[Around the Water Cooler] 2D vs. 3D Mario
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Around the Water Cooler, General Nintendo, Videos | 8 Comments
Around the Water Cooler is the latest feature we’re introducing on Nintendo Everything. It’s mainly being led by Scott – someone who you may have seen before if you’ve checked out his Unlikely Review video (more of those are hopefully coming soon by the way!).
So here’s the deal. Around the Water Cooler is you’re opportunity to sound off on Nintendo-related subjects. Every two weeks, Scott will come up with a new topic (we are definitely welcoming topic ideas from you guys), and discussions will be held in each post. The subsequent video will highlight select comments about the previous topic made on both the main site and/or on YouTube.
Scott wanted me to let you know that this first video is a bit of a pilot. We already have a few improvements in mind, and your comments/interest will shape Around the Water Cooler’s future. Also: you’ll see more than just a silly green screen next time!
And now for this week’s topic: 2D vs. 3D Mario…
Sound off in the comments below!
A look at the top 20 best-selling game series of the last 9 years
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 36 Comments
In its latest financial report, Ubisoft provides a look at the top 20 best-selling game series between 2005 and 2013. Mario, Assassin’s Creed, Wii Fit, and other prominent franchises make the cut. You can find the full results above.
Malaysia gets Super Mario Happy Meal Super Mario toys at McDonald’s
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 4 Comments
Nintendo is continuing its partnership with McDonald’s – this time in Malaysia. A new set of Mario Happy Meal Mario toys will be available in the country starting tomorrow.
Nintendo gives Wii Remote Plus controller the royal treatment
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii, Wii U | 3 Comments
A few months ago, Nintendo released special Mario and Luigi Wii Remote Plus controllers. Peach is now joining in on the fun as well.
Starting in late April, consumers can purchase a special pink controller featuring a crown design over the speaker, blue buttons that echo Peach’s royal jewelry, and a golden-yellow plus pad that evokes her regal crown. Pricing is set at $39.99.
Source: Nintendo PR
More: Mario, top, Wii Remote Plus
Zelda/Pokemon Monopoly sets apparently bumped up to August, Zelda puzzle also on the way
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 3 Comments
The Zelda and Pokemon Monopoly sets announced last month are apparently releasing a month earlier than expected. Southern Hobby Supply lists both products for release on August 21.
Southern Hobby Supply also has a listing up for a 550-piece Zelda puzzle. This will launch on August 15, according to the retailer.
You can find boxarts for all three products above.
More: Mario, The Legend of Zelda
Fan video: “Mario is destroying my house”
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Random, Videos | 2 Comments
Have to admit this is a pretty neat video!
Hyrule Warriors dev interested in working with Disney, Star Wars, Mario
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 18 Comments
Tecmo Koei is using the Zelda series for Nintendo’s upcoming Dynasty Warriors-styled Wii U game, Hyrule Warriors. But Zelda isn’t the only prominent IP the company has interest in utilizing.
“Disney, Star Wars and Mario are just a few of the various franchises we’d like to work with,” Tecmo Koei vice president Hibashi Kinuma told ONM this month.
Before Tecmo Koei can even begin considering other partnerships and crossovers, work on Hyrule Warriors will need to be completed first. That game is scheduled to arrive later this year.
Thanks to joclo for the tip.
Does inFamous: Second Son contain a Mario and Luigi reference?
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Images, News, Random | 36 Comments
Reader Robert Garcia and his daughter Victoria came across the shot above, which comes from inFamous: Second Son. If you get in close and take a real look at the photo, it does look like Mario and Luigi are referenced/given a neat little tribute. Are those really the famous brothers, or are we just crazy?
More: inFamous: Second Son, Luigi, Mario
Jakks Pacific bringing out a bunch of Mario toys
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Jakks Pacific is releasing various Mario toys over the next couple of months. The New Super Mario Bros. U mini figure sets and “Micro Land” playsets kick things off this month, along with plushes (which come with Pikmin). Mario Kart 7 coin racers are also slated to launch in April.
Here’s the full roundup of items on the way:
The mini figures come in three packs:
1. Mario, Luigi, Goomba
2. Bob-Om, Princess Peach, Yoshi
3. Bowser, Koopa Troopa, Toad
4. Flying Squirrel Mario, Koopa Troopa, Nabbit
5. Flying Squirrel Luigi, Flying Squirrel Toad, Bob-Omb
6. Fire Mario, Bowser Jr., Bullet Bill
Micro Land playsets:
1. Acorn Plains w/ Mario
2. Acorn Plains w/ Flying Squirrel Mario
3. Layer Cake Desert w /Luigi
Source
4. Layer Cake Desert w/ Yoshi
Mario Coin Racers:
Mario, Luigi, and Yoshi are the only coin racers so far, with Luigi in the Bumble V and the other two in regular karts.
Plushes:
Wave 1
1. Mario
2. Goomba
3. Bob-Omb
4. Luigi
5. Toad
Wave 2
1. Mario
2. Yoshi
3. Link
4. Red Pikmin
5. Yellow Pikmin
