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Joe Smith: Mr.Miyamoto, here's my idea for an original IP.
Miyamoto: Replace the character with Kirby, Samus, Link or Mario. Your choice. We're going to make MILLIONS because people lap that stuff up.
Miyamoto: Replace the character with Kirby, Samus, Link or Mario. Your choice. We're going to make MILLIONS because people lap that stuff up.
Thats a shame, Nintendo could use a new franchise. Thats cool that Kirbys in it now but it's always a little off putting when you hear a game was changed mid development. Kind of takes away something for me.
Considering how long it's been since we got an appropiate console Kirby game (N64 I think it was although I never played it so it could've been another spin-off), coupled with what is essentially a complete rebranding, I won't complain. And I'm totally one of those "Nintendo needs to do a new IP," people.
That said, I still say Kirby's Air Ride is underrated as all hell.
That said, I still say Kirby's Air Ride is underrated as all hell.
Meh. Maybe if the game is popular, Prince Fluffyhead will get a spinoff series. Hey, it's how Mario got his start.
I think they made the right choice with this one though. As much as people say that they want new IP from Nintendo, when they actually come out, people just virtually ignore them. Case in point, how many people were excited for FlingXmash, before Nintendo announced that it will be bundled with the new WiiMote Plus? No one was talking about that game and it was just being ignored.
I said this before Kirby's Epic Yarn was revealed at E3, if Nintendo had of put Kirby as a pink ball in FlingSmash, people would be all over the game, but just because its a new IP, that nobody can identified with, no one gives a shit about it. This is why Nintendo does this, because they know that its smarter to put a established character in a new game!
I said this before Kirby's Epic Yarn was revealed at E3, if Nintendo had of put Kirby as a pink ball in FlingSmash, people would be all over the game, but just because its a new IP, that nobody can identified with, no one gives a shit about it. This is why Nintendo does this, because they know that its smarter to put a established character in a new game!
Good game flops without Kirby, good game sells well with Kirby. I'd rather have Kirby in it and have people actually play it then have it get shuffled under the carpet because it's a new IP on the Wii.
@PEICanada7
Very good point. Nintendo has been pushing a lot of new IPs over the last 10 years (with one cling down the pipeline I do believe) and it's true, they do go virtually ignored.
But I think this would've been an attention getter with it's style.
Either way, I'm happy, and I'm a totally Kirby fan and he hasn't console love in for-fucking-ever, so I'm good.
The deal was I would either need a great new IP or a new console Kirby before I got really pumped about another Nintendo game. So I'm good.
Very good point. Nintendo has been pushing a lot of new IPs over the last 10 years (with one cling down the pipeline I do believe) and it's true, they do go virtually ignored.
But I think this would've been an attention getter with it's style.
Either way, I'm happy, and I'm a totally Kirby fan and he hasn't console love in for-fucking-ever, so I'm good.
The deal was I would either need a great new IP or a new console Kirby before I got really pumped about another Nintendo game. So I'm good.
Creative freedom is great and all, but i agree with the big N playing it safe. Brutal legend comes to mind as a game that needed some checks and or someone to reel in Scahfer a bit.
Well there is some logic here because if it was that Fluff character then people around would bash nintendo for another kiddie game and whatever stuff they want to critize nintendo for. Adding kirby gives a familiar character and overall a new sequel to a beloved character so now they are like "wow kirbys new game is awesome" instead of " that fluffy game looks stupid and childish.
Well there is some logic here because if it was that Fluff character then people around would bash nintendo for another kiddie game and whatever stuff they want to critize nintendo for. Adding kirby gives a familiar character and overall a new sequel to a beloved character so now they are like "wow kirbys new game is awesome" instead of " that fluffy game looks stupid and childish.
While this is definitely a must-buy for me (Kirby fan over heeeeere!), I'm sorely disappointed in this news.
Once again, Nintendo fails to take risks in venturing with new IPs, and plays safe with one of their "sure things." I've lost most of my respect for this once-great company because of this kind of crap.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to step outside for a moment and scream expletives because I KNOW I'm STILL going to buy this game and frickin' love every minute of it. I did the same thing with Super Mario Galaxy 1....I LOATHE The Plumber's existence, but that game was AWESOME.
Once again, Nintendo fails to take risks in venturing with new IPs, and plays safe with one of their "sure things." I've lost most of my respect for this once-great company because of this kind of crap.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to step outside for a moment and scream expletives because I KNOW I'm STILL going to buy this game and frickin' love every minute of it. I did the same thing with Super Mario Galaxy 1....I LOATHE The Plumber's existence, but that game was AWESOME.
Dinosaur Planet looked good before it came out...
But hopefully this doesn't follow that instance. I'm expecting a reasonable game.
But hopefully this doesn't follow that instance. I'm expecting a reasonable game.
Heh, Nintendo your nothing without your established franchises. This is why new franchises (as well as older, lesser known ones like Sin & Punishment) you make never sell well and you know it.
It's true though, if this wasn't a Kirby game a lot of people who are itching to play Epic Yarn wouldn't care for it. I could be wrong though, I hope I am.
It's true though, if this wasn't a Kirby game a lot of people who are itching to play Epic Yarn wouldn't care for it. I could be wrong though, I hope I am.
@Xzyliac FUCKING HELL YES! You have no idea how much fun I have had with air ride. I have put days worth of playtime into it, and never understood why everybody hates it!
I agree that shoehorning the Star Fox crew into Dinosaur Planet was a cynical cash-in, but I don't really get that feeling from this. Regardless, the developer has done a fantastic job of integrating Kirby into their vision.
im sick of a post every time someone farts towards his game. whenever you do this the game is disappointing.
Remember that bear game? just let kirby breathe.
Remember that bear game? just let kirby breathe.
My question is that if this was a new IP, where is the old, 3D, non yarn Kirby that HAL Laboratory was working on since Gamecube? I mean, are we still getting that one down the line? I would've preferred that, and a new IP named Fluff's Yarn.
Pointless to argue it now, the game is almost out the door. Not just that, but Nintendo is going to do what they're going to do, and that is continue to rehash (However, they are excellent) all their most popular franchises while throwing us the occasional bone or two (A Pikmin here, a new Donkey Kong there). It's the same old song and dance for Nintendo, just as it has been for a while now. I doesn't bother me immensely, but damn if it wouldn't be nice to get something different just a little more often.
You know what? I don't care. Canvas Curse has nothing to do with Kirby, but that game is exceptional. Give me more original ideas and put lovable characters into them, Nintendo. I don't care, I just want the damn game!
Is there even much of a difference over bringing a franchise back in a completely new way, and doing a new IP? Other than the fact that with the Kirby name and feel it will undoubtedly sell more? You people are forgetting that this is its own game regardless of whether or not Kirby is the star. People are too quick to scream rehash any time Nintendo makes a sequel, even when they clearly bring so much new to the table.
@timtheterrible
I ALWAYS read it as EPIC YAM
Also, if Prince Fluff's initial design is the same as his current, kicking him out in favor of Kirby was a great move. He doesn't seem like an appealing character at all. I don't understand why, but Kirby's P2 sidekicks always really turn me off.
I ALWAYS read it as EPIC YAM
Also, if Prince Fluff's initial design is the same as his current, kicking him out in favor of Kirby was a great move. He doesn't seem like an appealing character at all. I don't understand why, but Kirby's P2 sidekicks always really turn me off.
But this game was inspired by that old Kirby commercial, right? Kirby must have been considered from the start.
Fluff looks a lot like Kirby. I wonder if this was always supposed to take place in the Kirby universe. Kind of like the Odd World games maybe?
They did this with Star Fox Adventures too.
This is kinda shitty, really, and leaves me torn. On the one hand, Kirby is fucking adorable and I love him more than my parents. On the other hand, I'm a strong supporter of the notion that Nintendo needs to start making new IPs again, especially after the 3DS is fucking loaded with ports and remakes.
This is kinda shitty, really, and leaves me torn. On the one hand, Kirby is fucking adorable and I love him more than my parents. On the other hand, I'm a strong supporter of the notion that Nintendo needs to start making new IPs again, especially after the 3DS is fucking loaded with ports and remakes.
I have to be complete honest here. I probably wouldn't have cared nearly as much for the game if they hadn't shoehorned Kirby in.
If you're all aching for a new Nintendo-ip, go buy Flingsmash. All done!
But i know nobody is going to buy it, but they will still complain about the lack of new ips, just like every goddamned year.
But i know nobody is going to buy it, but they will still complain about the lack of new ips, just like every goddamned year.
If the Wii/3DS titles in the next year were all original IP's nobody would buy them...
People find comfort in familiarity.
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