Summary
An unannouncedNintendogame has leaked under a codename called “Banquet.” This year is looking especially barren in terms ofNintendogame releases, so any rumors to show that more games are coming are particularly exciting to fans.
Previous Nintendo games such asKirby,Mario Party, or even somePokemonspin-off games have had similar food-related codenames. However, some of these games, likeKirby and the Forgotten Land,one of the bestKirbyco-op games, had a non-food-related codename, like “Balloon15.” Another tidbit that shows this may not be aKirbygame is that Nintendo is developing it, while HAL Laboratories has historically madeKirbygames with Nintendo as the publisher.Super Mario Partyhad a very similar codename with “Buffet.” It would make sense if “Banquet” was a follow-up name forSuper Mario Party 2. Other Nintendo games, like recentPokemonspin-offs developed by Creatures, have had some food-related names, likeDetective Pikachuhaving the codename “Bakery” andDetective Pikachu Returnswith the codename “Cornet.”
On May 6th, a credible leaker known as Midori tweeted that a game codenamed “Banquet” is in development at Nintendo. Midori has a proven track record when it comes to leaks, with some otherrecent leaks like aPersona 1remake. The codename and it being developed by Nintendo are all that Midori has said about the unannounced game so far, with fans left to speculate about what it could be.
Credible Leaker Midori Mentions Codename “Banquet”
Midori has been one of the most reliable Sega leakers on Twitter. She’s been revealing Sega games likeSonicgetting aFall Guys-like spinoff this year, as well as severalPersona-related updates. Midori has also mentioned several other games that could be coming to a Nintendo console, like a newJet Set Radio,Crazy Taxi,Golden Axe,Streets of Rage, andShinobi.
Although Midori has a good track record, it’s usually best to take leaks with an ounce of speculation. Looking forward to new games can be fun, but taking leaks as a fact can sometimes end in fan disappointment, like whenPlayStation’s triple-ASupermangameturned out to be most likely false.
In related news, according to recent leaks, a new version of theNintendo World Championships 1990NES cartridge may be in development. With another Twitter user named Stealth40k bringing forward information about an ESRB rating being filed under “Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition.” Like the other recent Nintendo leaks, fans can’t be completely sure what these games will bring. Leaving people to speculate about the many potential titles Nintendo may have coming over the year.
