Join the celebration of Mario Day with highlights from last year's event at Nintendo NY. Hear about the top five coolest games, an interview with Ryan Kaji from Ryan's World, and a discussion on gaming, environmental concerns, and Mario Day celebrations.
Mario, a beloved character by Nintendo, has a long history dating back to 1981, starring in numerous games.
Mario Day celebrations at Nintendo NY included game stations, Mario Kart competition, and unique displays of Nintendo Amiibo.
Deep dives
Nintendo and Mario's History
Nintendo, founded in 1889 in Kyoto, Japan, has a deep-rooted history starting with crafting playing cards. Mario, a prominent character, debuted in Donkey Kong in 1981 and later starred in Super Mario Bros in 1985. With 23 games of his own, Mario's popularity has transcended through various games like Super Smash Bros and Mario Kart. 2023 marks a significant year for Mario, with events like the opening of Super Nintendo World and the upcoming release of the Super Mario Bros movie.
Mario Day Celebrations at the Nintendo Store
Mario Day celebrations at the Nintendo Store included unique displays of Nintendo Amiibo, various game stations for attendees to play Nintendo games, and a Mario Kart competition on a large screen TV. The event also showcased every Nintendo system ever made, along with puzzles featuring Mario characters. Attendees immersed in Nintendo swag and experienced the thrill of interactive gaming.
Top Mario Games at the Mario Day Event
The Mario Day event featured top Mario games available for play, including Yoshi's Crafted World, Luigi's Mansion 3, and Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze. Super Mario 3D World and Bowser's Fury provided a double feature experience, and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe stood out with new additions through DLC. All showcased Mario games were available on sale in the Nintendo eShop during the Mario Day celebrations.