Nintendo Power's Mystery Announcement = Konami's Mystery Announcement?

I don't know if this will mean much of anything to anyone but the most diehard of the old-schoolers, but what the heck, it excites me, so I'll pass it on.

According to Kotaku, taken from the rumors section of the latest EGM, Konami is going to have a surprise revival of one of their nearly forgotten, cIassic 2D series. Take a look at this:

It's not Biker Mice from Mars. It's not Bucky O' Hare. Ummm... I know it's exciting to speculate and stuff, BUT... I think the answer has already been given, and given quite OBVIOUSLY, at that.

Look at Konami's 2007 Christmas Card:

Ummm... who's holding the Konami sign in this picture? Why in the world would Sparkster be even appearing in a CURRENT card when he hasn't been in a game this decade...?

Ummm... duhhh...

Really, WiiFanBoy. Really, Kotaku. If they gave a hint in the rumor section that said it starred a certain MARSUPIAL mascot, would that make it a bit easier for you to figure out?

This is actually quite exciting news! I've been hoping for and mentioning Rocket Knight Adventures and Sparkster in my "Sleeper Topic" for years now! Those games had some of the most inventive gameplay ideas, awesome graphics and perfect pacing, of the entire 16-bit era... and that's saying A LOT!

I am officially unveiling the "rumor" here, staking my reputation on it, and advising anyone who has a love for 2D, Side-Scrolling, Action Platform games, who doesn't already know this series, to wholeheartedly check it out!

Look at Konami's 2007 Christmas Card:

Ummm... who's holding the Konami sign in this picture? Why in the world would Sparkster be even appearing in a CURRENT card when he hasn't been in a game this decade...?

Ummm... duhhh...

Really, WiiFanBoy. Really, Kotaku. If they gave a hint in the rumor section that said it starred a certain MARSUPIAL mascot, would that make it a bit easier for you to figure out?

This is actually quite exciting news! I've been hoping for and mentioning Rocket Knight Adventures and Sparkster in my "Sleeper Topic" for years now! Those games had some of the most inventive gameplay ideas, awesome graphics and perfect pacing, of the entire 16-bit era... and that's saying A LOT!

Phantom_Leo

Those guys were all in the new International Track & Field.

So.... Zombies Ate My Neighbors 2 confirmed?kejigoto

ZamN is not a "mascot" game.

Those guys were all in the new International Track & Field. Axass

While that is true, Pyramid Head has been in Silent Hill all along. Snake is a no-brainer. Frogger just won't die no matter how many cars he is hit by.

Sparkster hasn't been in anything lately (except T&F now) for the last decade. Why is he suddenly popping up again? He was one of Konami's "mascots" back in the 16-bit era, but he could have easily been forgotten.

Much like Pit's appearance in Brawl was a prelude to his game (eventually) coming to Wii. I absolutely HAVE TO believe that Sparkster's appearance signifies something also.

[QUOTE="kejigoto"]So.... Zombies Ate My Neighbors 2 confirmed?Phantom_Leo

ZamN is not a "mascot" game.

Ummm.... Mascot game??

"one of the most beloved (yet overlooked) action-adventure franchises of yore will soon get a surprise retro-revival sequel."

I don't think beloved action-adventure franchise means its got to be some sort of mascot. That's it, I'm calling it right now, its Zombies Ate My Neighbors: Resurrected (or some sort of back from the dead type name attached at the end).

Read the clip from Nintendo Power. It clearly says they would be "tarred and feathered if they named mascot names" meaning the "mystery" game is the revival of former Konami Mascot FRANCHISE...

(1) One game doesn't make a "franchise" so it can't be ZamN.

(2) Sparkster was Konami's mascot for a short time in the 16-bit age. (Like Mario for Nintendo. Like Sonic for Sega. Like Bonk for Hudson.)

Snake is hiding in the present! Our present is..

MGS Wii Edition! Or wait.. probably for the DS O_O

No, no, no, no...

This was last year's X-Mas card. That was just a little reminder (then) that MGS4 was coming in 2008...