Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury (Switch) News Articles
Tuesday10th Mar 2026
News Celebrate Mario Day With The Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury Soundtrack
"Get in the MAR10 Day mood"
As part of this year's MAR10 Day celebrations, Nintendo's music app for Switch Online subscribers has today added the Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury soundtrack. This title was released on the Switch in 2021 and more recently received a free Switch 2 update. The album includes 106 tracks in total and has a runtime...
Thursday5th Mar 2026
News Several Mario Games Are Now On Sale On The Switch eShop For MAR10 Day (UK)
Take a look
Nintendo has discounted several Super Mario titles as part of its upcoming MAR10 Day celebrations (March 10th... Mar 10.... MAR10, get it?). Granted, the selection is hardly exhaustive and we've been treated to what seems to be the usual discount percentage with these game, but given how infrequently first-party games go on sale, we'll...
Thursday20th Nov 2025
"Nintendo asked us to help"
Video game studio Panic Button has revealed it was selected by Nintendo to help update "marquee" Switch titles for Switch 2. The talented team confirmed this in an official announcement on social media this week. Nintendo asked the studio to "help demonstrate new capabilities of the Nintendo Switch 2 system" while...
Monday27th Oct 2025
News Takaya Imamura's Comment On Super Mario Odyssey's 8th Anniversary Makes Us Feel Very Old
"It's unbelievable"
Eight years ago today, a little game called Super Mario Odyssey launched on the Nintendo Switch. We've said so much over the years about this incredible entry from Nintendo, we won't go over it all again here. But a recent post from ex-Nintendo developer Takaya Imamura caught our eye and we simply felt compelled to highlight it,...
Saturday4th Oct 2025
News Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury Updated To Version 1.2.2, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Update: Datamine reveals additional details
Alongside the release of Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 this week, Nintendo has released an update for Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury on the Switch. According to Nintendo's official support page, Version 1.2.2 addresses "several issues" to improve the overall gameplay experience. It...
Wednesday30th Jul 2025
News Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury Receives Another Switch 2 Update
Here's what's included
Nintendo's been updating games non-stop since the Switch 2 arrived in June and following multiple other updates this week, we've now got another patch for Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury. This bumps this Switch title up to Version 1.2.1 and follows on from a Switch 2 game update at the beginning of last month. Here's the...
Sunday29th Jun 2025
Video Digital Foundry Tests Out Switch 2's Free Switch Game Upgrades
Here's the verdict
The team at Digital Foundry has been investigating every aspect of the Switch 2 and they've now taken a look at the free Switch game upgrades for the new system. These were delivered by Nintendo at launch and included frame rate and resolution improvements as well as other updates enhancing the overall experience. Digital...
Wednesday4th Jun 2025
News 12 Free Switch 2 Game Upgrades Are Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Enhanced for a new generation
Nintendo previously announced it would be rolling out free Switch 2 upgrades for select Switch titles featuring improved gameplay, visual enhancements, frame rate improvements, resolution bumps, additional feature support, and much more. The Pokémon games already got updated earlier this week and now the rest of these...
Friday16th May 2025
News Zelda Fans Are Concerned About The Free Switch 2 Updates, But Don't Worry
It's likely performance will still be improved
12 Switch games are due to receive free updates for the upcoming Switch 2, and Nintendo has finally revealed what these will entail. Mostly, it's exactly what we'd expected, with Pokémon Scarlet and Violet receiving much-needed resolution and frame rate boosts, and Super Mario Odyssey receiving a...
News 12 Switch Games Are Getting Free Switch 2 Upgrades, Here's What You Can Expect
Nintendo's free updates arrive next month
As you might recall, Nintendo will be releasing "free updates" for select Switch games on the Nintendo Switch 2. It's already revealed the specific titles that will be getting this treatment and now it's detailed what exactly you can expect. Once again, these updates will enhance the overall gameplay...
Wednesday2nd Apr 2025
News Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Is Getting A Free Performance Upgrade On Switch 2
Along with several other big Switch games
Nintendo has confirmed that select Switch games will receive a free upgrade to improve playability and performance on the Switch 2. Some titles may also receive added functionality for GameShare. Chief amongst these is Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, a release that was widely criticised for its dire frame rate...
Tuesday4th Mar 2025
News Nintendo Discounts Several Games On Switch For MAR10 Day (North America)
"I'm a slasher... of prices!"
Nintendo has announced that it is discounting several first-party retail titles on Nintendo Switch to coincide with the upcoming MAR10 Day celebrations (that's 10th March in case it wasn't incredibly obvious). Available on 9th March 2025, six games will be discounted down to a suggested retail price of $39.99, while...
Monday2nd Sep 2024
News Charles Martinet Reveals His Favourite Super Mario Games At Nintendo Live 2024
Mario's voice speaks up
Nintendo Live 2024 recently took place in Sydney, Australia, where none other than Mario voice actor Charles Martinet fulfilled his duty as brand ambassador to take part in a live Q&A session. Martinet dives into a number of topics, including how he first became the voice of one of the most recognisable video game...
Thursday25th Jul 2024
News New Pokémon Snap Is The First Official Pokémon Release In China Since 2000
Albeit with some minor alterations
After China finally ended the complete ban on the production, import, and sales of video game consoles, in effect from 2000 to 2015, its doors were opened to the official release of Nintendo titles. Although the Switch itself would be subject to several alterations in the country to effectively region-lock the...
Tuesday9th Apr 2024
News Switch Online's Missions & Rewards Adds New Batch Of Icons You Can Only "Get By Playing"
Unlock more Super Mario icons
Nintendo has released another batch of "play and redeem" icons for Switch Online members and this time the focus is on the company's mascot Super Mario. There are icons are based on Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Super Mario 3D World, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and Super Mario Odyssey. You'll be able to purchase each one for 10...
Monday11th Mar 2024
UK Charts Unicorn Overlord Makes The Top Ten And Sells Best On Switch
WWE 2K24 takes the top spot
Three new releases enter the top 40 UK boxed charts this week, including WWE 2K24 at number 1 and Expeditions: A MudRunner Game at number 16. Most notably for Switch owners, however, is Unicorn Overlord, the excellent tactical RPG from Vanillaware, which debuts at number 7. It also comfortably sold the most on the...
Monday26th Jun 2023
News Super Mario Bros. Wonder's Estimated File Size Is Revealed On Switch eShop
It's not a huge one
Nintendo is once again proving itself to be the master of optimisation on the Switch, if the estimated file size for Super Mario Bros. Wonder is anything to go by. As reported by the folks over at Nintendo Everything, the official eShop is currently listing the upcoming platformer at a rather reasonable 4.3GB (quick note: the US...
Friday21st Apr 2023
News Switch Online's 'Missions & Rewards' Adds Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury Icons
Update: Wave 3 available now!
Update #2 [Fri 21st Apr, 2023 05:30 BST]: The third wave of Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury icons have arrived. They'll be available until 27th April - so get them while you can. Here's a look: Update [Fri 14th Apr, 2023 02:30 BST]: Wave 2 of the Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury icons are now officially...
Thursday2nd Mar 2023
News Nintendo Reveals Official MAR10 Day Switch Console Bundle
Includes red Joy-Con and a one of three digital Mario games
Update [Thu 2nd Mar, 2023 14:20 GMT]: Well that didn't last long! Nintendo has now confirmed that the Mario-themed console bundle - officially dubbed the 'Nintendo Switch Mario Choose One Bundle' - is real and will retail at $299.99. The bundle will be made available starting March 10th...
Wednesday11th Jan 2023
Random YouTuber Speedruns Touching Grass (In Every Mario Game)
Ground theme
"Touch grass" has become the rallying cry for angry people on the internet, and it's most often levelled at gamers. It's shorthand for "go outside", or simply "oh my god the thing you're complaining about is SO TERMINALLY ONLINE that you really should go and do something that isn't sitting at your computer yelling at strangers on the...
Wednesday24th Aug 2022
Random What Do You Mean Super Mario's Donut Blocks Aren't Based On Donuts?
"Jelly-filled are my favourite"
Donut blocks. We all know them, and we all either love them or hate them as they collapse under the weight of our platforming plumber Mario. These platforms have been around since Super Mario Bros. 3, always waiting to lure us in with the safety of a flat surface, before falling and taking us Mario to his demise...
Monday21st Mar 2022
UK Charts Multiple Switch Games Surge Into The Top 10 Behind Gran Turismo
Pokémon dominates the charts
The latest UK charts are in and PlayStation continues to ride high with Gran Turismo 7 sitting at the top of the pile for a second week in a row, despite serious downtime and backlash on its microtransactions. Meanwhile, Elden Ring continues to show strong momentum at number 2 in the charts, ce
Thursday10th Mar 2022
Reminder MAR10 Day Sale Now Live On US Switch eShop, Mario Games Discounted
Discounts on several big Mario titles
Update [Thurs March 10th, 14:30 GMT] Happy MAR10 Day, folks! We hope you're all having fun celebrating our favourite moustachioed plumber. As a quick reminder, be sure to check out the current sale on the US eShop as Nintendo is celebrating with a selection of discounts on key Mario (and friends) titles on the...
Wednesday9th Mar 2022
News Nintendo Physical Game Sales Made Up 47% Of All UK Retail Game Sales In 2021
And the most popular titles won't surprise you
While digital game sales are rising year upon year, Nintendo is still the champion of physical media. And that is reflected in 2021's sales charts, as the Big N made up 47% of physical games media sales last year. Games like FIFA 22 and Grand Theft Auto V saw a big slice of the digital pie in 2021, but...
Friday17th Dec 2021
News Earn 2x Gold Points If You Buy Any Of These Nintendo Games On Switch eShop (North America)
Five games offering double coinage
Nintendo of America has launched a holiday deal for select first-party digital game purchases on Switch. Buying any one of the five games on offer will net you double the usual number of My Nintendo Gold Points you'd usually earn — essentially you'll get double the amount of eShop 'credit' on your Nintendo...
Friday3rd Dec 2021
Deals New Nintendo Switch + Ring Fit Adventure Bundles Hit My Nintendo Store UK
Save £19.99 with this console bundle
If you're in the market for a new Switch this festive season, My Nintendo Store UK has a new set of console bundles that include Ring Fit Adventure — perfect for keeping the holiday weight at bay, or at least slowing its advance as the mince pies and cheese courses start creeping into your diet. The new...
Tuesday9th Nov 2021
News Nintendo Teams Up With Christina Aguilera For Latest Switch Commercial
It's beautiful, no matter what they say...
It seems you can't swing a Joy-Con around (with the wrist-strap carefully applied, of course) today without hitting upon a celeb promo for the Switch. The latest to appear is from Nintendo of America, recruiting performer Christina Aguilera and her family for another 'My Way' commercial promoting the...
Wednesday7th Apr 2021
Random Mario's Looking More Delicious Than Ever In This Epic Fan-Made Charcuterie Board
What a dish!
Food's pretty great, isn't it? Like, sure, we're here to talk about Nintendo games and they're pretty wonderful too, but we wouldn't say no to a good, hearty fry up right about now. Can you tell we haven't had breakfast yet? Well, thankfully, those two wonders of the world have now become one thanks to this incredible fan-made...
Monday29th Mar 2021
Japanese Charts Mario's Still On Top As Nintendo's Dominance Continues
Switch and Switch Lite see week-on-week boost
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for the week ending 21st March, revealing that Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury is still leading the pack. With another estimated 37,396 physical copies sold, Mario's latest adventure managed to fend off Square Enix's new release, Densha de GO!! Hashirou...
Thursday18th Mar 2021
Japanese Charts Another Perfect Week For Nintendo Sees Super Mario 3D World On Top
A-Train All Aboard! scores top ten debut
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for the week ending 14th March, revealing that Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury is still top of the pile. The title continued its winning ways with another estimated 41,734 physical sales this week, down by roughly 12,000 from the previous week. It leads a top...
