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Super Mario Run announced for iOS (Android later), Dec 2016, Screens/Info in OP
- Thread starter Peterthumpa
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WhiteRabbitEXE
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Ditto, but then the 5c is effectively 4-year-old hardware now, so it's understandable. :/
I think he didn't say free to start
Dark Cloud
Member
It doesn't need to though. It's not a social or a free game.
How much money would Nintendo make if they sold it for $1.99 and 40 million people bought it?
I see this at 4.99 the cheapest tbh.
WhiteRabbitEXE
Member
Yup. Seems like the most likely price coming from Nintendo. I honestly wouldn't be shocked at higher either.
Dark Cloud
Member
Wow really? The only reason I said so cheap was because Idk how phone gamers would react to a $4.99 price. I have no problem with $4.99 though.
I'm not sure how games at that price usually sell on mobile. 30 million seems reasonable?
Usually games on mobile dont have Mario in them, and arent marketed on Apple events.
What did the Rayman game cost?
This game cant possibly have a high budget though. Its using the nsmb engine and nsmb assets.
They're not going to make it so annoying you have to pay at the end of each world, that's a terrible UX.
Yep, paying for the whole game makes more sense, and maybe sell dlc worlds down the line.
They said it was free to download (some kind of trial version) and then unlocked with one time purchase.
This obviously allows them to introduce "expansions" down the line.
hemo memo
Gold Member
It'll be a better game that's for sure. Rayman game control wonderfully.
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Dark Cloud
Member
It looks like you'll pretty much get a little demo/trial to play at first and then you play one price for the whole game and that's it. No more purchases. Just one price. Good way to do it.
ok, my sarcasm detector is officially DEAD.
In a fucking mobile game. A spin-off. It's not the next mario iteration, you genius.
Well, Apple takes a 30% on whatever that would be, unless they worked out some deal with Nintendo.
Kanhir
Member
Me too. See you in 2018.
It's also the best way to release an app for the piracy ridden Android.
Joelstinton14
Member
Just seen that Pokemon Go has passed 500million downloads. That is staggering.
Can totally see why Nintendo have done this, and Sony have re-ignited their interest in utilising their own IP, amongst other publishers too. Return for investment is way to good to miss out on.
Can totally see why Nintendo have done this, and Sony have re-ignited their interest in utilising their own IP, amongst other publishers too. Return for investment is way to good to miss out on.
How does it stop a game from being pirated?
SinCityAssassin
Member
I am just realizing now that Nintendo having Mario entering the mobile market is positioning them to raze the fucking earth of all the Mario ripoffs in both stores.
God help us all.
God help us all.
Cracking the IAP is not the same as cracking the game itself.
BassForever
Member
It'll be $14.99 to $19.99 for the whole game, but you'll have an option to buy individual worlds for like 2.99 to 3.99. Similar model to their free to start pushmo game.
You meant MariOS, right?
Milly Osworth
Member
You can play this one handed? Niiiice. Wink wink.
Mr. Pointy
Member
But what about Windows Phone?
maquiladora
Member
Who?
One handed sideways is really unstable, the amount of times you get bumped on the subway during rush hour, vertical really is the best decision.
This game looks great and will be really fun with all the different routes and moving obstacles.
That, plus the center of gravity when holding the phone horizontally with one hand will make it uncomfortable in long sessions.
Hm, sounds thinkable for Nintendo. Not sure what they are aiming for with the game.
If it's supposed to make some extra money, this might be their approach, but I thought they are still experimenting with their reach and strengthening their IP, which would require a lower price to maximise the effect.
Either way, I am not expecting less then 5 $.
Oh, I see. Thought they were the same thing.
hemo memo
Gold Member
Not like this.
Poimandres
Member
Pokemon Go has some really great ideas though. The execution is a bit shaky, but it's a pretty genius concept. This just seems... uninspired. I guess this will show the power of Mario as an IP. They definitely got a big reaction from the reveal.
friskykillface
Banned
The rebirth of Nintendo
Enter The 36 Chambers
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A runner game?
Hard fucking pass from me.
Hard fucking pass from me.
I was a little disappointed when I saw it was a runner, I usually don´t like those kind of games, but looking at the video it seems there´ll more interaction besides jumping at the right moment. And most of all, it won´t be an endless runner but each stage will be designed with Nintendo standards so in fact it´s looking pretty great. I love it when each level is centered around a mechanic and develops different situations to use it throughout, so seems like I´ll enjoy the game a lot if they go this route. Now, let´s hope they don´t take too long for the Android release :S
Also, this!