Game news Nintendo Switch: soon the return of a 2D Mario game in a truly “surprising” style?
Published on 02/09/2022 at 22:18
Since the release of Super Mario Odyssey, Nintendo has not really offered a new adventure to its famous plumber. Nevertheless, according to the words of Zippo, a renowned leaker when it comes to drawing scoops on Nintendo, the Japanese manufacturer would be very active in bringing a new Mario to life, but this time in 2D!
Summary
- Rumor of a Nintendo Direct is gaining momentum
- Soon a homecoming for Mario?
Rumor of a Nintendo Direct is gaining momentum
The first weeks of September are not only synonymous with a return to school which may seem gloomy. Quite the contrary, it is often the period favored by Nintendo to organize an exciting event rich in announcements. Because yes, currently, hallway rumors are spreading about holding a Nintendo Direct : it was Jeff Grubb, the journalist of VentureBeat, who set fire to the powder even if he did not know how to give a concrete date for this famous presentation. Now that Gamescom is over, the biggest publishers and manufacturers who did not wish to participate are thinking about their next communication move, even if nothing is leaking for the moment.
Right now, it’s only the flood of rumors that hints at something. And maybe also the many information that comes to us about these strange game ports. Today, there are two titles which implied that a release on the Nintendo hybrid console was not to be excluded, including one which is none other than the “game of the year” 2021 ! To these disturbing clues were added, in the afternoon, the revelations of the insider Zippo who report a new Mario game in Nintendo’s pipes. The subtlety is that this game would be in 2D: here is the other information shared by Zippo!
Soon a homecoming for Mario?
In the middle of Nintendo leaks, Zippo has on several occasions distinguished itself by its accuracy. He had notably confirmed information about the collection Super Mario 3D All-Stars before its formalization by Nintendo during a Direct. However, nothing is yet certain, nor set in stone: therefore, it is fashionable to take our usual tweezers, but here is what he tells us! According to him, Nintendo could return to its roots by releasing a new Mario game, not in 3D but in 2D like Super Mario Bros. in his days ! However, the onewhich has reportedly been in development for some time now, would not bear the famous mention “New Super”like the last shutters of this style.
In reality, the Japanese firm would consider striking a blow with this singular title. Still according to the leaker, who does not go into more detail than that, the game should feature a “ new art style that will amaze players ». In addition to that, the software would even include « an online multiplayer mode as well as the presence of Spikea character seen in the game Wrecking Crew and who is none other than Mario and Luigi’s site foreman. Regarding the marketing of this title, it could be relatively close: the development being almost at its end, the firm could release it in 2023 — to accompany the release of the film — even 2024. Perhaps we will have a first glimpse of this title during the Nintendo Direct which we hear so much about?