Nintendo updated Super Mario Bros. Wonder on the Switch today. This first update since release brings the game to Version 1.0.1. There’s not much, but Nintendo has adjusted heart points, staff credits, and “general updates” to improve playability. Full details are in the patch notes below: Version 1.0.1 (Released November 20, 2023) Heart Points “Selecting “Restart” or “Exit Course” will ...
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Super Mario Bros. Wonder Is The “Fastest-Selling” Mario Game Ever
Nintendo’s latest 2D platformer, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, debuted on Switch last month and is a hit. The “biggest release” and “fastest-selling” Super Mario title sold 4.3 million units worldwide in two weeks, according to Nintendo’s latest financial results. “Super Mario related titles also tend to sell consistently over a long period of time. We anticipate this title will be ...
Read More »At Nintendo NY’s Midnight Launch, Get Super Mario Bros. Wonder ‘Framed Art Print’
Special items will be available at Nintendo New York’s midnight Super Mario Bros. Wonder launch party this week. In addition to the game, Nintendo’s store will sell a “framed art print” of Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Only one per person while supplies last. In addition, Nintendo will offer other “surprise giveaways”. If you’re unsure about Super Mario Bros. Wonder, read ...
Read More »Nintendo Attacks Super Mario Bros. Wonder Mod “Swearing Flowers” Videos
Nintendo is addressing leaked Super Mario Bros. Wonder gameplay footage, which includes mods showing flowers swearing. As Eurogamer reported, modder ‘Contendo’ made all flowers in the game swear at Mario and his friends with “F*** you!” The modder claims Nintendo removed the video because it was “funny”. An Undertale-inspired creation by modder ‘teesam’ in the new game is made of ...
Read More »Super Mario Bros. Wonder Gets First
Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Nintendo’s latest 2D Mario game, launches in two days, and the hype train is in full swing. We recently played the game and were very optimistic, but we’re all waiting for the review scores, right? Thanks to Ryokutya2089 (via Gematsu), Famitsu has given us our first review, and it looks promising. Remember that Famitsu reviews are ...
Read More »Super Mario Bros. Wonder Leaked Online Before Release Next Week
Another anticipated Nintendo Switch exclusive leaked online. Super Mario Bros. Wonder hits next week on October 20. After Friday’s confirmation of the new Mario’s voice, multiple reports suggest Mario Wonder’s ROM file is being distributed online. Twitch is streaming this new game, but some users say they got physical copies early. If you don’t want story and gameplay spoilers, avoid ...
Read More »Nintendo New York Store Announces Super Mario Bros. Wonder Pre-Launch Party
Nintendo’s New York Store will host a “pre-launch celebration” for Super Mario Bros. Wonder on the Switch just weeks before its midnight release. Nintendo promises a “exciting outdoor activation” followed by game sales on October 20. Stay tuned for reservation details on October 10. The store celebrated Detective Pikachu Returns’ Switch exclusive launch this week. Not pre-ordered Super Mario Bros.
Read More »Canada GameStop Pre-Order Includes Free Keychain for Super Mario Bros. Wonder
As Super Mario Bros. Wonder’s Nintendo Switch release next month approaches, more retailers are revealing extra goodies for pre-orders. Canadian GameStop pre-orders for $79.99 get a free keychain. It’s based on the game’s new power-up that turns Mario and friends into elephants. It’s unclear how big it will be in the promotional shot below, but Mario’s transformation will inform it: ...
Read More »Super Mario Bros. Wonder Tops US Amazon’s “Best Sellers” Chart
Super Mario Bros. Wonder is reportedly topping Amazon’s charts in some countries ahead of its launch next month. Wonder has topped Amazon’s US best-selling video game list after last week’s special Direct presentation revealed more about the new entry. It beats Starfield, Final Fantasy XVI, and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on Switch. It bodes well for Mario’s 2D future. Super ...
Read More »Super Mario Bros. Wonder’s Prototype Had No Deadline
In early hands-on previews, Super Mario Bros. Wonder was praised as one of the most refreshing takes on the 2D series in a long time, and it appears that the lack of a deadline in its early design was a factor. Takashi Tezuka, the game’s producer, told Wired that there was no due date during prototyping, which encouraged creativity and ...
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