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Retro_Link
06-10-2005, 09:43 AM
www.cubed3.com

"Quick News: In what has come as a surprise to many, Square Enix proposed a DS basketball game set in the Mario Universe to Nintendo and the plans have now been finalised. The result is not just the title, Mario 3-on-3, but the first time the two companies have joined forces since Super Mario RPG back in 1996!

Will we finally see a port of the classic?"

http://www.cubed3.com/news/4380


I didn't realise S-E were developing this with Nintendo; great news!!

Nice to see the partnership return!!
Enigma
06-10-2005, 09:48 AM
I lost faith in Square a long time ago but if they start to make games as good as they used to a long time ago then maybe.....
Cheapshot
06-10-2005, 11:18 AM
Wow that's incredible!! I think we can safely say SquareSoft is back. ^____^
Domstercool
06-10-2005, 11:46 AM
Square have always rocked and they still do now. ^_^
Cheapshot
06-10-2005, 11:47 AM
Does anyone really care about Enix?
Domstercool
06-10-2005, 12:07 PM
Yes Enix do awesome stuff as well. Dragon Quest/Warrior, Star Ocean, Grandia, Bust A Groove.
ViPeR
06-10-2005, 12:25 PM
Sounds like a bit of a random genre for Square-Enix to take on. I got the impression they mainly did RPG's. Good to know they've got close again though.
Cheapshot
06-10-2005, 12:27 PM
Game Arts do Grandia, but Dragon Quest and Star Ocean is good stuff.

Forgot Enix did Bust a Groove, great game -- the burger man ruled!
Domstercool
06-10-2005, 12:56 PM
True, but I know Enix had involvements with II and III because they bought some shares into the company.
Stefkov
06-10-2005, 01:12 PM
the gameplay loosk good, ive seen a screenshot where you have to press on the touch pad to bounce the ball. but the graphics look awesome, almost GC like
antster1983
06-10-2005, 01:15 PM
Sounds like a bit of a random genre for Square-Enix to take on. I got the impression they mainly did RPG's. Good to know they've got close again though.

Square also did the beat-em-'ups The Bouncer and the Tobal series. And a racing game - Driving Emotion Type-S. Nice to hear Square-Enix are branching out further :wink:
Retro_Link
06-10-2005, 01:29 PM
you have to press on the touch pad to bounce the ball. That sounds a really good idea!
Good unique use of the touchscreen!
Hellfire
06-10-2005, 01:35 PM
I actually like the concept of controlling the ball with the touch screen. Plus its online. :)
DiemetriX
06-10-2005, 03:01 PM
http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20051005/ndc06.jpg
This game is looking realy sweet. I'll take you all on Onlie.
Domstercool
06-10-2005, 03:06 PM
Square also did the classic shooter Einhander, awesome that was.
Retro_Link
06-10-2005, 03:31 PM
:shock: OMG!!!

Those video screens look to have the same quality as Mario Party or Mario Baseball on GC!!
masaki86
06-10-2005, 03:33 PM
Where's the enix love; doesn't anyone love those great games; illusion of time, terranigma.....
Android18a
06-10-2005, 04:33 PM
Where's the enix love; doesn't anyone love those great games; illusion of time, terranigma.....

Those are my two fave SNES RPGs, by far.
Stocka
06-10-2005, 04:49 PM
Its great news, but Square Enix/Sport...WTF?! :heh: :awesome:
Cheapshot
06-10-2005, 04:51 PM
Its great news, but Square Enix/Sport...WTF?! :heh: :awesome:

Nintendo are having input too remember.
Towers
06-10-2005, 05:49 PM
I think the control scheme for Mario Basketball is a brilliant idea and I can´t wait to see the videos showing it in action with someone playing it using that control scheme.
Definetly on the pre-order list
antster1983
07-10-2005, 10:50 AM
Where's the enix love; doesn't anyone love those great games; illusion of time, terranigma.....

How dare you forget Actraiser and Robotrek! :hehe:
Advance
07-10-2005, 12:31 PM
Didn't square-enix made a soccer/football game a copple of years a go?
DiemetriX
07-10-2005, 01:33 PM
Dont forget FF snowboarding
DCK
07-10-2005, 03:00 PM
Those graphics are brilliant, but the control scheme....

Look at it. You're controlling the ball with your fingers. What an amazing idea :shock:
kav82
07-10-2005, 03:21 PM
I can't wait to hear more on this game, definately sounds good, love the idea of the control scheme too!

I wonder how the weapons (green/red shells) will be used!
Shyguy
07-10-2005, 04:29 PM
Didnt Enix make the Chrono series ? :wtf:

Ne ways square also made Ergeiz (FF fighter like teken)

and the gfx do look amazing i jes hope the gameplay is there to make this a trully wonderful experiance. + online would be fantastic
killer kirby
08-10-2005, 11:15 AM
How funny would it be if Square-Enix put there characters in it.
dazzybee
08-10-2005, 12:21 PM
"their" characters in it :)
Stocka
08-10-2005, 03:33 PM
Cloud and Sepiroth playing basketball :grin: