[Let’s Talk] What would you like to see from a new Paper Mario game?
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Let’s Talk #37: What would you like to see from a new Paper Mario game?
The Internet has been set ablaze over the past day or so with speculation regarding a potential new Paper Mario game for Wii U. Since it’s the hot Nintendo topic of the moment, I thought it’d make sense to have this week’s Let’s Talk centered around that.
It’s been a long time since we saw a proper Paper Mario entry. The Thousand-Year Door, a GameCube game, was the last true RPG in the series. Super Paper Mario was fine enough (I enjoyed it quite a bit myself actually), but you could argue that Sticker Star isn’t looked upon favorably despite decent reviews at the time. At this point, it might be for the best to return to the series’ roots and remember why the franchise has (mostly) been loved by so many players.
With all of that in mind, what would you want to see from a new Paper Mario game? If you have any thoughts, definitely share them in the comments below!
Highlights from last week’s topic: Do you want to see more of Linkle?
First 4 Figures shows Sonic 25th anniversary and Silver statues
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During Weston Super Sonic 2016, First 4 Figures provided fans with a first look at two new statues. The company is preparing one design specifically for Sonic’s 25th anniversary and another for Silver.
Fans will be able to pre-order Silver in April. Sonic is going up a bit later, with reservations opening on June 23.
A few photos of the statues captured from a live stream can be found below.
More: First 4 Figures, SEGA, Sonic the Hedgehog
Additional Nintendo sales numbers from France and more
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Le Figaro has another, Nintendo-specific report up on its website. Most of the information concerns sales figures in France, but there are a few notes outside of that as well.
Here’s an overview as to what’s mentioned in the article:
– 3DS down 6 percent in 2015 compared to 2014
– Wii U down 4 percent in 2015 compared to 2015
– 5 Nintendo titles were in the top 20 overall game sales for France last year
– Mario Kart 7 sold over 225,000 copies in 2015
– New Super Mario Bros. 2 sold 180,000 copies
– Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer sold 250,000 copies
– Nintendo didn’t expect the success of Happy Home Designer in France
– Nintendo was targeting young girls in 2015 with games like New Style Boutique 2
– That game sold 130,000 units in one month
– Splatoon sold over 300,000 copies
– Over 1 million amiibo figures sold in France last year
– That’s twice the amount as in 2014
– Animal Crossing amiibo cards have sold over 250,000 packs
– More game launches with amiibo planned for this year, such as Wolf Link and Twilight Princess HD
– Zelda Wii U, Fire Emblem Fates, Bravely Second, Dragon Quest VII, Dragon Quest VIII are all big games this year
– Yo-kai Watch is another key game
– Yo-kai Watch supposedly didn’t do well in North America despite Nintendo’s marketing
– Games are still the most important to Nintendo, but the company is diversifying (Universal Studios, etc.)
– Nintendo is teaming up with clothing companies like Vans (shoes), Undiz (women’s underwear/pajamas)
Roy amiibo pre-orders up on GameStop (exclusive)
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Yo-kai Watch anime expanding to a ton of new territories
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The Yo-kai Watch anime will soon be reaching new countries. VIZ Media has announced that the show will soon air in over 100 territories (Europe and Africa), including the UK.
Broadcasts will begin sometime this spring “on popular kids’ channels”. Specifics about where the anime will air will be shared soon.
VIZ Media also said today that the Yo-kai Watch anime had a “successful run” in the United States.
Source: VIZ Media PR
Isabelle, Tommy and Timmy, Kapp’n, Rover amiibo packaging
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Nintendo has released the various packaging images for the upcoming Animal Crossing amiibo figures. Take a look at the boxarts for Isabelle, Tommy and Timmy, Kapp’n, and Rover above.
More: Amiibo, Animal Crossing
Roy amiibo pre-orders going up at GameStop tomorrow (in-store and online)
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A new memo from GameStop officially confirms that the figure will be an exclusive. We’re hearing that pre-orders will begin online and in-store starting at around 3 PM ET / 12 PM PT. Once they’re open, we’ll be sure to let you know!
Zelda: Twilight Princess HD tweet (1/19/16)
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Yesterday, the Japanese Zelda Twitter account began sending out new messages to promote Twilight Princess HD. There’s another post today, though this time it’s more about the series in general. Along with the timeline image above “Malo” wrote the following:
“…it’s Malo. This is a rare article brought by the pops with mustache… (note: likely Aonuma) So according to this, this story is the era of victory of the Hero of Time. The Hero of Time? …I don’t know the details, but why is everyone wearing green clothes? …if they’re of the same brand. That’s gotta be really good product appeal.”
Game Center DX – Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash
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A special episode of Game Center DX featuring Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash has just been uploaded to Nintendo’s Japanese YouTube page. You can view it below.
More: Camelot, Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash
Nyannyan Neko Mario Time episode 55
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The latest episode of Nintendo’s Japanese show Nyannyan Neko Mario Time has now gone live. We’ve included it below.
