Animal Crossing mobile has already been confirmed I believe. The first of the five games confirmed by Nintendo
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Super Mario Run announced for iOS (Android later), Dec 2016, Screens/Info in OP
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Animal Crossing mobile has already been confirmed I believe. The first of the five games confirmed by Nintendo
TheSadRanger
Banned
Sell games on a platform you used to criticize for devaluing the market brehs. These are truly the end times. ;_;
RIP Iwata 
Randomizer
Member
Animal Crossing is very will suited indeed. But I can see it be riddled with a huge amount of in app purchases.
I don't know about that. They have tough competition from 2014's GotY, Threes!
More_Badass
Member
Eh...this may be Mario, but the Rayman games and Lost Socks are on entire other level than this both graphically and gameplay-wise
As long as the level design is good and the app is designed to run smoothly in terms of loading and user interface (unlike Miitomo) this game should do really well. Strangely, the NSMB aesthetic fits so well for a free to start mobile endless runner. Its like the NSMB series was always headed in this direction.
StickSoldier
Member
Wow, I'm actually happy to see Nintendo bring this to mobile. I think too many people were worried that Nintendo creating a mobile game would mean them strictly being a mobile developer for some reason. I don't see why Nintendo can't do the smart thing and create quick, cheap games for extra publicity and revenue, like they are experiencing with these announcements, while also creating a full fledged gamer experience that we all love about them.
I'm excited to see Nintendo rise to relevance again, and I hope that the intro to this and Pokemon Go help kick start a Nintendo frenzy which seems them see huge success moving forward.
Game looks pretty awesome btw.
I'm excited to see Nintendo rise to relevance again, and I hope that the intro to this and Pokemon Go help kick start a Nintendo frenzy which seems them see huge success moving forward.
Game looks pretty awesome btw.
Dark Cloud
Member
I'm glad Nintendo is doing this because too many kids are not being introduced to Mario and getting to play his games. Just reminds me how important Super Mario World was for me. Just forgetting the business side of things it's just great to see kids will get introduced to Super Mario.
Calamari41
41 > 38
I would imagine Animal Crossing Mobile will be a different kind of game than a mainline AC. Think Happy Home Designer or something like that, something that will compliment the NX game and be a gateway to it.
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
Yep, these are gateway drugs to the real hard shit on Nintendo's consoles.
Don't do drugs in all actuality.
A WarioWare styled game would be perfect for mobile. Doesn't even have to be Wario, could be any franchise or crossover.
PT and ST were both 100% touch screen...
TheDinoman
Member
Mihos
Gold Member
Honestly, this is what counted me out on the Square Enix games on mobile. .. and I love square enix
So, why is the screen vertical? 40% of the screen is the ground texture in most of these shots.
What do game companies have against phones being held sideways? Y'know, so it more closely resembles a TV while giving you more room in a game that moves horizontally?
thiscoldblack
Unconfirmed Member
Great move by Nintendo. I was actually surprised to see Miyamoto on stage. He actually stayed through the whole Apple keynote.
The game is going to be really popular come December.
The game is going to be really popular come December.
Neoleo2143
Member
Looks about what I expected, but it's Mario and Miyamoto and it's pretty much guranteed to be good. Also, the screen space being taken up by the ground texture is to give a specific frame for controlling mario without blaring buttons or obscuring your view with fingers, it's doing the exact opposite of what you would think it would do to your view.
Heavy.
J
Jpop
Unconfirmed Member
Saw the - How Nintendo Upstaged Apple thread and expected a surprise NX reveal. Sorely disappointed but still intrigued.
J
Jpop
Unconfirmed Member
I think the poster is more talking from a quality + accessibility (popularity) standpoint.
So, why is the screen vertical? 40% of the screen is the ground texture in most of these shots.
What do game companies have against phones being held sideways? Y'know, so it more closely resembles a TV while giving you more room in a game that moves horizontally?
They did mention playing it with only one hand. I know you can also do it in landscape mode, but they probably aim at a more natural way of holding the phone.
Isn't it that way so that your thumb can tap a spot on your screen that isn't visually important to the gameplay? That makes sense to me and horizontal view would probably have you tapping what's coming up ahead which is important in a runner style game.
So, why is the screen vertical? 40% of the screen is the ground texture in most of these shots.
What do game companies have against phones being held sideways? Y'know, so it more closely resembles a TV while giving you more room in a game that moves horizontally?
JB-the-Hunter
Member
Amazing copypasta material
Beer Monkey
Member
This move is so saving Nintendo's mindshare. I fully expect the net effect of this to be more consoles sold, not less.
nephilimdj
Member
Worst thing about the rayman mobile games is harder difficulties made missing those orbs way to easy, Mario stages we have been shown so far look simple. I hope this game wont have the same issue with coins.
Redoing a stage 10 times to 100% it due to perfect touch screen presses is frustrating, looks like had same mechanics too. Rayman had hover, while mario is doing is twirl here.
Redoing a stage 10 times to 100% it due to perfect touch screen presses is frustrating, looks like had same mechanics too. Rayman had hover, while mario is doing is twirl here.
Mr. Pointy
Member
I hope Animal Crossing mobile is a clicker game.
SinCityAssassin
Member
Why would they unveil the NX at an Apple sales conference. In fact how would that even tie into Apple in any benefitial way?
Those games are terrible though.
Putting that type of game on mobile would be a bit too on the nose I think.
dampflokfreund
Banned
The marketing possibilities are endless. Just imagine there is a short but epic video of Mario NX playing when you want to end the app, which is offering a discount on a Mario NX bundle. Something like that would give them a huge boost.
Are there good smart device racers? One of the worst things I've experienced is an auto racer where you tilted to steer. Bump into the side and you car just keeps wanting to go forward. Compare that to an auto runner where I've had previous good experiences.
Sega did the Sonic & All Stars Racing Transformed very nicely on iOS.
chillybright
Banned
I've never played these kind of games.
What sort of IAP will there be for this one?
What sort of IAP will there be for this one?
User123456
Member
Unfortunately it's completely broken on Android, which is a damn shame considering how good it was.
Nothing. It's a premium game.
chillybright
Banned
Wut? Quote in the OP says the game is F2P with IAP.
Was notified of this when I went on the App store, for sure I set up a notification for its release. Making far too many people mad, like Nintendo are doing this and couldn't possibly be working on another Mario game alongside for console or something, jesus people.
Neat idea, seems like a great way to bring Mario to mobile, ever tried to play a platformer on mobile with virtual d-pad and buttons? No thankyou sir. I'll take single tap.
Neat idea, seems like a great way to bring Mario to mobile, ever tried to play a platformer on mobile with virtual d-pad and buttons? No thankyou sir. I'll take single tap.
Oh, maybe I'll give it a look...
...oh.
Just to be completely transparent, the racing game I tried was Konami Krazy Racer. Considering the quality of the GBA original, this was shockingly poor.
Popular assumption is it's free to start and you pay a one off fee for the rest of the content.
Whatever you think about the design of those games (Spirit Tracks is pretty good!) you can't knock the controls, unless you myopically hate touch controls by default.
NOLA_Gaffer
Banned
So the notify feature says the game isn't compatible with my iPhone 5c...that's a hell of a bummer.
WhiteRabbitEXE
Member
Is it a "popular assumption" if Miyamoto literally said it?
You use in app purchases... or get the items for free through the NX version linked with your My Nintendo account.