Dr. Mario, Mario Golf, Mario Tennis joining Nintendo Switch Online
Posted on 8 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Three new games have been announced for release on Nintendo Switch Online, with Dr. Mario, Mario Golf, and Mario Tennis joining the service. All three drop on March 12, 2024.
Dr. Mario represents the Game Boy. Mario Golf and Mario Tennis were originally made for the Game Boy Color. They released in 1990, 1999, and 2000 (2001 in the west) respectively.
All three titles are appearing on Nintendo Switch Online in celebration of MAR10 Day.
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Concept images revealed for scrapped Mario Tennis character Wapeach
Posted on 11 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Fumihide Aoki, who was the designer behind Waluigi, today shared concept art and other images of Wapeach, a character who was originally intended to be in Mario Tennis. The shots were posted on social media.
What might be most interesting of all is that the sketches above were actually made during Mario Power Tennis. Wapeach has ties to the original Mario Tennis, but Aoki said she only had a name when the N64 title was being developed and nothing further. He added that he’s unsure why the design was ultimately scrapped.
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Old interview reveals why Wario and Waluigi don’t have girlfriends
Posted on 7 years ago by Tyler(@tylerlelliott) in General Nintendo, News | 37 Comments
Supper Mario Broth has posted a scan from a 2000 Nintendo Power interview with Hiroyuki Takahashi and Syugo Takahashi of Camelot. In it, the two developers discussed why Wario and Waluigi don’t have female partners like Mario and Luigi have Peach and Daisy in Mario Tennis.
The Takahashi brothers explained how they wanted Luigi to have his own partner similar to Mario and Peach. However, Shigeru Miyamoto ended up suggesting Daisy. They also wanted Wario and Waluigi to have girlfriends, but Miyamoto wasn’t interested.
Here’s the full excerpt of the Nintendo Power interview:
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Mario Tennis Wii U Virtual Console trailer (Europe)
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Mario Tennis will be out on the European Wii U Virtual Console starting December 17. Here’s a look at the trailer:
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Mario Tennis Wii U Virtual Console footage
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Mario Tennis was the latest release on the Wii U Virtual Console. There’s an hour of footage to be seen from the classic N64 game below.
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Mario Tennis for Wii VC cut the Ring Tournament mode, but it’s back on Wii U
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 4 Comments
When Mario Tennis for the N64 launched on the Wii Virtual Console, it came without the Ring Tournament challenge mode. For the Wii U release, this feature has been fully implemented. That’s a pretty nice move on Nintendo’s part!
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Mario Tennis confirmed for release on the North American Wii U Virtual Console tomorrow
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 3 Comments
Nintendo’s website confirms that the N64 version of Mario Tennis is launching on the North American Wii U eShop tomorrow as a Virtual Console download. A rating for the game was found on the ESRB yesterday, which suggested that its release was imminent.
Here’s the official overview of Mario Tennis:
The Mushroom Kingdom’s finest hit the court in this wild multiplayer tennis game from Camelot, the talented developers behind Golden Sun and Mario Golf! Put some power and spin into your shots to claim victory on your own. Or go head-to-head with up to three friends in multiple modes such as Ring Shot, Exhibition, and more!
Mario, Luigi, Bowser, Princess Peach, Toad, and Donkey Kong lead off the all-star, 14-character lineup, including some fan favorites this game popularized, like Daisy. The fast-paced action will have you unleashing vicious volleys, lifesaving lobs, ballistic backhands, and electrifying supercharged smashes! Don’t forget: this is tennis with a Mario twist. Take the Piranha Challenge and brave the barrage of bouncing balls, or try out the Bowser Stage to attack opponents with Green Shells. It’s easy to see why this sports classic has stood the test of time.
Mario Tennis will be available to purchase for $9.99.
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ESRB rates Mario Tennis (N64) for Wii U Virtual Console release
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 22 Comments
Mario Tennis for the N64 has now been rated for Wii U on the ESRB. Keeping in line with similar listings, this should be a sign that the game is heading to the Virtual Console very soon.
Mario Tennis could be coming to the Wii U eShop as early as this Thursday given previous ESRB ratings. We’ll let you if we come across additional news pertaining to its launch.
