Super Mario All-Stars revival hitting Japanese shores

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Super Mario All-Stars revival hitting Japanese shores
For the Wii, of course

The original Super Mario Bros. was first released in 1985. This is meaningful to you because it would make 2010 the 25th anniversary of the series, and that has apparently compelled Nintendo to celebrate by readying a revival of Super Mario All-Stars for the Wii...at least in Japan.

Andriasang reports that Nintendo held a retailer briefing in Japan recently, with news leaking out that they plan to release "Super Mario Collection Special Pack" on the Wii on October 21. Presumably this will include the same compellation of Mario games -- 1, 2, 3, and "Lost Levels" -- as Super Mario All-Stars did for the SNES, which was, indeed, originally called Super Mario Collection in Japan. But the "Special Pack" part refers to a bonus item called "Super Mario History 1985 - 2010." This includes a booklet covering the history of the Mario series over the past 25 years with never-before-seen development material, and a soundtrack CD with music from the series spanning from the first game all the way up to Super Mario Galaxy 2.

Keep in mind Nintendo hasn't actually confirmed this themselves yet, but the leaks from retailers supposedly involved in the briefing say Super Mario Collection Special Pack will sell in Japan for ¥2,500 -- which is just about a reasonable $30. There's no indication whether Nintendo also plans to release the same collection in North America, but let's keep our fingers crossed.

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I'm wondering if this will be a straight-up emulation of the original games, a remake of them, or something else. Having the originals remade in a New Super Mario Bros. fashion would be interesting. Regardless, keep your eyes peeled for the Japanese version in October.

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soulx	Post #2 Posted 02 September 2010 - 02:31 PM
METAL GEAR?! Group: Members Posts: 5,928 Member No.: 171,835 Joined: 04-April 09	This looks interesting. If it's a remake I'll definitely buy it.
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Wabsta	Post #3 Posted 02 September 2010 - 02:32 PM
you fight like a dairy farmer Group: Members Posts: 2,386 Member No.: 123,659 Joined: 25-April 08 Location: SCUMM Bar	I also wonder if it will be emulation or remakes... Because, those games with New Super Mario Bros. Wii graphics, well, would be fun
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RupeeClock	Post #4 Posted 02 September 2010 - 02:35 PM
Feeling better, Sonic? Group: Members Posts: 4,624 Member No.: 125,264 Joined: 15-May 08	Curiouser and curiouser. Although with my GP2X Caanoo and my DStwo, I'll soon have two very nice systems to emulate this SNES classic on.
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Range-TE	Post #5 Posted 02 September 2010 - 02:40 PM
GBAtemp Fan Group: Members Posts: 493 Member No.: 130,348 Joined: 09-July 08	if it's just snes emulations, i don't think i'll get it AGAIN. but if it's NSMB-esque i'll totally buy it! or maybe even better; a 2.5D remake but in the style of the original games 8D!
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LuigiBlood	Post #6 Posted 02 September 2010 - 04:27 PM
Advanced Member Group: Newcomers Posts: 54 Member No.: 184,527 Joined: 23-June 09	http://www.nintendo.co.jp/schedule/1010.html Nintendo has confirmed this. 21 October : First game name : Jap : スーパーマリオコレクションスペシャルパック（任天堂） Trans : Super Mario Collection Special Pack (Nintendo) My opinion : It must be a real remake in the style of NSMBWii, because i don't see why just emulation, or this would be a BIG RIPOFF. Edited by LuigiBlood, 02 September 2010 - 04:29 PM.
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purplesludge	Post #7 Posted 02 September 2010 - 04:31 PM
anyone have any ideas for this space Group: Members Posts: 993 Member No.: 160,426 Joined: 02-March 09 Location: wv	I hope it comes to the US.
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AshuraZro	Post #8 Posted 02 September 2010 - 04:40 PM
Buys milk in a bag. Group: #GBAtemp.net IRC Staff Posts: 2,289 Member No.: 20,747 Joined: 21-February 04 Location: Carlisle, On	Considering the price and the helping of goods it comes with, I very much doubt there'll be any massive changes. Maybe they'll include emulations of the original games in addition to the standard SNES collection but I doubt it'd go much further.
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rizzod	Post #9 Posted 02 September 2010 - 04:43 PM
GBAtemp Fan Group: Members Posts: 448 Member No.: 132,115 Joined: 30-July 08	judging by price, its a big waste of time to be honest, it'll be emulation for sure.
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Scott-105	Post #10 Posted 02 September 2010 - 04:47 PM
Bow to me. Please? Group: Members Posts: 2,525 Member No.: 194,698 Joined: 23-August 09 Location: Ontario, Canada	If it's a remake, I'll buy it. If it isn't I'm not so sure. Oh that's if it even comes to the US.
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Hadrian	Post #11 Posted 02 September 2010 - 05:11 PM
Partaking in assholery Group: Former Staff Posts: 14,742 Member No.: 27,232 Joined: 12-October 04 Location: Southend	Won't be remakes at all, Nintendo could easily sell them seperatly remade plus SMB2 USA would need changes to the engine.
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soulx	Post #12 Posted 02 September 2010 - 05:19 PM
METAL GEAR?! Group: Members Posts: 5,928 Member No.: 171,835 Joined: 04-April 09	QUOTE(Gaydrian @ Sep 2 2010, 06:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Won't be remakes at all, Nintendo could easily sell them seperatly remade plus SMB2 USA would need changes to the engine. That's a bit silly, though. We already have Virtual Console for the Wii. I'd still get it though if only for the bonus items if it came to NA/EU. Edited by SoulSnatcher, 02 September 2010 - 05:23 PM.
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Bladexdsl	Post #13 Posted 02 September 2010 - 05:22 PM
HD whores...they never learn Group: Members Posts: 8,704 Member No.: 143,106 Joined: 17-November 08 Location: Queensland	i doubt it will be a remake it'll be the same snes versions with a fancy book
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BortzANATOR	Post #14 Posted 02 September 2010 - 06:00 PM
Employee of the Year Group: Members Posts: 3,049 Member No.: 109,594 Joined: 02-December 07 Location: NYC	I for some reason though this was already in existence on the wii shop channel, becuase i already have it. But i think i got an injected wad.
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Guild McCommunist	Post #15 Posted 02 September 2010 - 06:43 PM
GIGA Mag Staffer Group: Magazine Staff Posts: 9,624 Member No.: 177,066 Joined: 06-May 09 Location: United States	QUOTE(LuigiBlood @ Sep 2 2010, 04:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> http://www.nintendo.co.jp/schedule/1010.html Nintendo has confirmed this. 21 October : First game name : Jap : スーパーマリオコレクションスペシャルパック（任天堂） Trans : Super Mario Collection Special Pack (Nintendo) My opinion : It must be a real remake in the style of NSMBWii, because i don't see why just emulation, or this would be a BIG RIPOFF. Well, getting all 4 games in the collection on the Virtual Console is $23, the collection is $30 with that "History of Mario" thing and the music. Plus these are the SNES versions (provided it emulates the SNES versions) which are slightly revamped versions of the originals.
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