Yesterday, on March 10th, the Nintendo world celebrated ‘Mario’ Day (Mar10) with exciting announcements of new games and updates featuring Mario and friends. Here’s a rundown of what to expect:
– **Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door**: This beloved RPG is making a comeback on the Nintendo Switch on May 23rd. Fans can look forward to enhanced graphics and new gameplay elements, twenty years after its original debut on the Nintendo GameCube. Pre-orders are now live on the Nintendo eShop and Nintendo.ca.
– **Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD**: Coming to the Nintendo Switch on June 27th, this game is a high-definition upgrade of the original title from the Nintendo 3DS system. Pre-orders are available for this release as well.
– **Classic Game Boy Games**: Starting March 12th, three classic Game Boy games featuring Mario will be added to the Nintendo Switch Online library. Get ready to enjoy “Dr. Mario,” “Mario Golf,” and “Mario Tennis” once again.
– **Mario Kart LEGO Set**: Exciting news for LEGO Super Mario fans as an upcoming Mario Kart LEGO set is in the works.
In addition to these announcements, there are some MAR10 Day offers that you don’t want to miss:
– A 14-day free trial of Nintendo Switch Online is available until March 17th, doubling the usual trial period.
– Various Mario-themed games like “Mario Kart 8 Deluxe” and “Luigi’s Mansion 3” are being offered at discounted prices on the Nintendo eShop and select retailers.
But that’s not all! Shigeru Miyamoto revealed a collaboration between Nintendo and Illumination to create a new animated film based on the Super Mario Bros. universe. While we’ll have to wait until April 3, 2026, for its release in the US and other global markets, it’s definitely something to look forward to.
For more details about all the Mar10 Day surprises, check out the full announcement video [here](https://www.youtube.com/embed/vfjmQlWRHgQ).
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