Ahh, the world of social networking services, where everyone from Joystiq to Charles Martinet (the voice of Mario and many other Nintendo characters) can coyly hint at things of interest to the world. Why just yesterday morning, Martinet dropped hints at an "Awesome new Mario game." Normally such a statement would provide us little in the way of excitement, except it came paired with "And it's not NSMB [New Super Mario Bros.] Wii, and it's not Galaxy 2," as well as assuring us "it's going to be crazy fun!"
Considering the recent release of Mario and Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story and the two he mentioned in his Tweet, we're fairly sure Mr. "It's a me, Mario!" is dropping his dulcet tones into an unannounced "new Mario game." We've shot Nintendo a note for some clarification and will update this post as soon as we know more.
Update: Unfortunately, The Big N hasn't offered us much in the way of information, saying, "We're always working on new games and experiences, but we have nothing to announce at this time."
[Via GamingTarget]
Reader Comments (90)
Posted: Oct 18th 2009 5:26PM Gamer said
Yes because the New Mario is going to be like Duke Nukem Forever.........
Imagin they actually do an Italian Man with nothing to lose,
to save a princess while on mushrooms,
to stomp on enemies with big texas boots
Riding a newly hatched Dinoo
Hey I made a poem
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Imagin they actually do an Italian Man with nothing to lose,
to save a princess while on mushrooms,
to stomp on enemies with big texas boots
Riding a newly hatched Dinoo
Hey I made a poem
Posted: Oct 18th 2009 5:09PM FernandoRocker said
it could be related to this:
"On the latest IGN Nintendo Voice Chat podcast, a new mystery title was discussed. Although the Nintendo Team didn’t have much to say because it hasn’t been officially announced yet, Craig Harris did say that “judging from what it is, it’s not a B title.” Apparently it’s also a game that, as Matt Casamassina described, “came out of nowhere.” Fans probably won’t hear about what the title is all about for at least a few days, as that is what happened with Trilogy. But seeing as how it’s already in a playable state, there’s a good chance information will be shared sometime in the near future."
http://www.nintendoeverything.com/?p=25831
And also:
One of the ONM staffers has left a comment for Mr. Martinet on his Twitter, which leads one to believe that the account is the real deal.
http://twitter.com/ONM_UK
http://www.gonintendo.com/viewstory.php?id=100844
I hope it's a new Paper Mario.
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"On the latest IGN Nintendo Voice Chat podcast, a new mystery title was discussed. Although the Nintendo Team didn’t have much to say because it hasn’t been officially announced yet, Craig Harris did say that “judging from what it is, it’s not a B title.” Apparently it’s also a game that, as Matt Casamassina described, “came out of nowhere.” Fans probably won’t hear about what the title is all about for at least a few days, as that is what happened with Trilogy. But seeing as how it’s already in a playable state, there’s a good chance information will be shared sometime in the near future."
http://www.nintendoeverything.com/?p=25831
And also:
One of the ONM staffers has left a comment for Mr. Martinet on his Twitter, which leads one to believe that the account is the real deal.
http://twitter.com/ONM_UK
http://www.gonintendo.com/viewstory.php?id=100844
I hope it's a new Paper Mario.
Posted: Oct 18th 2009 5:22PM mr nimblewick said
From your link it sounds like a port of Mario Sunshine. Which may not be a bad idea. The ability to aim the water cannon would be nice.
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Posted: Oct 18th 2009 5:23PM JoshMilewski said
Hm, I guess a new Paper Mario is possible, but I don't see why Craig would have to say “judging from what it is, it’s not a B title" if it was.
It does seem like something completely new and random, I think, like Hydrophobicfish suggested below.
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It does seem like something completely new and random, I think, like Hydrophobicfish suggested below.
Posted: Oct 18th 2009 5:24PM FernandoRocker said
I don't think it's a port, because they are recording new voice acting.
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Posted: Oct 18th 2009 5:24PM JoshMilewski said
*if it was a new Paper Mario (a series that we already know is not a B series)
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Posted: Oct 18th 2009 6:03PM Special Agent Steve said
MARIO SUNSHINE 2!!!
Lol, I loved that game.
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Lol, I loved that game.
Posted: Oct 18th 2009 7:06PM GewurztraminerX said
Yeah, I always feel in the minority. SM Sunshine was awesome.
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Posted: Oct 19th 2009 12:03AM (Unverified) said
I'd be willing to bet it's Super Smash Bros. DS. That would be awesome and out of no where. Should it be so, I called it. :)
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Posted: Oct 18th 2009 5:09PM HydrophobicFish PSN ID Hydrophob said
Probably gonna be something like Mario Tennis, Mario Bowling, or Mario soccer... something along those lines.
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Posted: Oct 18th 2009 5:37PM Manifest37 said
How about "Mario Sit & Watch."
You sit & watch Mario as he sits & watches you on his virtual couch. & Every time you roll over something with your Wii-mote, Mario says, "No! Don'ta Toucha That!"
Smashing boxes & running amuck are welcomed everywhere EXCEPT Mario's House.
He's actually a bit of a downer & seems to always trick you into taking off your pants.
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You sit & watch Mario as he sits & watches you on his virtual couch. & Every time you roll over something with your Wii-mote, Mario says, "No! Don'ta Toucha That!"
Smashing boxes & running amuck are welcomed everywhere EXCEPT Mario's House.
He's actually a bit of a downer & seems to always trick you into taking off your pants.
Posted: Oct 18th 2009 6:58PM Digital Viking said
@Prof. Von Manifest:
"How about "Mario Sit & Watch.""
Isn't that the title of the Mario game with just auto-play, and no manual option?
It's for super casuals who can't even hold the controller. They just Sit and Watch.
It may also become a movie.
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"How about "Mario Sit & Watch.""
Isn't that the title of the Mario game with just auto-play, and no manual option?
It's for super casuals who can't even hold the controller. They just Sit and Watch.
It may also become a movie.
Posted: Oct 18th 2009 5:25PM (Unverified) said
And then the inevitable
Super NEW Epic Mario Bros.?
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Super NEW Epic Mario Bros.?
Posted: Oct 18th 2009 5:18PM mr nimblewick said
What about a new Mario Party? One that actually feels like it was made for Wii.
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Posted: Oct 18th 2009 5:38PM (Unverified) said
Wii remakes of the first 3 games from NES and I'll die a happy little boy :)
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Posted: Oct 18th 2009 5:39PM (Unverified) said
What's left? Super Mario Universe? Super Mario Parallel Universes?
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Posted: Oct 18th 2009 7:24PM Eric the Amazing said
I actually read "Super Mario Lepton" as "Super Mario Lotion".
He'll help you play with your Wiimote!
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He'll help you play with your Wiimote!
Posted: Oct 18th 2009 11:02PM (Unverified) said
Super Street Fighter Mario.
Not very good I know, but it's different.
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Not very good I know, but it's different.
Posted: Oct 19th 2009 12:19AM (Unverified) said
@bm
SUPER MARIO CROSSING!!! You finally get to find out what it's like to live life as a member of the mushroom kingdom, and all the people that live in the town are either goombas or koopas, and on saturday nights at 8 Bowser pays the kingdom a visit and lays down some sweet tunes, and Toadsworth runs the museum, and Yoshi delivers the mail and gives you rides into the city... maybe I'm getting ahead of myself, that could be in the sequel!
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SUPER MARIO CROSSING!!! You finally get to find out what it's like to live life as a member of the mushroom kingdom, and all the people that live in the town are either goombas or koopas, and on saturday nights at 8 Bowser pays the kingdom a visit and lays down some sweet tunes, and Toadsworth runs the museum, and Yoshi delivers the mail and gives you rides into the city... maybe I'm getting ahead of myself, that could be in the sequel!
Posted: Oct 18th 2009 5:41PM benjamines said
I would agree that Paper Mario sounds better. Hopefully one for the DS. Or a new Mario Party. Either would be amazing.
Or here's a thought: Mario Golf Wii. That one's long overdue. They should do a DS one, too.
Or heck, why not New Super Mario bros. 2 for DS, complete with pulling vegetables.
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Or here's a thought: Mario Golf Wii. That one's long overdue. They should do a DS one, too.
Or heck, why not New Super Mario bros. 2 for DS, complete with pulling vegetables.
Posted: Oct 18th 2009 5:42PM Spunky Monkey 190906 said
I can barely hold back my excitement ¬_¬
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Posted: Oct 18th 2009 7:49PM BPMOmega XBL PSN Steam said
Yes, kill off a perfectly good franchise. Makes sense to me!
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Posted: Oct 18th 2009 6:01PM (Unverified) said
Super smash bros ds for the love of god with some fancy dsi features please
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