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Monday8th Jul 2019
UK Charts Super Mario Maker 2 Enjoys A Second Strong Week At Number One
A successful week for Switch
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 6th July, revealing that Super Mario Maker 2 has managed to hold on to its position at number one for a second week. The game saw just a 47% fall in sales in its second week, helping it to stay above its nearest competitor Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled. It was actually a very...
Saturday6th Jul 2019
Video How To Use Every Power-Up In Super Mario Maker 2
Power-up your courses
If in-game tutorials aren't your cup of tea, perhaps you would prefer to watch the above 25-minute video, demonstrating how to use every power-up in Super Mario Maker 2. Yes, for your viewing pleasure, our lovely senior video producer Alex Olney has recorded how each one of the power-ups in the Nintendo Switch Super Mario...
Thursday4th Jul 2019
News This Super Mario Maker 2 Player Has Already Created A Full 32-Course Game
And you can try it out
Super Mario Maker 2 doesn't let players upload their levels as a complete in-game world (please, Nintendo?), but that hasn't stopped this player from making their own full game anyway. Third Strongest Bunny, a Canadian fan of the game who has been making levels since the original Super Mario Maker arrived on Wii U, has...
Video Indie Hit Downwell Recreated In Super Mario Maker 2
Get vertical
If you're a fan of the indie title Downwell and happen to own a copy of Super Mario Maker 2, you might want to take a look at the above video. YouTube channel Boomstick Gaming has recreated the excellent vertical platforming roguelike rather accurately within Nintendo's Mario-themed course creator. Just like the real game, the...
Wednesday3rd Jul 2019
Japanese Charts Super Mario Maker 2 Jumps Straight In At Number One
"Mario number one! Wahoo!"
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 24th - 30th June, revealing that Super Mario Maker 2 has snagged itself another number one position. Yes, hot on the heels of its UK number one earlier in the week, Mario's latest creative adventure has managed to top the charts in Nintendo's home country, selling 196,153...
News These Adorable Super Mario Maker 2 Plushies Are Now Available To Pre-Order
Part of a larger set
If you've been loving Super Mario Maker 2 as much as we have, you'll probably find yourself needing these adorable Mario Maker plush toys in your life. From toy manufacturer Sanei Boeki, these two delights are both now available to order from Amazon Japan (international shipping is available). They sadly don't release until...
News Super Mario Maker 2 Debut UK Physical Sales Almost Double The Wii U Original
An impressive opening week
Just a couple of days ago, we shared the news that Super Mario Maker 2 had secured the lovely number one spot in the UK charts. The game saw the strongest opening sales for any Nintendo game in the region during 2019 so far. Things are only getting better for the creative plumber, though, as
Tuesday2nd Jul 2019
News Super Mario Maker 2 Producer Takashi Tezuka Shares 5 Tips For Creating Courses
Learn from the best
Coming up with ideas for your own courses in Super Mario Maker 2 can be quite the challenge, especially if you're not usually the imaginative, creative type. If you fall into this category, you might want to check out the video above. The game's producer, Takashi Tezuka, has shared five tips for course creation. Whether you're...
Monday1st Jul 2019
News Celeste Creator Matt Thorson Shares Series Of Super Mario Maker 2 Levels
Here's how to play them yourself
A few days have passed since Super Mario Maker 2 burst onto the scene and the courses are flying in from every direction. One such direction is Matt Thorson, creator of the wonderful Celeste, who has shared a selection of levels that he's designed for other players to try out. He's been sharing them in a Twitter...
Community Share Your Super Mario Maker 2 Levels And Know-How Here
Mecca for Mario Makers
Super Mario Maker 2 has been out for a couple of days now and we imagine many of you have been feverishly exploring its nooks and crannies. That goes for us here at Nintendo Life Towers, too, as the rest of the team finally get to sample the game firsthand and see exactly what Alex has been excitedly jabbering on about for the...
UK Charts Super Mario Maker 2 Is Nintendo's Biggest Launch Of 2019, Debuts At Number One
Bloodstained crushes it on Switch
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 29th June, revealing that Super Mario Maker 2 has created its very own course straight to number one. The game has actually become Nintendo's biggest launch of the year so far in the country, outperforming the debut of New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe earlier in the year...
News A 14-Year-Old Has Created Super Mario Maker 2 Inside PS4 Title LittleBigPlanet 3
A game within a game within a game within...
Super Mario Maker 2 is an incredible piece of software that allows you to create all kinds of Mario-related stages and share them with your friends (and enemies). The sheer scope of Nintendo's game makes it a must-have on Switch, and also makes the achievement of 14-year-old Claptrap9 all the more...
Sunday30th Jun 2019
Video The Secret Super Mario Maker 2 Power-Ups We Couldn't Talk About
Spoilers ahead
Now that Super Mario Maker 2 has been released, our lovely senior video producer, Alex Olney, has uploaded a video about two particularly interesting items you eventually unlock in story mode. The first is the Super Hammer, which is exclusive to the Super Mario 3D World extra theme. It allows you to use a hammer to destroy a variety...
Friday28th Jun 2019
News Super Mario Maker 2 Currently Lets You Upload Just 32 Courses
And fans aren't happy
Today finally sees the launch of Super Mario Maker 2, allowing us all to play a practically infinite number of levels and design our very own courses. It's pretty safe to say that we're immensely happy with how the game has turned out, but one little aspect has already started to create a bit of drama online. Folks on Reddit h
News Super Mario Maker 2 Has Already Received Its First Update
Providing a more pleasant experience
Nintendo has issued its first update for Super Mario Maker 2. Version 1.0.1 provides a more pleasant game experience. Here's the full rundown, courtesy of the official support page: Issues have been fixed to make for a more pleasant gaming experience. It's unknown at this point in time if this patch will...
Thursday27th Jun 2019
News Super Mario Maker 2's First Game-Breaking Bug Has Already Been Found
And it was actually in the original, too!
Super Mario Maker 2 hasn't even been officially released yet (although we are tantalisingly close) but a game-breaking bug has already been found. The glitch was discovered by Twitch streamer CaptainMK, who we can only hope has received a retail copy slightly early. As Twitter account @MarioBrothBlog...
Nintendo Download 27th June (North America)
Super Mario Maker 2, Virtua Racing and erm, Dream Daddy!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Nintendo Switch: Super Mario Maker 2...
Nintendo Download 27th June (Europe)
Mario Maker 2! Bloodstained! Devil May Cry!
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch Retail - New Releases: Super Mario Maker 2 (Nintendo,...
News Mario Maker Producer Thinks Nintendo Has "Probably Been Influenced" By Community Creations
Inspired by you
The producer of the Super Mario Maker series, Takashi Tezuka, recently spoke to Game Informer about the sequel, due out very soon on the Nintendo Switch, as well as the original Wii U release. To this day, Tezuka is still surprised by the creative creations the community has come up with in the first game –
Thursday20th Jun 2019
News Pokémon Was The Second Most Pre-Ordered Title At GameStop During E3
Call of Duty takes out the top spot
Video game retail giant GameStop has revealed the most pre-ordered upcoming releases shown during E3 2019. Three Nintendo titles made the cut and one third-party release also coming to the Switch was featured. Activision's next entry in the Call of Duty series took out the top spot and Pokémon Sword and Shield...
Monday17th Jun 2019
News Super Mario Maker 2 File Size And Other Details Revealed
Physical or digital?
Super Mario Maker 2 is fast approaching, with that juicy 28th June release date just around the corner. If you haven't already, we imagine you'll soon start to think about how you might want to pick up a copy of the game - physical or digital? Well, the Nintendo Switch eShop listing for the game has now updated to reveal its...
Friday14th Jun 2019
Video Nintendo Staff Have A Blast With Super Mario Maker 2's Multiplayer Mode
Teamwork makes the dream work
Whether you're a legendary game developer, a world famous series producer, or even the president, working at Nintendo involves a healthy dollop of fun. As such, some of the company's most well-known faces have been getting involved with fun activities throughout the course of E3. Recently, we shared a video of the real...
Thursday13th Jun 2019
Random Did Nintendo Just Show Off A New Switch Dock?
On a Treehouse livestream? Probably not, no
If you've been watching Nintendo Treehouse Live at E3 2019, you'll have probably caught a few glimpses 'behind-the-scenes' on the livestream. A power outage in the hall gave us all a look at Nintendo's error screen, for example. While demoing a new level in New Super Lucky's Tale during Day Two, the d
Video Watch Miyamoto And Tezuka "Spin The Wheel" At E3 2019
What fun Super Mario Maker 2 facts will be revealed?
If you're one of the lucky people attending this year's E3, you may or may spot Nintendo's legendary game designer Shigeru Miyamoto and the producer of Super Mario Maker 2, Takashi Tezuka. While the annual event is intended to be a business trip for most people within the industry, that won't...
Wednesday12th Jun 2019
News "Luigi Assist Mode" Makes Super Mario Maker 2 More Accessible
And reinforces the fact it's a game about building
There was a lot to learn about each of Nintendo's upcoming Switch titles on the first day of Nintendo Treehouse Live at E3 2019. When the localisation team sat down alongside Super Mario Maker 2 producer Takashi Tezuka, viewers were able to learn a little bit more about what to expect from the...
Tuesday11th Jun 2019
News Super Mario Maker 2 Will Let You Play Online With Friends After Update, Nintendo Confirms
Your prayers have been answered
Praise the Nintendo gods. Super Mario Maker 2 will feature the ability to play online with your friends. Last month, a Nintendo representative mentioned that you would not be able to play with or against your friends in the game online, with that feature instead being restricted to local play. As such, it was...
Saturday8th Jun 2019
Watch The Nintendo 2019 World Championship Tournaments - Live!
Duke it out!
Watch Nintendo's 2019 World Championship Tournaments right here. The action starts with the Super Mario Maker 2 Invitational, continues on with the Splatoon 2 World Championship and ends with the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament. <liveblog id="nintendo world championships_2019-06-09_na" tags="#Nintendo 2019 WC" video="
Monday3rd Jun 2019
News Get Discounts On Zelda, EarthBound And More With My Nintendo Rewards (North America)
And physical Super Mario Maker 2 stuff, too
The latest batch of My Nintendo game discounts for North America has now gone live, giving players the usual chance to grab a handful of games at discounted prices and some additional extras to celebrate Father's Day. Let's kick things off with the games, shall we? There are eight on offer in total - some...
Friday31st May 2019
Video Nintendo Minute Shows Off More Of Super Mario Maker 2's Creation Mode
And it's looking very super indeed
Super Mario Maker 2 is only a month away and the excitement for its big release is certainly building. You know, as in building? Ah, forget it. Gearing up for the launch, Nintendo's very own Nintendo Minute duo Kit and Krysta have shared a brand new video showing the game's creation mode in action. We get to see...
Wednesday29th May 2019
News All Those amiibo On Your Shelf? You Can't Use Them In Super Mario Maker 2
A mushroom mystery
Continuing on the theme of strange omissions from Nintendo's upcoming sequel Super Mario Maker 2, arguably one of the biggest disappointments is the lack of amiibo support in the game. This means no mystery mushrooms that turn you into 8-bit renditions of characters from video game history. As confirmed by GameXplain after...
