Nintendo is staying quiet on who's making Mario & Luigi: Brothership, but says some "original developers" are involved (Via: vg247.com)
Original
Mario & Luigi
developer
AlphaDream
may be defunct, but Nintendo remains silent on who is handling the development of the newly announced
Mario & Luigi: Brothership
.
Nintendo unveiled
during a recent Direct, marking the first new entry in the RPG spin-off series in nearly nine years. Fans, including myself, were thrilled. However, with
AlphaDream
dissolved in 2019 after bankruptcy, the developer of this sequel remains a mystery.
Game File
reached out to Nintendo for clarification. The response? "Some of the original developers who worked on the franchise are involved in the development of
Mario & Luigi: Brothership
. For more information about the developers, please stay tuned to the game credits at release."
As
VGC
pointed out, identifying who Nintendo refers to is tough. Many former AlphaDream staff have collaborated with Nintendo in other projects. Series director and producer Yoshihiko Maekawa even recently supervised the
Super Mario RPG
remake. Still, Nintendo has grown more secretive about disclosing exact development teams, preferring to defer details to the credits.
This lack of transparency hides which specific teams, rather than the individual developers, are creating these games.
More details can be found in the
original article
.
Robbie's Take
Commentary on Mario & Luigi: Brothership
Earlier this week, Nintendo fans received an exciting announcement:
Mario & Luigi: Brothership
. This long-awaited entry in the beloved RPG series has certainly piqued the interest of many, not least because the last brand-new game in the series came out nearly nine years ago.
One big question looms over this announcement: Who is developing this game? The original creator,
AlphaDream
, unfortunately, shuttered its doors in 2019 due to bankruptcy. Since then, Nintendo has been rather
cagey
about revealing who has taken the helm for this latest project.
While Nintendo has stated that some original developers are involved, they have remained tight-lipped about the specifics. This secretive approach isn't new for them, but it's still
frustratingly vague
for those of us who want to know the familiar hands shaping our favorite games.
The lack of transparency on who is developing the game leaves room for speculation. Could it be due to contractual obligations, or perhaps they are avoiding early scrutiny? Some former AlphaDream members have collaborated with Nintendo on other projects, but no specifics have been provided.
This approach of not disclosing the development team is somewhat controversial. Fans often feel a connection to the individuals behind their favorite games, and knowing the team can add layers of excitement and trust.
For fans like me, the return of Mario & Luigi in any form is a cause for celebration. However, the developer's identity does play a crucial role in setting our expectations. When we don't know who is making the game, it can lead to both excitement and anxiety.
Having the original developers involved is reassuring to an extent. People like Yoshihiko Maekawa, who have been staples of the series, provide a glimmer of hope that Brothership will stay true to its roots. Yet, the secrecy can overshadow these positive aspects.
Nintendo's tendency to conceal its developers may also reflect broader industry practices. Protecting staff from public pressure and protecting proprietary processes can be valid concerns. However, balancing this with fan transparency is a tightrope walk.
Transparency fosters trust and keeps the community engaged. Hopefully, as we inch closer to the release date, Nintendo will shed more light on the masterminds behind Brothership. Until then, all we can do is speculate and remain excited for the journey ahead.
Are you excited about Mario & Luigi: Brothership? Do you think Nintendo should be more open about its development teams? Share your thoughts in the comments below! And if you're looking for more Nintendo news,
check out this article on the game's announcement
.
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