Former Nintendo devs on the company's approach to new IP, game development

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Signalstar said:

KLXVER said:

Do they though? I mean just look at all the Mario spin-offs. Would it be better if they were new IPs instead of Mario?

It is an arguable point.

Diversification is always important. One day Mario and other characters will be in the public domain. Creating new IP gives you new avenues to exploit. There are more merchandising and spin-off opportunities.

Disagree as merchandising and spin offs are one area an IP like Mario has excelled in it probably hits more opportunities than any other IP.