[Echo_djinn]

Well, when I read up on the game it showed promising ratings so I am thinking about buying this game. Now what caught my eye was that on the Gamecube version of this game and the ability to unlock Mario, Luigi, and Peach. The classic Mario game characters on a NBA game?!?!?! Crazy idea or marketing gold mine. You decide.

[Ravenblade]

How does Mario manage to wangle his way into all these games - plus he's short...basketball plus short and fat...yeah. Jumps high though. Infact that would look so random it might be appealing.

[Echo_djinn]

I hear what you mean RB. Like I said maybe this is a good idea I don't know but it would be fun to see. Don't you agree? Also peach will be in the game. The first female character in a NBA game!!!! To bad she isn't real :D

[DullahanX7]

Is Yoshi in the game?

the green little dinosaur thing

[Echo_djinn]

DullahanX7, on Feb 14 2005, 10:20 PM, said:

Is Yoshi in the game?

the green little dinosaur thing

So far from what I have seen it's only Mario, Luigi and Peach that are in the game.(Hopefully) I hope that all. I want an NBA game with NBA player not Mario characters. Nintendo can go and make it's own NBA Basketball game with it's own Mario characters. Anyways this is only for the Gamecube addition not for the Xbox and PS2.

[DullahanX7]

Its moments like these I wish i had a gamecube or a GBSP...
:D

Well at least i have a PS2 and a GBA

[Venus dude 21]

It was never ment to be, Mario jumps, not baseketball.

[Echo_djinn]

Thats for you guys to decide. I think I will get this game this weekend. For the Gamecube of course so I can unlock the Mario and crew.

[Silo STATIC]

Not only Mario, but they've also got the Beastie Boys--along with Mix Master Mike--to add to the basketball team roster.

Personally, it interests me that they're putting Mario on a popular arcady basketball game (although I don't appreciate basketball), since, going back on what VD21 says, you need to jump to be able to get the ball in the hoop. With that, I'm pretty sure the Mario team has their own set of unique dunking moves.

[Echo_djinn]

Do you know what I find amusing about all of this. In Mario Party 6, you can win a rare Mini-game and play two-on-two basketball with all the characters in the game. It's ironic to see them put them in a arcade version of real NBA characters.

[Sea of Time]

That is just stupid. This is not how I wanted Vol. 3 to come out. That is just a huge marketing scam. I mean, what about the ppl like me, who love sports but hate Mario and buy the NBA street series because of the NBA!!! WTF is Mario doing in this game, I don't know.

[Echo_djinn]

There is a simple answer to that SOT. Just don't play with Mario. ._. Play with the regular characters. Also if you have another system besides Gamecube buy the game for your PS2.

[Silo STATIC]

Echo_djinn, on Feb 16 2005, 10:40 PM, said:

There is a simple answer to that SOT. Just don't play with Mario. ._. Play with the regular characters. Also if you have another system besides Gamecube buy the game for your PS2.

Agreed.

If you cry and whine about how Mario is in V3, it's not gonna do you any good, seeing how you can easily avoid even playing as the team. It's the same reason why I didn't like Duel Masters starting to share the MegaMan Battle Network series, but if you can avoid it, there won't be any trouble.

[Sea of Time]

Makes me wish I DID have a PS2. *grumble* Guess I'll just have to live with it.

[Echo_djinn]

I just got the game today.(well I am going to the store to get it anyways.) I guess I'll get it for the gamecube instead of getting it for my xbox just to see how good Mario is. Meh, maybe I should rent it first. Anyways I'll tell you guys about when I grab a copy.

[Crimson Barrel Knight]

This game is pretty sweet-looking. I mean, the arcady gameplay and the graphics do it some good, and the Franchise mode sounds interesting. After all, in my opinion, simulation-type games are pretty addictive. :mellow:

*reminisces about The Urbz* Man ... @_@

[Echo_djinn]

Crimson Barrel Knight, on Feb 22 2005, 10:10 AM, said:

This game is pretty sweet-looking. I mean, the arcady gameplay and the graphics do it some good, and the Franchise mode sounds interesting. After all, in my opinion, simulation-type games are pretty addictive. :mellow:

*reminisces about The Urbz* Man ... @_@

Just wondering if you have this game yet?
I couldn't pick up this game at my local store....it was sold out. Also I am wondering if anyone has had the chance to play it yet, on any of the consoles.

[Crimson Barrel Knight]

No, apparently not, but I will once the time comes. I guess that I can say that a game is good from a mile away ... details included.

[Shinkenrui]

Mario in NBA... has gotta be the stupidest thing Ive read in weeks but they have been putting mario with sports lately.