Over the last five years, Nintendo has been all about the party games, but now the company is making it official. At an investors meeting this week, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata revealed Wii Party, a first party game that is heavy on the everyone-can-play multiplayer.
As you might expect, your Mii is the star of the show. Other than that, here are the details, from Iwata (via Kotaku's translation):
"As you know, 'Wii something' are the titles that we use only with software that Nintendo has developed exclusively for Wii with the aim to make them marquee titles for Wii... We are developing this game with the aim to make it a marquee party game for Wii.
"The developers are spending significant time for this title so that they can include elements that are must-haves in a party game as well as making sure that adequate volume of game play are available. We are developing it with the intent that every Wii player will be able to find a game that can be enjoyed. In a game play mode called 'Living Party,' there are unique game play only available with the Wii Remote."
The game will be out in Japan during Nintendo's current financial year, which ends on March 31, 2011. No word yet on when/if it's coming to the U.S.
Source: Kotaku
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brawl_maniac
once i hear first party --> :D
RockieOllie
So Mario's party isn't good enough?
crazyfooinc
Huuh, I miss Nintendo back in the hardcore days. :-(
CraziRabidFanboi
Game of the year contender right here!
G4Sterling
If the ability to screw your friends over as badly as Mario Party is in there... God help us all.
Mario Party 5 almost ended friendships.
Bomblord
Okay not a big deal I"m not gonna buy it but those casual players need somethin good to play right
FtRapture
What a shock, another stupid party game, will it come in several collectible colors? Because that is usually the next money grab for Nintendo.
Maybe the could churn out a few other un-inspired reruns, Smash Brothers Galaxy Party 4
novasolid
they should just re boot the mario party franchice instead!!!!
jimbobmcclan
Mario Party is a great drinking game. so is Raving Rabbids. Hopefully this will continue the tradition
Ashley_Si
I think you mean March of 2011 is the end of their financial year, they game seems like it could be fun, the downside to Mario party is that I never have anyone to play it with, and looks to solved that problem. But what are the games to be played exactly?
tokz_21
since today is May 7th. This game should be out in Japan now, right? Where are some gameplay vids?
cyahzar
I agree with darkheart709, I enjoy playing resort every so often
inferno959
I'd rather theynot do this but like with most other Wii(something) titles you know they're going to do it right. Yes there's a good chance it's going to be a mario party clone but still if you like party games which alot of people do then it'll be fine
Mertz523
I'd rather have 'Mario Party 9' instead. What's taking so long with that?
darkheart709
Before everyone complains, remember this is a Nintendo developed party game and they usually make these right and they are usually fun.
DownwithBigBrother
...
do I need to say anything more?
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