Sources close to Nintendo of Europe tell IGN that the company is underway with a sequel to the hit GameCube sports title Super Mario Strikers. The insiders claim that the title could be unveiled later this month at the Leipzig Games Convention 2006, Germany. Which is being held from August 23rd to 27th.
These claims are strengthened by the official Nintendo of France Magazine saying Nintendo is planning to show off five brand new Wii titles at the convention. Nintendo’s Keynote speech titled “Wii prove our promise†will be held on August 23 from 10:15AM to 11:15AM GMT+1.
Since its GameCube release in the US in December 2005, Super Mario Strikers has sold more than 500,000 copies, effectively making it a sleeper hit and likewise a prime candidate for a Wii sequel. Here’s a look at the GameCube version:
“Super Mario Strikers, developed by Next Level Games, marries the sport of soccer with Nintendo’s classic Mushroom Kingdom universe. The result is a soccer outing that is arcade-fast and overrun with special pick-ups that enhance the experience. Strikers features a cast of characters that includes Mario, Donkey Kong, Peach, Luigi and Bowser, among others. IGN rated the GameCube project a 7.6 and noted that while its multiplayer mode was very enjoyable, its single-player component lacked depth.” –IGN