The sequel to Super Mario Strikers may be shown for Wii at the Leipzig Games Convention.
by Matt Casamassina
August 4, 2006 - 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. Furthermore, insiders allege that the title could be unveiled later this month at the Games Convention 2006 in Leipzig, Germany.
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.
Since its release in the states last December, 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.
No details about the Wii version are yet available, but as with most Wii titles, it is very likely to take advantage of Nintendo's unique new controller in some fashion.
Rumors out of France allege that Nintendo may show off as many as five never-before-seen Wii games at GC 2006. The Big N has scheduled a press conference called "Wii prove our promise" for the day prior to the exhibition.
IGN contacted Nintendo of America for comment, but the subsidiary was unable to respond in time for publish.
