Triple A Launch Games: Are They Even Necessary?

Chris Buffa (Modojo): One of the biggest criticisms of the Nintendo 3DS launch was a noticeable lack of Mario. What nerve Nintendo had bringing its new system to market without a game starring the mustachioed mascot. After all, how could the big N ignore a history of proven success with consoles and handhelds that appeared alongside a Mario title? Super Nintendo and Super Mario World, Nintendo 64 and Super Mario 64, Game Boy Advance and Super Mario Advance, DS and Super Mario 64 DS…all proven winners.