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Thursday2nd Nov 2017
News Super Mario Odyssey is the Fastest Selling Mario Title to Date in the US
Wahoo!
It's safe to say that Super Mario Odyssey has been a hit so far, both critically and commercially. It's been clocking up impressive sales in all territories, and now Nintendo of America has confirmed a notable landmark for the US market. In its first five days on sale Odyssey sold over 1.1 million units in the US, making it the fastest...
Wednesday1st Nov 2017
News Switch Passes Two Million Sales In Japan Thanks To Super Mario Odyssey Fever
Game sells 512,000 copies in three days on sale
Super Mario Odyssey has given Switch the sales boost it needed to pass the two million consoles sold marker in its native Japan. Last week, Switch sold 133,094 units, with the bulk of that figure apparently thanks to the Super Mario Odyssey Switch bundle. Last week also marked the biggest delivery of...
Video Adorable Super Mario Odyssey Easter Egg Plays Catchy Tunes Like a Music Box
Globetrotting
It's no secret that we absolutely love Super Mario Odyssey, and one of the things we love most is just how many teeny-tiny details can be found throughout, whatever their form. One of these is what could be classified as an easter egg that occurs when you jump repeatedly on the Odyssey's globe. Doing so will play a music box version...
News Nintendo Opens Super Mario Odyssey Photo Contest, But There's A Catch
Snappy chappy, Cappy!
One of the coolest things about Super Mario Odyssey is the fact that the game comes with a built-in photo mode where you can snap images, edit them and share them with others. Nintendo is clearly aware of the appeal of this mode, as it has just opened a competition via its Japanese site asking players to send in "Joy themed"...
Tuesday31st Oct 2017
Video Get Snazzy with Our Top 10 Super Mario Odyssey Costumes
Playing dress-up with a portly plumber
Let it never be said that we don't have a sense of style over here at Nintendo Life Towers, no matter what our mums say. To properly cement this fact in history once and for all we've decided to present to you the absolute, irrefutable top ten costumes in Super Mario Odyssey. Whether sporting a snazzy suit or...
News Super Mario Odyssey Has Already Cleared 2 Million Sales
"You're my super star!"
It’s pretty safe to say that Nintendo had a strong strategy with the Switch this year, bookending it with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey, both of which have been universally well received critically. Though Super Mario Odyssey has only been out for a few days at this point, it was a foregone...
Random Here Are Some Licensed Collectible Nintendo Switch 'Lunchbox Kits'
For Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey
In today's episode of 'Nintendo licenses the darndest things' we have Collectible Lunchbox Kits for Nintendo Switch; well, they're more interesting than those standard cases we're all carrying around. PowerA is behind these licensed curios that blend the nostalgia for old lunchboxes with useful stuff...
Monday30th Oct 2017
News Super Mario Odyssey Loses Out To Assassin's Creed Origins In UK Charts Race
Comes top in single-format chart, though
Assassin's Creed Origins has beaten Super Mario Odyssey to claim the top spot in the UK's physical sales chart. Both games launched at the end of last week, but according to Chart-Track it was Ubisoft's historical action title which came out on top, and Mario was forced to settle for second place. However,...
Friday27th Oct 2017
News Switch Player's Next Issue Is Packed With Super Mario Odyssey Goodness
Not to mention an amazing cover
Our friends over at Switch Player may be hard at work on issue 9 but they've taken the time to share with us the cover, which we're showing off exclusively on this very page. Created by Stup-Jam, the art features Mario and company in a scene lifted from Super Mario Odyssey, a game you may have heard of...
News Delight Your Friends By Sending Them 8-Bit Super Mario iMessages
Catching some rays
One of the coolest things in Super Mario Odyssey has to be the way the game seamlessly flips into classic 8-bit Mario style on some of the stages to give players a change of pace. If you are a iPhone user and love sending iMessages to friends and family, you will likely enjoy the new 8-bit Super Mario Sticker pack...
News Super Mario Odyssey Is The Best Rated Game Of All Time
Depending on who you listen to
Super Mario Odyssey received universal acclaim when the review embargo dropped yesterday, with many outlets across the world giving it top marks, along with our own 10/10, of course. That's all added up to a mighty overall score of 98.92% (at the time of writing) on the longstanding game review score aggregator...
News Super Mario Odyssey Gets A Day One Update, But Don't Expect Much
"Several fixes have been made to enhance the user’s experience"
Super Mario Odyssey launches on Switch today, and Nintendo isn't wasting any time when it comes to updates. The game has already been updated to version 1.0.1, although Nintendo is quite vague as to what this actually does. According to the company, version 1.0.1 is all about...
Video Watch Jimmy Fallon Play Super Mario Odyssey On The Nintendo Switch
This man really loves Mario
It’s been well publicised how the current host of The Tonight Show is a big fan of Nintendo. Every year E3 rolls around, Jimmy Fallon often gets Reggie and his crew on so he can try out the latest Nintendo systems and games. We have also heard stories in the past about how he missed out on a chance to date the...
Thursday26th Oct 2017
Video Digital Foundry Gives Its Full Tech Analysis of Super Mario Odyssey
You want 60fps, you compromise
Super Mario Odyssey is just hours away from release (as we publish this it's actually already out in Japan / Australia / New Zealand), and it's comfortably one of the most anticipated games of the year. We lavished it with praise in our review, and remarked that it's a handsome game that also delivers some much...
News We Could See Another 3D Mario Game On Switch, According To Yoshiaki Koizumi
"Who knows how things will turn out?"
Super Mario games are a highlight of any Nintendo console cycle, with titles like Super Mario 3D World, Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Sunshine providing players with hours of enjoyment over the past few decades. However, as the years have progressed and development commitments have lengthened, we're...
Nintendo Download 26th October (Europe)
Super Mario Odyssey! The Mummy Demastered! Halloween Sales! Much more!
Another Nintendo Download Update is live in Europe, and it's a big one. In addition to Mario's notable arrival on Switch we have a whole lot of other tempting options, along with the usual DLC add-ons and discounts. Let's get to it! Switch Retail Downloads: Super Mario Odyssey...
Video We Unbox The Super Mario Odyssey Switch Bundle With A Little Help From Cappy
You can win some amiibo signed by a special guest, too!
If there's one thing Mario's known for, it's jumping. If there's one thing Mario's dress sense is known for, it's red. That's no doubt the logic Nintendo had when creating the special Super Mario Odyssey Nintendo Switch bundle, and Nintendo UK was even kind enough to send one over to us so we...
Nintendo Download 26th October (North America)
Super Mario Odyssey! Poi! Splasher! Moon Hunters! Much more!
It's Nintendo Download Update day, and this one is arguably one of the biggest of the year. We have Nintendo's main man making his full 'main game' Switch debut, of course, while there are also a number of rather tempting download options on the table. Let's get to it. Switch Retail...
News Pimp Out Your Super Mario Odyssey Experience With This Light-Up Switch Dock Shield
Zelda version also available
Accessories maker PDP is releasing a light-up dock protector for the Switch which provides the perfect way to play TV mode on Mario's upcoming adventure. Available on November 10th, this officially licensed Super Mario Odyssey "dock shield" clips onto your existing dock and supplies a "custom LED light show". Two...
News Nintendo Switch OS Version 4.0.1 Is Now Available
Just in time for Super Mario Odyssey
It came as a bit of a surprise when Nintendo put out the 4.0 update for the Switch, adding in neat extra features like eShop pre-loading and video capture. Still, there’s plenty left to be addressed in the system’s OS, and it seems that Nintendo’s really swinging for the fences here, as it has put out a...
Wednesday25th Oct 2017
News YouTuber Gets Banned From Site For Streaming Super Mario Odyssey
There'll be no spoilers here!
Avoiding major spoilers for Super Mario Odyssey is becoming harder and harder with each passing day; there have been several reports of stores breaking the street date of the game and more than a few members of the public have now received their copies earlier than planned. Some players are seizing the opportunity for...
News You Can Now Pre-Load Super Mario Odyssey From The Switch eShop
Get a head start on that 5.2GB download
Let's be honest, Super Mario Odyssey is a game which you are always going to want to have on your Switch isn't it? While game boxes are nice to look at on your shelf, game carts can be easily forgotten when you take your Switch out and about on adventures. If you do plan to download Super Mario Odyssey...
Gallery Japan's Collective Body Is Ready For Super Mario Odyssey
If only more people could get Switches to play it on...
Super Mario Odyssey launches this week - as if you didn't know - and Nintendo has gone big on promoting the game in Japan. Everywhere you look there are adverts, merchandise, magazines, cardboard stands and even Mario statues, all of which show that Nintendo isn't sparing any expense...
Tuesday24th Oct 2017
Video A New Theory on How Pauline Got Her Name
And some notable similarities to Odyssey's style
With just days to go until Super Mario Odyssey hits the shelves, there’s a lot of excitement and buzz in the air. While most of the game will be kept under lock and key until 27 October, Nintendo has made a few things public. One of the bigger revelations made earlier this year, when Odyssey was...
Monday23rd Oct 2017
Video So, Just How Red are the Super Mario Odyssey Joy-Con Controllers?
You've got neon pink/red on you
As Nintendo releases more snazzy coloured Joy-Con controllers, those of us doomed to the grey variation by limited early pre-order options can't help but contemplate the pricey but necessary upgrade to brighter alternatives. The upcoming Super Mario Odyssey bundle includes some rather nice red Joy-Con controllers,...
Thursday19th Oct 2017
News Don't Worry, You'll Be Able To Capture Video In Super Mario Odyssey
Another thing for Cappy to capture!
The big Nintendo Switch v4.0 firmware update dropped earlier today and one of the really nice additions is the ability to record 30 seconds of video gameplay which you can easily share on social media. At the moment it only works with the following 4 games which have received patches to support it: The Legend of...
Monday16th Oct 2017
Deals Grab Super Mario Odyssey On Digital Download For A Nice Price In The UK
Retail and download price match
Super Mario Odyssey for Switch is not far away now; it's hard to imagine but on 27th October the game will be out in the wild. While collecting the physical version of the game will be nice (who doesn't want this box on their gaming shelf?) - changing the cart in your Switch won't be as much fun. Given that Super...
Friday13th Oct 2017
News Check Out This Wonderful Super Mario Odyssey 3DS Theme
"Let's do the Odyssey!"
Just a couple of days ago we were treated to a free download of 'Jump Up, Super Star!', the crazily addictive song that has been accompanying Super Mario Odyssey since its reveal at E3 this year. Now, in addition to this and the wonderful live-action music video
Wednesday11th Oct 2017
News Get the Official Free Download of Super Mario Odyssey's Jump Up, Super Star!
Well, that's nice
Super Mario Odyssey was a hit at E3 this year, but a surprising part of the show was the popularity of the game's song, 'Jump Up, Super Star!'. Its chirpy lyrics and Big Band stylings took off, and before long the track had been ripped and lovingly shared online. Now, following the release of an awesome musical video, Nintendo has...
Video Check Out Nintendo's Fabulous Live Action Super Mario Odyssey Musical
Jump Up, Super Star!
Super Mario Odyssey is now only a little over two weeks away, and plenty will be hoping that it delivers a memorable leap forward for the franchise. Early indications are certainly positive, and Nintendo's been doing an impressive job of marketing the upcoming sandbox platformer. The latest video is probably the best yet,...
