Where Is 3D Mario?
Summary
The Nintendo PowerCast hosts discuss the absence of a new 3D Mario game for the Switch 2, debating whether Nintendo is strategically holding back a "heavy hitter." They compare recent Directs to the April 2017 Switch launch, noting that early presentations often featured mixed content like 3DS titles and niche IPs rather than immediate blockbusters. The conversation explores fan expectations, the impact of remakes versus new IPs, and whether Nintendo’s silence on major franchises is a deliberate marketing tactic or a cause for concern.
Topics discussed
Intro and Progressive Insurance Ad
Where is 3D Mario? The Core Question
Reviewing the Recent Nintendo Direct
Comparing to the 2017 Switch Launch Direct
Defining Heavy Hitters and Blockbuster Games
The Problem with Remakes and New IP
Third-Party Support and 'Let Them Cook'
Progressive Insurance Ad Break
Analyzing Specific Titles: Arms and Kart
Street Fighter and Arcade Archives
The Absence of Mario Kart World
Splatoon 2 and Wii U Legacy Content
Patience vs. Excitement for New Games
Teasing Strategies and Community Hype
Nintendo's Business Strategy and Fiscal Years
Nostalgia, Remakes, and Gold Carts
Mario 40th Anniversary and Show Wrap-Up
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