The Evolution and Challenges of the Mario & Luigi Series

In the latest installment of Nintendo's 'Ask the Developer' series, the team behind 'Mario & Luigi: Brothership' discusses the game's development, focusing on the theme of 'connection.' The game features drifting islands that players connect, both in gameplay and narrative, emphasizing bonds between characters. The developers faced challenges aligning story and gameplay, eventually using motifs like electric plugs to symbolize connections. The game also highlights Mario and Luigi's bond, introducing new cooperative mechanics. The title 'Brothership' reflects both the brotherly bond and the central gameplay element of connecting islands.