Nintendo is still against annual franchises

[Samus Aran]

Kerotan said:

Samus Aran said:

I'm sorry, but that's like saying The Simpsons is the Tracey Ullman show.

If the show was called The Simpson: Tracey Ullman edition then maybe. 

Donkey Kong Country isn't called Mario, nor is Yoshi's Woolly World or Captain Toad.

Mario doesn't feature in any of these (upcoming) games.