Nintendo reveals new details on 'Super Mario Maker'

With the 30th anniversary of “Super Mario Bros.” just around the corner, Nintendo has revealed new details about its upcoming Wii U game which will be released on the iconic game’s anniversary. It was revealed that “Super Mario Maker” will be compatible with a slew of amiibos and is capable of more than just creating and playing Mario stages.

According to a report by Video Gamer, the upcoming “Super Mario Maker” is compatible with over 50 amiibo figures. Tapping the amiibo onto the Wii U gamepad will allow players to use that character in the game. A gameplay video shows Link, Wii Fit Trainer, Bowser, Luigi and Kirby traversing the 8-bit levels of Mario.

Aside from them, other characters that could be used in the game are Samus from “Metroid,” Pit from “Kid Icarus” and Little Mac from “Punch-Out!!” Some guest characters from “Super Smash Bros.” like Pac-man, Mega Man and Sonic are also usable in the game.

The video below shows the new features for the game. It also shows how the special 8-bit Mario will work in the game. By tapping the amiibo, mustachioed enemies will be unlocked. Rumors also suggest that the figure will give Mario the ability to smash through unbreakable blocks.

The video shows the flagpole surrounded by blocks that can’t be smashed through. In recent Mario games, these blocks could be smashed when Mario becomes a giant upon consuming a Mega Mushroom.

Meanwhile, some players are reportedly worried that only owners of the limited edition 8-bit Mario can beat the levels, but Nintendo clarified that gamers do not need the new amiibo to get a Mega Mushroom. In an interview with Polygon, Nintendo confirmed that everyone can get their hands on Mega Mushrooms, regardless of whether or not they own an 8-bit Mario amiibo.

Aside from the amiibo compatibility, the video also demonstrates how note blocks can be used to play different notes when activated. Players can also add custom recording using the gamepad’s mic.

“Super Mario Maker” is gearing up to be an in-depth entry in the "Mario" series. Its launch in Sept. 11 could reportedly signal Nintendo’s new era of gaming.

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