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[Outtrigger888]

Sounds pretty legit.

You should read the june 11th nd thread starting around page 10 where he originally started this all.

Youll see him stumbling and hard to believe.

 

[rpmurphy]

LOL what is this from, a Dragon Quest 5 live action show?

Nope: http://www.siliconera.com/2011/08/15/its-not-dragon-quest-but-this-tv-drama-is-a-homage-to-it/

 

[DICKS AHOY]

Is that from a PM from that bh guy? This is what I got from him lmaoooo

Yup. Doc Louis while hilarious would be bizarre as a playable rep (would've expected somebody like King Hippo if Punch-Out!! were two get two reps) and baby/8-bit/16-bit versions of characters just sound stupid and not even all that marketable, unless they're just costumes (which isn't the impression I got from his PM). Would've also expected to see Palutena and Takamaru to check off the new female and swordusers box too.

Though I guess it's a series that goes out of its way to surprise people, but still sounds way out there and not in 'Snake is in Brawl' way either.

 

[tanooki141]

Obvious predictions sprinkled with bullshit

I doubt a lot of the details of what they will talk about are even known to NoA at this point.

Theres no way that a console Zelda title wouldn't get a November release and the name for the Mario game doesn't sound Nintendo-like at all.

 

[FrostuTheNinja]

Don't mess with my heart...

 

[789shadow]

I am going to die if those Smash Bros rumors are true.

Just up and die.

 

[Gabeking]

Yup. Doc Louis while hilarious would be bizarre as a playable rep (would've expected somebody like King Hippo if Punch-Out!! were two get two reps) and baby/8-bit/16-bit versions of characters just sound stupid and not even all that marketable, unless they're just costumes (which isn't the impression I got from his PM). Would've also expected to see Palutena and Takamaru to check off the new female and swordusers box too.

Though I guess it's a series that goes out of its way to surprise people, but still sounds way out there and not in 'Snake is in Brawl' way either.

He's BSing probably but who knows. Just excited to finally see smash!

 

[SMT]

Reminds me of HockeyBuzz Eklund.
Sad to see that dhd or whatever pr0phet is between jobs.

 

[The Hermit]

while both Sony and MS leaks are usually accurate, I have to see a single Nintendo software (hardware happened this last years) rumor to be real.

I am tired of having expectations shattered, because they were set impossibly high, like that Zelda rumor.

 

[casmith07]

StarTropics U?

If Nintendo wastes the talent at Retro on that when they've got shit like F-Zero, Star Fox, and Earthbound they can work on...

You want to sell Wii U's like hotcakes? Earthbound 4 by Retro Studios.

 

[SoulPlaya]

The vast majority of this is predictable and stuff we could have all guessed, with the exception of Star Tropics.

 

[StreetsAhead]

StarTropics U?

If Nintendo wastes the talent at Retro on that when they've got shit like F-Zero, Star Fox, and Earthbound they can work on...

You want to sell Wii U's like hotcakes? Earthbound 4 by Retro Studios.

If by hotcakes you mean an extra 20 consoles.

 

[Darryl]

while both Sony and MS leaks are usually accurate, I have to see a single Nintendo software (hardware happened this last years) rumor to be real.

I am tired of having expectations shattered, because they were set impossibly high, like that Zelda rumor.

pokemon rainbow can still be real it is just being held off until next year

 

[Sir Ilpalazzo]

StarTropics U?

If Nintendo wastes the talent at Retro on that when they've got shit like F-Zero, Star Fox, and Earthbound they can work on...

You want to sell Wii U's like hotcakes? Earthbound 4 by Retro Studios.

Why would Retro be a good fit for any of those, especially a new Mother?

 

[PK Gaming]

You just got a member banned

yikes

 

[StreetsAhead]

while both Sony and MS leaks are usually accurate, I have to see a single Nintendo software (hardware happened this last years) rumor to be real.

I am tired of having expectations shattered, because they were set impossibly high, like that Zelda rumor.

Yarn Yoshi appeared on a list of accurate rumors prior to the September 2011 Pre-TGS showcase as 'Yoshi Game by good feel'

 

[DICKS AHOY]

People wanting an Earthound 4/Mother 4 are like people who want more Harry Potter books after the 7th book.

What's the point when the original author is completely done and satisfied with the entire series? You'll either be going against their wishes or just treading water at this point.

 

[GiantEnemyGoomba]

StarTropics U?

If Nintendo wastes the talent at Retro on that when they've got shit like F-Zero, Star Fox, and Earthbound they can work on...

You want to sell Wii U's like hotcakes? Earthbound 4 by Retro Studios.

Why would you want Retro to do an RPG? Their expertise is obviously in more action based genres. Raven Blade was originally supposed to be turn-based, but was changed to action-oriented before being cancelled.

 

[StreetsAhead]

People wanting an Earthound 4/Mother 4 are like people who want more Harry Potter books after the 7th book.

What's the point when the original author is completely done and satisfied with the entire series? You'll either be going against their wishes or just treading water at this point.

Shame there'll be no more Mario or Zelda games after Miyamoto retires.

 

[botty]

Star Tropics?

What kind of delusion.

 

[Roo]

The idea that Nintendo would put Retro on a StarTropics sequel above a completely new IP....

....so.... so....laughable.

People were laughing their ass off when the first rumor of a Retro DKC game came out. Look how that turned out lol

 

[Imbarkus]

oops

 

[NathanMcMahon]

That retro mario thing sounds pretty awesome. I'd love to see Wart return in some capacity though I just can't see it being true. Here's hoping it is.

 

[Lunchbox]

these prophecies better be better than the xbone popes

 

[DICKS AHOY]

Shame there'll be no more Mario or Zelda games after Miyamoto retires.

yes because those are both games where their popularity and entire design revolve entirely around their elaborate and well-written plots

Dumb comparison. At least in Japan much of what made Mother popular was Itoi's writing and the various themes it touched upon; the RPG gameplay while fun wasn't anything special, it was just a basic framework to tell a much deeper story through. If the guy behind what made that story doesn't want to do it anymore and already wrapped the series up, than unless he gives somebody else his blessing what's the point? While the issue's been a bit confusing lately, last I read a month ago was that Itoi himself still said a Mother 4 was 'impossible' and didn't see the need of it since it's effectively 'done', not dead.

 

[Flamfas]

I find this not very credible because ... where's Wind Waker HD!?

I'm dying to hear about it. I want to see footage. What extent of a remake is this? Are there extras? (dungeons or just sidequests?) How will the Tingle Tuner be incorporated? etc.

 

[Mikey Jr.]

As usual, if this turns out to be false, then that person will no longer be a member. We really don't tolerate insider fakes.

I have no problem with this.

 

[evilromero]

I never asked for Star Tropics, certainly not from Retro. :/ Who has been asking for this from them?

 

[Ezalc]

StarTropics U?

If Nintendo wastes the talent at Retro on that when they've got shit like F-Zero, Star Fox, and Earthbound they can work on...

You want to sell Wii U's like hotcakes? Earthbound 4 by Retro Studios.

Hahahahahahahahahahhahahahah!

 

[Brilliant Disaster]

Earthbound by Retro would be bad idea. Starfox, Metroid, Mario Kart, Kid Icarus would be a better suit. EB should be done by 1Up if anyone.

 

[CrunchinJelly]

The vast majority of this is predictable and stuff we could have all guessed, with the exception of Star Tropics.

That's how you know it's fake. Get a bunch of believable shit then throw in a curveball 'for the lulz'.

 

[evilromero]

Retro should either do an original IP or stick to some dark fantasy/sci fi setting like Metroid or Zelda. Star Fox would also make sense. I'll be disappointed beyond words if it turns out to be Star Tropics.

 

[Makai]

1. Retro: Finally after at least a few years development, their game is finally ready to be unveiled. What is it? It's an old Nintendo IP that people have wanted them to do for a while, but no one thought they had the guts to do it-but they did.

Ice Climbers!

 

[Peru]

When we get a prediction about a single game I'm sometimes fooled. When we get 'everything you've ever wished for will come true' lists it's never true.

 

[damaph]

I call bullshit. Star Tropics? and I find it hard to believe that they would name the next mario Super Mario Retroverse U

 

[MaverickHunterX]

Oh, so it's like a reskinned Legend of Zelda. Odd.

Thank you.

There was once a rumor that the StarTropics engine was supposed to be used for a third NES Zelda game...(forget where though)

All I know is that if StarTropics is revived as a Wii U title vs Earthbound, EB/Mother-GAF will rise as one and slay Nintendo (shortly following starmen.net's lead...)

 

[Byronic Hero]

Super Smash Bros roster "leak" reminds me of this:

 

[Pancakes R Us]

What a joke. Every year, just before E3, like clockwork.

 

[The Hermit]

The idea that Nintendo would put Retro on a StarTropics sequel above a completely new IP....

....so.... so....laughable.

Actually, Startropics would be as much as a sequel as Kid Icarus Uprising was, basically a Resurrection of a dead IP. Of all the rumors about Retro's new game this is my favorite because its pretty much a new IP.





















Too bad its not true

 

[DICKS AHOY]

Super Smash Bros roster "leak" reminds me of this:

Besides Rayman and Croc (???) I'm pretty sure all of these characters would've been strongly suggested by Superbot before being promptly shot down by Sony/ the relevant 3rd party owners. Especially Snake.

Like that game's 1st/2nd party representatives for the most part but lord were those 3rd party 'guests' embarrassingly blatant.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

sounds like the type of horseshit you would find on gamefaqs or nintendo fan boards back in the dolphin/gamecube days.

 

[Lulubop]

Someone in the Sony E3 thread did pretty much the same thing.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=58658473&postcount=3074

 

[Jumpman23]

If that Star Tropics rumor is true, holy fuck. Although I want something else from dear old Retro. Namely my favorite alien stomping bounty hunter. Oh well, glad this is all bogus anyways

 

[Persona86]

More difficult and open world Zelda? WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

Also I had to look up Star Tropics, looks like an interesting idea.

 

[DICKS AHOY]

sounds like the type of horseshit you would find on gamefaqs or nintendo fan boards back in the dolphin/gamecube days.

are you questioning the sincerity of my uncle nintendo

 

[Elixist]

Super Mario Retroverse U

lmao i have to call bullshit

. that title is fucking awful, guess we'll see.

 

[jamesinclair]

The rumors indicate almost nothing in store for 2013.


....thats Nintendo all right. I believe.

 

[Byronic Hero]

For all those complaining about the name or the supposed Mario U:

Regarding Mario,,giving the exact title's a lot riskier..rather ill state one of the titles that was being debated and that should give you a good idea what the final title is...Super Mario Retroverse U.

one of the titles that was being debated

was being debated

debated

Seriously, if you're gonna complain, at least do it correctly.

 

[Rocwell]

If by some miracle star tropics is real the first thing I'm gonna do after buying a copy is dunking the instruction manual underwater looking for clues.

Spoiler

1776!

 

[Barack Lesnar]

"Super Smash Bros. Riot" actually sounds pretty good, it fits.