Post by: StrikerObi on December 13, 2004, 05:32:01 PM
EBgames.com has updated their product information page for NBA Street V3. The new profile includes the game's box art, which reveals some shocking information. Rumors have been circulating that Mario would be appearing in EA's new off the wall basketball title. It looks as if these rumors turned out to be true. In the corner of new box art for NBA Street Vol. 3 is some art depicting Mario and Luigi along with the words "All-Stars." This seems to confirm that Mario does appear in the game in some fashion, most likely as a playable character. With Luigi on there too, it would make sense that an entire Nintendo team is in the game.
PGC will have more information on this collaboration as it becomes available.
Post by: odifiend on December 13, 2004, 05:40:43 PM
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Post by: TheYoungerPlumber on December 13, 2004, 09:13:23 PM
If that's the case, then including Mario makes sense from a gameplay associativity standpoint. EA or the developers probably noticed that fans of Mario Tennis would enjoy NBA Street, and Nintendo figures it might win some "cool kids" over to Mario Tennis and Mario in general. I wouldn't be surprised if Mario & gang are a little less happy-go-lucky, if Nintendo or EA have the time for a recording session. Surely Wario is itching to throw some insults on the court!
I wouldn't expect Mario & Co. to add much to the gameplay, but I can only see it helping sales on the GameCube. NBA Street has its following by now--I don't think added Nintendo characters would disuade anyone from a purchase, especially since that person would need a GameCube to even consider this version.
Post by: Nile Boogie on December 14, 2004, 03:18:47 AM
On the surface this looks like good-good after school treats but under that sweet chocolate frosting...
"I don't know Linus, I just don't know."
Post by: joshnickerson on December 14, 2004, 03:22:16 AM
And just when I vowed never to buy another EA game again. LOL
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on December 14, 2004, 03:34:23 AM
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Post by: Savior on December 14, 2004, 05:48:50 AM
It wasnt. It was better. Much Better. NBA Street was arguably EAS best Sports game IMO.
This is great, It probably means it will sell Very well. Better than Xbox/PS2 possibly. It might not fit though...
Post by: foolish03 on December 14, 2004, 06:12:06 AM
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Post by: odifiend on December 14, 2004, 10:26:17 AM
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Well I guess this is a natural development in Nintendo lending its franchises to third party. I was wondering what Nintendo whould give EA, since they are the biggest third party out there.
Gamecube sales for NBA Street V3?
Post by: BlkPaladin on December 14, 2004, 10:34:17 AM
And with EA being being an indicator in the US on how well a console is doing its a good thing that Nintendo acted.
Post by: JonLeung on December 14, 2004, 12:20:51 PM
Some companies, such as EA and Ubi Soft, seem better than others about getting their games to all three consoles (some even to the PC). But unfortunately in North America, where the PS2s and Xboxes are all that, and EA sells bigger here, I'm guessing, getting a GameCube version to sell as well as the others isn't possible without some added oomph.
After Namco's Soul Calibur II featuring Link selling better than the PS2 and Xbox versions, I guess it doesn't hurt that EA and Nintendo would try to do this. More EA GameCube games selling benefits both Nintendo and EA. Which one it benefits more, I don't know, but definitely a plus for both.
I'm not so sure I would like to see this kind of thing happening too much, but with Mario characters tending to jump a lot, basketball kind of fits.
Post by: Renny on December 14, 2004, 12:29:04 PM
[in shrill Mario voice]
Only 30 seconds left!
He goes for three!
Oh, noooooo!
Post by: nickmitch on December 14, 2004, 03:23:59 PM
Post by: Djunknown on December 14, 2004, 05:15:34 PM
There were some numbers released (Though not completely reliable as of this writing) for NFSU2 for November. Both PS2/Xbox were well into the 6 digits, but the 'Cube version barely cracked 50k. Wow.
Oh well. It'll be interesting if Yoshi's in the game. 'Nuff said.
Post by: Infernal Monkey on December 14, 2004, 05:40:41 PM
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This really isn't a fit at all.
Oh but it is.
NBA Street is the Mario Tennis of basketball games. If Mario were to make an appearence in EA's bore-a-thon NBA Live 2006/07/whatever they're up to then yeah, THAT wouldn't fit. Street's zany enough for this to work.
Post by: Kulock on December 15, 2004, 01:17:06 AM
I mean, I like Peach, but if that corner logo is depicting some or all of the Mario characters included, I don't think she'll be a very popular pick, particularly for a game like this. Heck, Miyamoto hates the idea of Peach not being a damsel in distress anyway (I really don't think he liked what HAL did with her in Melee), I'm surprised it's OK for her to rough it up in a game of football, unless she's just going to watch from the sidelines and wave stupidly or something. (Not putting down Peach, but the way Nintendo insists she be depicted lately, like she's on a permanent dose of Valium.)
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Post by: D-Mac Double on December 16, 2004, 10:38:21 PM
Oh well. I'll still be picking this one up for sure, because I'm in need of a new NBA game, and I really enjoyed the first NBA Street, though I'd only rented it.
Post by: Dasmos on December 17, 2004, 12:00:28 AM
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Mario doesn't fit in? Haven't you played the Mario RPGs? Mario is LEGENDARY for his JUMPING. He is going to 0wn on the courts. And what Princess Peach with that hover-jump? It's like Michael Jordan all over again. Word!
What about Luigi?? Remeber in Paper Mario Koopa Koot wanted "Air" Luigi's autograph. Forget LeBron...Luigi is the next Jordan!!
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