Let’s Talk #23: Have you picked up Super Mario Maker?
Following its reveal at E3 2014 over a year ago, Super Mario Maker has finally arrived around the world. This is a pretty big release for Wii U. It may very well be Nintendo’s biggest game as a whole this year as well.
Even though Super Mario Maker is a Mario game, it’s quite different than what we’re used to. Nintendo has finally given players the tools to make their own levels. Making things even better, Super Mario Maker offers quite a bit of online functionality so that levels can be played and exchanged with others.
With all of that out of the way, how many of you picked up Super Mario Maker? What do you think of it so far? Are there any changes or additions you’d like to see in future updates? Let us know about your initial play impressions of the game in the comments below!
Highlights from last week’s topic: What are you playing? – September 2015
Stuart
I’m playing Phoenix Wright Ace Attourney Dual Destinies,I barely started and I already got 15 hours of gameplay! lol! Let’s finish before Ace Attourney 6 come out.
On my Wii U,Metroid Prime Trilogy all-the-way,note that I’ve never played any of the Prime games,just a little bit of the first one,so it’s been a whole new expirience for me,and now I see why hey call these games “masterpieces”.
Lord Drieg
Been mostly hunting in Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate. Managed to attain Hunter Rank 5 so now I’m a little closer to getting Samus’ armor. Also I’ve been trying to solo that Akantor for Link’s Sword. So frustrating!! Other than that, Smash on 3DS, and Shovel Knight to celebrate the amiibo announcement! (So good!) I’ve been wanting to get LBX, so spread some love and if you would, tell me about the game. I’ve been craving a new Medabots/Custom Robo style game and this looks like my fix!
JUr
I found Bayonetta 1 & 2 with a discount, so I’m playing these, they’re truly awesome games and alternating with the evergreen Smash or Splatoon… Also, ready to play a lot of Mario Maker, principally by downloading these awesome courses that you highlight!
TheDonRob
I have been playing a ton of The Binding of Isaac Rebirth. I tried The Binding of Isaac when it first came out on PC, but I guess it just didn’t really take. However, I really really like the Wii U port. Been playing too much, wife is actually getting a bit mad lol. Other than that I have been playing Pokemon Y and Pokemon Shuffle Mobile because I have a Pokemon addition.
Edit: Also, last night I just downloaded Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move. Was kind of hesitant of it being a spin off and all. But surprisingly enough it is pretty darn fun. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a fun and cute mario themed puzzler.
Sam
I have been playing a TON of Little Battlers Experience: LBX since it released. I just really like the combat and customizing mechanics
Another couple of Monster Hunter X trailers are in. Below, you’ll find full videos focusing on the Insect Glaive and Light Bowgun.
There’s a small Mario-related Easter egg on Google’s website. By searching for the term “Super Mario Bros.”, you’ll see a Question Block towards the right side of the page. Clicking it plays the familiar animation and sound (try getting to 100 as well) that we all know and love! It’s a nice little nod to the 30th anniversary of Super Mario Bros.
Splatoon’s fifth Splatfest was held in Japan over the weekend. The event is now over, and the results are in.
Tsukkomi (straight man) managed to beat out boke (funny man) in both wins and popularity, although both of these were fairly close. Tsukkomi secured 261 points compared to boke’s 239 points.
North America and Europe’s fifth Splatfest will be taking place next weekend.
A new gameplay video for The Legend of Dark Witch Episode 2 was recently uploaded online. View it below.
Thanks to Jake for the tip.
It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart! Monster Hunter X has relinquished its position at the top spot, but both it and Dragon Quest XI are in the top five.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between August 27 and September 2.
A few days ago, Blowfish Studio Games confirmed that its old-school shooter Gunscape will be coming to Wii U early next year. The game will allow for level sharing across platforms.
Blowfish Studio Games has since told Nintendo Everything reader Mike that Gunscape will feature “proper Wii Remote pointer controls.”
While it’s a small detail, it’s notable in a way. We haven’t seen too many shooters on Wii U these days to make use of the Wii Remote aside from the older Call of Duty games.
Activision will be bringing a unique Skylanders experience to Wii and 3DS this year. Rather than releasing the main adventure, these platforms are instead receiving a racer made by Beenox – Skylanders SuperChargers Racing.
Wondering how the Wii and 3DS versions stack up against each other? Check out the gallery below for a few comparisons.
Zoda’s Revenge: StarTropics II hit the European Wii U eShop earlier this month. We have a few minutes of footage from the game below.
Below are the latest titles that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers:
North America
Wii U
Skylanders SuperChargers – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Skylanders SuperChargers Dark Edition Starter Pack – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
LEGO Dimensions – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Shovel Knight – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Yoshi’s Woolly World – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Adventure Time: Finn and Jake Investigations – Amazon, GameStop
Guitar Hero Live – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Just Dance: Disney Party 2 – Amazon
Just Dance 2016 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Snoopy’s Grand Adventure – Amazon, GameStop
Rodea: The Sky Soldier – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash – Amazon, GameStop
Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival – Best Buy
Star Fox Zero – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Devil’s Third – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Xenoblade Chronicles X Special Edition (new) – GameStop
Xenoblade Chronicles X – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
LEGO Marvel’s Avengers – Amazon
Terraria – Amazon
Mighty No. 9 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Shin Megami Tensei x Fire Emblem – Best Buy
The Legend of Zelda – Amazon, Best Buy
3DS
Senran Kagura 2: Deep Crimson – Amazon, GameStop
Skylanders SuperChargers Racing – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer bundle – Amazon, GameStop
Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Chibi-Robo!: Zip Lash – Amazon, GameStop
Shovel Knight – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
The Legend of Legacy (pre-order for launch edition) – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Adventure Time: Finn and Jake Investigations – Amazon, GameStop
Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butoden – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Master Splinter’s Training Pack – Amazon, GameStop
Snoopy’s Grand Adventure – Amazon, GameStop
Gravity Falls: Legend of the Gnome Gemulets – Amazon, GameStop
Rodea: The Sky Soldier – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Moco Moco Friends – Amazon
Yo-Kai Watch – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Stella Glow – Amazon, GameStop
Return to PopoloCrois: A Story of Seasons Fairlytale – Amazon, Best Buy
Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Final Fantasy Explorers – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
LEGO Marvel’s Avengers – Amazon
Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam – Amazon
Hyrule Warriors Legends – Amazon
Project X Zone 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Terraria – Amazon
Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright – Amazon, Best Buy
Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest – Amazon
Metroid Prime: Federation Force – Amazon
Zero Escape 3 – Amazon
Canada
Wii U
LEGO Dimensions
Shovel Knight
Yoshi’s Woolly World amiibo bundle
Yoshi’s Woolly World
Just Dance Disney Party 2
Adventure Time Finn and Jake Investigations
Just Dance 2016
Rodea: The Sky Soldier
Kung Fu Panda: Showdown of Legendary Legends
Guitar Hero Live
Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash
Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival
Xenoblade Chronicles X
Devil’s Third
LEGO Marvel Avengers
Terraria
Mighty No. 9 Wii U
3DS
Senran Kagura 2: Deep Crimson
Skylanders SuperChargers
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Master Splinter’s Training Pack
Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer NFC bundle
Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer
Chibi-Robo!: Zip Lash
Rodea: The Sky Soldier
Shovel Knight
Adventure Time Finn and Jake Investigations
Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butoden
Gravity Falls: Legend of the Gnome Gemulets
Kung Fu Panda: Showdown of Legendary Legends
Moco Moco Friends
Return to PopoloCrois: A Story of Seasons Fairytale
Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice
Stella Glow
Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon
Yo-kai Watch
The Legend of Legacy
LEGO Marvel Avengers
Project X Zone 2
Hyrule Warriors Legends
Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam
Fire Emblem Fates
Metroid Prime: Federation Force
Zero Escape 3
Console
Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer New 3DS bundle
Europe
Wii U
Skylanders SuperChargers
LEGO Dimensions
Shovel Knight
Just Dance: Disney Party 2
Just Dance 2016
Guitar Hero Live
Adventure Time: Finn and Jake Investigations
Rodea: The Sky Soldier
Kung Fu Panda: Showdown of Legendary Legends
Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash
Star Fox Zero
Xenoblade Chronicles X
Terraria
Mighty No.9
3DS
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Master Splinter’s Training Pack
Skylanders SuperChargers Racing
Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer NFC bundle
Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer
Shovel Knight
The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes
Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butoden
Adventure Time Finn and Jake Investigations
Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker
Chibi-Robo!: Zip Lash amiibo bundle
Rodea: The Sky Soldier
Kung Fu Panda: Showdown of Legendary Legends
Terraria
Consoles
Xenoblade Chronicles X Wii U bundle
Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer New 3DS bundle
Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butoden New 3DS bundle
New Style Boutique 2 New 3DS bundle
This post is sort of a work-in-progress once again! As some of you may have noticed, we’re starting to add Europe and Canada to the list. I think that we’ll limit things to Amazon though, otherwise things will start to really get out of hand. If any of you have suggestions or ideas for the format of this post, let me know!