We were going to joke about Mario being a serial partier, but we realized that just twelve get-togethers (counting the GBA, DS, and e-Reader outings) since 1998 is actually not that much social interaction.
We were going to joke about Mario being a serial partier, but we realized that just twelve get-togethers (counting the GBA, DS, and e-Reader outings) since 1998 is actually not that much social interaction.
Reader Comments (54)
Posted: Jun 12th 2011 5:35PM Gooblechev said
Some people may not like it, but I was always a fan of Mario Party.
I was disappointed that Mario Party 8 didn't really seem to take advantage of the Wii Remote, (which is maddening--Nintendo's own mini-game fest series only made one dismal appearance on Wii?) so perhaps this will redeem it.
I was disappointed that Mario Party 8 didn't really seem to take advantage of the Wii Remote, (which is maddening--Nintendo's own mini-game fest series only made one dismal appearance on Wii?) so perhaps this will redeem it.
Posted: Jun 12th 2011 6:30PM Mrguy you know that guy said
@Gooblechev
Yeah. I remember when people used to be "Great. There's another Mario Party coming out?" Now, people are like "Where did Mario Party go?"
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Yeah. I remember when people used to be "Great. There's another Mario Party coming out?" Now, people are like "Where did Mario Party go?"
Posted: Jun 12th 2011 7:05PM bluejuan85 said
@XRZ36 yeah that's why Nintendo went and gave the Party series a break so hopefully this one is a lot more fun and I plan to pick it up since I skipped on 8.
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Posted: Jun 12th 2011 7:14PM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said
@Gooblechev
Wario Ware is another mini game series that Nintendo did on Wii.
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Wario Ware is another mini game series that Nintendo did on Wii.
Posted: Jun 12th 2011 7:48PM The Only Girl said
@Gooblechev
Never played Mario Party until the DS one. Great fun, but I can't imagine having four people play it often.
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Never played Mario Party until the DS one. Great fun, but I can't imagine having four people play it often.
Posted: Jun 12th 2011 8:46PM Gooblechev said
@The Only Girl It doesn't happen all too often, but it's a blast if you can manage it.
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Posted: Jun 12th 2011 5:36PM Coldbrand said
"Nintendo Seal of Quality."
Posted: Jun 12th 2011 9:22PM bluejuan85 said
@Coldbrand I sure miss that because they sure meant it.
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Posted: Jun 12th 2011 11:58PM BPMOmega XBL PSN Steam said
@Coldbrand
"Back to the Future" on NES had the Seal of Quality. As did "Bebe's Kids" on Super NES.
Just throwing that out there.
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"Back to the Future" on NES had the Seal of Quality. As did "Bebe's Kids" on Super NES.
Just throwing that out there.
Posted: Jun 14th 2011 5:18AM BPMOmega XBL PSN Steam said
Posted: Jun 12th 2011 5:39PM Dreda said
I am.. very happy about this...
I always LOVED these games, and the announcement made me very happy.
Except for 7.. I didn't like 7..
I always LOVED these games, and the announcement made me very happy.
Except for 7.. I didn't like 7..
Posted: Jun 12th 2011 5:43PM Acosta02 said
I thought those big, fake play buttons meant there's a video in the article...
Posted: Jun 12th 2011 6:52PM Red Deer said
@Acosta02
I for one am actually grateful there is no video. Even though thats the video "hint" for a youtube embedded video after the break. I've been scarred waaaaaaay too much by adverts telling me how to protect my imaginary kids on the internet just before the aforementioned video goodness on Joystiq posts.
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I for one am actually grateful there is no video. Even though thats the video "hint" for a youtube embedded video after the break. I've been scarred waaaaaaay too much by adverts telling me how to protect my imaginary kids on the internet just before the aforementioned video goodness on Joystiq posts.
Posted: Jun 12th 2011 8:36PM ColorblindMonk said
Posted: Jun 12th 2011 5:50PM Captaindrek1 said
I actually bought the e-reader MP game for $2.50.
It was pretty fun for the buck, like a weird card game with mini-game challenges.
It was pretty fun for the buck, like a weird card game with mini-game challenges.
Posted: Jun 12th 2011 5:56PM DekuTree said
These games really need to start having some good online support.
Posted: Jun 12th 2011 5:59PM MrCheeks said
Yup, there's no video.
Posted: Jun 12th 2011 6:07PM DanteSparda504 said
I hope this one goes back to the style of Mario Party 1-4. After 4 the series started going down hill with the removal of Donkey Kong and the item shop(replacing it with the stupid orb things was just an awful idea)
I'd love to see Mario Party 4 remade. It's so awesome.
I'd love to see Mario Party 4 remade. It's so awesome.
Posted: Jun 12th 2011 6:12PM Diodax said
The last Mario Party I played was the 2nd one, so... why is everybody in a car?
Posted: Jun 12th 2011 6:27PM Mrguy you know that guy said
@Trilancer
Oh, the wretched memories of that song...
Just when they started to fade, you bring them right back. It's like a nightmare you can't escape from.
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Oh, the wretched memories of that song...
Just when they started to fade, you bring them right back. It's like a nightmare you can't escape from.
Posted: Jun 12th 2011 6:26PM FakeKevinButler said
Mario Party 4, my favorite on the Gamecube.
Posted: Jun 12th 2011 7:02PM Mrguy you know that guy said
@FakeKevinButler
I found Mario Party 6 to be the best of Gamecube games. The day and night cycles, the best minigames, great music. All around great game. Then Mario Party 7 & 8 came and ruined everything.
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I found Mario Party 6 to be the best of Gamecube games. The day and night cycles, the best minigames, great music. All around great game. Then Mario Party 7 & 8 came and ruined everything.
Posted: Jun 12th 2011 6:32PM Commander Corn said
why are they all in a car.
i hope that's not the way the whole game plays, kinda ruins the feel of how every character is out for themself.
but yeah Mario Party 5 was great.
i hope that's not the way the whole game plays, kinda ruins the feel of how every character is out for themself.
but yeah Mario Party 5 was great.
Posted: Jun 12th 2011 6:43PM MarkezJM said
Always fun when you have 4 people into Mario Party. Whiiiiiich I don't have anymore, they're all back in the midwest. Barnacles.
Posted: Jun 12th 2011 6:52PM (Unverified) said
Mario Party 8 was the first Mario Party I got believe it or not, despite owning a GameCube. I didn't think much of it, I know it's basically more of the same but I expected it to be better considering it was a fresh game for me. I had hoped the Mario Party 9 logo was for a Wii U game, because Mario Party with a touch screen worked a treat on DS. Maybe if this uses MotionPlus it will be worth my time, but I'll hold it off my wanted list until the reviews come in this time.
Posted: Jun 12th 2011 7:07PM oOWallaceOo said
Step 1: Buy Mario Party on Day One
Step 2: Invite friends over with booze
Step 3: ???????
Step 4: Puking
Step 2: Invite friends over with booze
Step 3: ???????
Step 4: Puking
Posted: Jun 12th 2011 7:22PM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said
Unrelated to Mario Party but still fascinating:
The newest issue of game informer (darksiders 2 cover) has an article about EA reverse engineering the Genesis so they could make & publish their games. It was fascinating to hear about the console climate with Nintendo controlling 98% of the market and putting the kibosh on 3rd party games. Basically, they sold dev kits at a huge amount (not specified), required total control of production of cartridges (that you were forced to repay later), release dates and could decide to remove a game or not sell it after they produced the cartridges! I never knew the whole story about Nintendo & 3rd parties ... Just that it was strained. Anyway, it was cool to hear that EA threatened Sega with thier own genesis dev kit because they wanted to control product like nintendo.
/cool story bro
The newest issue of game informer (darksiders 2 cover) has an article about EA reverse engineering the Genesis so they could make & publish their games. It was fascinating to hear about the console climate with Nintendo controlling 98% of the market and putting the kibosh on 3rd party games. Basically, they sold dev kits at a huge amount (not specified), required total control of production of cartridges (that you were forced to repay later), release dates and could decide to remove a game or not sell it after they produced the cartridges! I never knew the whole story about Nintendo & 3rd parties ... Just that it was strained. Anyway, it was cool to hear that EA threatened Sega with thier own genesis dev kit because they wanted to control product like nintendo.
/cool story bro
Posted: Jun 12th 2011 7:24PM ScoobyMaroon said
I once played a game of Mario Party with 2 friends and a 4th player that was controlled by nobody. All we would do was role the dice when their turn came up.
There is so much randomness to Mario Party games that the uncontrolled player ended up winning.
I doubt they will do anything to address this.
There is so much randomness to Mario Party games that the uncontrolled player ended up winning.
I doubt they will do anything to address this.
Posted: Jun 12th 2011 7:25PM Schlecht said
I wasn't a huge fan of 2, especially after it erased my data. But I had a pretty good time with 8. I just wish it had a lot more minigames.
Posted: Jun 12th 2011 7:25PM ND92 said
I only liked Mario Parties 1-3
But uh.. where are the trailers?
But uh.. where are the trailers?
Posted: Jun 12th 2011 7:56PM shojx said
I play all of the newer ones because I can't let go of how much fun the older ones were.
The newer ones never really hold my attention like the older ones, probably because the concept has been done and reused so many times. I'm hoping this new one can through something completely new in there (but the cart thing is kind of strange)...
The newer ones never really hold my attention like the older ones, probably because the concept has been done and reused so many times. I'm hoping this new one can through something completely new in there (but the cart thing is kind of strange)...
Posted: Jun 12th 2011 8:04PM KrazyCalvin said
As long as there is nintendo there is going to be a mario party game on whatever system is released. This series was created with one thing in mind... get people to do things with their controller that the controller was never meant to do so they have to buy them more often!
Posted: Jun 12th 2011 11:17PM TX2 said
I was worried the franchise died with 8 after Wii Party was announced (and after 8 was such a debacle). The minigames are always good, but the maps always get overcomplicated in the recent games.
Using the car seems like a goodway to shakeup the game while simplifying it at the same time. I'm all for it.
Using the car seems like a goodway to shakeup the game while simplifying it at the same time. I'm all for it.
Posted: Jun 12th 2011 11:33PM Fuzunga said
Are you going to post the trailer or...?
Posted: Jun 13th 2011 1:48AM d134 said
cool trailer bro
