This is a very cool idea. Seems to be another example of Nintendo becoming more of an “entertainment company,” as they described before - movies, events, and interactive experiences in addition to games.
If I had to guess, this might simply have to do with age, and I don't mean to suggest ageism whatsoever.
As much as I would love to see Charles continue in the role, Nintendo is notoriously perfectionist and probably doesn't want Mario to have any signs of raspiness/age in his voice - something that happens to most of us as we get older and probably will for Charles at some point too.
So I think this is a respectful sendoff all things considered, and I hope to meet Charles at an event someday and thank him for his amazing work.
Very interesting results. I find that gaming allows me to feel immersed/engaged more than other art forms, and for this reason I nearly always have positive feelings when I play. And games can encompass so many moods (relaxing, pulse-pounding, simple/easy, challenging) so I wonder if future studies could encompass more genres.
The main anxieties I feel around gaming are primarily personal ones - namely "am I enjoying my time with this game or would I rather do something else?" To be fair, I feel that way about other mediums (books, movies/TV, etc.) but because games often require a hefty time commitment, I sometimes fixate on that question a bit more.
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Re: Random: Nintendo And Seattle Aquarium Join Forces For An Animal Crossing Event
This is a very cool idea. Seems to be another example of Nintendo becoming more of an “entertainment company,” as they described before - movies, events, and interactive experiences in addition to games.
Re: Nintendo Direct September 2023: Time, Where To Watch, Our Predictions
In Pyoro we trust
Re: Shigeru Miyamoto Thanks Charles Martinet For Being The Voice Of Mario In Heartfelt Message
If I had to guess, this might simply have to do with age, and I don't mean to suggest ageism whatsoever.
As much as I would love to see Charles continue in the role, Nintendo is notoriously perfectionist and probably doesn't want Mario to have any signs of raspiness/age in his voice - something that happens to most of us as we get older and probably will for Charles at some point too.
So I think this is a respectful sendoff all things considered, and I hope to meet Charles at an event someday and thank him for his amazing work.
Re: Little Inferno Reignites On Switch With Holiday Expansion Coming Soon
Release it on Wii U, cowards!
A very pleasant surprise, this one. I found the original delightfully inventive and unexpectedly moving.
Re: Playing Games Probably Won't Make You Feel Worse... Or Better, Says New Oxford Uni Study
Very interesting results. I find that gaming allows me to feel immersed/engaged more than other art forms, and for this reason I nearly always have positive feelings when I play. And games can encompass so many moods (relaxing, pulse-pounding, simple/easy, challenging) so I wonder if future studies could encompass more genres.
The main anxieties I feel around gaming are primarily personal ones - namely "am I enjoying my time with this game or would I rather do something else?" To be fair, I feel that way about other mediums (books, movies/TV, etc.) but because games often require a hefty time commitment, I sometimes fixate on that question a bit more.
Re: Cruise Along The Ocean With Daisy In The Next Mario Kart Tour Update
I hope this track ends up in one of the future MK8 Deluxe DLC Packs - among the best from Double Dash, imo.
Re: Persona 3, 4, and 5 Seemingly Confirmed For Everything But Switch
Well, when the day arrives that Persona DOES come to Switch...we'll never see it coming.