don't think anyone gives a damn what someone who wants to screw with Nintendo like that wants; even Nintendo put the shmuck investor who initially suggested that down in the most polite way they possibly could.

Also, this is article #1 of a 4-article stream of hatred that will probably get approved in a flash.
Haters.
Haters everywhere.

LOL_WUT2949d ago

Like I said before they want to make more money they should just port their VC library onto mobile.

And wow wonderful, your'e going on overdrive! Take it easy ;)

MrBrofist2949d ago

No thank you. Porting over games like SMB will suck using touch controls. Mobile games only work for arcade like games. Unless its something simple like Tetris or Dr Mario, it won't translate well with touch.

I've been playing Sonic 2 on mobile and it's more of a chore controlling Sonic than getting any enjoyment out of it. I can barely play this game because my thumbs obscures a lot of what's on screen and because of that it leads to a lot of deaths I normally wouldn't find in using an actual controller. Hell I can't even pass oil ocean zone without rage quiting and just forget about the special stages.

Zeldafan642949d ago (Edited 2949d ago )

It's amazing how so many people want to turn a blind eye to what's really going on. They see it but pretend like they don't. Most people have no backbone. I've always enjoyed your thoughtful and informative posts wonderfulmonkeyman. keep it up.

ZeekQuattro2950d ago

They said there weren't putting Mario on there. Be glad they are making mobile Fire Emblem and AC games.

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SEGA Hasn't Given Up On Competing Against Mario With Sonic

SEGA’s Second Division Manager, Osamu Ohashi, wants to surpass Mario by strengthening the Sonic IP.

TheColbertinator205d ago

Pointless really. Mario is galactic .

SinisterMister205d ago

So is Sonic, but at a lesser level comparatively.

Snookies12202d ago

Nah, Sonic is definitely iconic but it will never be at the level of Mario. Much less surpass it...

Knightofelemia205d ago

They can compete but Mario will always win. Mario and Sonic cater to different fans or fans who like both.

jwillj2k4205d ago

Give sonic a reason to run fast mix in some Saw and Texas chainsaw features.

Barlos205d ago

Sonic doesn't have to compete though. Both are their own thing, there's plenty of room for them both.

Inverno205d ago

Thing is Sonic despite the bad games is still an icon as big as Mario, probably bigger cause he's seen more in media than Mario. More cartoons, more movies, more memes. So on that end he's good, they just gotta stop making bad games.

Rebel_Scum205d ago

Nailed it. Tbh though Sega don't know how to make a good Sonic game anymore.

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Paper Mario's remake has been rated, suggesting a release might not be far off

The Switch game, which was announced earlier this year, is a remake of a cult favorite GameCube title, and currently holds a placeholder release date of 2024. However, it’s possible that since the game is already beginning to arrive at rating boards, the release could come early in the year.

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videogameschronicle.com
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Special Edition Mario Bomber Jackets Take Your Fandom to the Streets

A series of new Special Edition Mario Bomber Jackets allow fans to show their dedication to the franchise when out and about.

1Victor315d ago (Edited 315d ago )

The Jackets look good but are kids sizes only 😭
🤬 They don’t want my nostalgia money