Nintendo’s mystery short film has become a full-on fandom investigation. Nintendo surprised fans with a Pixar-esque four-minute animated short called Close to You earlier this week, and with no context, fans immediately went into detective mode. The clip follows a baby’s first steps as its toys spring to life, which has sparked theories that it could be teasing a Super Mario Galaxy sequel, a Rosalina origin story, or new Pikmin content. One fan posted, “If you look closely in the background, something moves like it could be Pikmin,” referencing the tiny, plantlike aliens from Nintendo’s cult-favorite strategy series. For Gen Z gamers who grew up with Nintendo, this is a way to keep the legacy alive by letting fans do what they love most: theorize together. Plus, the brand’s silence amid it all only adds to the hype, setting up stakes for a big announcement. (Kotaku, Daily Dot)
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