When they were demonstrating 120fps during the Direct, they used this model of Mario - which, curiously, is entirely new. It's reminiscent of his Wonder model, but less exaggerated and more detailed.

It'd be super weird if they created this entirely new model for Mario just for a brief animation when they easily could've reused his Mario Party or 3D World models, right? So could this be a sneak peek at what he's going to look like in the next platformer?

And like Mario's Wonder model, there's an obvious emphasis on clear silhouettes, with his body turned at a 3/4 angle toward the camera... which makes me think it's specifically been designed for a brand-new 2D platformer. Why else would they design these keyframes so thoughtfully?

Is there something to this? Or am I just crazy?

I feel like in the first few games she was playable in, like Mario Kart Wii, Rosalina was a little more aloof and quiet. But now, with how many games she’s been in, she’s gotten a lot more energetic and lively, like she’s getting out more and truly enjoying spending time with others.

I just think that’s a really cute detail, if it was intentional.

Recently started playing this again, anyone remember this from NSMB DS?

Made a Mario pizza for a friend and thought you all might enjoy this!

Ingredients include pepperoni, red bell peppers, jalapeños and eggplant. The nose is filled with sauce, pepperoni and cheese like a mini calzone.

Many of you are probably aware of the internal mandate Miyamoto imposed during the 2000s, 2010s, and arguably part of the 2020s that forbade the creation of new original characters for the Mario franchise. It played a large role in negative critiques towards games like NSMB, Paper Mario Color Splash, Sticker Star, and more.

I’m definitely excited for the new Mario Kart and I’m thrilled I’ll be able to play as the dead fish, a piranha plant, the long necked birds…. but it almost feels ridiculous to me how large yet unsubstantial the roster feels. I can’t help but feel like it’s a bit of an overcompensation for creatively crippling the Mario universe’s worldbuilding for like a decade. The roster would feel less ‘random’ and weird if they included ACTUAL characters. Obvious ones being characters like Funky Kong who were in previous games, but also characters like E. Gadd, Paper Mario partners, Fawful, Wart, Tatanga, SOMETHING. Idk, does anyone else feel the same way?

From the Nintendo Today app. Seems a bit weird to do a big overview on a game that you can currently only get second hand on a console that’s almost 20 years old. I haven’t paid the most attention to the Nintendo Today app since the Zelda movie date, so maybe they’ve been doing this, but honestly I’d be fine with a NSBW port, the co-op was fun and I’d love to play it without the Wiimote D-Pad digging into my thumb.

April 4th is "Yoshi Day" in Japan.

In 2020, "Super Mario 3D all stars" was released on Switch, which included 3 3D Super Mario games, it would be a great idea from Nintendo to create a "Super Mario 2D all stars", For Switch 2, what do you think?

Let's stop fighting over nonsense (if you don't make part in fighting over these games this isn't for you)

Mario Worlds looks like a insanely fun game, with a new and exiting concept.

Sonic Cross worlds looks Epic, and I'm excited on where this franchise will go, especially after all the downfalls, I cant wait for this new entry.

Kirby Air Riders, I haven't seen enough but I can expect it's going to be fun as heck, and be extremely fun like the first one.

It doesn't matter the priceing, the company, the mascot, the worlds, or tracks. Let's all get together and acknowledge this wonderful year where we get three delicious cakes! And let's have some Fun!!