Nintendo has big plans for Super Mario Bros.’ 35th anniversary | VGC
Celebrations will see Mario’s 35-year back catalogue remastered for Switch…
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As part of its anniversary celebrations, Nintendo will reveal plans to re-release most of Super Mario's 35-year back catalogue this year, remastered for Nintendo Switch, VGC was told.
Nintendo will also release several other Mario titles in 2020, including a new instalment in the Paper Mario series.
The plans are set to be revealed alongside new details of Nintendo's partnership with Universal, and the pair's Super Nintendo World theme park attractions and animated Super Mario movie.
Nintendo has already unveiled one flagship licensing deal planned to commemorate the anniversary: a special interactive Lego Mario set which sees players collecting coins and defeating enemies in real-life 'levels'.
The Super Mario 35th Anniversary reveal was originally due to take place as a physical event at E3 in June, VGC was told, but Nintendo is now reviewing its plans in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. E3 2020 has been cancelled due to the virus outbreak and Nintendo could instead opt for a digital showcase.
UPDATE:
Jason Schreier and Eurogamer corroborate
Sources: Nintendo Switch 2020 line-up dominated by Mario games old and new
Nintendo Switch's first-party line-up for the rest of 2020 will be dominated by Mario games old and new, to coincide wi…
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UPDATE 2:
Gematsu shares more details on the lineup:
Rumor: Super Mario back catalog and several other Mario titles coming to Switch in 2020 [Update 2]
Nintendo will celebrate the 35th anniversary of Super Mario in 2020 by re-releasing “most of” the series’ back catalog and several other Mario titles for Switch, according to VGC …
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Gematsu has heard similar reports, specifically in regards to Super Mario 3D World Deluxe, a new Paper Mario title, and high-definition remasters of Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, and Super Mario Galaxy.
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