La Gran N has launched a small, short digital event, but very special and without prior notice. A Nintendo Direct? Definitely not, but the occasion lent itself to doing something fun: like every March 10, the whole world celebrates Mario's day (Mar10 Day) and, that should be synonymous with surprises, announcements and the odd date to mark on the calendar for everyone who has a Nintendo Switch.
We'll give you the big news on Mario Day 2024 in advance: Super Mario Bros. The movie will have a sequel. However, I can tell you that you will have to wait a long time to see it. The good news is that its creators and Shigeru Miyamoto himself (Mario's father) already have a lot of work ahead of them. And what about the games and the rest of the news?
At VidaExtra we love Mario, and that is why we have brought together in one place all the announcements, dates and initiatives to celebrate Mar10 Day. From small digital gifts to limited-time discounts and irresistible treats that will arrive between next month and 2025, as well as three new titles that will soon arrive on Nintendo Switch Online. Because the Nintendo superstar has always been synonymous with fun.
The sequel to the Super Mario Bros. The movie is official
It hasn't come as news to us, but we must admit that it is a joy to see Miyamoto himself announce things: officially, the sequel to Super Mario Bros. The Movie is underway. And not only will it begin to be animated very soon, with the same studio as the first one and the close collaboration of Nintendo, but we have an official release date: April 3, 2026 will hit theaters in the United States and most of countries.
We know that Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic will repeat the direction and that the story seen in the successful 2023 film will continue. The interesting thing is that, in addition to committing to raising the love for video games and the legacy of the character, in Super Mario Bros. 2 The Movie (or whatever it ends up being called) Miyamoto anticipates that viewers will be taken to worlds that have not yet been shown on the big screen.
“This time, the Illumination and Nintendo teams are collaborating again, and we plan to further expand the world of Mario with a light-hearted and fun story. We hope you like it!”
On the other hand, it is planned that, at least in the United States, there will be a re-release of Super Mario Bros. The Movie this same summer. Which promises to further raise its record as the most successful video game adaptation in history.
Nintendo gives you this digital mini-book of the Mario movie
Haven't you seen yet Super Mario Bros. The Movie? Do you want us to give you a new excuse to see it? One of the greatest attractions of the film is the spectacular amount of details and nods to Mario's entire legacy that are in each scene. What's more, about to celebrate the year of its release, Nintendo brings together a generous selection of them in a digital mini-book that you can read completely free.
Super Mario Bros: Movie Digital Guidebook compiles in 24 pages (in English and completely spoiler-free) many of the secrets that the film's creators introduced in simple scenes, including references to other Nintendo classics or characters who had been waiting a long time for their chance to return. A great little treasure released on a very special day.
Three Game Boy and Game Boy Color classics join Nintendo Switch Online
Not one, not two, but three Mario classics designed for Game Boys arrive on Nintendo Switch Online on March 12. A small but hilarious example of the superstar's extensive legacy when she is not saving the mushroom kingdom or unclogging pipes and which, by the way, were rescued not so many years ago on Switch and mobile phones.
Dr Mario is the portable version for the original Game Boy of Nintendo's super addictive puzzle game. Originally published in 1990, its timeless formula continues to captivate entire generations.
Mario Golf on Game Boy Color it has a special claim, given that originally it was possible to unlock four characters if we had the N64 version, which is also included in the Nintendo Switch Online subscription. Mario's case Tennis is similar: released in 2000 for Game Boy Color, in addition to having tons of characters, it offered the possibility of transferring our progress from the N64 version. Will this option be maintained now? On the 12th we will know.
All three games are included at no additional cost in all Nintendo Switch Online subscriptions that also offer online play. However, they are not the only initiatives for whom Mario's daily service is important.
New Themed Super Mario Missions and Icons Coming to Nintendo Switch Online
On the occasion of Mar10 Day, Nintendo Switch Online has launched very special thematic content for a limited time: until April 2, Mario missions have been added in which we can unlock Platinum Points for MyNintendo and, in addition, player icons for our profile in our Nintendo account based in Super Mario World, including Mario himself, Princess Peach and Bowser. Do not leave it for the last day!
Paper Mario: The Millennial Door will return next May to Switch
If you are passionate about the Paper Mario saga, mark this date on the calendar: Paper Mario: The Millennial Door, the GameCube classic, will be available and available for Nintendo Switch on May 23, 2024. A reunion with one of the best titles of the saga updated and with improved graphics. So close and yet so far.
You won't have to wait for Halloween to play the remake of Luigis Mansion 2
Were you also betting that Nintendo would save the remake of Luigi's Mansion 2 for Halloween? Well surprise: Luigis Mansion 2 HD, The 3DS game adapted to Nintendo Switch will go on sale on June 27, 2024. The not-so-good news is that neither new features nor new screenshots or gameplay have been shown compared to what was already there. In any case, the intentions are clear: Nintendo will start the Switch summer with fun chills to beat the heat.
Nintendo games rarely have a digital discount. And the truth is that Mario's day proposal doesn't change the panorama much either, but it makes launching the game a little more interesting. By purchasing a selection of games with Mario characters in the Nintendo eShop or My Nintendo Store, we will recover 10% of the amount in gold points, which we can convert into credit for the next purchase we make.
In other words: if we buy the recent Super Mario Bros Wonder (valued at 59.99 euros digitally), we will receive 5.99 euros in credit for our next purchase in the eShop.
This promotion ranges from a Mario Kart 8 Deluxe that arrived just a month after the Switch launch to the latest Super Mario games, including those starring Toad and Luigi, and even the recent remake of Super Mario RPG, and is available until March 24, 2024.
My Nintendo gives away a wallpaper
Do you want to decorate the desktop of your PC or your mobile with the commemorative image of Mar10 Day 2024? If you have a MyNintendo account (it's free and takes a couple of minutes) Nintendo gives you the official wallpaper from the rewards page. If you don't have much time or you are interested in knowing what it is like and who is coming out, you can see it right on these lines.
Super Mario Kart comes to LEGO
LEGO and Nintendo are redoubling their alliance on the occasion of Mario Day: to begin with, in 2025 we will have no less than three new LEGO Mario sets inspired by Mario Kart and other games.
Additionally, a selection of sets and items from the Mario collection are on sale in My Nintendo Store until April 7, including:
The LEGO Super Mario The Mighty Bowser set (71411), reduced by 30% (188.99 euros) The Starter Pack set: Adventures with Luigi from LEGO Super Mario (71360), reduced by 30% (41.99 euros)
Double treat for LEGO collectors who are also fans of Super Mario. And a great excuse to complete the line created in collaboration with Nintendo.
You can now play (a little) Princess Peach: Showtime!
Mario Day has left several announcements that do not go unnoticed, must-see brands on the release calendar, the occasional digital gift for everyone and new developments on the horizon to take into account. However, Nintendo does not lose perspective and is clear about what the next must-see event for Mario fans is… y de Peach.
With a release scheduled for March 22, Princess Peach: Showtime! It will be the next addition to the video game saga starring exclusively the princess of the Mushroom Kingdom. And the best of all is that you can now start your adventure: the demo with the opening bars of the game can now be downloaded from the eShop. An appetizer of Nintendo's next adventure and, at the same time, a great way to continue a legacy of games that have always been synonymous with joy and fun.
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