Nintendo Coming to Universal Parks

[E.Gadd]

Animal Crossing is another brand of theirs that's popular everywhere(probably more popular than Kirby and Metroid combined), but of course not in the same league as Mario and Pokemon.

 

[12th Man]

*raises eyebrow*

 

[quinnmac000]

Animal Crossing is another brand of theirs that's popular everywhere(probably more popular than Kirby and Metroid combined), but of course not in the same league as Mario and Pokemon.

As much as I enjoy Tom Nook and Mr Resetti, I don't think most of the older population of gamers enjoyed Animal Crossing.

 

[Viator]

*raises eyebrow*

Your late.

 

[E.Gadd]

As much as I enjoy Tom Nook and Mr Resetti, I don't think most of the older population of gamers enjoyed Animal Crossing.

By the time they get around to Animal Crossing these kids will be the older population lol.

 

[JungleSkip]

Big in US and Japan, not that popular elsewhere.

Not sure where you got that, but Zelda's popularity is pretty even in all its markets

 

[Alicia]

I love that Tom Nook has been in the "museum" at the Japan Pavilion in Epcot for years. Even before it was only a pop culture museum.

 

[quinnmac000]

Not sure where you got that, but Zelda's popularity is pretty even in all its markets

Yea not true. They have no idea who Zelda is in Korea, Thailand, etc. Popularity of Nintendo characters are dependent on those countries where the main games are console. China, Korea, Thailand, etc are computer based and portable based instead of console so they mainly just know Mario and Pokémon. Japan and US is Zelda's strongest, Europe is middle, but Asia pacific its rather weak.

 

[quinnmac000]

By the time they get around to Animal Crossing these kids will be the older population lol.

I'm more so talking about those who outgrew the cuteness of those games and now think they're lame while they exclusively play 1PS and MMORPGs

 

[E.Gadd]

I'm more so talking about those who outgrew the cuteness of those games and now think they're lame while they exclusively play 1PS and MMORPGs

That sounds terrible.

Though to be serious, I'll never expect anything parks related for Animal Crossing or Kirby outside of maybe some cute shops/cafes.

And I don't expect anything outside the Super Mario universe to appear in the current SNWs unless it's for some special event/promotion.

 

[JungleSkip]

Yea not true. They have no idea who Zelda is in Korea, Thailand, etc. Popularity of Nintendo characters are dependent on those countries where the main games are console. China, Korea, Thailand, etc are computer based and portable based instead of console so they mainly just know Mario and Pokémon. Japan and US is Zelda's strongest, Europe is middle, but Asia pacific its rather weak.

BotW just broke records in Europe, but sure, it's not very populate there.

 

[anihilnation]

BotW just broke records in Europe, but sure, it's not very populate there.

Growing up in Belgium in the 8-bit era, Legend of Zelda was about as popular as Mario.

 

[quinnmac000]

BotW just broke records in Europe, but sure, it's not very populate there.

Europe Yearly Video Game Chart, Week Ending 10th Jul 1975 - VGChartz

 

[Imperius]

Europe Yearly Video Game Chart, Week Ending 10th Jul 1975 - VGChartz

It's the fourth ranked for the NS plus another 200k for the Wu. Say that's pretty popular.

 

[JungleSkip]

It's the fourth ranked for the NS plus another 200k for the Wu. Say that's pretty popular.

Yea, it's the fourth ranked game of the year behind an exclusive on a console with a massively bigger install base than the Switch and two multiplatform games.

 

[Andysol]

Let's not get petty here. Thank you.

I think the pettiness started in the first quote.

No pettiness on my end, we're simply trying to avoid confusion. No more, no less.

The second I read your post @Nick C. i thought- "why would he not just send him a PM with that info?"
I mean- he's basically the only one who welcomes people. He's certainly the only one who mentions UO- so why make some public post getting him in trouble? A PM would have made a better statement. Actually, I was going to send you a PM saying as much prior to it escalating here publicly.

I appreciate the mods- but have to agree with @UK-Trigg here.

That all said- point made- and I agree- it's IU now, like it or not (personally, I like it- much prettier)

 

[Mad Dog]

The second I read your post @Nick C. i thought- "why would he not just send him a PM with that info?"
I mean- he's basically the only one who welcomes people. He's certainly the only one who mentions UO- so why make some public post getting him in trouble? A PM would have made a better statement. Actually, I was going to send you a PM saying as much prior to it escalating here publicly.

I appreciate the mods- but have to agree with @UK-Trigg here.

That all said- point made- and I agree- it's IU now, like it or not (personally, I like it- much prettier)

Thanks for the kind words. Actually, all is well now. We've worked out the issues behind the scenes and returned to the genteel civility of the Forums. :thumbsup:...For the record, I like the combination of the two theme park sites. More people posting & more interesting info. And yes, the site is prettier. Hopefully the growing pains will work themselves out and the reputation of this site, namely civil, friendly & good inside information, will continue....Special thanks to my good friend Mark (UK Trigg) for his insights....And, I realize it's a tough job being a moderator. I was a soccer (football) official for many years, so I know how uncomfortable that role can be. No hard feelings on my part....Back to topic ....I'm not a gamer, BUT, I think Nintendo is going to be fabulous, and I can't wait for 2020 or 2021.

 

[Tyc00n96]

Anybody see the disney and more article with concept art for SNW?

': First Concept-Arts for Universal Studios Japan Super Nintendo World Attractions !

 

[Imperius]

Anybody see the disney and more article with concept art for SNW?

': First Concept-Arts for Universal Studios Japan Super Nintendo World Attractions !

Lol they have 0 clue.

 

[Tyc00n96]

Lol they have 0 clue.

Really?