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Tuesday28th May 2019
News It Seems You Can't Play Against Friends Online In Super Mario Maker 2
Say that again...
Very recently we were lucky enough to sit down for a short while and sample the upcoming Super Mario Maker 2 and we're happy to report that it's shaping up to be a rather tasty treat. Of course, it wouldn't be a Nintendo game without some inexplicable little detail or quirk which seems to go against received wisdom and/or common...
Hands On Building Upon A Solid Foundation In Super Mario Maker 2
Making the Wii U look like a Super Mario Faker
If there’s one thing that still gives the Wii U life, it’s the excellent Super Mario Maker. That’s all about to come to an end now though, at least if our time with Super Mario Maker 2 is any sort of authority. The user-created colossus is making its way to Switch, and if you hadn’t quite...
Friday24th May 2019
News Physical Super Mario Maker 2 Goodies Are Available For Free On My Nintendo In Japan
Can we move to Japan yet?
At this point, we could probably write a 10,000-word essay on why Nintendo should either bring Club Nintendo back from the dead or reintroduce physical rewards through the My Nintendo service in the west. Sadly, we can't see it making a comeback any time soon, so we'll just have to jealously admire the gifts available to...
Tuesday21st May 2019
Video 10 Things We Still Don't Know For Certain About Super Mario Maker 2
We can't help but wonder...
As unbelievable as it might be, there are still a lot of things we don't know about Super Mario Maker 2. Even after all the Direct footage, in-depth analysis and information via the game's eShop listing and website, there's plenty to find out. That's why our lovely senior video producer, Alex Olney, has rounded up...
Saturday18th May 2019
Random The Internet Is Obsessed With Nintendo's Good Boy, Undodog
The top dog in Super Mario Maker 2
One of the highlights during the recent Super Mario Maker 2 Direct presentation was the confirmation of Undodog, a good boy who is one of the many helpful characters Mario will encounter in the brand new story mode. If you're not familiar with Undodog (also known as Undo Dog), he first appeared in the 1992 Super...
Video 19 Secret Details Hidden In The Super Mario Maker 2 Direct Presentation
Watch and learn
You've watched the Super Mario Maker 2 Direct multiple times over, found out a bit more thanks to the game's eShop listing and perhaps heard more detailed explanations, so why not take the time out to listen to our lovely senior video producer, Alex Olney, talk about 19 secret details hidden in the latest presentation. Yep, we're...
News It Looks Like Super Mario Maker 2 Will Include Same-Screen Multiplayer
Play through levels together on a single Switch
The recent Super Mario Maker 2 Direct presentation earlier this week bombarded us with a stack of new information about the upcoming Switch release, within the space of 17-minutes. While Nintendo has made it clear the game will support 4-player online and local wireless multiplayer, the press release...
Friday17th May 2019
News New Hammer Power-Up Spotted In Japanese Super Mario Maker 2 Direct
Hammer time
There was a lot to absorb during yesterday's Super Mario Maker 2 Direct presentation. We found out about the game's story mode, new multiplayer options and extra game styles. Did you know, however, Japan received a slightly different Direct? Yep, the one Japanese viewers saw might have revealed even more information about the anticipated...
Thursday16th May 2019
News Super Famicom Logo In Super Mario Maker 2 Has Fans Speculating
What does it mean?
If you watched the Super Mario Maker 2 Direct last night (or perhaps you're catching up this morning), you might have caught Mario hopping into a Koopa Troopa Car and zipping through the Super Mario 3D World sections. Looks pretty neat, no? You might also have noticed a logo fade up briefly when Mario jumps into his newfound set...
News Super Mario Maker 2 Invitational Event To Take Place Days Before E3
Watch the action live
Revealed as part of yesterday's Super Mario Maker 2 Direct - which you can watch again right here - was the Super Mario Maker 2 Invitational 2019. Despite the fact that the game won't even be released by this point, the event will be taking place on 8th June - just days before E3 kicks off. It'll see four members of the Super...
News Here's How Much Space Super Mario Maker 2 Will Take Up On Your Switch
Nearly double the amount
If you've gone the digital route this generation, you'll be relieved to hear Super Mario Maker 2 won't take up too much space on your Switch when it arrives next month. With the pre-purchase now live, it's been confirmed the file size is a total of 2.8GB. As tiny as this is when compared to certain other Switch releases,...
News Will Nintendo Add More Game Styles To Super Mario Maker 2?
It looks like there's a real chance
If you managed to catch the Super Mario Maker 2 Direct earlier on, you likely saw the segment where the new game style based on Super Mario 3D World was revealed. If you pause around the 9-minute mark of the video, you'll notice there's a vacant space next to the new theme on display. Noticeably, the title in...
News It's Official, The New Game Style In Super Mario Maker 2 Is Based On 3D World
Cat Mario, clear pipes and more...
When early images and advertisements for Super Mario Maker 2 began surfacing online, it became clear a new game theme had been added. Nintendo's latest presentation for the upcoming release has now confirmed it's based on the Wii U release, Super Mario 3D World. If you already spotted Cat Mario and clear pipes in...
News Get Inspired By The New Story Mode In Super Mario Maker 2
Rebuild the castle
Nintendo just released a truckload of new information about Super Mario Maker 2 in its latest Direct presentation. One of the highlights of the 15-minute clip was the news the game would receive its very own story mode. In this mode, you take control of Mario and your task is to rebuild Princess Peach's castle. To do this, you'll...
News Build And Play Together In Super Mario Maker 2's Multiplayer Modes
Online and local support
If it wasn't already a dead giveaway when we started seeing Luigi in the promotional materials, a co-op construction mode has now been officially confirmed for Super Mario Maker 2. During the latest Direct presentation, Nintendo revealed how you'll be able to pass a Joy-Con to a friend in the sequel and get them to help out...
Wednesday15th May 2019
Watch Super Mario Maker 2 Direct Broadcast - Live!
Building up the hype
Today's the day we learn a lot more about Super Mario Maker 2 – at 3pm PT / 6pm ET / 11pm BST we'll be getting a Nintendo Direct devoted to the upcoming Switch game, which launches on 28th June. The Direct will be 15 minutes long and "packed" with info about the upcoming release. <liveblog...
Tuesday14th May 2019
News Super Mario Maker 2 Nintendo Direct Airing Tomorrow, 15th May
Here are the times you need
Completely out of the blue, a Super Mario Maker 2 Nintendo Direct has been announced to air tomorrow, 15th May. The show will be 15 minutes long and "packed" with info about the upcoming release. The following description for the Direct has just been shared in a press release. "Tune in on Wednesday, May 15 at 3 p.m. PT...
Tuesday30th Apr 2019
News Pre-Order Super Mario Maker 2 From Nintendo UK To Get Dioramas, A Switch Stylus And More
Updated with even more goodies!
Update: The Nintendo Official UK Store has added even more options to its Super Mario Maker 2 pre-order range and upgraded one of its existing offers to include a stylish Nintendo Switch Stylus (existing customers are already upgraded to receive the stylus). We've updated the listings below. Original Article:...
Monday29th Apr 2019
News In-Store Flyer Reveals More Super Mario Maker 2 Details
DIY leakage
An in-store promotional flyer has revealed hitherto unconfirmed features for the upcoming Super Mario Maker 2, which launches on Nintendo Switch this year. The flyer shows multicoloured pipes, Charvaarghs and Meowser, although it's quite hard to make out some of those details on the photo provided. And here's a zoomed-in shot of the...
Thursday25th Apr 2019
News Super Mario Maker 2 Launches For Switch On 28th June
Let your imagination run wild, again
Earlier this year during a Direct presentation, Nintendo revealed it was bringing Super Mario Maker 2 to the Switch this June. In the latest update, a release date has now been locked in. According to Nintendo of America and Nintendo Japan, the game will be arriving on 28th June. This date may be slightly...
Tuesday9th Apr 2019
Video A Lack Of Miiverse Leaves Us Wondering How We'll Share Levels In Super Mario Maker 2
Mii-diocre methods
For all its flaws, there was one thing that Miiverse was undeniably quite competent at, and that's sharing and hosting Super Mario Maker levels. You could fire that puppy up, see a post with a load of buzz around it, or even just one that looks vaguely interesting, and download it straight to your now-dusty Wii U console. It was...
Sunday10th Mar 2019
News It's That Time Of Year Again, Happy MAR10 Day!
How are you celebrating?
We hope you're feeling all jolly and festive, folks, because today is Mario Day! Yes, as we're sure a lot of you lovely readers will know by now, Nintendo has adopted 10th March as being a special day for its famous moustachioed mascot. Why? Well, because 'MAR 10' looks a bit like 'Mario', and a better reason isn't...
Wednesday13th Feb 2019
News Super Mario Maker 2 Confirmed For Switch, Launches This June
Direct opens on a biggie
Nintendo has revealed that Super Mario Maker 2 will be launching on Nintendo Switch this summer. June, to be exact (well, more precise). The news was announced during today's Nintendo Direct, with Mario's latest level creator opening the show. Although it's still in development, the game is set to feature brand new features...
