Super Mario Maker

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 20 Comments

Super Mario Maker’s pre-load went live on the North American Wii U eShop a few days ago. Even if you decide the purchase the game digitally, you’re still entitled to a physical copy of the idea booklet. And claiming your copy is actually very simple.

After buying Super Mario Maker on the eShop, you’ll find a toll-free number to call on your receipt. Hit up that number and explain why you’re calling. After you give Nintendo your Wii U serial number (which is also on the receipt), email, name, and address, an order will be created and the booklet will be sent out when they become available.

Note that this offer is only valid in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

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A few photos have come in showing some of the amiibo costumes included in Super Mario Maker. Hit up the gallery below for a look at Rosalina, Toon Link, Pac-Man, and Mega Man.

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Super Mario Maker can now be pre-loaded on the North American Wii U eShop. By making a purchase, you’ll be able to play the digital version when the game launches on September 11 at 12 PM ET after a small update is applied.

We also have confirmation that those who purchase Super Mario Maker on the eShop will be able to obtain the idea booklet. More details are included on the digital receipt. Following launch, a PDF version will also be added to the Super Mario Maker website.

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Update: The Super Mario Maker amiibo page is now fully updated. The Animal Crossing amiibo cards should work (thanks NicoRobin!).

We have one last piece of important news coming from today’s Super Mario Maker trailer. Over 50 amiibo are supported, including Link, Wii Fit Trainer, and Kirby.

The official amiibo website indicates that all existing and upcoming figures work with the game, with one exception: the Mii Fighters. It’s also unclear if the Animal Crossing amiibo cards will be compatible.

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At launch, Super Mario Maker players won’t be able to experience everything the game has to offer. New content will need to be unlocked over a series of days.

As revealed in today’s trailer, spending at least five minutes with the creation tools unlocks more course elements and themes for the following day.

Here’s what things look like on day two:

And on day nine:

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Today’s Super Mario Maker revealed a brand new element of the game: sound customization.

Players can eventually unlock the sound effect frog, which lets them drag sound effects into the editor. It’s also possible to create entirely new sound effects. A demonstration in the video seemed to show the player talking into the Wii U GamePad, and then using their voice in-game.

Here’s the news about Super Mario Maker’s sound effect options straight from Nintendo:

New sound effects and music block customisation – You can create your own sound effects in Super Mario Maker, with some sounds even generating fun visuals! And by shaking a classic Note Block during level creation, it becomes a Music Block. When something activates one of these Music Blocks, it will play a note based on its height, allowing players to arrange songs of all types.

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Nintendo has published a new overview trailer for Super Mario Maker. We’ve included it below.

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Nintendo World Report has posted a quick video showing the settings in Super Mario Maker, which is posted below. You’ll also see a neat little nod to Mario Paint!

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Nintendo of France published a video interview with Rayman creator Michel Ancel last week, who is making a level for Super Mario Maker. Naturally, it was only available in French at the time. But Nintendo UK has now uploaded the same video with English subtitles, which you can watch below.

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GameStop is giving out a little something extra with Super Mario Maker pre-orders. By reserving the game, you’ll receive a 30th anniversary poster. This will be available while supplies last. You can pre-order Super Mario Maker on GameStop here.

Amazon recently announced a pre-order “bonus” for Prime members as well. Those who put in a reservation at the retailer can get it for $10 off.

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