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Nintendo Turns Mario Into Wooden Blocks With a Playful App Twist
gadgets6 days ago

Nintendo Turns Mario Into Wooden Blocks With a Playful App Twist

Nintendo is debuting My Mario wooden block sets (30-piece for $150 or 3-piece for $30) that are Amiibo-compatible for Switch games, along with a free Hello, Mario app for Android and iPadOS that lets kids poke and spin a squashable Mario head and add effects. The line also includes Mario-themed rattles and blankets, and the toys are designed to be age-appropriate while encouraging use with existing Switch titles. The products arrive in the US and Europe starting February 19, 2026, with in-store availability in Nintendo’s physical stores (online availability unclear).

via Gizmodo|
#amiibo#gadgets#hello-mario-app
Hello, Mario: Nintendo's Face-Puppet App Keeps Kids Busy for 12 Minutes
gaming6 days ago

Hello, Mario: Nintendo's Face-Puppet App Keeps Kids Busy for 12 Minutes

Nintendo released Hello, Mario—a small, interactive app available on Android, iOS, Switch, and Switch 2—that lets players poke and stretch Mario’s face for humorous reactions; after about 12 minutes the plumber goes to sleep, a feature Nintendo says helps curb screen time. The project is part of the My Mario line aimed at young children, with collaborations from partners like Fisher-Price and TOMY, prompting discussion about branding IP to kids early.

via Kotaku|
#gaming#hello-mario#kids
Carrying the Mustache: Mario’s New Voice Embraces the Legacy
news1 month ago

Carrying the Mustache: Mario’s New Voice Embraces the Legacy

Kevin Afghani, who took over Mario (and also voices Luigi and Wario) in 2023 after Charles Martinet stepped back, says he’s honored yet nervous to carry on the iconic role and shows deep respect for Martinet, calling him the true Mario; he discussed the mantle in a USA Today interview and will make his first American convention appearance, underscoring his wish to keep the characters meaningful for fans as Martinet continues to engage with them without improvising dialogue.

via Kotaku|
#charles-martinet#kevin-afghani#mario
Afghani Praises Martinet, Embraces the Mario Legacy
gaming1 month ago

Afghani Praises Martinet, Embraces the Mario Legacy

Mario voice actor Kevin Afghani says Charles Martinet is 'THE guy' and that he’s nervous yet honored to take over as Mario, praising Martinet’s iconic performance; ahead of Charlie's ComicCon in Estero, Florida, Afghani discussed his Nintendo roots, the pressure of following a legend, and confirmed he never worked for Nintendo before voicing Mario, while Martinet remains Nintendo's brand ambassador and continues to engage with fans.

via Nintendo Life|
#charles-martinet#gaming#kevin-afghani
From Fan to Icon: Kevin Afghani Becomes Mario’s New Voice
gaming1 month ago

From Fan to Icon: Kevin Afghani Becomes Mario’s New Voice

Kevin Afghani, a lifelong Nintendo fan, has become the new voice of Mario, Luigi and Wario, taking over from Charles Martinet with 2023’s Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and later voicing other characters in titles like Mario Kart World, WarioWare: Move It! and Super Mario Party Jamboree. He’ll make his first U.S. appearance at Charlie’s ComicCon in Estero, Florida, where he’ll meet fans and participate in a panel. Afghani says voicing Mario is unbelievable and an honor, while noting Charles Martinet remains Nintendo’s Mario Ambassador.

via USA Today|
#gaming#kevin-afghani#mario