November 8th 2023.
Is Nintendo making a big mistake? It's a question that has been on the minds of gamers ever since they heard the news about the upcoming Zelda movie. Many fans of the beloved series are worried about the potential pitfalls of turning such a classic into a movie, especially given the lack of characterization for the main characters, and the fact that the director of the Maze Runner films has been tapped to helm the project.
The letters page of Wednesday's edition of the paper had some interesting thoughts on the matter. One reader was too scared to play Super Mario Galaxy again, while another expressed worries about the Zelda movie. It's understandable to be anxious about such a beloved franchise being turned into a movie, especially since it could mean significant changes to the source material.
The optimistic take is that there is plenty to work with, more than many other video game adaptations, and the movie could fill in things that the games never touched. The pessimistic take is that they'll have to change so much that the end result will be unrecognisable. On top of that, there's the concern that Nintendo could go bankrupt making it. The only way to find out whether the movie will be a success is by waiting and seeing.
Meanwhile, another reader was discussing the 20th anniversary of Mass Effect, and how it's unlikely the new game will be out in time for the celebration. There is so little to judge BioWare by now that it's hard to say whether they will make a good comeback with Dragon Age.
The discussion then turned to the Switch 2, and the coloured buttons that have been appearing in various game listings. It's hard to imagine what else the buttons could be for, other than a new console, and this confirms the rumours about backwards compatibility. The Nintendo boss was asked about the rumours, but it's hard to deny that something is going on when so many developers have included the coloured buttons in their listings.
Finally, one reader shared their fear of playing a much-loved game from the past, for fear of it not living up to their memories. Super Mario Galaxy was a source of joy during a difficult time, and it's understandable to be scared of playing it again. The reader is currently enjoying Super Mario Odyssey, but is wondering if they will ever find the courage to go back and play Galaxy.
All these discussions and more can be emailed to the editor at email. Whether it's the Zelda movie, Mass Effect, the Switch 2, or a classic game, readers can contribute their thoughts and opinions to the discussion.
Is Nintendo Making a Big Mistake?
It's been a hot topic of debate since the Wednesday letters page started discussing it: is Nintendo making a big mistake? One reader is too scared to play Super Mario Galaxy again, and the worries of Zelda fans are understandable. Everyone loves the games, but there's a lot that could go wrong when you attempt to turn it into a movie.
The optimistic take is that there's plenty of potential to work with, more so than most video game adaptations. Yet, the pessimistic take is that they'll have to change so much of the source material that the end result will be unrecognisable. Furthermore, with the director of Maze Runners helming the project, it's hard to be confident that the movie will do the series justice.
Two decades later, and the Mass Effect series is still going strong. It'll be 20 years old in four years, but there's no way the new game will be out by then. We can take solace in the fact that Mass Effect Legendary Edition was good, but it was only a remaster. Here's hoping that BioWare hasn't lost their touch.
The evidence of a new Switch can't be dismissed either. Coloured buttons were spotted on the device, confirming that the Switch 2 will have backwards compatibility. There were also rumours of a more expensive model, although I can't believe Nintendo would do that.
Finally, I'm sure a lot of people can relate to the fear of playing an old game which has been held in high regard. Super Mario Galaxy is one of my favourites, and I'm still too scared to play it again in case it doesn't live up to my expectations. With so many good games on the horizon, I'm sure I'll find something worthy to take its place.
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