Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered isn't the only game that's been rated recently. Yesterday, in Australia, Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury was classified by the local board.
Unlike EA's game, this Nintendo published title has obviously already been announced. We also know it's arriving next year on 12th February. After all the delays this year, this rating at least gives us some reassurance it will arrive on time.
Just like the Wii U release, the Switch version (including a new expansion) has received a G rating (for general). However, according to the Australian Classification Board, it contains "very mild themes and violence" along with "online interactivity".
This is likely due to the Bowser's Fury - which appears to contain new levels and challenges. Nintendo says it will share additional details about what "fun things the game has to offer" soon. One other upcoming Switch game recently rated by the Australian Classification Board was Bravely Default II.
Will you be returning to Super Mario 3D World when it arrives on the Switch? Tell us down below.
[source classification.gov.au]
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Phew, I was worried it was going to get an M rating.
@Apportal It got an AO. The DLC is actually Bowser's Furry, and, well... the less said the better, is all.
OMG 3D World confirmed for the Switch!....No, wait a second, we already knew that. >.>
awkwardly leaves room
@TheDanslator if it has Bowsette dlc it's a day one buy.
@Lindhardt I think Anti-Matter is a troll just like that Mesome713 person from a while back. Glad the latter is finally gone though.
@Cool_Squirtle Be careful what you wish for.
It's Super Mario 3D World!
A Super Mario jamboree!
More fun times than Sunshine, more friends than Galaxy.
You get to play as Mario,
Luigi, Princess Peach or Toad.
So pound the ground, cause you've found the mother load!
@Geistermaschine He's not a troll and he has been that way since he joined years ago. Not every quirky person is trolling or faking it. I'm talking about Anti Matter by the way.
Nintendo and their damn overpriced Wii U ports.
At least there is one New game on Switch last 6 months of 2020.
Hyrule Warriors 2 and that isn't even made by Nintendo.
Is Animal Crossing the only new Nintendo game in 2020?
New games from Nintendo is a rarity on Switch.
Edit: apparently this comment section has turned into an assessment of anti-matter...
@roy130390 whatever he is, he’s incredibly annoying just like mesome713..
@Ventilator
New Games:
Animal Crossing New Horizons
Hyrule Warriors 2
Paper Mario: The Origami King
Kirby Fighters 2
52 Clubhouse Games
Xenoblade Choronicles: Definitive edition (I am including this one since the graphics were completly remade)
Ports:
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore
Pikmin 3
Super Mario 3D All Stars
Also, Good Job! was published by Nintendo and there is the Pokemon Sword and Sheild dlc.
You guys hate Anti-Matter now? People are certainly in a foul mood on this forum today...
I'm conflicted over this title. It has always looked fun to me, but is reputedly much too easy for series veterans. Well, I'm sure I'll find out in the next few months - I just hope I don't have to wade through the volume of complaints and vitriol that 3D All-Stars generated...
@Geistermaschine I did dislike that Mesome dude quite a bit.
@COVIDberry I like Anti. I do have to say that he can be quite quirky and that I did get annoyed from time to time, but I think he has been a bit more flexible and less intense as time went by.
@roy130390 I don't mind Anti as much aside from his obsession with shirtless boys, that part is rather odd.
Come on people, don’t be hating on Anti, he’s a staple of this site. We all have different tastes even if some of those tastes are somewhat acquired.
@Arkay Some people like muscle-y shirtless dudes. No need to kinkshame. It's 2020 my guy.
I own the Wiiu version and been playing that. So I guess im skipping this.
Everyone, please stop being rude to Anti. That's not what I wanted my comment to turn into. He's a great fellow.
@Lindhardt 3 full games then. Animal Crossing and Paper Mario.
Xenoblade Choronicles: Definitive edition also counts since it's a remake and not a cheap upscaled port.
2 weeks ago i got Xenoblade remake on sale for 35 bucks.
Must have sold bad since may since stores wanted to get rid of it.
"52 Clubhouse Games" is not much more than a cheap Indie game, so i don't count that.
Hyrule Warriors is not a Nintendo game, so it doesen't count.
It's basically a new Dynasty Warriors game from KOEI.
For some reason I took away my nephew's Pikachu amiibo. I don't why I did it? I am patiently waiting for Wolf but it's taking time. No one in my area were selling him so I imported from Japan. Some how are you people on the Internet controlling this? I spent money on him so I can name him Were V-mon. I don't understand how you all are able to track and lewd me?
Lol... when did this comment board become about Anti-Matter?
I like the guy... sites sometimes need the quirky character that is funny and weird in a bizarre way.
I’ll be there with bells on!
I'm a 100% getting it, bc I never had a Wii U and therefore didn't play much of the original. And I loved 3D Land (one of the three Mario games I've completely maxed out) so I'm sure I'm gonna love this one.
@Indielink a crap year to be sure
I can't wait for this one. It's the only Mario game that got multiplayer right. I played it to death with my wife and daughter on Wii U. My daughter moved out for college recently, so now we can play this gem online. I love all the SMB2 references.
@Arkay Anti-Matter is gay and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that.
@Geistermaschine when did I say that was a problem? He talks a lot about shirtless boys, not men. Unless that is a fault of the translator that he uses, if so I apologize.
Do we actually know what Bowsers Fury is?
Jeez, I kinda feel bad for Anti-Matter. I mean, yeah he can be pretty annoying, but let's be fair, ALMOST EVERYONE ON THIS SITE HAS DONE AT LEAST ONE ANNOYING THING.
@COVIDberry The base game is definitely on the easy side, but the final secret level in 3D World is easily the most challenging level in any 3D Mario platformer to date. The jump in difficulty is jarring, to say the least...
Lmao @ the cyberbullying in a video game news journalists' comments section
I like anti-matters posts. His comment in the Mario doll story made me laugh out loud.
@Arkay all good, matey. No harm done.
Justice for Anti-Matter
Why are yall talking about some random guy on the internet and whether you like them or not. Keep it to yourself, this is about video games.
So this is news? A game we know is coming in February is rated? OMG OMG!!!
@HexagonSun Mario 2 references?! As in Doki Doki Panic SMB 2 references?? Well, that is interesting. Notably more so than other titles? Birdo and King Wart and flying masks and vases rather than pipes?
The addition of Bowser's Fury has necessitated the addition of consumer advice ("Very mild themes and violence") according to the Classification Board. Themes were not cited in the original version of 3D World. My guess is that the sense of threat is what constitutes "themes" in this case (though the classifiable element of "themes" is extremely vague).
@TheDanslator @Lindhardt @Apportal : The Australian M rating is akin to ESRB's T rating and PEGI's 12+ rating, though there are some weird discrepancies. The Australian classification system is oddly strict in some respects (simulated gambling generally gets slapped with an M rating nowadays, but until about 8 years ago, it would be capped at PG), but quite lenient in others. Profanity that would normally get a PEGI 16+ or ESRB M rating is okay at the Australian M classification.
Sexualised bikini girls with bouncy bewbs can get an MA15+ rating in Australia, but the full-frontal female nudity in L.A. Noire was considered to be only "moderate" in viewing impact (due to the non-sexual context), meaning that it could have theoretically been accommodated at the M classification level (though the crime themes, violence, and infrequent use of the C-bomb pushed it into the MA15+ rating). The Board generally prioritises context, but in more recent years, I feel that their decisions have been less useful, particularly as certain very mild cuss words that would normally be permitted at the G rating now get a PG rating, which is really stupid.
Can't wait honestly
Am now in full on Mario mode , popping to shops then galaxy 2 time. Seeing if there is 3 d all stars on shelf out of curiosity! Xx xx this is a day one! Xxx
Unless Bowsers Fury turns out to be a standalone game rather than a level expansion then I will not be double dipping on this one.
Don't get my wrong by I did enjoy my first play through it but overall I just couldn't take to it. There's something about having to hold the run button constantly (even then it still felt too slow) and being against the clock that didn't sit right in a 3D game.
That's why I've always argued this isn't a true 3D Mario but something in between 2D & 3D
@Ventilator And Mario Kart
I'm curious if the Switch version of Captain Toad will unlock the extra 3D World levels if you have save data from both games.
@COVIDberry,
He is always positive about things, which will never go down well with some on these comment sections, no issues with people being negative, but sometimes too much.
You guys are Anti-Anti-Matter.
I figure they got rid of the dislike button cos almost every single post of his got the “5+“ thumbs down.
@Ventilator An Indie game is a game made by an Independent developer. Just because the game is small doesn't mean its an Indie game.
@Lindhardt True, but still looks like a Indie/phone collection even if it isn't a Indie.
Anyways. I wonder when Bayonetta 3 will be shown. It's been in development for years now.
Need to know more about bowsers furry
I wish this were coming a bit sooner! I'm gonna have to skip playing the Wii U game for my marathon because I don't want to spoil the freshness of it like I did with Galaxy on the Wii earlier this year before we knew 3D All-Stars was a thing.
Let me guess, £50 right?
No wonder nintendo dont focus on making new games when they can sell old games for the same price
Why is everyone hating on Anti all of a sudden.
Don't forget y'all, this version has online multiplayer. If it works well, my friends and I are going to have a riotous time worthy of the $60 price tags.
(Now here come the "if it works" comments followed by laughter...)
When I first saw the Bowsers Fury name, for a second I thought it was Bowsers Furry lol
Hope it will be a big new world or else im not gonna buy this
everyone expected that Super Mario 3D World+Bowser Fury, is gonna be rated with the E equivalent in a australian rating, i'm actualy curious what rating does Bravely Default 2 have, does it have the australian equivalent of a T rating or higher? is no suprise, Mario games is always rated E or E+10.
Rated G with mature themes and adult situations!
@Gwynbleidd No, it's not limited that was only for 3D All-stars, Super Mario Bros.35, and The Game and watch
I'm really excited for this I have been playing the Wii U version again lately and I really love it
@Ventilator Didn't know you were coerced into buying them
@mikegamer Wii U owners were spoiled with brand new games instead of ports.
Playing this game at bestbuy was the reason I bought a Wii U. Never regretted it and played through this multiple times. Really I can't believe it has taken this long for it to come back around. As much as I want the new stuff they add I don't know if I can justify spending another 60 on something I spent like 360 to play the first time.
@Apportal "Rated M for Mario. Yippee!"
WHO ARE ANTIMATTER AND MESOME
@Ventilator I think what people miss a lot of the time is that the wii u was not a very big seller, so with ports, a lot of the games that could've sold better on a successful system will get their chance to shine and really sell, possibly creating new fans too. Ports shouldnt be taking the place of new releases tho, but i'll give nintendo the benefit of the doubt this year with COVID
@Christofu I agree on that, but Mario Kart 8 actually sold over 8 millions on Wii U, so it's weird Switch didn't get Mario Kart 9 instead. Many of the other great games underperformed due to poor console sales.
MK 8 the only Wii U port i bought on Switch. Bought it again because i lost my save on Wii U, and everything is unlocked on Switch from the start + locked 1080p/60.
Mario Kart 8 is still very cool online as it were back in Wii U days.
It sucks that they removed the Mario Kart YouTube replay channel on Switch version.
Hahahahahha... a spontaneous, crowd re-creation of Waiting for Godot. Anti-Matter never actually showed!
@Ventilator I wasn't aware people were being forced to buy ports though.
Oh my gosh, they changed the beginning cutscene where Mario and Peach are flying through the tube. Mario used to look dorectly ahead (unfortunately Peach's butt) but now he literally looks away. Lol. I mean I'm okay with this as I don't think it was intentional but this fostered so many hilarious memes.
"WHAT IS MARIO LOOKING AT??"
"Something Peachy..."
It's-a rated M for Mario!
@mikegamer It's boring when most new Switch games is games you already bought on Wii U.
Shame it couldn't arrive early December. I understand as current circumstances and so on. SIGH
@Ventilator Yeah, tell that to the ten people who bought a Wii U lol
@mikegamer I'm one of the 3 who bought Wii U and nearly all it's exclusives and nearly 80 physicals in total + over 100 games on eShop.
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