If an entity like Nintendo wants to partner up with a brand like Mercedes-Benz for free content in my games I’m fine with that. Within reason of course. Finding branded content like that in a game like Super Smash Bros would feel really out of place, but in Super Mario Maker? KIND of out of place but not if they pull it off subtly.<\/p>\n
Heck, they had free cars available for Mario Kart 8 and let’s face it. Free is free.<\/p>\n
Mercedes-Benz has created an original Super Mario Maker Event Course that will be delivered with a special costume for players to unlock at no additional charge. The course, called Mercedes-Benz Jump\u2019n\u2019Drive, arrives today and includes an unlockable Mercedes-Benz GLA costume that shows Mario in the driver\u2019s seat. Once players unlock it by completing the level, they can add it to their collection of Mystery Mushroom costumes.<\/p>\n
\u201cSuper Mario Maker continues to grow and evolve with new courses and content,\u201d said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America\u2019s Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing. \u201cIt\u2019s great that a luxury car brand like Mercedes-Benz recognizes the ability to create fun courses and share them with others.\u201d<\/p>\n
This special content marks the second time that Mercedes-Benz has made fun additions to a Nintendo game: The GLA is one of multiple free downloadable vehicles in Mario Kart 8. The new Super Mario Maker Event Course was created by Mario fans at Mercedes-Benz who were inspired by the GLA\u2019s appearance in Mario Kart 8 and wanted to build a level with Mario taking the GLA on a road trip. The Mercedes-Benz Event Course takes players through a variety of automotive-related areas, including being at the dealership, taking a test drive through a city and eventually cruising down the autobahn. And as with any good Mario level, some surprises wait to be discovered.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are delighted to once again be represented in a blockbuster game like Super Mario Maker,\u201d says Dr. Jens Thiemer, Vice President Marketing Mercedes-Benz cars. \u201cMercedes-Benz and Super Mario have a lot in common. Above all, they share the same vision: to inspire their customers and fans.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Super Mario Maker game lets players create, play and share their own Mario courses using a wide array of enemies, objects and power-ups. Millions of courses have been uploaded for people to play, many using elements of the Mushroom Kingdom in ways never before encountered. Nintendo also has previously added a course designed by Facebook, the course featured in the final round of the 2015 PAX Prime Omegathon and other courses designed by Nintendo.<\/p>\n
The Mercedes-Benz Jump\u2019n\u2019Drive level is available in the \u201cEvent Courses\u201d section of Super Mario Maker, which showcases special levels presented by Nintendo and partners. The level from Mercedes-Benz, the game\u2019s exclusive automotive partner, can be downloaded for free by everyone who owns the game.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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