Nintendo’s Princess Peach: Showtime Developer Revealed? Good-Feel Possibly Behind the Game

Dataminers may have uncovered the potential developer behind Princess Peach: Showtime, with hints suggesting it could be Good-Feel, the studio known for their collaborations with Nintendo on games like Kirby’s Epic Yarn and Yoshi’s Crafted World.

Princess Peach: Showtime Developer Revealed? Good-Feel Possibly Behind the Game

Nintendo’s recent pattern of not announcing the developers behind its games before launch has sparked curiosity among fans. Despite this, dataminers have managed to uncover the possible developer behind Princess Peach: Showtime, a game that Nintendo has been tight-lipped about.

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According to Eurogamer, Nintendo has stated that the development team will be credited in the game credits. This statement came after players datamined the Princess Peach: Showtime demo and found hints suggesting that the game might be developed by Good-Feel. Good-Feel is an independent Japanese studio known for its collaborations with Nintendo on games such as Kirby’s Epic Yarn and Yoshi’s Crafted World.

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It’s perplexing why Nintendo would choose to withhold this information from the public if Good-Feel is indeed the developer behind Princess Peach: Showtime. Kirby’s Epic Yarn is a beloved Wii classic, and while Yoshi’s Crafted World received a more mixed reception, it still holds a decent reputation. The fact that Nintendo chose Good-Feel as a development partner should be evidence enough of their game-making capabilities.

Nintendo’s Approach to Withholding Developer Information

Nintendo frequently collaborates with third-party studios for many of its games, with notable examples including Intelligent Systems and HAL Laboratory, both of which have contributed significantly to the company’s biggest franchises. However, in recent years, Nintendo has been hesitant to give pre-release credit to its partners.

This issue gained attention last year when fans wondered about the developer behind the Super Mario RPG remake. It turned out to be ArtePiazza, a Japanese studio known for its exceptional remakes and remasters of the Dragon Quest series. The Super Mario RPG remake was well-received, further highlighting the talent of ArtePiazza.

While Nintendo has the right to disclose as much or as little information about its games before release, it is customary for developers to be recognized when a game is announced. Revealing the developers behind a game not only gives credit where it is due but also allows fans to appreciate the talent involved. Waiting until the end credits to learn about the developers is akin to finding out the director of a movie only after the film has finished.

Perhaps Nintendo wants to maintain the perception that it exclusively develops its games internally. This strategy seems to be working, as many people mistakenly believe that Intelligent Systems and HAL Laboratory are first-party studios. Alternatively, Nintendo may want to emphasize its close collaboration with external studios by keeping their involvement a secret until after launch.

In an industry that is increasingly transparent about the development process and the individuals responsible for creating games, Nintendo’s approach is perplexing. It is hoped that in the future, Nintendo will provide more upfront information about the developers behind its mid-tier releases, eliminating the need for dataminers to uncover this crucial detail.

For now, fans eagerly await the release of Princess Peach: Showtime and hope that the talented developers behind the game receive the recognition they deserve.