Nintendo UK’s Head of Marketing, James Honeywell, has commented on the inevitable question of a Super Smash Bros. title for the Nintendo 3DS, as well as the possibility of a handheld Pikmin title. While neither franchise has ever graced a handheld such as the Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, or Nintendo DS (though we did get to imagine a Smash Bros. title for the original Game Boy), the processing power of a Nintendo 3DS coupled with the control freedom of the Circle Pad and touch screen could make a Smash Bros. title or a new Pikmin work fairly decently. Will they happen?
“In theory both [Pikmin 3DS and Super Smash Bros. 3DS] are just as possible or likely – however neither title has been formally announced as being in development.”
Granted, any Nintendo franchise could conceivably be possible or likely (or unlikely) on the 3DS. That said, Iwata has stated that Pikmin would be perfect for the 3DS, which would make Smash “just as likely.” In addition, while “neither title has been formally announced as being in development,” what about informally?
Of course, now we’re just stretching for a confirmation… but would you like to see either one on a 3D handheld? We already know Masahiro Sakurai is experienced in 3DS development…
