LEGO on why Mario doesn’t die in LEGO Super Mario, why app doesn’t have detailed instructions for building courses
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LEGO Super Mario aims to translate some of the mechanics from the classic games. There are some elements of the series that didn’t make the cut though, like when players die in a level from failing.
LEGO design head Jonathan Bennink spoke about why the team decided to leave that element out in an interview with The Verge. Nintendo actually helped lead the team in that direction as the company’s Takahashi Tezuka said if Mario is happy, then players will be as well.
Bennink mentioned:
8 LEGO Super Mario Expansion Sets announced, new video
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Nintendo and LEGO have unveiled a series of new sets being added to the LEGO Super Mario series. These include 8 new Expansion Sets for building levels, and several Character Packs.
Here’s the rundown of the products:
LEGO Super Mario Starter Course up for pre-order on Amazon
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Amazon has opened pre-orders for the LEGO Super Mario Starter Course. You can reserve a unit here.
The Starter Course features seven action bricks for different interactions with the LEGO Mario figure. There are 231 pieces in total.
LEGO Super Mario launches August 1.
LEGO Super Mario lead designer on scrapped ideas, Nintendo’s involvement
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The creation of LEGO Super Mario has been a long process for both LEGO and Nintendo. Since 2015, the two sides have been working together to see how they could bring a unique product to life.
Unsurprisingly, there were a few scrapped ideas along the way. Speaking about the creation of LEGO Super Mario with GamesIndustry, lead designer Jonathan Bennink said:
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LEGO Super Mario – Monty Mole & Super Mushroom Expansion Set revealed, more photos
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New details regarding LEGO Super Mario have continued to roll out this week. We now know that things will begin to launch on August 1, and a few different sets will be available. You can find additional information in our post yesterday here.
In other news, pre-orders have started to open on the official LEGO site. It’s revealed an additional product: the Monty Mole & Super Mushroom Expansion Set, which is free when you pre-order the LEGO Super Mario Starter Course.
We have more photos of LEGO Super Mario below, including a first look at the Monty Mole & Super Mushroom Expansion Set.
Video: New look at LEGO Super Mario with lead designer Jonathan Bennink
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In a new video shared today, LEGO Group’s lead designer Jonathan Bennink shows off the new LEGO Super Mario sets. Bowser and Koopa Troopa also join the adventure in two new expansion sets: Piranha Plant Power Slide, and Bowser’s Castle Boss Battle.
Here’s the full video:
More details on LEGO Super Mario and its creation, no Switch connectivity
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments
Right around the announcement of LEGO Super Mario, The Brothers Brick spoke with digital design lead Jonathan Bennink. Bennink shared additional details about how the whole thing works and the actual creation process.
Here’s the roundup of tidbits:
How LEGO Super Mario came to be, been in the works for over four years, LEGO wants long-term relationship with possibly other Nintendo IPs
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After it was teased on Mario Day, Nintendo and LEGO unveiled a new partnership featuring the well-known platforming character. Mario and friends will be offered in LEGO form later this year with a new type of experience.
Speaking with The Brothers Brick, digital design lead Jonathan Bennink revealed that this project has been in the works for over four years. He also spoke about how to partnership with Nintendo came about, stating:
The LEGO Movie being released as a 3DS download in Japan next week
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 3 Comments
We’ve seen movies come out as 3DS downloads in Japan from time to time. Next week, another one will be available. Warner Bros. will publish The LEGO Movie on September 7 for 1,000 yen.
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Video: TT Games on pushing the LEGO formula forward
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 2 Comments
Game Informer recently caught up with TT Fusion’s design director Mike Taylor and game director Jamie Eden to talk about pushing the LEGO formula forward. Listen to what the two developers shared in the video below.
