How Super Mario Maker’s different styles were was clarified during today’s Nintendo Direct. Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Mario World, and New Super Mario Bros. are all interchangeable. Super Mario 3D World, on the other hand, is unique with its own elements that can’t be done in other styles.
As shown in the screenshot above, Super Mario 3D World exists in its own “Extra Game Styles” section. The thing is, “styles” is plural, which has led many to believe that Nintendo still has another style to exist. There’s certainly room there for an extra one.
Note that nothing is confirmed at this time. Super Mario Maker 2 is less than two months out from launch though, so Nintendo will need to say something soon if there’s another style to be revealed. Perhaps that could be done at E3?
Earlier today, Pokemon Rumble Rush was revealed for mobile. Take a look at a bunch of footage captured by IGN below.
Pokemon Rumble is currently out now on Android in Australia. All major regions should be getting the game soon on both iOS and Android.
Astral Chain has received its listing over on the Japanese Switch eShop. While it doesn’t have a whole lot new, there is one piece of new art. You can get a look at the image above.
Nintendo has passed along a batch of new screenshots and art from Super Mario Maker 2. Have a look at the full set below.
Nintendo has shared an announcement recapping all of today’s news from the Super Mario Maker 2 Direct. For the full press release, continue on below.
REDMOND, Wash., May 15, 2019 – During the Super Mario Maker 2 Direct video presentation, Nintendo shared new details about the Super Mario Maker 2 game, launching exclusively for the Nintendo Switch system on June 28. The deep dive into the game revealed some of what’s new in Super Mario Maker 2, including new course parts and tools; a new single-player story mode with more than 100 Nintendo-created courses; new course themes; details about online course sharing*; options to create and play together with others**; and information about a special offer for Nintendo Switch Online members. The presentation also covered the upcoming Super Mario Maker 2 Invitational 2019 tournament, streaming live online the weekend before E3 from Los Angeles. The Nintendo Direct was stuffed with more fun goodies than a ? block!
“Super Mario Maker 2 puts the power of creating unique Super Mario courses into the hands of the player,” said Nick Chavez, Nintendo of America’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “Video game fans of all ages have more tools than ever to help them stretch their imaginations as they make, play and share the Super Mario courses of their dreams.”
To view the Nintendo Direct video in its entirety, visit https://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct. Some of the highlights revealed in the video include:
Nintendo Switch Online has unveiled a new offer for its service. If you’re a paid member, you can purchase a pair of Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers from the eShop that can be redeemed for two eligible digital games. By redeeming these vouchers, you can save up to $19.99 on the combined suggested retail price of two games.
Here’s the full lineup of eligible titles:
Nintendo has uploaded the full presentation for today’s Super Mario Maker 2 Direct. If you missed any part of the presentation, catch up on it below.
Following today’s Nintendo Direct, pre-loading for Super Mario Maker 2 has gone live on the Switch eShop. The game takes up 2.8GB of space.
Two editions are available on the eShop. You can purchase the standard digital copy of Super Mario Maker 2 for $59.99, or a 12-month Nintendo Switch Online bundle for $69.99.
Source: Switch eShop
Nintendo has announced its third game-focused tournament for E3 2019. The Super Mario Maker 2 Invitational 2019 will be held in time for E3 on June 8, the company revealed today. Participants will “test their platforming abilities on Super Mario Maker 2 courses, custom-made by Nintendo’s Treehouse”.
During today’s Nintendo Direct, it was announced that Super Mario Maker 2 will have online and local multiplayer. Along with Multiplayer Versus, Multiplayer Co-op will be included.
In Multiplayer Versus, four players will be assigned a different character, and will race to the end in a randomly-selected course. Your versus rating will change depending on your performance. Meanwhile, Multiplayer Co-op has players working together to beat a level.
If four Switch players are in a room together with their own systems, one player can create a room for multiplayer. Only the person who makes the room needs a persistent online connection for everyone to play. There are no ratings here, but you can view the standings.
