Nintendo has just announced the acquisition of Canadian video game developer Next Level Games. The latter is no stranger to Nintendo games having developed titles like Luigi’s Mansion 3, Luigi’s Mansion Dark Moon, Metroid Prime: Federation Force, the Punch-Out!! remake and the Super Mario Strikers series. The acquisition is expected to close this March 1st.

Are there any games you'd like to see emerging from this acquisition?

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[The Catboy]

I didn’t even know they didn’t already own Next Level, so I am shocked to find out that on in the first place

 

[Reploid]

New Punch-Out!! confirmed

 

[Prans]

New Punch-Out!! confirmed

I would not mind this for the Switch at all (with motion controls like on the Wii pls)

 

[smileyhead]

Now, if only they did the same with AlphaDream…

 

[Xzi]

Nice, I'm very much ready for another Mario Strikers game.

 

[SecureBoot]

Lol I thought they were already owned by Nintendo.

 

[Silent_Gunner]

Now, if only they did the same with AlphaDream…

The guys who made the Mario&Luigi games, yes?

 

[smileyhead]

The guys who made the Mario&Luigi games, yes?

That is correct.

 

[zoogie]

Can't wait for them to rekindle that Federation Force magic on the Switch.

 

[Fusion]

Now they can start making Metroid Prime 4

 

[Tac 21]

makes sense....sadly I don't think it changes much in terms of production

OH SHIT THEY ARE A VANCOUVER BC COMPANY... didn't know they were that local

 

[Silent_Gunner]

Can't wait for them to rekindle that Federation Force magic on the Switch.

 

[trueicecold]

For the love of god, let them remake Mario Strikers already!

 

[gaga941021]

Now, if only they did the same with AlphaDream…

Nevermind, I misunderstood your comment.

 

[smileyhead]

They went bankrupt about 2 years ago.

I didn't mean now, I know it's too late.

 

[spotanjo3]

They need to make new Mario game. Super Mario Odyssey 2 or something.

 

[Deleted User]

This is some next-level transaction ...
But seriously, if Nintendo is reading this, you know what would be the next-level acquisition after Next Level:

Level-5.

A Gaming Company that can make fully-autosterescopic, detailed and optimised Yo-kai Watch worlds on the 3DS platform, when Game Freak couldn't with all their Pokémon titles there, will definitely have a lot to teach about optimisation on any Console.

 

[RichardTheKing]

New Punch-Out!! confirmed

I hope so; I'd love to see one that doesn't rely on worthless motion controls.


...Can you play Punch-Out! Wii with the Classic Controller?

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I would not mind this for the Switch at all (with motion controls like on the Wii pls)

No.

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This is some next-level transaction ...
But seriously, if Nintendo is reading this, you know what would be the next-level acquisition after Next Level:

Level-5.

A Gaming Company that can make fully-autosterescopic, detailed and optimised Yo-kai Watch worlds on the 3DS platform, when Game Freak couldn't with all their Pokémon titles there, will definitely have a lot to teach about optimisation on any Console.

I've LOVE to see what Level-5 could do with Pokemon. I'd pay top-dollar for that, hopefully.

Also, isn't Level-5 in charge of Professor Layton, or something? I swear I've seen that company's name before...or is dear ol' Hershel owned by bloody Capcom?

 

[Deleted User]

Also, isn't Level-5 in charge of Professor Layton, or something?

They are, and they have created a few more classic franchises.
All told, this is a snapshot of what's currently cooking in their kitchen:



Any of these could give a Masterclass on optimisation to Game Freak, which is both sad and an acquisition opportunity.

Also, if you're already into Asahi, and I presume it's Asahi Super Dry like you should, then may I suggest my favourite Yebisu as the logical next-level ...

It isn't that easy to find outside of Japan, but it's definitely worth it.
As for what I drink Down Under, seeing I come from Sydney, it's a Tooheys ... or two.
I'm here all week.