Nintendo Voice Chat When Is the Next 3D Mario Coming Out? - NVC 796
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Jan 23, 2026 They debate whether a brand new 3D Mario will arrive in 2026 or if Nintendo will opt for ports, DLC, or tie-ins with the Super Mario Galaxy movie. They break down studio capacity, Mario’s 40th anniversary timing, and how Donkey Kong Bonanza could shift schedules. There’s also chat about the Switch 2 port of Final Fantasy VII Remake and a surprise Donkey Kong Country Returns update. Celebrations for 20 years of the show close out the conversation.
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Credits Hint At Internal Shifts
- Koizumi's absence from Bonanza credits hints he may be working on another major project.
- Credit listings can signal internal shifts or new leadership roles on flagship series.
Random But Meaningful DK Returns Update
- Nintendo surprise-patched Donkey Kong Country Returns HD on Switch 2 with fixes, Dixie Kong, and turbo mode.
- The update included small visual fixes, faster loads, multiplayer balance, and content that alters speedrun records.
Patchwork Cutscene Gag With Dixie
- The Dixie Kong addition was patched in without redoing cutscenes, so Diddy sometimes 'zooms off' to remove him.
- The result is visibly patchwork and generated amusing community reactions about the hurried change.