Oscar winner Brie Larson is an avid gamer, and it is a well-known fact at this point in time. Primarily growing up with Nintendo consoles, the MCU actress is not a stranger to the popular and well-established first-party games like Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros. During the preview event that extensively focuses on the launch of their newest game with Princess Peach as the lead: Princess Peach: Showtime and she is pushing for Nintendo to develop more installments.
As the celebrity spokesperson, Larson was able to share details about her gaming life including her mains in specific games and her favorite game of all time which is no surprise The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. All the more reason to love Brie is the fact she is just like every other gamer with similar opinions which makes her very relatable. Her support for the launch of this title could mean a future where these celebrities no longer have to hide their passion for these games, and may help expose audiences to a different form of art.
Nintendo’s involvement with Larson’s growth
According to Larson, her gaming roots started with the early entries of Animal Crossing which she played on the GameCube. Her mother would implement certain rules to keep the actress and her sister in check during their youth. A fine way of showcasing the positive benefits of gaming in children by instilling discipline, respect, and balance.
Being the titular heroine of her own game, this is a historical moment for Princess Peach. Early hands-on previews praise the fun yet simple style of the game which any age demographic can spend hours and hours on. Taking inspiration from other cultures and integrating it as a fun gameplay mechanic, the possibilities are endless. Allowing Peach to transform and use certain abilities to progress gameplay is inspired.
Princess Peach opening doors for fellow Nintendo characters
The release of Princess Peach: Showtime! on the Switch could open new doors for other characters to get their own time to shine in spinoff titles.
An uncommon strategy for the company but it could spark more interest for gamers all around and while Brie has personal favorites to use in rather competitive but entertaining games like Super Smash Bros. and Mario Kart, it is always good to remember that these games motivate players towards self-improvement.
Princess Peach and Brie Larson have grown throughout time, as cheesy as it may sound but everyone did. Progress is never-ending, which allows for new ideas to pop up and flourish. Larson does not only see Peach as a simple damsel in distress but as a strong woman much like herself.
Video games and movies are two very different forms of art but both can generate hope and inspiration to viewers and gamers, encouraging sportsmanship, critical thinking and spreading good vibes all around.
