Super Mario Odyssey

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In the latest issue of GamesMaster, the magazine shares some choice words with Super Mario Odyssey producer Yoshiaki Koizumi. Koizumi weighed in on how the Switch game encompasses previous 3D Marios, the theme of travel, and wanting to take advantage of the Joy-Con.

Below is a roundup of the various comments:

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This month’s issue of EDGE was originally supposed to be with subscribers at this point. However, the magazine was delayed “to accommodate an exclusive embargo.” Subscribers will have the issue tomorrow, but we’re hearing that it’s already showing up in stores – and Super Mario Odyssey is apparently on the cover.

We don’t have any images just yet, but Mario is shown in a white tuxedo. But more importantly, EDGE appears to have the very first review of the game.

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Earlier today, Nintendo kicked off its cross-country promotional tour for Super Mario Odyssey. The fun began at Universal CityWalk in Los Angeles where the game was playable, the musical video debuted, and more.

Nintendo just sent out a few photos of the festivities at Universal CityWalk. You can find them all below, along with their descriptions.

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, fans welcome Mario at Universal CityWalk at the Super Mario Odyssey Tour Kick-off Event in Los Angeles. The event marks the start of Mario’s cross-country journey, which will stop in five states and end in New York on Oct. 26. The Super Mario Odyssey game launches exclusively for the Nintendo Switch system on Oct. 27.

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Mario poses in front of his newly revealed trailer at the Super Mario Odyssey Tour Kick-off Event in Los Angeles. Over the next two weeks, Mario and his new ally, Cappy, will travel cross-country to five states to celebrate their new game, Super Mario Odyssey, which launches on Oct. 27 exclusively for the Nintendo Switch system.

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, fans watch the world premiere of the “Jump Up, Super Star! – Super Mario Odyssey Musical” video, featuring a jazz-themed song from the game. Fans gathered at Universal CityWalk in Los Angeles to celebrate the launch of the Super Mario Odyssey Tour, which will take Mario to five special stops across the country, ending in New York on Oct. 26, the eve of the game’s launch exclusively for the Nintendo Switch system.

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, YouTube personalities Meghan C. of Strawburry17 and Roger D. of RogersBase play the Super Mario Odyssey game on the Nintendo Switch system at the Super Mario Odyssey Tour Kick-off Event at Universal CityWalk in Los Angeles. Fans had the opportunity to demo the game and meet Mario at the start of his cross-country tour to celebrate his new game, Super Mario Odyssey, which launches exclusively for Nintendo Switch on Oct. 27.

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Nintendo is really going out with the “Jump Up, Super Star!” theme for Super Mario Odyssey. That’s especially evidence in the special musical that the company put out tonight.

Over on the Japanese website, Nintendo confirms that the full version will be sold on iTunes in Japan beginning October 20. We’ll have to wait and see if something similar happens in other regions.

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Update: To clarify, Nintendo tagged “Kate Davis” in the MP3, but it’s thought to be Catherine Davis “Kate” Higgins. Kate Davis is someone else. If the actual singer turns out to be Kate Davis and not Catherine Davis “Kate” Higgins (or someone else entirely), we’ll let you know. As things stand, we believe the singer to be the person described below.

Ever since we first heard the “Jump Up, Super Star!” song for Super Mario Odyssey, we’ve wondered who actually sings it. Thanks to Nintendo’s official upload of the music, we may have an answer.

An upload of the Super Mario Odyssey theme song was added to the official website here. After poking through the included MP3, fans noticed that Kate Davis (known as Catherine Davis “Kate” Higgins) is tagged.

Here’s her bio from Wikipedia:

Catherine Davis “Kate” Higgins (born August 16, 1969), also known as Kate Davis, is an American voice actress, singer, and jazz pianist. Her major voice roles have been in English-language adaptations of Japanese anime, and she is best known as the voice of Sakura Haruno in Naruto. She has also voiced C.C. in Code Geass and Saber in the original Fate/stay Night. In 2010, she voiced Miles “Tails” Prower in the video game series Sonic the Hedgehog. She also voices Kate, Stinky and Lilly in the Alpha and Omega sequels. In 2014, She became the voice of Ami Mizuno / Sailor Mercury in the Viz English dub of Sailor Moon.

So there you have it. We may finally have an answer about the mystery singer of the Super Mario Odyssey theme song.

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Nintendo has published a trio of Japanese commercials for Super Mario Odyssey. We’ve included all three below.

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As a way of promoting Super Mario Odyssey, Nintendo has come out with an official “Jump Up, Super Star!” music video. Check it out below.

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Nintendo has really been ramping up its promotion of Super Mario Odyssey in Japan as of late. That makes sense given how the big platformer is just a few weeks out.

A new billboard for Super Mario Odyssey was spotted by a train station in Japan featuring Mario in Shiveria. For those who missed it, a different ad that was recently found can be seen here. 

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Super Mario Odyssey has a few different amiibo functions. We know that the new wedding versions of Mario, Peach, and Bowser have their own specialties. They grant temporary invincibility, provide a Life-Up Heart, and show the locations of regional coins respectively.

Every other amiibo also works with Super Mario Odyssey. Generally you’ll receive help when tapped. However, some also unlock special outfits.

If you’re curious which figures can be used to obtain costumes, this list should come in handy:

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The final game played at the Nintendo World Championships 2017 tonight was none other than Super Mario Odyssey. Nintendo had the last two contestants play the game, which included some new footage. Watch the full recording below.

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