Nintendo partnering with Universal to make attractions.

[matt78]

I like it except I would call the park Universal/Nintendo's Mushroom Kingdom to continue with the Magic Kingdom knockoff theme and just have the castle be Peach's Castle.

 

[epeterson]

I like it except I would call the park Universal/Nintendo's Mushroom Kingdom to continue with the Magic Kingdom knockoff theme and just have the castle be Peach's Castle.

With Disney's incessant cutting of staff/services/experiences etc. and lack of meaningful improvements in WDW for 15+ years now, if Universal builds an almost replica of Magic Kingdom (but Nintendo themed) in time for WDW 50th anniversary, I would love to see the obsessive mouse fans justify Disney's actions.

 

[GLaDOS]

To the person that said the only quality games on the Wii U are Nintendo ones: Bayonetta 2, Hyrule Warriors, Xenoblade Chronicles etc. I could go on but I don't want to make anyone look silly .

No one said that.

 

[Cesar R M]

Are people going to WANT stories about adult Harry?

Harry Potter and the Tax Filing of Fate
Harry Potter and the Visit to the In-Laws of Despair
Harry Potter and the Prostate Exam of Pythagoras

ohh man, those names! specially the last one.. reminds me of the dirty joke variants of the book series.. XD

or the russian spoof of Harry Potter lol.

but seriously, Harry would pretty much be a renowned Auror, Hermione would pretty much replace McGonahall at the castle.. and Ron would be pretty rich businessman with his part of Weasel Weezies thing.

 

[Cesar R M]

Harry grunted as he awaited the cold touch of the Muggle doctor. He hated this. For centuries, students of the arcane had tried developing spells that would perform the same function, but the results were... less than pleasant.

My first reaction:

Then it hit me...

 

[Matt_Black]

My first reaction:

Then it hit me...

My work here is done!

Bonus points for the Drew Carey gif. That might be my favorite episode because of that scene.

"What's your name?"
"Hmm... Well, I guess I could give my first name; he still won't know who I am."
M I M I

 

[BrenRays]

By insiders, yes.

I'm tryin to catch up on this thread, what's being thrown around in regards to Nintendo attractions?

 

[Mike S]

I'm tryin to catch up on this thread, what's being thrown around in regards to Nintendo attractions?

Mario Kart and Donkey Kong Mine Coaster.

 

[Mike S]

The producer of The Lego Movie wants to make one about Nintendo. If they could get the guys who directed TLM on board, I would be ok with this.
http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/...oject-for-the-producer-of-the-lego-movie.aspx

 

[hopemax]

Also, there were *no* video game arcades in the 90's either, I've never been to one except Chuckie Cheese.

I know other people have taken issue with this, but in the Pacific Northwest there was a chain of arcades called Bears. My husband jokes about how much of the money from his paper route went to Bears while in high school. That was 1989-1993. We also had one in our mall, named Tilt, which is apparently a national chain still operating http://arcadepreservation.wikia.com/wiki/Tilt .

I just sent him your comment and I got this back:

"If there were no arcades in the 90s I want all the money I poured into Street Fighter back" (apparently, the game more specifically was Street Fighter II: Champions Edition, but he said all the signage back then was Street Fighter 3)

 

[bhg469]

I know other people have taken issue with this, but in the Pacific Northwest there was a chain of arcades called Bears. My husband jokes about how much of the money from his paper route went to Bears while in high school. That was 1989-1993. We also had one in our mall, named Tilt, which is apparently a national chain still operating http://arcadepreservation.wikia.com/wiki/Tilt .

I just sent him your comment and I got this back:

"If there were no arcades in the 90s I want all the money I poured into Street Fighter back" (apparently, the game more specifically was Street Fighter II: Champions Edition, but he said all the signage back then was Street Fighter 3)

Seriously, the 90s was loaded with them. There were 2 free standing arcades in my local mall. Both of which probably stayed open on my tmnt addiction.

 

[Mike S]

Seriously, the 90s was loaded with them. There were 2 free standing arcades in my local mall. Both of which probably stayed open on my tmnt addiction.

My summer camp had some games and TMNT was one of them. I wouldn't call myself a fan of the franchise but I played that thing to death

 

[Matt_Black]

My summer camp had some games and TMNT was one of them. I wouldn't call myself a fan of the franchise but I played that thing to death

That one, The Manhattan Project, where Shredder steals Manhattan Island? YEAH.

 

[Siren]

I don't know where you live but around where I live we still have arcades. All the major malls near where I live still have an arcade. There is also a place that rents out machines to businesses such our bowling alley and the movie theater. The are also places like Chucky Cheese and Dave & Busters.

I have never been to a stand alone brick and mortar arcade like on Wreck It Ralph. But, like I said I was a bit young to be checking for arcades in the 90's, so I totally misspoke but that's because I don't remember hearing anyone talking about them either, they just were never on my radar.

We did go to Chuck E Cheese and we also have a little arcade section at the movie theater. We also have a Dave & Buster's, it was just okay -- I prefer Chuck E Cheese to this place, lol.

I do remember a place called Laser Tag sometime around 1999, and they had arcade games and bumper cars, too! It was fun for what it was, but not really my cup of tea.

I'm such a big kid sometimes, but I *love* Chuck E Cheese. I just feel like going there now -- their is pizza is so hot and good. When I was a kid, we would go in the morning when it first opened, so we were the only ones there with a few people trickling in later -- by the time the crowds arrived we were done. LOL.

I know other people have taken issue with this, but in the Pacific Northwest there was a chain of arcades called Bears. My husband jokes about how much of the money from his paper route went to Bears while in high school. That was 1989-1993. We also had one in our mall, named Tilt, which is apparently a national chain still operating http://arcadepreservation.wikia.com/wiki/Tilt .

I just sent him your comment and I got this back:

"If there were no arcades in the 90s I want all the money I poured into Street Fighter back" (apparently, the game more specifically was Street Fighter II: Champions Edition, but he said all the signage back then was Street Fighter 3)

LOL, this so funny. I have never heard of Bears Arcade but I wish we had one.

I'm so embarrassed though, I can't believe you sent your husband that! Tell him I'm sorry, I was too young to even notice arcades in the early to mid 90's, so I shouldn't have said that.

I don't remember Street Fighter, but I did play a fighting game called Soul Caliber, I was always Ivy -- with the "chains" and all of that. And, I played some Mortal Kombat -- I always used Jade and sometime Sindel with the hair. But, again not at an arcade.

I don't know if you own a Wii U, but Super Smash Brothers on the Wii U is the best fighting game I have ever played. If you don't own it already, get it because your husband would love it. On second thought, just wait for the next Nintendo console. It's supposed to come out soon.

As an aside, I think Zero Suit Samus from Super Smash Brothers Wii U borrowed moves from Soul Caliber's Ivy.

I really want Universal to build all of this, but I will take The Mushroom Kingdom, Mario Kart, Donkey Kong, Animal Crossing Village (awww, too cute!), The Toad Treasure Tracker ride, and Yoshi. In that order.

Also, Princess Peach always bakes the most delicious cakes for Mario -- that's why Bowser keeps stealing her away and Mario has to rescue her. So, maybe an Official Princess Peach Bakery with tiny individual cakes and other treats, should be in order, too!

 

[Mike S]

That one, The Manhattan Project, where Shredder steals Manhattan Island? YEAH.

I think it was this one.

 

[Cesar R M]

Seriously, the 90s was loaded with them. There were 2 free standing arcades in my local mall. Both of which probably stayed open on my tmnt addiction.

Heres hoping the new TMNT game delivers!

I think it was this one.
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love this game so much!
My father once had a small ice cream business, I kept myself entertained with this arcade AND the Michael Jackson's 3/4 view Moonwalker version.

 

[bhg469]

I think it was this one.
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Arguing who got to be Don or Leo was part of the game I think.

 

[matt78]

I think it was this one.
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I spent so much money playing this, Mortal Kombat, NBA Jam and X-Men vs Street Fighter.

 

[RandomPrincess]

I'm surprised we aren't hearing about something with Pokemon as well. Pokemon is still huge with kids after 20 years.

 

[matt78]

Let us not forget the Simpsons arcade game where you could whack someone with a skateboard, saxophone, bowling ball, or vacuum cleaner.

Even towards the end of my "arcade" run in the 90s (I'm 32)- I remember NFL Blitz was a big player- that was 1997.

And while not an arcade game- I played Adams family pinball like it was going out of style. In fact, owned one a few years ago before I sold it (and now wish I didn't).

ETA: My arcade was "Tilt" at the mall in Plano, TX

I forgot about these. There was also Cruisin USA/World and San Francisco Rush. I also used to play this a lot because it used to give out free baseball cards.