^SMB2, and the SML titles after SML1 (though it slowly evolved into the Wario series later). Let's not forget the baby kidnapping in the Yoshi games as well (Poor Baby Luigi). :-\
Even the original Donkey Kong game started the Mario series with a kidnapping scene (even Mario played the same...
Except for Toad. He started receiving smaller roles.
I think the reason as for the increasing number of the Mario games revolving around kidnapping recently may have been due to the success of the NSMB games. Seems like Nintendo thinks that a NSMB-esque game is more than enough for us lately...
Super Princess Peach was an attempt. Though Nintendo made Mario, Luigi, and Toad get kidnapped instead. ::)
I just wish to see a game that does not revolve around kidnapping. Perhaps a game that focuses on saving the kingdom from Bowser's attack by infiltrating his fortress? Or even add...
It's unfortunate indeed. However, even in the main series Nintendo does not even seem to care about the character arrangement, but rather the gameplay. As for characters in the recent Super Mario games, Nintendo seems to always have Mario in mind with a kidnapped Peach by the villainous Bowser...
I do hope Wart and the bosses of SMB2 make their grand reappearances to the Mario series. They definitely were memorable and would fit smoothly in the current Mario series cast.
I agree here. Wario has been portrayed lately to either being the icon of the WarioWare series or the comedic relief...
I really can't agree more on Toad. I really worry for his chances of being playable in this game judging by the roles he is seen with so far. Of course, Toad had similar roles in MT64; however, his cut in MPT makes it uncertain. I really do not understand why Nintendo chooses to not make Toad...
Do you mean this? :D
I think it was rather interesting and it does have the concept of how a Mario story should go (though the minions joining Mario would be odd in an actual Super Mario adaptation). Seems like this short inspired Paper Mario though...
I personally enjoyed the Snow White...
Indeed like Koopaul said, it would be very difficult to make an enjoyable movie if the main protagonist was to be silent or have very little to no personality. Silent protagonists work in video games as they are the characters we interact with and thus we are allowed to envision their...
Re: Save a Character: Pokémon (picking contestants)
Alright then, but I'll only add one more. I'll let another lucky user get the final spot. :)
Contestants:
Zekrom
Meowth
Totodile
Pikachu
Scizor
Jigglypuff
Ghastly
Absol
Lucario
Articuno
Serperior
Hariyama
Porygon
Porygon 2
Weedle
Beedrill...
Re: Save a Character: Pokémon (picking contestants)
Smasher, is it alright if I added one more choice?:
Contestants:
Zekrom
Meowth
Totodile
Pikachu
Scizor
Jigglypuff
Ghastly
Absol
Lucario
Articuno
Serperior
Hariyama
Porygon
Porygon 2
Weedle
Beedrill
Shuckle
Psyduck
Roserade
Munchlax
Snorunt...
I've recently restarted Silver and here is my team so far (yes, many underrated Pokemon, but it is said that you have to "win with your favourites" ;)):
Current Party:
Lv 32 Lv 31 Lv 30 Lv 31 Lv 30 Lv 30
Back Up (Daycare):
Lv: 25
Whatever the tiers say, these...
I still do like to see the Koopalings make more appearances; however, I just feel that some others (especially those not related to Bowser) would be nice to see for once at this point of time. The SMB2 bosses definitely need more love and should return. It's their variety of moves that made me...
Re: 17-year-old unarmed black teen shot by officer
This is extremely saddening news. The most tragic part of this young teenager's death was that he was an innocent citizen who was just going through a regular life until another took away his life due to his race. It is sad to see how strong...
Even though the "masked" character is supposedly confirmed to being Marth, I still have some doubts that it is really him (I still feel that it is rather someone supposedly impersonating him).
If the character is indeed Marth, then Nintendo definitely worked on to making him seem more...
I really do hope that the bosses from SMB2 make their grand re-entrances to the Mario series in a future title (perhaps even in this title). These characters definitely were unique and it was refreshing to battle them in different scenarios as opposed to facing off against turtle based villains...
It's ironic that Luigi became a coward in terms of personality in the later Mario games considering the fact that Luigi was also portrayed as a coward as early as the 1983 commercial for the game Mario Bros.: :P
Re: Epic Mickey 2
Epic Mickey was a fine game from what I've seen though it wouldn't hurt to fix up the gameplay in a way.
It's good news to hear news about a sequel. It's also nice to see Oswald getting more recognition! ;)
I'm afraid their relationship has yet to be confirmed by Nintendo. Some sources indicate that they are friends while others state that could possibly be sisters. They may even be related for all we know. Same can apply to Wario & Waluigi, Toad & Toadette, etc.
For odd reasons, Nintendo just...
What about SMB2? This game really kicked off Luigi's depiction as the taller and thinner Mario brother (though the redesign of Luigi took a while to be implemented in later games).
Both this game and SMB: LL also showed off Luigi's higher jumps as well (a characteristic of the character).
Re: Pokemon Black and White 2 Revealed!
Indeed, it is quite odd how the international releases are actually so close to the original Japanese release date. Usually it is a 6 month or year wait. ;)
Hm, I guess these games must have been developed much earlier on for a release this quick...
Re: What Pokémon Games Do You Have?
Mainstream:
*Pokemon Yellow
*Pokemon Silver
*Pokemon Gold
*Pokemon Crystal
*Pokemon Pearl
*Pokemon Platinum
*Pokemon SoulSilver
*Pokemon HeartGold
*Pokemon Black
Spin-offs:
*Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness
*Pokemon Ranger
*Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of...
Indeed it is good to hear that more people are in support for a SMB2 esque adventure. We've had quite the imitations of SMB, SMB3, and SMW within the latest NSMB games, and it would be refreshing for the concept to go back to the original, differentiated concept of SMB2, the land of Subcon, and...
Toad Road is my personal favourite. A nice and peaceful board is indeed good to see. This board also introduces the concept of MP9 quite wonderfully.
My second favourite would probably be the Magma Mine. There is something exhilarating about it!
I simply freeze time to withstand the repetitive throne stealing. I then proceed onwards by stomping on Evil Magikrazy. I think one stomp should finish a Magikoopa. :P
Throne share.
The Pokemon movies (well at least the earlier ones)?
Anyways, in terms of Mario I still see it having potential for some form of TV media or movie (though it is true that Mario was never too successful in terms of movies, cartoons, or even in anime).
Though looking back at the Super Mario...
While I did initially have a preference towards Zekrom initially, I started to become more of a fan of Reshiram after getting Pokemon Black. It really does seem elegant by appearance, yet it also does pack quite the power as well. I guess this may also be due to the fact that I usually prefer...