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No matter which certai game or large selection of titles has astounded you most on a Nintendo console, you've fallen for them for the same reason.
The pure innovation inside - with great gameplay, massive areas to explore and a whole lot of interactivity within the colourfull surroundings loaded-up from the inside of a grey, dull-looking cart, or mini CD now.
As we all know, Nintendo owe a lot of their early success in the Gaming Industry to themselves, and no-one but themselves. Meerly for games starring the likes of Mario and Link who have been carrying the Japanese Card Manufacturers through thick-and-thin all the way since day 1.
Without them, and the rest of the inhabitants of the Mushroom Kingdom and Hyrule, Nintendo just simply wouldn't be where they are today - let alone still making games that help bring-in an impressive income.
For the last 10-15 years or so, whenever the name "Mario" or "Zelda" has appeared in the title of a newly released game, all eyes have become fully-focused on that game's box and we always wanna know more - expecting to see the podgy-plumber and the skinny tight-wearing elf.
Even with "The Legend of" there on the outside, we take note.
And it's all mainly down to the fact that we, as Nintys, have come to love these franchises so much that we're always on our toes highly-anticipating the next release from Shigeru Miyamoto's masterfull-mind.
But what about the very first games, when we saw Mario as no more than an Italian who's probably won the Annual Brooklyn Pie Eating Contest for the last 6 years running! After that very first one game, we all got hooked - and the effect followed-through into our friends and famillies.
The same has also happened with Link - many other Nintendo stars ranging up to the likes of Kirby and even Luigi. And who's to say we won't be eagerly awaiting the next Ice Climbers game after Smash Bros. Melée!
Some of those games that have given Nintendo their name all have one thing in common - and it's not just the fact that they're exclusive games full of innovation created by the master that is Miyamoto.
No, it's all in the name, and they're all "Super"!
Dating back from the early NES days of the 3 Super Mario Bros. hits and the GameBoys very first Super Mario Land games that helped introduce the evil Wario. Right up untill today where we Europeans will be watching the clock for the next 60 days or so untill Super Mario Sunshine finally hits the UK's shores.
Each one of the Mario games right from the start has been top-of-the-range (to say the least) - even games like Mario Is Missing had their good points. But it only seems that the main Mario adventures keep getting better and better!
Does the name have anything to do with it??
Super's in the name, and it's also in the game.
Nintendo must have put the "Super" there for some reason...
After all, it's not like they'd lie to us about the quality of one of their own gaming franchises and try to get more attention or anything.
Maybe that one word adds something extra special when we pick up and play the game??
Either way, all games with the word Super infront of them have ended-up ontop amongst a large number of unforgettable pieces of Gaming History.
Even SEGA are catching on now with Super Monkey Ball - and no.2, which is set for a late 2002 release on the GameCube.
Why would they use 'Super' in the name??
Did they really think that as Nintys we'd still hate them despite their offerings of peace?? There are many of us who couldn't be happier rolling a Ball around with a Monkey in it for hours on end - just ask Cookie Monster! :)
But the whole idea of this game SOUNDS pretty lame and dull...
The whole "Super" aspect adds a whole new dimension and increases the attention that rises to this brilliant piece of work.
So, have the Mario games and others lived high-above our expectations purely because of their names?? If so, then we can now see how and why Super Mario 64 and Super Mario World have overcome the likes of Sonic Adventure for the top-spot in the all-time Platforming greats list.
What do you think on this "Super" matter?
The pure innovation inside - with great gameplay, massive areas to explore and a whole lot of interactivity within the colourfull surroundings loaded-up from the inside of a grey, dull-looking cart, or mini CD now.
As we all know, Nintendo owe a lot of their early success in the Gaming Industry to themselves, and no-one but themselves. Meerly for games starring the likes of Mario and Link who have been carrying the Japanese Card Manufacturers through thick-and-thin all the way since day 1.
Without them, and the rest of the inhabitants of the Mushroom Kingdom and Hyrule, Nintendo just simply wouldn't be where they are today - let alone still making games that help bring-in an impressive income.
For the last 10-15 years or so, whenever the name "Mario" or "Zelda" has appeared in the title of a newly released game, all eyes have become fully-focused on that game's box and we always wanna know more - expecting to see the podgy-plumber and the skinny tight-wearing elf.
Even with "The Legend of" there on the outside, we take note.
And it's all mainly down to the fact that we, as Nintys, have come to love these franchises so much that we're always on our toes highly-anticipating the next release from Shigeru Miyamoto's masterfull-mind.
But what about the very first games, when we saw Mario as no more than an Italian who's probably won the Annual Brooklyn Pie Eating Contest for the last 6 years running! After that very first one game, we all got hooked - and the effect followed-through into our friends and famillies.
The same has also happened with Link - many other Nintendo stars ranging up to the likes of Kirby and even Luigi. And who's to say we won't be eagerly awaiting the next Ice Climbers game after Smash Bros. Melée!
Some of those games that have given Nintendo their name all have one thing in common - and it's not just the fact that they're exclusive games full of innovation created by the master that is Miyamoto.
No, it's all in the name, and they're all "Super"!
Dating back from the early NES days of the 3 Super Mario Bros. hits and the GameBoys very first Super Mario Land games that helped introduce the evil Wario. Right up untill today where we Europeans will be watching the clock for the next 60 days or so untill Super Mario Sunshine finally hits the UK's shores.
Each one of the Mario games right from the start has been top-of-the-range (to say the least) - even games like Mario Is Missing had their good points. But it only seems that the main Mario adventures keep getting better and better!
Does the name have anything to do with it??
Super's in the name, and it's also in the game.
Nintendo must have put the "Super" there for some reason...
After all, it's not like they'd lie to us about the quality of one of their own gaming franchises and try to get more attention or anything.
Maybe that one word adds something extra special when we pick up and play the game??
Either way, all games with the word Super infront of them have ended-up ontop amongst a large number of unforgettable pieces of Gaming History.
Even SEGA are catching on now with Super Monkey Ball - and no.2, which is set for a late 2002 release on the GameCube.
Why would they use 'Super' in the name??
Did they really think that as Nintys we'd still hate them despite their offerings of peace?? There are many of us who couldn't be happier rolling a Ball around with a Monkey in it for hours on end - just ask Cookie Monster! :)
But the whole idea of this game SOUNDS pretty lame and dull...
The whole "Super" aspect adds a whole new dimension and increases the attention that rises to this brilliant piece of work.
So, have the Mario games and others lived high-above our expectations purely because of their names?? If so, then we can now see how and why Super Mario 64 and Super Mario World have overcome the likes of Sonic Adventure for the top-spot in the all-time Platforming greats list.
What do you think on this "Super" matter?
when i hear super... i think of Supa! or super-dooper-koopa-trooper.
Since when has 'super' ever apeared in a legend of zelda title???
well this is a super topic , and i think super makes me think wow this game is great (i dont really use super , people think im talking about a late dinner) super super super , ahhhh super.
No matter which certai game or large selection of titles has astounded you most on a Nintendo console, you've fallen for them for the same reason.
The pure innovation inside - with great gameplay, massive areas to explore and a whole lot of interactivity within the colourfull surroundings loaded-up from the inside of a grey, dull-looking cart, or mini CD now.
As we all know, Nintendo owe a lot of their early success in the Gaming Industry to themselves, and no-one but themselves. Meerly for games starring the likes of Mario and Link who have been carrying the Japanese Card Manufacturers through thick-and-thin all the way since day 1.
Without them, and the rest of the inhabitants of the Mushroom Kingdom and Hyrule, Nintendo just simply wouldn't be where they are today - let alone still making games that help bring-in an impressive income.
For the last 10-15 years or so, whenever the name "Mario" or "Zelda" has appeared in the title of a newly released game, all eyes have become fully-focused on that game's box and we always wanna know more - expecting to see the podgy-plumber and the skinny tight-wearing elf.
Even with "The Legend of" there on the outside, we take note.
And it's all mainly down to the fact that we, as Nintys, have come to love these franchises so much that we're always on our toes highly-anticipating the next release from Shigeru Miyamoto's masterfull-mind.
But what about the very first games, when we saw Mario as no more than an Italian who's probably won the Annual Brooklyn Pie Eating Contest for the last 6 years running! After that very first one game, we all got hooked - and the effect followed-through into our friends and famillies.
The same has also happened with Link - many other Nintendo stars ranging up to the likes of Kirby and even Luigi. And who's to say we won't be eagerly awaiting the next Ice Climbers game after Smash Bros. Melée!
Some of those games that have given Nintendo their name all have one thing in common - and it's not just the fact that they're exclusive games full of innovation created by the master that is Miyamoto.
No, it's all in the name, and they're all "Super"!
Dating back from the early NES days of the 3 Super Mario Bros. hits and the GameBoys very first Super Mario Land games that helped introduce the evil Wario. Right up untill today where we Europeans will be watching the clock for the next 60 days or so untill Super Mario Sunshine finally hits the UK's shores.
Each one of the Mario games right from the start has been top-of-the-range (to say the least) - even games like Mario Is Missing had their good points. But it only seems that the main Mario adventures keep getting better and better!
Does the name have anything to do with it??
Super's in the name, and it's also in the game.
Nintendo must have put the "Super" there for some reason...
After all, it's not like they'd lie to us about the quality of one of their own gaming franchises and try to get more attention or anything.
Maybe that one word adds something extra special when we pick up and play the game??
Either way, all games with the word Super infront of them have ended-up ontop amongst a large number of unforgettable pieces of Gaming History.
Even SEGA are catching on now with Super Monkey Ball - and no.2, which is set for a late 2002 release on the GameCube.
Why would they use 'Super' in the name??
Did they really think that as Nintys we'd still hate them despite their offerings of peace?? There are many of us who couldn't be happier rolling a Ball around with a Monkey in it for hours on end - just ask Cookie Monster! :)
But the whole idea of this game SOUNDS pretty lame and dull...
The whole "Super" aspect adds a whole new dimension and increases the attention that rises to this brilliant piece of work.
So, have the Mario games and others lived high-above our expectations purely because of their names?? If so, then we can now see how and why Super Mario 64 and Super Mario World have overcome the likes of Sonic Adventure for the top-spot in the all-time Platforming greats list.
What do you think on this "Super" matter?
The pure innovation inside - with great gameplay, massive areas to explore and a whole lot of interactivity within the colourfull surroundings loaded-up from the inside of a grey, dull-looking cart, or mini CD now.
As we all know, Nintendo owe a lot of their early success in the Gaming Industry to themselves, and no-one but themselves. Meerly for games starring the likes of Mario and Link who have been carrying the Japanese Card Manufacturers through thick-and-thin all the way since day 1.
Without them, and the rest of the inhabitants of the Mushroom Kingdom and Hyrule, Nintendo just simply wouldn't be where they are today - let alone still making games that help bring-in an impressive income.
For the last 10-15 years or so, whenever the name "Mario" or "Zelda" has appeared in the title of a newly released game, all eyes have become fully-focused on that game's box and we always wanna know more - expecting to see the podgy-plumber and the skinny tight-wearing elf.
Even with "The Legend of" there on the outside, we take note.
And it's all mainly down to the fact that we, as Nintys, have come to love these franchises so much that we're always on our toes highly-anticipating the next release from Shigeru Miyamoto's masterfull-mind.
But what about the very first games, when we saw Mario as no more than an Italian who's probably won the Annual Brooklyn Pie Eating Contest for the last 6 years running! After that very first one game, we all got hooked - and the effect followed-through into our friends and famillies.
The same has also happened with Link - many other Nintendo stars ranging up to the likes of Kirby and even Luigi. And who's to say we won't be eagerly awaiting the next Ice Climbers game after Smash Bros. Melée!
Some of those games that have given Nintendo their name all have one thing in common - and it's not just the fact that they're exclusive games full of innovation created by the master that is Miyamoto.
No, it's all in the name, and they're all "Super"!
Dating back from the early NES days of the 3 Super Mario Bros. hits and the GameBoys very first Super Mario Land games that helped introduce the evil Wario. Right up untill today where we Europeans will be watching the clock for the next 60 days or so untill Super Mario Sunshine finally hits the UK's shores.
Each one of the Mario games right from the start has been top-of-the-range (to say the least) - even games like Mario Is Missing had their good points. But it only seems that the main Mario adventures keep getting better and better!
Does the name have anything to do with it??
Super's in the name, and it's also in the game.
Nintendo must have put the "Super" there for some reason...
After all, it's not like they'd lie to us about the quality of one of their own gaming franchises and try to get more attention or anything.
Maybe that one word adds something extra special when we pick up and play the game??
Either way, all games with the word Super infront of them have ended-up ontop amongst a large number of unforgettable pieces of Gaming History.
Even SEGA are catching on now with Super Monkey Ball - and no.2, which is set for a late 2002 release on the GameCube.
Why would they use 'Super' in the name??
Did they really think that as Nintys we'd still hate them despite their offerings of peace?? There are many of us who couldn't be happier rolling a Ball around with a Monkey in it for hours on end - just ask Cookie Monster! :)
But the whole idea of this game SOUNDS pretty lame and dull...
The whole "Super" aspect adds a whole new dimension and increases the attention that rises to this brilliant piece of work.
So, have the Mario games and others lived high-above our expectations purely because of their names?? If so, then we can now see how and why Super Mario 64 and Super Mario World have overcome the likes of Sonic Adventure for the top-spot in the all-time Platforming greats list.
What do you think on this "Super" matter?