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Video Nintendo Minute Shows Off The Best Facebook Super Mario Maker Hackathon Levels
Including the winner, 'Ship Love'
Not too long ago Nintendo headed to Facebook's headquarters for a Super Mario Maker Hackathon, in which employees of the company tackled the game to try and create their own levels. The winner, 'Ship Love', will be included with the final game when it's released on 11th September. Nintendo Minute's latest video...
News Rayman’s Creator Is Designing One Of The 60 Levels In Super Mario Maker
As if we weren’t already excited enough
Following reports last month Super Mario Maker would include 100 pre-made courses, the official UK game site was updated earlier this week to read the upcoming Wii U title will feature "dozens of sample courses" to help inspire players to create their own levels. The latest news surfacing via Nintendo of...
News Nintendo Confirms September amiibo Release Details for North America
Triple-pack confirmed, Mii Fighters now due in triple pack in November
New waves of amiibo are still hot news for Nintendo gamers, and North American fans now have information on the next batch of figures heading to the region in September; in addition we have confirmation of a new triple pack, in addition to another that was recently leaked. The...
Gallery Facebook and Nintendo’s Super Mario Maker Hackathon Has Chosen Its Winner
Do you Like this tie-in?
Not too long ago Nintendo announced a promotional partnership with Facebook for Super Mario Maker. Beyond the PR-friendly Hackathon - in which Facebook employees designed levels, with the winner to be included in the game - it's a smart move, as potential marketing deals and promotion with Facebook will certainly be useful...
Video This Japanese Super Mario Maker Overview Is Surprisingly Well-Constructed
Game details and amiibo footage, it's all here
It's not long until Super Mario Maker graces Wii U systems all over the world, and our own personal interest surrounding this intriguing DIY title grows with each snippet of fresh news. Today's interesting titbit is a new video from Nintendo of Japan which shows off the game's mechanics in a...
Video This Trailer For Super Mario Maker Is Rather Nostalgic
Remember your favourite Mario moments in new ways
Since the initial reveal of Super Mario Maker, Nintendo has been hard at work promoting the Wii U title's upcoming release. We've already seen the game in action on a competitive level at this year's Nintendo World Championships, held during E3, and just recently, the Kyoto-based company announced it...
Nintendo Life Weekly Nintendo & Facebook Partner Up for Super Mario Maker
Make Mario With Us
If you've ever found yourself unable to keep up with all the hustle and bustle in the world of Nintendo you can find yourself in some pretty sticky situations; that's why we've once again compiled all the biggest and best news, reviews, and releases into one easy video. This week we look at the surprise partnership between...
News Nintendo is Partnering With Facebook for Super Mario Maker's Launch
...Now it's been officially announced
Update: Now Nintendo of America has issued a press release (which popped up in our inbox minutes after original publication), explaining how a 'Hackathon' at Facebook will determine the stage that'll be included in the game. Hackathon events are a unique element of the Facebook company culture, and an...
Talking Point Assessing the Odds of Super Mario Maker Making a Commercial Splash This September
Anniversary-busting August may have been better
We're still waiting for a North American announcement - which we hope is just a matter of time - but we were rather pleased about confirmation today of a Super Mario Maker Wii U hardware bundle. It's coming to Europe on the same day as the game (a simple but important requirement) and certainly...
News Nintendo Announces Super Mario Maker Wii U Hardware Bundle
PDF of artbook coming with eShop version, too
Update: Nintendo UK has now confirmed that the Super Mario Maker hardback artbook will not also be sold separately on the official UK store, as stated in its original press release. It will only be available in the bundles outlined below and as a PDF with eShop purchases of the game. Original Article:...
News Nintendo Official UK Store Throws in a Neat T-Shirt With Super Mario Maker Pre-Orders
You can choose yellow, yellow, or yellow
Super Mario Maker pre-orders have been available in the UK for a short while, but the Nintendo Official UK Store has taken its time, sauntering in fashionably late. It is fashionable though, as its pre-orders come with a neat yellow t-shirt, below. In terms of price, the t-shirt is a free extra, with the...
Video Watch a Super Mario 30th Anniversary Mural Come Together in London
Move over, Banksy
Last week we had the pleasure of attending Nintendo UK's post-E3 showing in trendy Shoreditch in London. We've already been sharing our thoughts on the games on show there to supplement the fine work which Morgan and Alan did on the LA E3 show floor for us. One of the most striking things as we approached the venue showing...
News Super Mario Maker Won't Filter Your Naughty Levels, But Offensive Content Can Be Reported
Click a button and the level is "reviewed" by Nintendo
Super Mario Maker launches in September, and will give players the chance to create their very own Super Mario levels which they can then share with friends online. As is the case with any user-generated content, there's always the risk that some wannabe joker will create an offensive or...
Talking Point It's the Community That'll Put the 'Super' Into Mario Maker
Its legacy could be outstanding
Just this week we got another look at Super Mario Maker at a UK press event, and were struck by its significant potential. Yet we've already done a first impressions article from E3, which goes into detail on how well it's shaping up. If you want a strong outline of its core features and why we think it's marvellous,...
News Super Mario Maker Producer Tells Fans Not To Expect Zelda Maker Any Time Soon
"I think that might be a difficult task"
Super Mario Maker might not have been a brand-new title at this year's E3, but it certainly turned a lot of heads with its inventive mechanics and use of iconic Mario imagery. It also had many people wondering if Nintendo could perform the same trick with any of its other classic IPs - Legend of Zelda...
News Super Mario Maker Will Allow You to Unlock amiibo Mystery Suits for Figures You Don't Own
At least 90 Mystery Suit slots will feature
We've now finished the final full day of Nintendo Treehouse coverage, which provided some useful insights into the company's biggest games from the show. Super Mario Maker naturally featured prominently, and we learned some particularly welcome details around the amiibo-enabled Mystery Suits in the game...
News Super Mario Maker's Packaging Sure Looks Pretty
Hardcover artbook gets shown off
Super Mario Maker is coming with a hardcover artbook which celebrates the 30th birthday of the portly Italian plumber, and Nintendo Europe has posted a very brief video of what it looks like on its Instagram account. In case you didn't know already, the Wii U game allows you to forge levels using assets and art from...
Video These Nintendo World Championships and Super Mario Maker Highlights Should Get You Warmed Up
The hype countdown begins
It's the day of the Nintendo Digital Event, in which Nintendo will stake its case to gamers and fans with games and reveals for this year and - probably - beyond. Yet of course the company has already been busy hosting the Nintendo World Championships at the weekend. We've already argued that we think Super Mario Maker...
News Super Mario Maker is the Final Name for the Anniversary Title
Yoshi, Kuribo's shoe and more appeared in NWC 2015
During the live Nintendo World Championships 2015 event Mario Maker made an appearance in the final round, and it's had a rebrand to Super Mario Maker. The final challenge incorporated the visual styles of Super Mario Bros.,