Shock! Nintendo developing another 'new Mario game' says Martinet [update]
by Ben Gilbert 
{ Oct 18th 2009 at 5:00PM } 
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."
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nullset @ Oct 18th 2009 5:07PM
And nintendo asks Martinet to delete his tweet in 3... 2... 1
EI8HT @ Oct 18th 2009 5:26PM
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
Morisato @ Oct 18th 2009 6:59PM
I'll call it for all of you...
Mario RPWii
Fernando Rocker @ Oct 18th 2009 5:09PM
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.
mr nimblewick @ Oct 18th 2009 5:22PM
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.
Josh @ Oct 18th 2009 5:23PM
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.
Fernando Rocker @ Oct 18th 2009 5:24PM
I don't think it's a port, because they are recording new voice acting.
Josh @ Oct 18th 2009 5:24PM
*if it was a new Paper Mario (a series that we already know is not a B series)
Mr Khan @ Oct 18th 2009 5:28PM
They wouldn't have much voice-acting for a new paper mario, though, would they?
Wiizer ($299) Having BC On Your Launch Console? (Priceless) @ Oct 18th 2009 5:31PM
Haha, which podcast was it that said there was going to be a new Kid Icarus game being shown off at E3?
Special Agent Steve @ Oct 18th 2009 6:03PM
MARIO SUNSHINE 2!!!
Lol, I loved that game.
GewurztraminerX @ Oct 18th 2009 7:06PM
Yeah, I always feel in the minority. SM Sunshine was awesome.
Hardcore @ Oct 18th 2009 7:20PM
Super Mario Balloon Boy! You heard it here first.
NForever @ Oct 19th 2009 12:03AM
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. :)
Hydrophobicfish (PSN: HydrophobicFish) @ Oct 18th 2009 5:09PM
Probably gonna be something like Mario Tennis, Mario Bowling, or Mario soccer... something along those lines.
Prof. Von Manifest of the Clan McCloud (PSN: Manifest37) @ Oct 18th 2009 5:25PM
Nintendo Executive on Joystiq?
Prof. Von Manifest of the Clan McCloud (PSN: Manifest37) @ Oct 18th 2009 5:37PM
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.
LegendaryRedass @ Oct 18th 2009 6:15PM
Don't forget Mario Paint.
ignfan69 @ Oct 18th 2009 6:33PM
But they said it wasn't a B title.
WINterfang ( Now with the power to piss you off ) @ Oct 18th 2009 6:36PM
I LOL'd
Viking @ Oct 18th 2009 6:58PM
@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.
-Vexx- @ Oct 18th 2009 5:17PM
My "No shit" moment of the week
Ridgecity @ Oct 18th 2009 5:18PM
I sure want Epic Mario Bros!
nullset @ Oct 18th 2009 5:24PM
Not if it ends up as in the GI screenshots.
Bleh.
-Vexx- @ Oct 18th 2009 5:25PM
And then the inevitable
Super NEW Epic Mario Bros.?
mr nimblewick @ Oct 18th 2009 5:18PM
What about a new Mario Party? One that actually feels like it was made for Wii.
[ArchiGamer] [Controlling you through a chip in your butt since 1999] @ Oct 18th 2009 5:24PM
PAPER MARIO PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lionp696 @ Oct 18th 2009 5:25PM
He must be the richest video game voice actor ever.
Stupid billions of mario games.
Roto13 @ Oct 18th 2009 5:26PM
Well, it is Paper Mario's turn. Paper Mario > Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga > Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door > Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time > Super Paper Mario > Mario & Luigi: Bower's Inside Story
Mr Khan @ Oct 18th 2009 5:30PM
I'm skeptical. We were fooled by a "Retro Studios," account before.
Henri made in ore @ Oct 18th 2009 5:32PM
yay a new mario game
shimshim84 @ Oct 18th 2009 5:34PM
he looks just like the guy in the van that game me candy, i can't remember much after that...strange
Durden @ Oct 18th 2009 5:38PM
Wii remakes of the first 3 games from NES and I'll die a happy little boy :)
Ryan Hamilton @ Oct 18th 2009 5:39PM
What's left? Super Mario Universe? Super Mario Parallel Universes?
The Dark Wayne [Planeteer: Power of the Batusi] @ Oct 18th 2009 6:00PM
Super Mario Galactic Superclusters?
Premature ejaculation man @ Oct 18th 2009 6:30PM
Super massive black hole
MRLN (The Comment God) @ Oct 18th 2009 6:44PM
They could go DOWN.
Super Mario Pebble. Super Mario Lepton.
Eric @ Oct 18th 2009 7:24PM
I actually read "Super Mario Lepton" as "Super Mario Lotion".
He'll help you play with your Wiimote!
bm @ Oct 18th 2009 10:53PM
Nah if they went down, first would be Super Mario City (hey that doesn't sound too bad), Town, Block, Street, Backyard. Etc.
Asmerom (PSN: neon6plz) @ Oct 18th 2009 11:02PM
Super Street Fighter Mario.
Not very good I know, but it's different.
NForever @ Oct 19th 2009 12:19AM
@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!
midnightprince7 @ Oct 19th 2009 4:39AM
What about super mario rpg 2
benjamines @ Oct 18th 2009 5:41PM
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.
sony boy (6 years til sony man child!) @ Oct 18th 2009 5:41PM
i want mario in epic mickey!!!!!!
Maverick Saturn (Igor) @ Oct 18th 2009 5:42PM
I can barely hold back my excitement ¬_¬
Kattleox @ Oct 18th 2009 5:44PM
Oh, and here I thought they were going to kill off the franchise...
BPMOmega [XBL, PSN, Steam] @ Oct 18th 2009 7:49PM
Yes, kill off a perfectly good franchise. Makes sense to me!
darthhelmet123 @ Oct 18th 2009 6:01PM
Super smash bros ds for the love of god with some fancy dsi features please
havocwon @ Oct 18th 2009 6:06PM
Mario's Viagra Sex Marathon!!!!
MRLN (The Comment God) @ Oct 18th 2009 6:45PM
Your images make my brain bleed.