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Nintendo's 2008 plans: Includes a new Zelda game and Super Mario Galaxy sequel!

January 30, 2008 in News comments 20

In a recent interview with Famitsu, Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto talked about the company's new plans for 2008.
And although the interview's main focus was aimed towards his plans for the Wii Fit, the highlight was the mention of a possible Super Mario Galaxy sequel and a new Legend of Zelda title for Wii.

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Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto is interviewed in the latest issue of Famitsu. While the interview, which was done to commemorate the magazine reaching issue number 1000, is mostly reflection, Miyamoto did give a few hints on future plans.

First, the Balance Wii Board, the peripheral that's included with Wii Fit. The magazine noted that Wii Fit has been quite the success story for Nintendo so far. To this, Miyamoto responded that if the game sees success overseas as well, Nintendo may end up releasing separate titles that make use of the peripheral.

The magazine also asked Miyamoto the inevitable question about sequels, and he gave the expected answer. In case you have to hear to to believe it, Miyamoto is indeed interested in making a Super Mario Galaxy sequel. He's also thinking about the next Zelda title.
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    The New Era Jan 31, 08
    Nice, I'll hopefully have a Wii in time for the Super Mario Galaxy Sequel
  • 1
    Archangel Jan 31, 08
    Hmm... I thought it would be too soon for a new Zelda title, but I guess not... Maybe they're thinking about it for 2008, but I don't expect it to be out until 2009. That's just me though.
  • 0
    DilZZ Jan 31, 08
    Hmm, quite a few games in quick succession, good news for us gamers, or is it?
  • 0
    Reason Jan 31, 08
    This is brilliant news. I imagine these sequels will probably be released in 2009, but still alot to look forward to!
  • 2
    King X2* Jan 31, 08
    A sequel to Super Mario Galaxy? What's it going to be- Super Mario Universe?

    • 1
      Dio Jan 31, 08
      I'd much rather the next Mario game take place on land again instead of in space.
      • 0
        Chekkaa Feb 1, 08
        Me too. It also needs to be harder and have more exploration. That is why I still prefer Sunshine over Galaxy.
  • 0
    Storm Jan 31, 08
    Great news! ^^ I'm with DivineDragon on this one, though, I don't see a release for these new planned games for this year.
  • 0
    black doom Jan 31, 08
    They should include the time holes from Mario and Luigi: Partners in Time. There could be one time line in the future under Bowser's control and one in the normal time line. It could start with Mario being sent to the future and finding it under Bowser's control. Then they just need to have Mario stop Bowser using time travel among other things. The future could have more enemies and the present could be based on the platforming itself.

    The name could be 'Super Celestial Mario'.
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    Remino52 Jan 31, 08
    We knew the zelda game was coming. And I'm glad there is sequel.
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    Jaw Knee Jan 31, 08
    I can't wait. Super Mario Galaxy and Twilight Princess are two favorites for the Wii, and I'd love to see where the next part of the series starts off.
  • 0
    SSJ3 Trunks Jan 31, 08
    Super Mario Galaxy sequel!! Yes! I know I will be getting this one!
  • 0
    Oceanic Sun Feb 1, 08
    I know I'll be buying this new Zelda game. Never really liked Galaxy.
  • 0
    Chekkaa Feb 1, 08
    I am looking forward to both of them, but more so to the Zelda.
  • 0
    LordMaChao Feb 1, 08
    SHOCKING! Who could of possibly expected such a thing?
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    shaka Feb 1, 08
    Even more marios and zeldas nintendo, very original
    maybe if they were any good beacuase mario galaxy was boring and t princess was the worst 3d zelda game to date imo.
    • 0
      black doom Feb 1, 08
      Then you are one in a million since their many of their reviews have called them both the best of their long running series.

      Besides not everything needs to be new, just as long as they keep both series fun, my friend, then they can keep us happy, besides why cut loose classics when they can just build around them? Should every game with over three tittles end their series to keep things fresh? Personally I would hate to see that, as I play many long running games and only recently got my first Final Fanatasy game.
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    MusiKon Feb 1, 08
    I dont know why, but when I hear of a Mario Galaxy sequel this soon, something tells me it's gonna be WiiWare rather than a full fledged game. Maybe a 2.5D Galaxy themed side scroller for the Wii?
    • 0
      black doom Feb 1, 08
      Well they would be using the same physics since that is probably the longest part. Besides it is Nintendo, it will probably get delayed a lot.
    • 0
      Reason Feb 10, 08
      I think these titles are way too big to not have their own full fledged game. Nintendo wouldn't want to miss out on the massive sales that these sequels would bring in.

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