Nintendo Has A Lot Planned to Celebrate 35 Years of Mario Including SUPER MARIO 3D ALL-STARS
Nintendo released a surprise announcement video today to celebrate 35 years of Super Mario Bros. In the video we learned about new games to play, new products to collect, and even new clothes to wear. There were a lot of announcement, so I’m going to try to sum everything up for you.
First, Nintendo is releasing a new handheld gaming product called Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros. This is modeled after the classic gaming devices, but with a full-color LCD screen. You’ll be able to use it to tell time or play Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels, and a new version of the classic game Ball that features Mario instead of Mr. Game & Watch. The Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros. will be available on November 13 for $49.99.
Second, Super Mario All-Stars is coming to the collection of SNES titles available to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers today. This game features Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels, Super Mario Bros. 2, and Super Mario Bros. 3 but with enhanced 16-bit graphics. I personally love this edition of the games.
Third, have you ever wanted to play Mario Kart but use your home as a course? Well, now you can. Nintendo has partnered with Velan Studios to create Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit. You’ll use physical kart figures to traverse a course that you and your friends design. You’ll use the Nintendo Switch as a remote control essentially for your kart and it looks really cool, but feels hard to explain. You’ll understand better once you watch the video at the bottom. Fans will be able to purchase the Mario or Luigi sets on October 16 for $99.99.
Fourth, Super Mario Bros. 35 is a new experience that Nintendo Switch Online subscribers will be able to enjoy for a limited time. Basically, you’ll end up playing Super Mario Bros. Against 34 other players. As you play you’ll be able to send enemies at other players, use the item roulette, and more in order to help you claim victory. The game will be available to play from October 1 until March 31.
Fifth, Super Mario 3D World is coming to the Nintendo Switch. This was a fun multiplayer 3D platformer on the Wii U and I’m sure it’ll be just as fun on the Switch when you can play with your friends locally and online. However, there are going to be some additions to the game turning it into Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury, but details are being kept secret for now. The game will launch on February 12, 2021 alongside Cat Mario and Cat Peach amiibo figures.
The final big game announcement was the reveal of Super Mario 3D All-Stars. This bundle features optimized versions of Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, and Super Mario Galaxy on the Nintendo Switch. I’ve heard rumors of these games coming to the Switch, but it’s great to see them officially announced. These are three classic Mario games that I’m looking forward to finally playing through. In addition to higher resolutions and being optimized for 16:9 screens, fans can also use the game to listen to music even while the Switch’s screen is off. Super Mario 3D All-Stars will launch on September 18 and have a limited physical run that goes until March 31, 2021.
The following events were also announced:
By completing Super Mario related missions on My Nintendo, fans will have an opportunity to earn rewards, including a special pin set. Pins are available while supplies last. This promotion lasts until March 31, 2021. Learn more by visiting the official website.
From Sept. 8 at 11 p.m. PT until Sept. 22 at 11 p.m. PT, Mario Kart Tour will have a Super Mario Kart Tour event, with special appearances by Mario (Super NES) and Donkey Kong Jr. (Super NES) from the original Super Mario Kart game.
Historical Super Mario items and 35th anniversary-themed merchandise will be available for purchase at the Nintendo NY store and store.nintendo.com during the month of November.
A 35th anniversary-themed Ninji Speedruns course is coming to the Super Mario Maker 2 game in November.
Later this year, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate will have an in-game online tournament using Super Mario series fighters, stages and items.
A Super Mario themed Splatfest is coming to Splatoon 2 in January 2021. Keychains will also be available as a My Nintendo reward closer to the Splatfest. In addition, physical Splatfest T-shirts will be available for purchase online later today. The upcoming Splatfest asks the important question: Which Super Mario power-up do you prefer? Supersize with a Super Mushroom or become invincible with a Super Star?
In March of next year, Super Mario themed furniture will be available in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game.
In addition, these non-video game products were also shown off in the presentation:
The PUMA RS-Dreamer Super Mario 64 basketball shoes from our collaborative collection will launch tomorrow, Sept. 4. These shoes will be available exclusively at Foot Locker, Champs Sports, PUMA stores and Puma.com.
Monopoly Super Mario Celebration from Hasbro is now available at retailers worldwide.
Jenga Super Mario sets from Hasbro are now available at retailers worldwide.
The It’s-a-Me, Mario action figure from JAKKS Pacific is now available at retailers worldwide.
Black Milk Clothing inspired by Super Mario will be available at BlackMilkClothing.com starting at 5 p.m. ET on Oct. 5. A lookbook sneak peek will be available on Sept. 29.
The LEGO Nintendo Entertainment System set is now available exclusively at LEGO stores and LEGO.com, with multiple LEGO Super Mario sets now available at retailers worldwide, including the Adventures with Mario Starter Course.