Post by: TheYoungerPlumber on October 05, 2004, 01:41:42 PM
Multiple web sites are reporting that according to Japanese manga Shonen Jump, Nintendo is co-developing a Nintendo DS title called Jump Super Stars. The game will feature various characters from the magazine’s many mangas in one action fighting game.
Characters confirmed include Naruto Uzumaki, Goku from Dragon Ball Z, and Monkey D. Luffy from One Piece. Details are still slim, but Nintendo has confirmed that it will make use of the touch screen and dual display and is designed with a “manga style.” Shigeru Miyamoto is even makes a statement in the Japanese promotional article.
We are currently in production with this revolutionary game that allows players to experience distinctive gameplay that's unique to the DS. Please look forward to this new type of entertainment that's being created though the collaboration between Nintendo and Jump."
Further details will be revealed in the October 20th issue of V-Jump, Shonen Jump’s sister video-game magazine in Japan. There is no word on an international release, but with the American Shonen Jump going two years strong and Nintendo behind the product, it is possible.
Post by: nickmitch on October 05, 2004, 01:52:36 PM
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Post by: Ian Sane on October 05, 2004, 02:04:00 PM
Post by: TheYoungerPlumber on October 05, 2004, 02:05:39 PM
Post by: Bill Aurion on October 05, 2004, 02:34:39 PM
Post by: Djunknown on October 05, 2004, 02:39:02 PM
Seeing as how Shonen jump takes has quite a few Mangas out here in the States (They take up around 30-35 percent of the "Graphic Novels" sections in my local Border's and Barnes and Noble.), porting it here wouldn't be far-fetched.
My inner Otaku would like to know who'd win a a fight: Young (Son)Goku or Naruto...
Bill: I've abandoned all hope that we'll ever see Mother (Earthbound) stateside ever again...
Post by: Ian Sane on October 05, 2004, 02:41:12 PM
Maybe they just can't think of anywhere else to go with it and don't want to just add more characters. SSBM is such a perfect sequel that it's going to be hard for them to top it. Making a similar game would allow them to experiment more without changing SSB's design. It gives them a chance to try some new ideas with the four player genre formula.
If they release a new SSB that doesn't have enough new content people are going to complain. If they release a new SSB that's too different people are going to complain. However if they release something similar that's not SSB they can do whatever they want and then learn from that when/if they make a new SSB.
Post by: Bill Aurion on October 05, 2004, 02:56:08 PM
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Originally posted by: Djunknown
Bill: I've abandoned all hope that we'll ever see Mother (Earthbound) stateside ever again...
NEVER give up hope! *determination*
Post by: Perfect Cell on October 05, 2004, 02:58:35 PM
though the prospect of an Anime All Stars Melle type game makes me giddy.... It would sell the DS like hot cakes.
Post by: Bill Aurion on October 05, 2004, 03:18:35 PM
PLAY AS LUFFY EVERYDAY! ='D
Post by: Nephilim on October 05, 2004, 04:52:26 PM
Hopefully If Nintendo do, do anything more then publish it then It is solid
cause I found that Naruto2 was a overhyped peice of shinned up poo
Anyway Goku is a good reason for a Western release
Post by: Mario on October 05, 2004, 05:25:11 PM
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Post by: PaLaDiN on October 05, 2004, 07:19:01 PM
Post by: CHEN on October 06, 2004, 05:13:11 AM
This WILL be awesome.
Post by: Kirby_PopStar on October 06, 2004, 08:12:28 PM
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Originally posted by: TheYoungerPlumber
Indeed. I really do think this could wind up like Smash Bros. Nintendo knows people want another one, but they also don't seem keen on making *another* game in that series...I figure they wouldn't have much to do besides add more characters. (Heck, does anyone know what HAL or even Mr. Sakurai is up to lately? Hmmm)
Masahiro Sakurai quit. That's why they're reluctant to make another Super Smash Bros. game. Masahiro Sakurai contributed to that game so much, that without him... would Super Smash Bros. really be Super Smash Bros. at all?
