All articles tagged with #super mario bros wonder
Originally Published 13 days ago — by nintendo.com
Nintendo announced a lineup of upcoming games for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 in 2026, including titles like Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Switch 2 Edition, Final Fantasy VII Remake, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and new entries in popular series such as Fire Emblem and Yoshi, with some titles offering enhanced features and graphics for the new console.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by GoNintendo
A firmware update for Nintendo Switch 2 has introduced a new requirement for Super Mario Bros. Wonder, which now needs an internet connection to launch, even from a physical game card, raising concerns about offline play capabilities.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by TechRadar
The Nintendo Switch OLED Model White Console with Super Mario Bros. Wonder bundle is available at a 34% discount for Black Friday, making it an attractive gift option. This deal includes 12 months of Nintendo Switch Online, offering access to a library of classic games. The bundle is expected to sell out quickly when it goes live on November 29. While the Nintendo Switch 2 is anticipated soon, this deal offers significant savings on the current model.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by GoNintendo
Super Mario Bros Wonder introduces the elusive Sound Off badge, which replaces game sound effects with a human voice replicating them. Unlocked by completing various challenging tasks, this badge offers a unique audio experience. It has been revealed that the voice work for the badge was done by Nintendo's longtime sound designer/composer Koji Kondo, and the concept stemmed from a scrapped idea for a live-action Mario with human proportions.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Verge
The development team at Nintendo faced the challenge of creating unique wonder effects for each course in Super Mario Bros. Wonder, resulting in a brainstorming process that generated around 2,000 potential powers. Ideas were whittled down based on criteria such as impact on gameplay, leading to playable prototypes and further refinement. The game reimagines traditional Mario elements, offering a more open map, customizable abilities, and unexpected twists, contributing to the franchise's enduring appeal and the game's ability to surprise players.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Gamesradar
Koji Kondo, the legendary composer behind iconic Mario and Zelda themes, proposed a wild stage effect idea for Super Mario Bros Wonder involving a live-action Mario with human proportions mimicking sound effects. Although the idea was rejected, it inspired the game's Sound Off badge, which allows players to select special powers. The unused concept highlighted the value of generating new ideas and gave Kondo the opportunity to provide voice acting for the game.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Verge
The taste of the goo in Super Mario Bros. Wonder has been a lingering question since the game's release, with comparisons drawn to the goo in Luigi's Mansion 3. Despite efforts to uncover its flavor, the game's director and producer revealed that they hadn't given it much thought, leaving the investigation inconclusive. The prevailing theory remains that it might taste like coffee, similar to the goo in Luigi's Mansion 3.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Ars Technica
The director of Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Shiro Mouri, aimed to recapture the sense of mystery and secrets from the original Super Mario Bros. by creating 2,000 game-altering "Wonder Effect" ideas, submitted by anyone on the development team. Only a select few made it to the final game, with a focus on maintaining a link between the pre-Wonder level and the during Wonder effect. The process highlighted the advantages of 2D game development, but also emphasized the importance of skilled level design.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Nintendo Life
At GDC 2024, the director and producer of Super Mario Bros. Wonder revealed unused ideas and effects from the game's development, including a prototype level featuring a "giant block Mario" and brainstorming sessions with concepts like Mario surfing and riding a unicycle. The team had over 2,000 ideas during development, with some focusing on Yoshi's egg-throwing mechanic and an early elephant design that didn't make the final cut.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Gamesradar
Presidents Day brings massive Nintendo Switch deals, including discounts on recent releases like Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Super Mario RPG, with Walmart offering over $10 off each title. Other notable discounts include $20 off Zelda games and unseasonable discounts on Kirby and Yoshi's adventures. Additionally, there are various Presidents Day sales for gamers, including discounts on PS5 games, Xbox Series X, gaming PCs, and more.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Nintendo Life
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom won "Adventure Game of the Year" at the 27th annual D.I.C.E. Awards, while Super Mario Bros. Wonder secured "Family Game of the Year." F-Zero 99 missed out on the racing award, with Forza Motorsport taking the top spot. Additionally, Koji Kondo was inducted into the AIAS Hall of Fame.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Nintendo Life
Nintendo's Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has surpassed 60.58 million in sales, solidifying its position as the company's top seller. Despite a slight slowdown in sales compared to the previous year, the game's continued success can be attributed to the Booster Course Pass Waves update. Additionally, Super Mario Bros. Wonder has made a strong start on the Switch, selling 11.69 million units.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Nintendo Life
Nintendo's updated top ten best-selling Switch games list shows Mario Kart 8 Deluxe surpassing 60 million units and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom exceeding 20 million units, with the Switch itself selling over 139 million units. Super Mario Bros. Wonder has sold 11.96 million units but hasn't made the top ten yet, while Nintendo also reaffirms release windows for upcoming first-party games.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Gematsu
Nintendo Switch has sold 139.36 million units worldwide as of December 31, 2023, with top-selling titles including Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Super Mario Bros. Wonder tops 11.96 million in sales, while Super Mario RPG reaches 3.14 million. The company also reported over 1.2 billion Switch games sold globally.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Nintendo Life
In the latest UK boxed charts, new releases like Tekken 8 and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth shake up the top ten, with Super Mario Bros. Wonder landing in fifth place and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe in sixth. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown drops to tenth, while Another Code: Recollection disappears from the top 40. The charts also feature titles like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, EA Sports FC 24, and Hogwarts Legacy, showcasing a mix of platforms and genres.