Nintendo has announced the free app Hello, Mario! for Switch, iOS, and Android as part of “My Mario,” a new series of Mario-themed products for young children to be released from August 26.
Here is an overview of the app, via Nintendo:
A free smart device app and Nintendo Switch software that children can play intuitively by pulling Mario’s face, or turning it around and around on the screen. Mario will react in various ways based on the player’s input, allowing parents and young children to play together and enjoy each reaction they see.
And here is a look at the app in action, via its official website:
Other products part of the “My Mario” series, which will be sold at Nintendo Tokyo, Nintendo Osaka, and Nintendo Kyoto, include:
Wood Block Sets
Characters such as Mario and Luigi, along with well-known items from the Super Mario series will be available as wooden blocks. These pieces are all made in sizes and weights that are easy for young children to hold and play with. Each character blocks can also be used as an amiibo figure of the relevant character in compatible games.
Mario Wood Block Set (3 pieces) – 2,980 yen
Mario & Friends Wood Block Set (30 pieces) – 19,980 yen
Board Book
Hello, Mario! is a board book that parents and children can enjoy together one page at a time, opening Mario’s mouth, or turning his face around. (The book will be available at local bookstores as well.)
Hello, Mario! (published by Shogakukan) – 1,870 yen
Visual Content
In this series of stop motion short videos, Mario shows a variety of expressions and movements. Each video is approximately one minute long so that young children can enjoy them. The videos are planned to be released on the My Mario official website and other channels.
