Get Ready for Mario Day: Exciting Sales and Surprises Await!

Mark your calendars for March 10th, as it’s soon to be Mario Day! If you’re a fan of this iconic gaming franchise, it’s a yearly opportunity to rejoice over Nintendo’s well-known mustached character. For those less familiar with the celebration, it occurs annually on this date, not tied to any specific game anniversary or event. Instead, the choice of March 10th is rather quirky; the abbreviation “MAR 10” resembles Mario’s name, which makes it an amusing pick for a special day! Since Nintendo initiated this tradition some years ago, fans have been treated to numerous exciting events.

Every year on Mario Day, price reductions are a usual occurrence. Nintendo collaborates with numerous retail partners for this celebration, such as Best Buy, GameStop, Target, and Walmart. This year’s discounted titles from the company include popular games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Mario vs. Donkey Kong, and Super Mario Odyssey. Keep in mind that individual stores might also have their own promotions separate from Nintendo’s, so it’s worth checking out. As for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, the game is currently hosting a Community Challenge event where all participants can earn 310 Platinum points (a nod to March 10, or 3/10).

In recent times, Nintendo has cultivated a strong bond with LEGO, leading to numerous sets inspired by the Super Mario series. This year, LEGO is running a special offer at its online store where customers can earn double points on all Super Mario purchases and receive a free gift for spending $40 or more. Besides sales, LEGO has been actively involved in Mario Day events. Last year, they began revealing their Mario Kart merchandise a day before Mario Day, so we might see a similar unveiling this year, potentially related to the LEGO Game Boy or the speculated LEGO Icons Mario Kart set.

From a dedicated fan’s perspective, Nintendo seems poised to share some exciting updates! The buzz from Mario Day 2024 was electrifying, particularly the official announcement and release date for the highly anticipated sequel to “The Super Mario Bros. Movie”. On top of that, Nintendo unveiled the launch dates for two intriguing games featuring the Mario clan: “Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD” and “Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door”. As we eagerly await the next Mario movie set to hit screens on April 3rd, 2026, there’s a chance we might get more news tidbits in the pipeline – perhaps casting updates or even a sneak peek!

This year’s Mario Day has everyone wondering if there will be any video game news. A new Mario Kart game for the Nintendo Switch 2 was announced in January and is expected to be showcased during a special Nintendo Direct on April 2nd. There’s a chance it might appear before that, on March 10th, or Nintendo could announce another Mario game for their new system. For now, we just have to wait and see what Nintendo has in store, but fans should definitely keep an eye out on March 10th!

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2025-03-09 15:10