Nintendo Franchise Leaks
Reliable Nintendo Insider Leaks Point to New Smash Bros. and Nintendogs Revival
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Malo932’s claims concern Nintendo Switch 2, with the two Nintendo Direct presentations scheduled for September 8 and 9 approaching when the reports emerged.
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The account’s earlier Zelda leak reportedly appeared before prominent insider NateTheHate published similar information, strengthening malo932’s perceived track record despite the source’s identity and access remaining unknown.
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Nintendogs was a major Nintendo DS success, selling more than 23 million copies and ranking as the system’s second-best-selling game behind New Super Mario Bros.; its only sequel, Nintendogs + Cats for 3DS, sold about 4 million copies.
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The Smash rumor is notable partly because Masahiro Sakurai has previously expressed reluctance about simply re-releasing Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, whose extensive roster and production required enormous effort.
A Nintendo insider known as malo932 claims the company is developing an entirely new Super Smash Bros. game for Switch 2—not a port of Ultimate—plus a revival of the Nintendogs pet simulation series. The Gamer reported that malo932 has accurately predicted Nintendo Direct timing and shared leaks about Zelda and Switch Sports that later proved accurate, though Nintendo has not confirmed any of these reports.
The Nintendogs claim is based on indirect references to a returning series involving barking sounds. Otaku Kart noted that Nintendogs was a major DS hit, selling over 23 million copies as the system's second best-selling game behind New Super Mario Bros., with only one sequel—Nintendogs + Cats for 3DS—selling about 4 million copies.
An Insider With a Growing Reputation
Malo932 emerged as a credible source by predicting the exact timing of two upcoming Nintendo Direct presentations scheduled for September 8 and 9. Shattered.io reported that the account's earlier Zelda leak appeared before prominent insider NateTheHate published similar information, strengthening malo932's perceived track record despite the source's identity remaining unknown.
A Brand New Smash Game, Not Ultimate 2.0
Malo932 specifically claims Nintendo is building an entirely new Super Smash Bros. entry rather than porting Ultimate to Switch 2. Tech Insider reported that the source has a track record exceeding even veteran leakers. Masahiro Sakurai has previously expressed reluctance about simply re-releasing Ultimate, given that its extensive roster and production required enormous development effort.
Other Unconfirmed Nintendo Projects in the Rumor Mill
Beyond Smash and Nintendogs, malo932 has claimed Nintendo is working on new Star Fox, Super Metroid, Wario Land, and 3D Mario projects. Newsy Today noted that a new Smash entry would likely remain years away given the scale of development, especially since Sakurai recently completed work on Kirby Air Riders. All claims remain unconfirmed by Nintendo.
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