Rumor: Several 3D Mario's coming to Switch, new Paper Mario

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Started by the-pi-guy, Mar 30, 2020, 09:37 PM

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Multiple sources: Several Mario games (64/Sunshine/Galaxy 1 and 2/3D World) getting Switch remasters this year; new Paper Mario en route as well | ResetEra

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www.videogameschronicle.com   Nintendo has big plans for Super Mario Bros.' 35th anniversary | VGC  Celebrations will see Mario's 35-year back catalogue remastered for Switch…   www.videogameschronicle.com www.videogameschronicle.com    
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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.  Click to expand... Click to shrink...  
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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.  Click to expand... Click to shrink...  
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 Jason Schreier and Eurogamer corroborate

   www.eurogamer.net   Sources: Nintendo Switch 2020 line-up dominated by Mario games old and new     www.eurogamer.net www.eurogamer.net    
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 Gematsu shares more details on the lineup:
   www.gematsu.com   Rumor: Super Mario back catalog and several other Mario titles coming to Switch in 2020 - Gematsu  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 and Eurogamer reports. According to the Eurogamer report, the back catalog titles include a Deluxe version of Super...   www.gematsu.com www.gematsu.com    
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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.  Click to expand... Click to shrink...  
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