New Mario Maker Footage Shows Off Multi-Generational Madness

This is going to be a great game

Nice. But I rather had another True 2D Mario games but this time made with the same passion and love they do the 3D ones. Having a level maker instead is dissapointing.

I see this title a way for "the untouchable god" to get rid of 2D Mario and he can keep making more Pikmin crap, 3D Mario games that don't sell hardware and so on.

Mario deserved much much better for its 30th anniversary than this.

I just want confirmation of online level sharing.

I wonder if the Super Mario World style will feature Spin Jumps, capes, wallrunning, and all that stuff we don't have in Mario games anymore?

Twice as much better than I thought before!

I hope that this serves as the swansong to the New/Super Mario Bros. series as we know it. All five games (DS/Wii/2/U/Luigi U) offered extremely similar experiences. I only wish that Nintendo had made a 3DS Super Mario game that looked as beautiful and alive as the 3D diorama for New Super Mario Bros. U in puzzle swap on 3DS.

And please, please, please allow us to create entire "worlds" of levels so that our levels aren't just isolated, standalone entities.

It's always interest me but it's never looked more amazing than Tonight!
I'm very interested in Level design so if u see any levels made by 3DSFlo play them please!

minotaurgamer: really? "Pikmin crap"? All 3 Pikmin titles are unbelievably fun, original, and come with a surprising level of depth and difficulty. Not to mention humor, action and drama. Real-time strategy may not be your thing, but to call the entire series "crap" makes no sense on any level whatsoever.

and to stay on topic with this article, I'm super psyched for MarioMaker!!! The first thing i thought was "I want to challenge myself to remake specific levels from memory (no cheating) to see how close i can get!

Mario 3D Maker. Use elements from SM64, SMS, SMG, and SM3D. Would be a massive undertaking but I'd be all over it.

I'm really curious as to what other franchises would get a maker adaptation or if they simply mean a Mario Maker 2. Although that said, I wouldn't mind some Super Mario Crossover maker. I mean there is already kinda official crossovers in the form of some of the NES Remixes.

All in all, I'm pretty excited for this game. Hopefully the interface will lend itself well to the experience. Otherwise it might not be able to keep my attention.

I could also see Mario Maker for 3DS using SML, SML26GC, SMA, and NSMB as templates.

Donkey Kong Maker, Wario Maker, Yoshi Maker, Kirby Maker would be relatively easy for them to produce. But doing a Metroid Maker and Zelda Maker would be a tough grind. F-Zero Maker could be good as the customization option has been done before in the series.

Looks like the physics change between original and 3, nice.

SOLD, finally got this pre-order.

@FJOJR I was thinking Kirby and Metroid honestly. But Metroid would only be like four different possible styles, and the advance would be similar to the SNES. Zelda might work if they did the 2D ones, there's ten games of material there. And originally Zelda was going to be a dungeon maker, but they found it was more fun to play the dungeons instead. Now I can only hope the game sells well, just to find out what they'd do.

Is it strange that this is the only game that makes me want to buy a Wii U?

Ah, the power of nostalgia. A Zelda Maker would be excellent.

@mintourgamer "I rather had another True 2D Mario games but this time made with the same passion and love they do the 3D ones"

Guess we'll have to make our own!

Seems nice. Still, it doesnt hold candle in editing the actual games.

However I could feel its possible to make polished levels, instead of the challenge types shown previously.

Hoping we can group levels into worlds. That would be cool. Im looking foward making smooth levels. Never was a fan of making challenge types levels...(especially when the sprite selections is limited)

The fact that Super Mario 3-style graphics are an option managed the impossible: making me even more excited for this game.

Can you imagine a Metroid Maker kind of game? Or Zelda Maker? Either one of those would get hundreds of hours of playtime almost instantly.

Interesting, I've been, & will continue keeping my eye on this. Was it just me, or did Miyamoto have to think for a brief second when SMB released? If he did, he is 62, so that's not out of the ordinary.

I hope this turns out awesome, & not mediocre. Also, yes, a 2d Zelda maker would be awesome, if done right.

SMB3! That's all that needed to be added

It has Super Mario Bros. 3. I'm sold. I mean, I was buying it before, but now I'm sold and thrilled. <3

Oh yeah, Super Mario World. That's fine too, I guess, but Super Mario Bros. 3!!

Looks so fun. I'm really sold on this now.

I was really hoping SMW's assets would be in the game. So glad, this will be a must-buy for me.

SO EXCITED FOR THIS!
It was always so disappointing there was never one endorsed by Nintendo, but its actually coming! And looks great too! The only thing I still want to see is if we can go down pipes.

I was on board with this before. But Super Mario World graphics? TOTALLY sold now.

How long has Miyamoto been able to speak English? It seems he was struggling through quite a bit of his dialogue, I hope that was just due to the difficulty of a new language and not an early sign of an illness...

2015 is going to be an epic year for Nintendo!!! I hope they have more surprises in store for next year.

@Discipledoctor There's already a Metroid Game Maker, it just hasn't been endorsed by Nintendo yet. For now it's only available on PC.
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@minotaurgamer Please don't be one of those fans..

@retro_player_22
Metroid Maker is available on PC...
"It just hasn't been endorsed by Nintendo yet"
YET?

Mario Marker went from a sure I'll get it, to a Hell yes, day 1 purchase. I'm sure I'll have a blast making levels and there will be no doubt thousands of amazing levels other users will be coming up with.

And the Metroid Maker will never be endorsed by Nintendo lol.

@minotaurgamer what better way to celebrate than to let the fans create and share their Mario creations with other Mario fans online? And I am pretty sure Mario 64 and galaxy 1 and 2 shifted hardware.

I love 2d Mario games as well and the inclusion of super Mario world stuff has got me pretty hyped for this.

Oh wow! I think I'm going to get this - Day One!

This WAS the only Nintendo WiiU title I was going to pass on, but now there's a SMW maker...well that's peaked my interest some what.

@Daruncic - I can't imagine not being able to share online. I can see an an online repository where we can all share and play everyone's levels, all grouped up with some sort of ratings system. The potential for this game is huge.

Instant buy.

@minotaurgamer "More Pikmin crap."? Your comment lost all credibility.

one thing that is missing and this will be perfect. Airships, I am really hoping we'll get those too seeing the Mario 3 style graphics

Okay, now it looks decent, great even! I was worried by how limited it seemed in the E3 build.

Definetly getting this.

Instant buy for me!

Can't wait to build my own levels on this. Looks like there is a lot of opportunity for creativity!

Kaizo Mario comes to mind here and I've always wanted to play insanely hard 2D Mario levels, now that's officially possible with this game!

This looks amazing, level editing is not really my cup of tea but for some reason this is drawing me in!

I wonder if you could put your level creations together to create your own mini Mario game? Now that would be awesome.

I like how Miyamoto pondered about a possibility of the Maker being a series of its own.

I actually wish it would take the place of the 2d 'New' series.

In addition to the level editor, it could have a co op adventure, where Mario would need a help from a new friend, the Maker, who could make alterations to the levels, and help 1-4 players to get through each level.

The editor should be able to mix and match different Mario generations, and even allow to draw your own pieces.

What if they could also take themes from other 2D platformers such as Kirby, Metroid, or even Ice Climbers? Probably DLC, but that'll be very cool... maybe that's where amiibo comes in...

@Samuel-Flutter Or if they wanted to do a Metroid maker, why not just make some graphics from scratch? Like some low budget NSMB esc design for Samus and enemies.

Cool but 2D Mario has me jaded now. I'd love to see super Mario galaxy 3 instead!!

I just realized Miyamoto didn't have a translator! Way to go man.

@Achoo Pikmin? Lateral thinking?
Where have I heard that "lateral thinking" part before?
Oh, yeah, Gunpei Yokoi. What a great man.

In some ways I hope this new game will be standalone if it can mean a more fleshed out editor. If the maker is limited however, they should just tack it on to the next true Mario game.

Yes!!! Now only one more theme is missing: Mario 2. We need to be able to play as Luigi, Peach, and Toad.

yes!! mario 3 and mario world!

@NinjaWaddleDee That's true. Or maybe one that resembles the new Metroid in development? (Crosses fingers)

The fact that you can use the designs of Super Mario World actually has me considering getting this game seeing as it is my favorite 2D Mario game! Getting more interested the more I see of it.

With SMW this becomes a purchase for me. And those levels show great potential for new stuff.

Hmm, I still just don't get/understand the appeal of this 'game'. you make Mario levels, like what the devs do in Nintendo before they release a Mario game? So just random levels from people?

Think I'll pass on this.

Gonna have to start coming up with ideas for this game.

I don't enjoy creating levels, so I hope this will come pre-packed with a LOT of Nintendo-made levels.

Saw a lot of anger about this title... I don't look at it as the next major Mario title, I look at it for the diversion it is. I think it's a great concept for an audience that's interested. I probably won't be getting it, but I'm sure there's tons of people that have always wanted this title.

YES

I see this title a way for "the untouchable god" to get rid of 2D Mario and he can keep making more Pikmin crap, 3D Mario games that don't sell hardware and so on.

@minotaurgamer

"I see this title a way for "the untouchable god" to get rid of 2D Mario and he can keep making more Pikmin crap, 3D Mario games that don't sell hardware and so on."

Ah, you're so preen and proper when it comes to insulting people. Miyamoto is really close to retirement so get off your high horse. He really hasn't been involved with Mario development for a long time now, he's just been sitting as a producer for most of the Mario games today. In fact he was barely involved with Mario 3D World, so quit the act and get your facts straight before your next rage spout.

I know you hate Pikmin and all, but it is my favorite franchise, and I can't be the only one who thinks that. At least Pikmin adds diversity to Nintendo.

@TheActualGold It's because he almost never needs to speak English as he stays in Japan and other people usually speak on his behalf. Also, he usually has a translator, but I think he wanted to communicate to the audience Directly.

@MeloMan I don't think Nintendo wants you to think it's the next main Mario game. I think they just want to see their fans creative minds go wild. I also think that this is just to test the waters of the reception it recieves, if it recieves a good reception, then more based on other game franchises and even 3D Mario could get made, if not, then that's the end of that.
They might also be using this as help for them to see about potential game developers for Nintendo in the future...

This game looks like everything I hoped it would be and more.

still not hyped at all about this... I believe in 2014 and editor should be present in every Mario 2D games, just to add something to the overall experience....

In this, Little Big Planet is light years ahead

@sketchturner you'll be able to download other players creations too like in Pushmo World (which is an amazing title)

@VolcanoFlamesNL
That would be cool but amiibo hasn't been conftrmed for that title

Yes!! I had super Mario World 2, but that skin is still used in it. I don't think that this will replace Mario 2D, but if it does at least the fanatics will still produce amazing levels. I also hope this will be like SSB4, where more information will be released as it goes. Hopefully we'll see a lot of items according to the theme, or something like that.

I hope they make a 3ds with handheld and some nes mario games like
game boy
super mario land
super mario land 2
game boy color
super mario bros. deluxe
nes
super mario bros.
super mario bros. 3
this would be great and also for the 30th anniversary of mario they should release 2 games on virtual console with mario on both the 3ds and wii u
3ds
super mario bros. deluxe
Wii u
super mario 64

This game is starting to look much better, but my only question is do the physics switch between styles? If not, that's a little sad considering that's what mad Mario World the best 2D Mario game IMO.

@WaveWarlock Agree. Pikmin is brilliant, and It totally deserved better sales than it achieved. Is an amazing title and a perfect showcase for the console potential

@minotaurgamer Have you ever even played a Pikmin game...?

wow, miyamotos not as bad at speaking english as he claims

@VolcanoFlamesNL
That would be a completely different game. It's like if I hoped for the new Zelda game to let me put on a Mario Amiibo and play Super Mario 3D World 2. It just doesn't work like that.

My only gripe with the game (if that is what it is) - that it was only ugly NES Mario and 'new' Mario - has now been resolved! I do hope they make it for both Wii U and 3DS, though, as I think it's probably a better fit on a handheld, for short sessions.

the addition of SMB3 and SMBW has got me even more psyched for this game as those are two of my fave mario games. If Ninty confirms online level sharing then this will become a must have game.

Yaay. Miyamoto spoke English!

@johndevine This means that Nintendo hasn't made one for gamers to play with, only devs had the tools to mess around with the program.

It's a perfect game for Super Mario Brothers 30th Anniversary!!! Hope they make a cool package too

Perhaps a sequel would have background stages from NES Zelda II.

Definitely makes this game look better!

Imagine Zelda, Metroid or even a Nintendo exclusive Castlevania / Megaman / Contra Maker!!
The addition of these new styles pretty much guarantees I'll be picking up this title. Pushmo World's user created stages are the only levels I've really played in that game and this looks like more manic fun!
I hope there's some pre-generated stages to try too (the ones in the video looked insane).

@ZenTurtle
Your entire comment is contrite, closedminded trash. If it's a game..?
Is Minecraft not a game?
Ugly Mario..?
8-bit, 30 years old.
What's with the quotations around new? NSMBU had over 20 new frames of animation for each playable character and was the first HD Mario. Ever.
And finally, how do you suppose 4 distinct Mario games, real time switching between art styles, fully fleshed level creation and HD graphics would work on the 3DS??
Maybe you could download some levels to the handheld, but you're so far off in your estimations, it's hilarious.

@minotaurgamer
Nice DK pic.
DKC fan?
Rare sold their souls to Microsoft, maybe that's where you should game.
Making and remaking a small handful of games bought Nintendo a shot and for over 10 years, their consoles failed with the N64 and Gamecube.
2D Mario, for it's install base, was just as much a flop as Galaxy and then, at least multiplayer, level design and emotional connections were apparent.
You say 'as much love as the 3D games', but fans have shown they don't want variety, diversity, story, connection, or gameplay. They want the exact same Mario Miyamoto created 30 years ago.
Unlike companies like Kemco and even Atlus, Nintendo (or rather Miyamoto himself) is progressive. As a designer, artist and inventor, idling hasn't gotten him this far. Innovating has.
We wouldn't have Metal Gear, Sonic, Megaman or tons of other games for his past contributions, but gaming has changed and so has he.
If anything, Nintendo has been reeling him in for too long. He needs to be freed from Mario and given more opportunity to reinvent Nintendo's future, so they can stop relying on their past.

Sonic's recent outings aren't technical marvels (far from it) but at least Sega is trying something different. Playing Sonic 3 might still be fun, but spending 300$ to play it is absurd.
With new hardware, change is necessary.
If you don't change, there's no point in creating.
Even on the NES, Mario changed so much.
It's obvious Nintendo has found a groove, but I'm not happy with their stagnation.
Give me Mario?
More Paper Mario, Mario Golf, Tennis, Strikers, Baseball, RPG then.
More forward progression and diversity.
I love Mario, but I don't like beating a prize horse.
Platformers from Nintendo should be coveted affairs, not a monthly occurrence.

@NodesforNoids
I think you have interpreted my comment adversely. I was not being negative about the game, I was merely making the point that this is a tool as well as a game. Granted, I was not clear. Calling my comment contrite somewhat degrades your point, I was just making the distinction that New Super Mario bros is the same formula, for better or for worse.

I didn't care for Super Mario Bros 1 and Super Mario U graphics, but Mario 3 and Mario World? I absolutely loved those two. So long as I can make a whole game dominated by ghost houses and Mario World castles, my interest in this game has actually improved.

All the levels seen so far look so... well it's like you have a house where the roof is too low. Can you make levels where you can make the levels higher and put secrets there like in every Mario game after japanese SMB2? This looks too simple at the moment when compared to other 2D platform level editor games.
EDIT: I guess I was wrong and you can make larger levels than previously seen, phew.

I can't wait to get this game. I still have fond memories of drawing my own Super Mario Bros. levels on the back of homework sheets when I was in elementary school. My friends and I would do this and then show each other our designs and talk about how cool this would be to play. A dream come true.

@WaveWarlock

I fully agree with you my friend. Pikmin 3 was actually the reason I bought a Wii U. Why it isn't more popular is beyond me. It has everything I like, strategy, adventure and puzzle solving all wrapped up in one package. Any time a pikmin dies onscreen, I feel like my soul is being crushed, haha. It just has a lot of heart and fun.

For me, this was Game Of The Show last E3. Couldn't stop playing.