In the mid-90s, video games weren’t the business they are now. The entire crash of the video game industry was still fresh in the minds of the entertainment industry. Never mind the reaction to the Mario Brothers movie from 1993.You know, I'm kind of surprised that they never considered Nintendo for a part of Islands, given that SMW really took off in popularity around the time IOA was conceived.
Nintendo historically has been very, very protective. But times and leaders change and I think they where ready to take this step. Regarding the talent from Nintendo who are involved in this project they go fully in. Universal Creative also learned to work with ip holders that were very critical about the use of their ip so the stars aligned on this one.You know, I'm kind of surprised that they never considered Nintendo for a part of Islands, given that SMW really took off in popularity around the time IOA was conceived.
Nintendo historically has been very, very protective. But times and leaders change and I think they where ready to take this step. Regarding the talent from Nintendo who are involved in this project they go fully in. Universal Creative also learned to work with ip holders that were very critical about the use of their ip so the stars aligned on this one.
Sure you could always put a negative spin on everything I guess, it's probably a sign of the times?The stars also aligned for it to take forever for us to actually get it. :/
This, the fact Universal has already greenlit 4 versions of this land and Mario Kart, I feel this has potential to be bigger than Potter. Trying to not set the bar that high for myself but idk, stars are indeed aligning here it feels.Nintendo historically has been very, very protective. But times and leaders change and I think they where ready to take this step. Regarding the talent from Nintendo who are involved in this project they go fully in. Universal Creative also learned to work with ip holders that were very critical about the use of their ip so the stars aligned on this one.
This, the fact Universal has already greenlit 4 versions of this land and Mario Kart, I feel this has potential to be bigger than Potter. Trying to not set the bar that high for myself but idk, stars are indeed aligning here it feels.
I grew up playing it constantly and still play it to this day. I feel calling myself a super fan isn’t giving justice to true super fans but, Nintendo has a special place in my heart.Everything about SNW looks incredible. And I've never even been into Nintendo. So I can only imagine the excitement of someone who's into it.
Let's be honest, if Nintendo Land was built during IOA's inception, it would have looked like Toon LagoonNintendo historically has been very, very protective. But times and leaders change and I think they where ready to take this step. Regarding the talent from Nintendo who are involved in this project they go fully in. Universal Creative also learned to work with ip holders that were very critical about the use of their ip so the stars aligned on this one.
Everything about SNW looks incredible. And I've never even been into Nintendo. So I can only imagine the excitement of someone who's into it.
Honestly that game was MINE growing up, so I’d be more than pleased with this. I really think Zelda should go here and not LC like everyone speculates. If they ever do LOTR (sorry), bring it to IOA. USF and IOA will need something big after EU opens
LOTR is a rights issue for sure I believe.I still refuse to wrap my head around Lord of The Rings not being included in ANY form. That just seems like such a huge IP with its dedicated fan base. If it was because they couldn't secure right, then that's understandable. If it was money however, I would have thrown whatever amount they asked for. They'd make it back up and then some to officially have that added in their brand spankin' new park.
But yes, Zelda, if considered, needs its breathable room to be designed rightfully so.
I agree...Lost Continent 2.0LOTR is a rights issue for sure I believe.
But ya, Zelda to me fits Epic Universes theme better than Islands, in my opinion. LOTR fits IOA better imo.
Zelda and Pokemon would definitely bring people in. Kirby is recognizable but not as popular, whereas Metroid, though influential and popular, has never been a big seller. Animal Crossing maybe, but still unlikely. For these more niche Nintendo franchises, I'm sure their main value might be for special meet-n-greet events, ala the 80s and 90s nights at Disneyland.So just trying to get an actual set of opinions from anyone here who is willing to tell me:
Aside from the planned SNW addition to the parks, does anybody think it would be feasible and better to eventually expand that said 'land' Into other Nintendo IP's?
Zelda, Pokemon, Kirby, Metroid,etc.
Just wondering, if they added a few more dark rides, coasters, themes rides and aesthetic that were some of those games, would it cause for a huge increase in popularity for the park? Would it achieve success like Harry Potter being added did?
So just trying to get an actual set of opinions from anyone here who is willing to tell me:
Aside from the planned SNW addition to the parks, does anybody think it would be feasible and better to eventually expand that said 'land' Into other Nintendo IP's?
Zelda, Pokemon, Kirby, Metroid,etc.
Just wondering, if they added a few more dark rides, coasters, themes rides and aesthetic that were some of those games, would it cause for a huge increase in popularity for the park? Would it achieve success like Harry Potter being added did?
So just trying to get an actual set of opinions from anyone here who is willing to tell me:
Aside from the planned SNW addition to the parks, does anybody think it would be feasible and better to eventually expand that said 'land' Into other Nintendo IP's?
Zelda, Pokemon, Kirby, Metroid,etc.
Just wondering, if they added a few more dark rides, coasters, themes rides and aesthetic that were some of those games, would it cause for a huge increase in popularity for the park? Would it achieve success like Harry Potter being added did?