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[casiopao]

What. Is. Going. On. In. This. Thread?

Enjoy the ride lol.

Olympic never seen so cute lol.^_^

 

[Dagobert Duck]

Hyped already Tokyo seems like a nice fit, bet they will up the game quite a bit...

 

[mrklaw]

Yes it's true that Nintendo can do all of these things, in addition to having Mario appear at Rio. With that said, Nintendo has been all but absent this past year. It's quite common to hear the refrain that Nintendo is "taking a gap year" or "asleep at wheel". So, in the absence of any concerted marketing campaigns what we have instead is Mario showing up in the Rio closing ceremony. This just makes it look like Nintendo has its priorities really out of whack.

No, it makes it look like they have fuck all games coming out to spend marketing money on

And anyway the handover piece from Japan would have been entirely paid for by the Japan Olympic bid/government. Nintendo wouldn't have paid a single yen to get Mario in there.

 

[casiopao]

Mario becoming Japan's Prime Minister shook Kintor's soul.

Even Pikachu and friend is not going to miss this glorious moment.^_^

 

[Ennosuke]

I am sure the opening ceremony in Tokyo 2020 will be amazing.

 

[SinCityAssassin]

Olympic never seen so cute lol.^_^

Man I hope Nintendo does something like this. Not in the Mario and Sonic style but like the normal illustrated Mario style.

 

[Jintor]

Who's this kintor guy

 

[Litri]

That was pretty cool, in fact.

 

[Kintor]

Mario becoming Japan's Prime Minister shook Kintor's soul.

Quick question - What makes you think I have a soul?

No, it makes it look like they have fuck all games coming out to spend marketing money on

And anyway the handover piece from Japan would have been entirely paid for by the Japan Olympic bid/government. Nintendo wouldn't have paid a single yen to get Mario in there.

Either way, not wanting to spend money on marketing or not having anything to market still looks bad. Spending money on this stunt in Rio isn't going to make up for what has been a quiet year for Nintendo.

 

[Roo]

Mario and Sonic At The Tokio 2020 Olympic Games seems like a sure thing now lol

 

[casiopao]

Who's this kintor guy

Friend of Jintor.^_^

Man I hope Nintendo does something like this. Not in the Mario and Sonic style but like the normal illustrated Mario style.

Looks so nice.^_^ Yeah, i would love to see that moar. Nintendo really should go all out on the upcoming Olympic here. It is really a great chance for them to build their brand awareness and of course also increase their source of revenue.^_^

Their future is looking so bright right now.^_^ Hiks, if only Mr Iwata is here to see this.T_T

 

[Japanmanx3]

Quick question - What makes you think I have a soul?

 

[SalvaPot]

Even Pikachu and friend is not going to miss this glorious moment.^_^

Is that Pikachu as Naruto?

 

[ArtHands]

Quick question - What makes you think I have a soul?


Either way, not wanting to spend money on marketing or not having anything to market still looks bad. Spending money on this stunt in Rio isn't going to make up for what has been a quiet year for Nintendo.

It probably doesn't cost Nintendo a single cent, and its literally free publicity for the Mario brand. I don't see the harm even if the benefit is insignificant

 

[oti]

That's actually pretty cool.

Nintendo's really getting their brand out there in preparation for the NX.

I think there's more to this than brand awareness strategies. It's Super Mario. Everyone knows him. Wasn't he more popular than Mickey at some point?

And isn't Brazil one of the few places that liked SEGA more

Spoiler

poor souls

. That's great irony.

 

[SinCityAssassin]

Their future is looking so bright right now.^_^ Hiks, if only Mr Iwata is here to see this.T_T

In b4 confirmation that Iwata initiated negotiations for their inclusion a year after the 2013 bid. :'(

 

[roytheone]

Mario and Sonic At The Tokio 2020 Olympic Games seems like a sure thing now lol

It didn't seem like a sure thing before?

 

[casiopao]

Is that Pikachu as Naruto?

Yup.^_^ Even the headband is Konoha one lol.

In b4 confirmation that Iwata initiated negotiations for their inclusion a year after the 2013 bid. :'(

Lol. U are going to trigger someone with that again lol. That person already terror Poke Go thread. We don't need another Kintor in this thread lol.

 

[SinCityAssassin]

It didn't seem like a sure thing before?

Maybe a sure thing to not be lazy on.

 

[random25]

Quick question - What makes you think I have a soul?

When you see the salt, you know there is a soul that got deeply hurt.

 

[casiopao]

Maybe a sure thing to not be lazy on.

Their Rio effort is great though. It is filled with tons of content to the brim and shockingly, even the 3DS version is a good product.^_^

 

[ArtHands]

I think there's more to this than brand awareness strategies. It's Super Mario. Everyone knows him. Wasn't he more popular than Mickey at some point?

And isn't Brazil one of the few places that liked SEGA more

Spoiler

poor souls

. That's great irony.

He'a an international icon. They are just using him and the rest to represent Japan. Don't overthink it

 

[casiopao]

Kintor, jesus, we get it. Mario got shown but µ's from Love Live didn't and that upsets you. No need to be so angsty about it.

He is just sad that the true idol group is not represented here.^_^

 

[SinCityAssassin]

Their Rio effort is great though. It is filled with tons of content to the brim and shockingly, even the 3DS version is a good product.^_^

Yeah but you gotta put all the stops for Japan on the NX.

Make it the Smash version of the Olympics baby!

 

[cyba89]

That was really cool.

 

[Akiller]

Smash to be become an Olympic sport confirmed.

 

[casiopao]

Yeah but you gotta put all the stops for Japan on the NX.

Make it the Smash version of the Olympics baby!

Incoming Japan Gaming vs Japan Anime/Manga in Tokyo Olympic 2020.

Starring Mario as the leader of Japan gaming side vs Doraemon as the leader of Japan anime/manga sides.

HYPEDDDDD

Smash to be become an Olympic sport confirmed.

Smash, Tekken, SFV, Pokken, and Mario Kart all is now Olympic games.

Arcade competitive game is also revived. Gundam Senjou no Kizuna, Border Break, Bishi Bashi, DDR, Beatmania, etc.^_^

 

[Chindogg]

He is just sad that the true idol group is not represented here.^_^

That's not the Wake Up Girls.

 

[random25]

Smash to be become an Olympic sport confirmed.

There's already a Rio Olympics e-games event that included Smash 4. We real sports now.

 

[Akiller]

Incoming Japan Gaming vs Japan Anime/Manga in Tokyo Olympic 2020.

Starring Mario as the leader of Japan gaming side vs Doraemon as the leader of Japan anime/manga sides.

HYPEDDDDD

Somehow Vegeta will get a silver medal.

 

[SinCityAssassin]

Somehow Vegeta will get a silver medal.

The event was "Being Vegeta" and Shadow gets the gold.

 

[casiopao]

Somehow Vegeta will get a silver medal.

Wait if Vegeta get silver medal, then what will Ash get lol. Bronze now?O_O

That's not the Wake Up Girls.

No one remember that unpopular idol show lol.

Accept the new idol Walkure or TMS FE idol as ur new idol overlord.^_^

 

[IAmMonodi]

Call me cynical is you like, I just don't have allusions about the apparent sanctity of the Olympic Games. Nothing happens at the Olympics, even the chosen location, without careful consideration as to how the International Olympic Committee would best profit from the choice. So, Nintendo needed to play ball if they wanted Mario in the closing ceremony. An interesting idea that will get Nintendo a lot of coverage, but given the context of the WiiU's barren release schedule and the NX's absence it's still an inefficient use of resources.

 

[wapplew]

Enjoy the ride lol.

Olympic never seen so cute lol.^_^

Olympic should forever host in Japan city.

 

[Tizoc]

Props for showing Pacman first.
Was legit shook at Captain Tsubasa, Hello Kitty and Doreamon though.

 

[SinCityAssassin]

Props for showing Pacman first.
Was legit shook at Captain Tsubasa, Hello Kitty and Doreamon though.

They're all popular cultural exports to Brazil. Though Hello Kitty is there because come on it's Hello Kitty.

 

[Spine_Ripper]

I still remember in the late 90s in school how teachers would tell me to stop writing about video games, friends teasing me about my hobby, etc. It's just really nice to see gaming being acknowledged as a triumph, and not being dragged for 5 seconds.

 

[Tizoc]

They're all popular cultural exports to Brazil. Though Hello Kitty is there because come on it's Hello Kitty.

Hello Kitty is indeed cute X3

 

[30yearsofhurt]

I should have saved $20,000 in my slush fund by 2019.
Tokyo Olympics will freakin' rooooock!!!

 

[SplitYourInfinities]

That was great!

 

[cyberheater]

Managed to find a vid in the UK. That was very cool.

 

[geordiemp]

Knowing Nintendo I am surprised they did not get an IP infringement and take down notice.

I wonder if the PM gets to keep 10 % of his ad revenue ?

 

[BBboy20]

Enjoy the ride lol.

Olympic never seen so cute lol.^_^

Wow, a Olympic logo that isn't weird or just sucks.

Mario and Sonic At The Tokio 2020 Olympic Games seems like a sure thing now lol

...wait, will they actually put in an actual budg/

Their Rio effort is great though. It is filled with tons of content to the brim and shockingly, even the 3DS version is a good product.^_^

\wait, they actually put in a budget?

 

[Mdk7]

Super cool, seriously.

 

[casiopao]

Olympic should forever host in Japan city.

Lololol. U want to bankrupt Japan ASAP here?^_^

But i do agree Japan is going to had so much fun times promoting Olympic here.^_^

From Gundam

To Doraemon and Dorayaki lol.

And our goddess Miku-sama for Olympic.

 

[Sgt. Kabukiman]

I don't care one bit about the Olympics but that was hilarious.
I'm gonna have to watch the Tokyo opening ceremony aren't I? Damn, I would pay good money for them to throw an Akira reference in there but considering what happens to Tokyo in that story I don't know that they'll want to do it but it would be so good!

And there were probably riots in the streets of France when Captain Tsubasa (Olive!) showed up. That anime is a cultural milestone over here.

 

[casiopao]

Wow, a Olympic logo that isn't weird or just sucks.

...wait, will they actually put in an actual budg/

\wait, they actually put in a budget?

Yup. It is actually one of their best effort this time. If u had Wii U and family/GF to play the games together, u should not miss out this release.^^

Knowing Nintendo I am surprised they did not get an IP infringement and take down notice.

I wonder if the PM gets to keep 10 % of his ad revenue ?

This comment is soooo overused and out of context lol.^^

I don't care one bit about the Olympics but that was hilarious.
I'm gonna have to watch the Tokyo opening ceremony aren't I? Damn, I would pay good money for them to throw an Akira reference in there but considering what happens to Tokyo in that story I don't know that they'll want to do it but it would be so good!

And there were probably riots in the streets of France when Captain Tsubasa (Olive!) showed up. That anime is a cultural milstone over here.

I know Tsubasa is popular lol but not to this extent.^_^

But yeah, anything football is always popular in Europe lol. I still remember Inazuma Eleven doing great in Europe.^_^

 

[PsychBat!]

Either way, not wanting to spend money on marketing or not having anything to market still looks bad. Spending money on this stunt in Rio isn't going to make up for what has been a quiet year for Nintendo.

 

[SinCityAssassin]

Mario broke the internet instead, but it can still be a team effort Waluigi:

 

[Neff]

The gymnastics event is over.

and they won't give us a proper Metroid game