The history of Star Fox: From 1993 to the upcoming Switch 2 game
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Josh Broadwell
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This article explores the history of Nintendo's Star Fox franchise, tracing its trajectory from the 1993 original through various sequels and remakes, leading up to the upcoming Switch 2 game developed by Velan Studios. It examines how the series has struggled to maintain momentum compared to other Nintendo franchises, the recurring pattern of Star Fox 64 remakes, and what the new Switch 2 title might signal for the future of the franchise. The piece contextualizes Fox McCloud's cultural presence (often known more from Super Smash Bros.) and analyzes why Star Fox has had fewer releases and less cross-franchise presence than peers like Donkey Kong.
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· 3 pulledIf you saw Fox McCloud in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, you'd be forgiven if your first thought were, 'hey, it's the guy from Smash Bros!'
The Star Fox series has struggled to maintain momentum since its inception in 1993, with Nintendo launching fewer Fox games over the series' lifespan than its other major franchises.
Velan Studios and Nintendo's Star Fox for Switch 2 is the latest in a long line of Star Fox 64 remakes, but may signal the start of a new era
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