Topic: Super Mario Odyssey

Yeah, whatever it is, it's definitely not meant to be like that considering all the other photos are crystal-clear. I imagine it's just a silly mistake that they wanted to fix before release.

It's kinda interesting that mario can be out of focus though (and that they choose to use that particular picture). I wonder what happened there.

I would assume that it's nothing more than an editing mistake by the people who designed the box-art. Maybe they were stressed to reach their deadline at the time, who knows - mistakes happen.

In any case, I'm pretty sure people are blowing it out of proportion with this "politically correctness" stuff.

I mean the box art looks better with more cool colors.

I suppose it's possible Nintendo is doing this for another headline.

It's funny (and slightly sad) how people of varying persuasions are so on-edge that a complete non-issue like an tiny box arteration is something anyone cares about beyond minor aesthetic preferences. The idea of anyone being upset by Mario in a sombrero is definitely silly, but the idea of people going, "IF WE FIND OUT YOU'VE BEEN DOING THIS NOT TO UPSET ANYONE NINTENDO, WE'RE GOING TO BE SO UPSET!" is just as silly.

I think the new box art looks slightly better colour wise, and more dynamic and interesting, but you could give me either and I'd probably not notice.

What I'm more interested in is the splashy sea world itself.

Either way, regardless of why the boxart was changed, it looks better. No need to complain if you ask me.

Give those Cheep-Cheeps a sombrero, problem solved.

Agreed, regardless of political correctness. Overall, I like how the game seems to be shaping up.

This is the internet. People like blowing things out of proportion.

A gif of Mario landing with the Odyssey.
And here's a translation from the Japanese Mario Odyssey twitter:

"Good morning.
In order to disembark The Odyssey, a ramp is needed.
When in flight, it folds back into The Odyssey and stores itself."
Translation by http://www.jtyaku.net/super-mario-odyssey-fold-out-ramp/

As if Mario needed a ramp to jump down from that height.

It's there for when Captain Toad visits him in his ship.

Why does that vaguely remind me of the ship from Pikmin 3?

@Meowpheel Clearly you don't understand luxery. Do I "need" this $700 smartphone?
Do I "need" a TV in the bedroom, when my living room is only 8 steps away? Does anyone really "need" a refrigerator in their car, when coolers do the job just fine?

No. But Mario - needs - this ramp! It makes him feel like being in Peach's castle again. Just give him this one thing! #Treatyoself

Odyssey is £42 on Amazon U.K. For pre order, £40 if you're a Prime member.

@Nicolai but the coins he could've saved! Installing an automatic ramp like that ain't cheap 😱

@Meowpheel Lol, to be fair, if I lived in a house where I had to jump down from my porch to go to work every morning... that would actually be kind of fun, but I bet guests would make assumptions. Can't say my wife-to-be would be comfortable with it, and if it's a place I grow old in, I might be in some trouble.

Then again, a pull-out ramp a-la Uhaul truck would probably turn some heads, too.

... I'm sure Nintendo thought of all of this during the design sessions, huh?

Maybe someone gave Mario a discount on the ramp! XD

Must've been DK. XD