At the most recent Video Games Live performance, AMN caught up with Nintendo composer Koji Kondo and voice actor Charles Martinet, the sunny pair of pipes behind Mario and pals. The video interviews hit topics such as the success of the DS, the acceptance of the Wii with non-gaming crowds, and a tidbit or two of info about Super Mario Galaxy. Worth noting is Martinet mentioned he has yet to lend his voice to Super Mario Galaxy. Sound is usually one of the finishing touches on a game, so at the very least we know Nintendo isn't holding it back just to be mean.Koji Kondo and Charles Martinet interviewed at Video Games Live
by John Bardinelli 
on Mar 13th 2007 12:27PM
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At the most recent Video Games Live performance, AMN caught up with Nintendo composer Koji Kondo and voice actor Charles Martinet, the sunny pair of pipes behind Mario and pals. The video interviews hit topics such as the success of the DS, the acceptance of the Wii with non-gaming crowds, and a tidbit or two of info about Super Mario Galaxy. Worth noting is Martinet mentioned he has yet to lend his voice to Super Mario Galaxy. Sound is usually one of the finishing touches on a game, so at the very least we know Nintendo isn't holding it back just to be mean.Reader Comments (10)
Posted: Mar 13th 2007 12:32PM (Unverified) said
Charles Martinet killed Mario. Damn I can't stand Mario's voice and overly happy personality.
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Posted: Mar 13th 2007 12:34PM (Unverified) said
>>Worth noting is Martinet mentioned he has yet
>>to lend his voice to Super Mario Galaxy
While most Mario games seem to reuse the same obnoxious noises from Super Mario 64, please oh please oh please let this be a sign that Nintendo is going to abandon vocalwork in Galaxy or at least find another voice that suits the character.
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>>to lend his voice to Super Mario Galaxy
While most Mario games seem to reuse the same obnoxious noises from Super Mario 64, please oh please oh please let this be a sign that Nintendo is going to abandon vocalwork in Galaxy or at least find another voice that suits the character.
Posted: Mar 13th 2007 12:42PM NintendoFanbot said
Ha! Not a chance Steve. :p
Charles has been the voice of Mario since even before Mario 64. So to say he 'ruined' Mario is paradoxical since to Nintendo he sets the standard for Mario. Anything closer to Captain Lou, Peter Cullen, nor Bob Hoskins' voices would only stand out like sore thumbs. Though I would agree PEACH's voice is impossibly high. *shudders*
I read somewhere that there will actually be some interesting dialogue this time around. I won't be holding my breath just yet though.
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Charles has been the voice of Mario since even before Mario 64. So to say he 'ruined' Mario is paradoxical since to Nintendo he sets the standard for Mario. Anything closer to Captain Lou, Peter Cullen, nor Bob Hoskins' voices would only stand out like sore thumbs. Though I would agree PEACH's voice is impossibly high. *shudders*
I read somewhere that there will actually be some interesting dialogue this time around. I won't be holding my breath just yet though.
Posted: Mar 13th 2007 6:20PM (Unverified) said
"Sound is usually one of the finishing touches on a game"
If the game is well designed, definitely not.
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If the game is well designed, definitely not.
Posted: Mar 13th 2007 2:16PM (Unverified) said
Does Martinet remind anyone else of Robin Williams?
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Posted: Mar 13th 2007 4:16PM Mr Khan said
No, Martinet HAS done the voice work for Super Mario Galaxy already
unless he lied in his statement a while ago (February)
the link: http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2007/02/06/charles-martinet-says-super-mario-galaxy-will-be-most-exciting/
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unless he lied in his statement a while ago (February)
the link: http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2007/02/06/charles-martinet-says-super-mario-galaxy-will-be-most-exciting/
Posted: Mar 14th 2007 2:42AM (Unverified) said
I . . . I love Charles Martinet. ): Why the hate, guys?
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