{"id":10079,"date":"2016-05-09T12:27:51","date_gmt":"2016-05-09T16:27:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.darkainarts.com\/gamers\/?p=10079"},"modified":"2016-05-09T22:14:57","modified_gmt":"2016-05-10T02:14:57","slug":"super-mario-coming-to-minecraft-wii-u-edition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.darkainarts.com\/gamers\/2016\/05\/super-mario-coming-to-minecraft-wii-u-edition\/","title":{"rendered":"Super Mario coming to Minecraft: Wii U Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Nintendo is partnering with Mojang and Microsoft to bring the imaginative worlds of the Super Mario series and Minecraft together. For the first time ever, players will be able to fend off blocky Hammer Bros. and Dry Bones the same way they do Creepers and Zombies.<\/p>\n<p>On May 17th, the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack comes to <em>Minecraft: Wii U Edition<\/em> as a free game update. After downloading the update, players who own the <em>Minecraft: Wii U Edition<\/em> digital game, which launched last December, will have immediate access to new skins, a Super Mario-themed pre-made world and a set of Super Mario-themed music and item textures. <\/p>\n<p>All this new content is inspired by games in the iconic Super Mario series such as <em>Super Mario World<\/em>, <em>Super Mario 64<\/em> and <em>Super Mario Sunshine<\/em>. <\/p>\n<p>When the retail version of <em>Minecraft: Wii U Edition<\/em> launches in stores on June 17th, the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack will be included on the disc.<\/p>\n<p><!--more-->\u201cBoth the <em>Super Mario<\/em> franchise and Minecraft embrace the magic of exploration and discovery,\u201d said Steve Singer, Nintendo of America\u2019s Vice President of Publisher &#038; Developer Relations. \u201cPlayers will have a great time adventuring and creating in this free game update that embraces the unique and memorable elements of both franchises.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Wii U version of Minecraft features the full game, as well as many of the most popular previously released content packs for no extra charge. Downloading the <em>Super Mario Mash-Up Pack<\/em> gives players 40 new Super Mario-themed skins, which transform the game\u2019s characters into familiar heroes like Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach, and even troublemakers like Bowser, Wario and all seven Koopalings. All the world and item textures in the game will also be redone, providing players the opportunity to create their own Super Mario-themed locations within the world of Minecraft. While building, players will even enjoy listening to the smooth sounds of 15 pieces of music from <em>Super Mario 64<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Since launching in 2011, Minecraft has become a global phenomenon, selling more than 70 million games worldwide. The Wii U version of <em>Minecraft<\/em> features Off-TV Play, touch screen functionality and online multiplayer.<\/p>\n<p><em>Minecraft: Wii U Edition<\/em> can currently be downloaded in Nintendo eShop on the Wii U console and on Nintendo.com for $29.99 USD.<\/p>\n<p><center><\/p>\n<div class=\"tumblr-post\" data-href=\"https:\/\/embed.tumblr.com\/embed\/post\/jQUko9niqkGxW6XoVVWQ4w\/144126341150\" data-did=\"53498727d8404aafcb73a078a0dc428f85b27a90\"><a href=\"http:\/\/darkainartsgamers.tumblr.com\/post\/144126341150\/more-at-httpgamersdarkainartscom\">http:\/\/darkainartsgamers.tumblr.com\/post\/144126341150\/more-at-httpgamersdarkainartscom<\/a><\/div>\n<p>  <script async src=\"https:\/\/secure.assets.tumblr.com\/post.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"tumblr-post\" data-href=\"https:\/\/embed.tumblr.com\/embed\/post\/jQUko9niqkGxW6XoVVWQ4w\/144126221750\" data-did=\"4788abef9ad90f8b9eddab1daeba3e3e52e6524e\"><a href=\"http:\/\/darkainartsgamers.tumblr.com\/post\/144126221750\/more-at-httpgamersdarkainartscom\">http:\/\/darkainartsgamers.tumblr.com\/post\/144126221750\/more-at-httpgamersdarkainartscom<\/a><\/div>\n<p>  <script async src=\"https:\/\/secure.assets.tumblr.com\/post.js\"><\/script><\/center><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nintendo is partnering with Mojang and Microsoft to bring the imaginative worlds of the Super Mario series and Minecraft together. 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