On Sunday, May 23, 2010, a proposal concerning several changes in our current main page was accepted by the community and passed. This proposal can be viewed here.
One point this proposal addressed was the creation of a Poll Committee, a selected group of users to create and select polls to feature on the main page. The members of this committee are meant to be selected by a person in charge of the committee, the Poll Committee Chairperson, who shall be elected by the community.
The polls are usually swapped every two weeks on Sunday at around 3:00 P.M. EDT.
Nintendo has many IPs other than Mario. Which Nintendo IPs do you play? (Hooded Pitohui (talk), July 10th, 2022)
Nintendo has many IPs other than Mario. Which Nintendo IPs do you play?
Kirby 16.65% (3,273 votes)
Pokemon 14.53% (2,855 votes)
The Legend of Zelda 14.17% (2,784 votes)
Animal Crossing 10.79% (2,120 votes)
Splatoon 8.47% (1,664 votes)
Metroid 7.48% (1,470 votes)
Other 7.25% (1,425 votes)
Pikmin 6.36% (1,250 votes)
Fire Emblem 4.52% (889 votes)
Star Fox 4.19% (823 votes)
Xenoblade 3.62% (711 votes)
I don't play other Nintendo IPs. 1.97% (388 votes)
Total Votes: 19,652
What type of Mario games would you like Nintendo to focus on developing new entries for the most? (Electrical Bowser jr. (talk), June 26, 2022)
What type of Mario games would you like Nintendo to focus on developing new entries for the most?
Developing new entries for the main platformer series. 33.93% (495 votes)
It doesn't matter to me as long as Nintendo produces fun, high-quality Mario games. 27.07% (395 votes)
Nintendo should make new games that fulfill several of these options instead of focusing too much on one area. 13.98% (204 votes)
Developing new entries for spin-offs that have not had new entries for a long time. 8.91% (130 votes)
Revisiting games that have not yet had a sequel. 7.88% (115 votes)
Developing new entries for spin-offs that often receive new games. 3.56% (52 votes)
Nintendo should focus more on improving their existing games with content updates and DLC than on new entries. 2.40% (35 votes)
Developing new spin-offs based on entirely new game concepts. 2.26% (33 votes)
Total Votes: 1,459
What are your first impressions of Mario Strikers: Battle League? (Electrical Bowser jr. (talk), June 12, 2022)
What are your first impressions of Mario Strikers: Battle League?
The game seems decent, but could be better. 37.11% (717 votes)
I do not have any first impressions of Mario Strikers: Battle League. 22.26% (430 votes)
The game seems like a very good entry. 19.67% (380 votes)
The game seems excellent, and is one of the best Mario sports games. 11.90% (230 votes)
The game seems poor and not worth playing. 6.06% (117 votes)
The game seems very bad, and is one of the worst Mario sports games. 3.00% (58 votes)
Total Votes: 1,932
Various Mario titles feature "easy" mode options to help struggling players (e.g. Super Guide, Smart Steering). What is your opinion on them? (Ray Trace (talk), May 29, 2022)
Various Mario titles feature "easy" mode options to help struggling players (e.g. Super Guide, Smart Steering). What is your opinion on them?
I like these options as long as players are not required to use them. 52.47% (1,105 votes)
I like these options and want future Mario titles to continue to feature them or variations. 23.08% (486 votes)
I do not like these options as players should play the game without assists, but I am okay with them being present. 9.59% (202 votes)
I like these options and think that existing titles should add more ways to assist players through updates. 6.84% (144 votes)
I don't have an opinion on accessibility options. 4.08% (86 votes)
I do not like these options and I think future titles should stop having them. 3.94% (83 votes)
Total Votes: 2,106
In the event that Charles Martinet stopped voicing Mario, how would you prefer for Nintendo to proceed? (Waluigi Time (talk), May 15, 2022)
In the event that Charles Martinet stopped voicing Mario, how would you prefer for Nintendo to proceed?
Nintendo should continue reusing archive audio of Martinet while also using a soundalike for new clips when necessary. 51.37% (1,499 votes)
Nintendo should only reuse archive audio of Martinet for Mario. 19.88% (580 votes)
Nintendo should hire a soundalike and only use their recordings for Mario. 13.67% (399 votes)
I have no opinion. 8.53% (249 votes)
Nintendo should cast a new voice actor whose performance is distinct from Martinet's. 6.55% (191 votes)
Total Votes: 2,918
What aspect do you think Nintendo should be focusing on improving the most right now? (Electrical Bowser jr. (talk), May 1, 2022)
What aspect do you think Nintendo should be focusing on improving the most right now?
Their online services. 32.16% (703 votes)
The gameplay in their games. 16.61% (363 votes)
The availability and accessibility of their products. 11.76% (257 votes)
Their communication and cooperation with content creators. 9.10% (199 votes)
The presentation (graphics, music, etc.) of their games. 7.59% (166 votes)
The quality of their game systems. 7.09% (155 votes)
I have no opinion on what aspect Nintendo should be focusing on improving the most right now. 6.31% (138 votes)
The rate at which they come up with new games. 5.40% (118 votes)
Their merchandise and media beyond video games, like manga and films. 3.98% (87 votes)
Total Votes: 2,186
What would be your preferred way for Nintendo to announce new Mario titles? (Electrical Bowser jr. (talk), April 17, 2022)
What would be your preferred way for Nintendo to announce new Mario titles?
I prefer Mario announcements being integrated into typical Nintendo Directs. 41.01% (814 votes)
I would like to see more Nintendo Directs focused solely on upcoming Mario releases. 27.51% (546 votes)
I have no preference on how Mario titles are announced. 20.10% (399 votes)
I prefer Nintendo waiting for large events, such as E3 or The Game Awards, to announce new Mario titles. 8.82% (175 votes)
I prefer Mario announcements being made over social media, such as Twitter, Instagram, or YouTube trailers unrelated to Nintendo Directs. 2.57% (51 votes)
Total Votes: 1,985
In which way would you most like to listen to music from the Mario franchise? (Hooded Pitohui (talk), April 3, 2022)
In which way would you most like to listen to music from the Mario franchise?
I would prefer Nintendo add Mario music to official streaming services, or create their own, so I can listen to it on-demand. 24.23% (533 votes)
I am content finding Mario music on services such as YouTube, where they have been uploaded by a third party. 22.32% (491 votes)
I don't care what form it takes, so long as I can listen to Mario music outside of the games. 13.64% (300 votes)
I would like to listen to Mario music released on physical media, such as CDs of game soundtracks. 12.09% (266 votes)
I would like to be able to directly download Mario music files. 11.95% (263 votes)
It doesn't matter to me what form Mario music takes, as long as Nintendo officially releases of it outside of the games it plays in. 9.82% (216 votes)
Mario music is best when played on the systems it was created for; I prefer to listen to it through in-game sound tests and music players. 3.55% (78 votes)
I don't care about listening to music from the Mario franchise. 2.41% (53 votes)
Total Votes: 2,200
With a follow-up movie confirmed in the post-credits scene, which rumored villain and voice actor would you like to see appear in the next Mario movie? (Roserade (talk), April 1, 2022)
With a follow-up movie confirmed in the post-credits scene, which rumored villain and voice actor would you like to see appear in the next Mario movie?
Miyamoto, voiced by Shigeru Miyamoto 32.20% (302 votes)
Fawful, voiced by Danny Devito 18.98% (178 votes)
Waluigi, voiced by Richard Ayoade 12.47% (117 votes)
Bowser Jr., voiced by Zac Efron 11.83% (111 votes)
Shadow Queen, voiced by Zendaya 5.97% (56 votes)
Lucien, voiced by Morgan Freeman 5.65% (53 votes)
Count Bleck, voiced by Ed Helms 4.48% (42 votes)
Smithy, voiced by James Earl Jones 3.94% (37 votes)
Tatanga, voiced by Vin Diesel 3.52% (33 votes)
Cackletta, voiced by Angelina Jolie 0.96% (9 votes)
Total Votes: 938
Nintendo has released three mobile Mario games since 2016. Which game is your favorite? (Ray Trace (talk), March 20, 2022)
Nintendo has released three mobile Mario games since 2016. Which game is your favorite?
I have not played any mobile Mario games. 32.47% (981 votes)
Mario Kart Tour 29.56% (893 votes)
Super Mario Run 24.46% (739 votes)
I do not have a preference. 8.67% (262 votes)
Dr. Mario World 4.83% (146 votes)
Total Votes: 3,021
Mario Kart: Double Dash!! featured the ability to use two drivers at once. Would you like to see this feature return? (Electrical Bowser jr. (talk), March 6, 2022)
Mario Kart: Double Dash!! featured the ability to use two drivers at once. Would you like to see this feature return?
Using two drivers should return as a specific mode or option, but other modes should allow using one driver. 66.97% (1,784 votes)
Using two drivers should return in all of the game modes. 22.30% (594 votes)
I have no opinion on whether two-driver mode should return. 5.03% (134 votes)
Using two drivers should not return, but I would like to see a different co-op form debut. 3.53% (94 votes)
Using two drivers should not return, nor should other new co-op forms appear. 2.18% (58 votes)
Total Votes: 2,664
Many Mario platforming games, both 2D and 3D, have autoscrolling levels. Would you like to see more autoscrolling levels in Mario games? (Electrical Bowser jr. (talk), February 21, 2022)
Many Mario platforming games, both 2D and 3D, have autoscrolling levels. Would you like to see more autoscrolling levels in Mario games?
Autoscrolling levels should only be included sparingly, as they are now, and I don't feel we need more or fewer autoscrolling levels in future titles. 45.54% (791 votes)
I don't particularly like autoscrolling levels, and would prefer to see fewer of them in new releases. 24.87% (432 votes)
Autoscrolling levels offer fun gameplay, and I would like to see autoscrolling added to more levels in future titles. 12.15% (211 votes)
Autoscrolling levels are not fun and should be excluded from new games altogether. 11.28% (196 votes)
I don't care how many autoscrolling levels are included in Mario platformers. 6.16% (107 votes)
Total Votes: 1,737
The Animal Crossing series has often included Mario-themed furniture and clothing. Do you like seeing these kinds of items appear? (BBQ Turtle (talk), February 6, 2022)
The Animal Crossing series has often included Mario-themed furniture and clothing. Do you like seeing these kinds of items appear?
I enjoy these types of items appearing and would like to see more of them. 63.72% (1,126 votes)
I like these types of items and feel that the series introduces just the right amount of them. 15.96% (282 votes)
I have no opinion on whether Mario items appear in Animal Crossing. 14.49% (256 votes)
I am OK with this kind of item but would prefer to see slightly fewer of them. 3.17% (56 votes)
I do not like seeing these kinds of items and would prefer items in the series to remain fully Animal Crossing-themed. 2.66% (47 votes)
Total Votes: 1,767
Nintendo has occasionally incorporated content from real world holidays into Mario games. Do you like seeing this type of content? (Waluigi Time (talk), January 23, 2022)
Nintendo has occasionally incorporated content from real world holidays into Mario games. Do you like seeing this type of content?
I enjoy seeing real world holidays recognized in Mario games, and I would like to see this more often. 48.57% (899 votes)
I enjoy seeing real world holidays recognized in Mario games, but I think the current frequency of their inclusion is fine. 26.20% (485 votes)
I enjoy seeing real world holidays recognized in Mario games, but I wish Nintendo would include a greater variety of holidays. 11.02% (204 votes)
I have no opinion. 10.48% (194 votes)
I do not enjoy seeing real world holidays recognized in Mario games. 3.73% (69 votes)
Total Votes: 1,851
Occasionally Mario games bring back enemies after a long absence. Would you like to see more infrequently appearing enemies return to the series? (BBQ Turtle (talk), January 9, 2022)
Occasionally Mario games bring back enemies after a long absence. Would you like to see more infrequently appearing enemies return to the series?
Yes, I would like to see older enemies reintroduced more often. 64.17% (1,390 votes)
I like seeing old enemies brought back occasionally alongside regularly appearing enemies and new ones. 28.67% (621 votes)
I am fine with old enemies being brought back, but only if they retain their original properties as much as possible. 2.40% (52 votes)
I have no opinion on this subject. 2.26% (49 votes)
I am alright with old enemies being brought back as long as they are heavily updated. 1.89% (41 votes)
I would prefer games stick to new or already common enemies. 0.60% (13 votes)
Total Votes: 2,166
WarioWare characters have had little interaction with characters from the greater Mario franchise besides Wario. Would you like to see more interactions? (Waluigi Time (talk), December 27, 2021)
WarioWare characters have had little interaction with characters from the greater Mario franchise besides Wario. Would you like to see more interactions?
Yes, I would like to see WarioWare and Mario characters interact in any way possible. 61.92% (1,278 votes)
I don't care if the WarioWare characters interact with Mario characters. 8.96% (185 votes)
Yes, but I think they should be limited to WarioWare characters appearing in Mario games. 8.14% (168 votes)
Yes, but I think they should be restricted to small cameo appearances only. 7.99% (165 votes)
Yes, but I think they should be limited to Mario characters appearing in WarioWare games. 7.27% (150 votes)
No, I do not want to see WarioWare and Mario characters interacting at all. 5.72% (118 votes)
Total Votes: 2,064
What is your opinion on the price of the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion? (Electrical Bowser jr. (talk), December 13, 2021)
What is your opinion on the price of the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion?
I think this is an unreasonable price, and I do not plan on purchasing the expansion. 42.17% (959 votes)
I think this price is unreasonable, even most likely with additions, but will likely purchase the expansion if more content is added. 20.4% (464 votes)
I think this is an unreasonable price, but I still plan on purchasing the expansion. 12.01% (273 votes)
I have no opinion on the price. 9.23% (210 votes)
I think this is a reasonable price, and I plan on purchasing the expansion. 8.18% (186 votes)
I think this is a reasonable price, but I will only purchase the expansion if more content is added. 4.97% (113 votes)
I think this is a reasonable price, but I do not plan on purchasing the expansion. 3.03% (69 votes)
Total Votes: 2,274
Nintendo often uses sprites from Super Mario Bros. in merchandise and promotional material. Do you like these sprites being used? (BBQ Turtle (talk), November 28, 2021)
Nintendo often uses sprites from Super Mario Bros. in merchandise and promotional material. Do you like these sprites being used?
I like seeing old sprites being used, but would prefer to see them from games besides Super Mario Bros. 40.05% (811 votes)
Yes, I like seeing these sprites being used. 37.93% (768 votes)
I like seeing these sprites occasionally but would prefer them to be used less frequently. 11.56% (234 votes)
I have no opinion on this subject. 6.27% (127 votes)
No, I would prefer Nintendo to stick their modern artstyle and imagery. 4.20% (85 votes)
Total Votes: 2,025
Mario games occasionally reuse musical motifs from older games in new titles or settings. Do you like hearing the motifs in new contexts like this? (BBQ Turtle (talk), November 14, 2021)
Mario games occasionally reuse musical motifs from older games in new titles or settings. Do you like hearing the motifs in new contexts like this?
Yes, I like hearing familiar motifs being used in new settings. 60.51% (1,137 votes)
I like old motifs being brought back in new places as long as original compositions are used too. 14.69% (276 votes)
I like hearing the motifs brought back, but would prefer them to remain in a context similar to their origin. 11.18% (210 votes)
I like hearing old motifs occasionally, but would prefer games to mainly use new compositions. 8.20% (154 votes)
I have no opinion on this subject. 4.52% (85 votes)
I do not like old motifs being reused and would prefer each game to have an entirely unique soundtrack. 0.90% (17 votes)
Total Votes: 1,879
Mario games sometimes feature differences in abilities or statistics between characters. Does this have an effect on which characters you pick? (BBQ Turtle (talk), October 31, 2021)
Mario games sometimes feature differences in abilities or statistics between characters. Does this have an effect on which characters you pick?
Sometimes I pick characters based on their statistics, but other times I pick my favorites. 39.80% (810 votes)
No, I do not take a character's statistics into account when I pick them. 23.98% (488 votes)
It depends on the game or mode as to whether I pick characters based on their abilities or not. 17.20% (350 votes)
Yes, I always pick characters with the abilities that I prefer. 13.81% (281 votes)
I have no opinion on this subject. 5.21% (106 votes)
Total Votes: 2,035
The Paper Mario series has had many different battle systems. What battle system should the next Paper Mario game have? (Electrical Bowser jr. (talk), October 17, 2021)
The Paper Mario series has had many different battle systems. What battle system should the next Paper Mario game have?
The traditional turn-based RPG combat system from Paper Mario and Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door. 65.98% (1,509 votes)
I would like to see an entirely new battle system in the next Paper Mario game. 10.58% (242 votes)
The real-time battle system from Super Paper Mario. 8.13% (186 votes)
I have no opinion on this subject. 7.91% (181 votes)
The ring-based combat system from Paper Mario: The Origami King. 4.20% (96 votes)
The single-use item-based battle system from Paper Mario: Sticker Star and Paper Mario: Color Splash. 1.84% (42 votes)
I am not interested in and/or don’t like the Paper Mario series at all, so I do not want to see it continue. 1.36% (31 votes)
Total Votes: 2,287
What are your thoughts on the 2022 Mario movie casting? (Ray Trace (talk), October 3, 2021)
What are your thoughts on the 2022 Mario movie casting?
The casting is fine, but a few of video game actors (Charles Martinet, etc) should have been cast instead. 33.85% (1,004 votes)
I enjoy all the casting choices. 18.81% (558 votes)
I am disappointed in the casting choices and prefer to use the entire cast from the games. 13.12% (389 votes)
I don't mind the celebrity voice actors, though some of the choices are unfitting. 11.02% (327 votes)
I don't care about the casting, as story and character design is more important. 7.18% (213 votes)
I don't have an opinion. 6.88% (204 votes)
I am not excited about the casting choices, but the initial cast reveal was very fun. 6.14% (182 votes)
I am disappointed in the cast selection, but my ideal cast wouldn't be the cast from the games. 3.00% (89 votes)
Total Votes: 2,966
It has been 7 years since the Year of Luigi ended, with no similar events being held. Do you want to see more celebrations of Mario characters like this one? (Waluigi Time (talk), September 19, 2021)
It has been 7 years since the Year of Luigi ended, with no similar events being held. Do you want to see more celebrations of Mario characters like this one?
Yes, I think year-long celebrations of any character are a great way to shake up the franchise and give us more interesting games. 61.62% (1,575 votes)
Yes, but I don't want to see Luigi in the spotlight again. Another character deserves a chance. 18.86% (482 votes)
I don't care as long as Nintendo continues to make enjoyable games. 8.61% (220 votes)
Yes, but I would only like to see a repeat of the Year of Luigi. I don't think other characters deserve a full year dedicated to them. 4.58% (117 votes)
No, I think focusing a whole year's lineup of games on one specific character is too limiting. 3.33% (85 votes)
No, but I think it would be interesting to dedicate a year to focusing on many different characters besides Mario. 3.01% (77 votes)
Total Votes: 2,556
Mario games sometimes feature Miis as playable characters. Do you like seeing Miis playable? (BBQ Turtle (talk), September 5, 2021)
Mario games sometimes feature Miis as playable characters. Do you like seeing Miis playable?
Yes, I enjoy playing with Mii characters 47.08% (1,175 votes)
I don't mind Mii characters appearing as part of a larger roster but I don't like them being the only playable character in a mode 35.72% (892 votes)
I do not like seeing Miis in Mario games at all 5.69% (142 votes)
I have no opinion on this subject 5.21% (130 votes)
I don't like Miis being playable, but enjoy them making cameos or being used as player icons 3.45% (86 votes)
I would prefer Miis to be restricted to only being playable in side modes 2.88% (72 votes)
Total Votes: 2,497
Since Super Mario Odyssey, Pauline made appearances as a playable character in Mario spin-offs. Would you like to see her making more playable appearances? (Ninja Squid (talk), August 22, 2021)
Since Super Mario Odyssey, Pauline made appearances as a playable character in Mario spin-offs. Would you like to see her making more playable appearances?
Absolutely. Pauline is a great character. 58.15% (1,235 votes)
I am fine with Pauline, but I do not really care if she comes back more often. 16.67% (354 votes)
I would like to see Pauline more often, but mostly in spin-off titles. 15.68% (333 votes)
I do not have an opinion. 4.28% (91 votes)
I do not really like Pauline as a character, but I do not mind her presence on the Mario roster. 3.01% (64 votes)
I do not like Pauline at all and would prefer her not to return. 2.21% (47 votes)
Total Votes: 2,124
Nintendo sometimes releases Mario games which reuse the engines of previous titles (e.g., Super Mario Galaxy 2, New Super Luigi U). How do you feel about this? (Hooded Pitohui (talk), August 8, 2021)
Nintendo sometimes releases Mario games which reuse the engines of previous titles (e.g., Super Mario Galaxy 2, New Super Luigi U). How do you feel about this?
I don't mind when assets and engines are reused, but games that extensively reuse assets should have significant new mechanics and content added, too. 59.73% (1,010 votes)
I support the practice of reusing engines and assets, as I would prefer more frequent game releases to entirely new content. 18.63% (315 votes)
I don't care whether assets and engines are reused or not. 11.59% (196 votes)
I'm fine with Nintendo reusing engines and assets, but would prefer they sell the content as DLC for the original games rather than sell the content as a new title. 6.68% (113 votes)
I don't like reuse of old engines and assets, and would prefer to see entirely new games, built from the ground-up. 3.37% (57 votes)
