Take Memorable Photos and Play the Anticipated Super Mario Odyssey for Nintendo Switch Before it Launches

WHAT:
For the rest of October, Mario has traded warp pipes for a decked-out trailer as his transportation of choice. Before Mario explores the many wild and wonderful Kingdoms of the Super Mario Odyssey game when it launches exclusively for the Nintendo Switch system on Oct. 27, he is taking off on a cross-country tour to explore some wild and wonderful locations in our world. Mario is traveling to several locations across the country to hang out with fans, show off his cool new Mario-themed trailer and let everyone play his new game before it launches on Oct. 27

You are invited to join Mario on his cross-country adventure by meeting him at his stop in Philadelphia at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on Oct. 24. You will have a chance to take photos with the Mario costumed character complete with a Cappy cap, play Super Mario Odyssey and check out the powered-up trailer, with a giant inflatable Cappy. Cappy is Mario’s new companion in Super Mario Odyssey who gives Mario new moves that redefine the Super Mario gameplay.
 
In addition to this tour stop, Mario is making detours at visually spectacular locations around the country to snap photos and take in the sights … just like a tourist! You can follow his cross-country odyssey by following Nintendo on Twitter, Instagram and Tumblr.

WHO:
Mario, Nintendo fans, families
 
WHEN:
Oct. 24
12-6 p.m.
 
WHERE:
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19130

Out Now in the Americas and Available Digitally in Europe

The Physical Version of the Game Will Release in Europe on Nov. 3 -- Prepare to Journey up the Tree Less Traveled With the New Launch Trailer!

Sharpen your swords, dust off your spell books, stretch your legs, and get ready for a lot of dungeon mapping goodness because Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth is out now! The game is now available physically and digitally in the Americas and digitally in Europe (the physical version will come out on Nov 3.) for the Nintendo 3DS™ system.

Legend says that whoever reaches the top of the Yggdrasil tree will have their greatest wish fulfilled. The only problem is that there are plenty of monstrous creatures that call the colossal tree home. It's up to you to build a guild full of hardy adventurers to slash, stab, punch, burn, freeze, etc... your way towards the prize at the summit. Be warned though, it'll take the perfect storm of expert dungeon navigation and party composition to make it to the top. Will you become the fabled conqueror of the Yggdrasil tree or a very tasty meal for a very hungry F.O.E.?

Full press release and shiny new launch trailer below!

IRVINE, Calif. - October 16, 2017 - The time has come to climb a very big tree, release the cartographer within, and run from terrifying FOEs because Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth is now available in the Americas and digitally in Europe for the Nintendo 3DS™ system.

Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth chronicles the quest of a new adventurer (hey, that's you!) as they attempt to reach the top of the towering Yggdrasil tree. For it is said that whoever braves the dangers of the dreaded Yggdrasil labyrinth and reaches the summit will have their greatest wish fulfilled... With the most cosmetic customization options in an Etrian Odyssey game, newly added racial attribute bonuses, and ten unique classes (each with two branching specialization paths), the perfect party is just waiting to be assembled.

Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth features:

• A Choose-your-own-odyssey Feel - Starting with the creation of your party to exploring the uncharted labyrinth of the Yggdrasil Tree, Beyond the Myth is all about choosing how your own adventure unfolds. Test your survival skills by wisely navigating the winding floors of Yggdrasil, using shrewd tactics when battling gruesome beasts, making the right decisions during various "scenarios," and more. To meet these challenges, the home base city of Iorys is ready for all your buying/selling, recruiting, and information-gathering needs! 
• Gameplay Fit for a True Pathfinder - It wouldn't be an Etrian Odyssey game without the life-or-death need to map your progress. For those new to the series, the bottom screen of the 3DS displays a top-down, tile-based map that must be filled out while dungeon crawling. Players can use the map to mark the locations of treasures, doors, enemies, environmental obstructions, and more. Expect the unexpected at every turn--and then make a note on the map so it's not so unexpected next time!
• Epic Turn-based Battles - There's a reason why no one has ever reached the top of Yggdrasil. Dangerous creatures and utterly terrifying FOEs--high-level mini-bosses, for you newcomers--roam the labyrinth on every floor, so prepare to test your mettle with challenging turn-based battles. Proper planning is a must and balancing strong party composition is absolutely crucial for success. You'll need the right team to unleash Union Attacks and level the playing field!
• Expanded Character Creation and Customization - With four unique races, 10 distinct classes, more customization options than any previous game in the franchise, and a streamlined skill tree/class advancement, you can shape a party to whatever your heart desires.
• A Magical Art Style and Score - Longtime series illustrator Yuji Himukai and renowned composer Yuzo Koshiro return to add their signature magic to the art and music in the game.

Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth is out now physically and digitally in the Americas and digitally in Europe for the Nintendo 3DS. The game is priced at $39.99 (with commensurate European pricing) and will be available physically in Europe on Nov. 3. EOV has been rated T by the ESRB. For more information please visit the website: http://atlus.com/etrian5/.

About ATLUS
Atlus U.S.A., Inc. has become known across the industry as a mark of high-quality, deeply immersive, uniquely Japanese video game experiences.  With award-winning titles that reach across a variety of genres and platforms, including the Shin Megami Tensei® and Persona® series of role-playing games, the ground-breaking action-adventure/puzzle game Catherine™, and the much-celebrated RPG Demon's Souls™, Atlus is committed to offering the highest standard in interactive entertainment experiences. www.atlus.com  

Free Nintendo 3DS Theme

Oh, and we've also got a new shiny new Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth theme to slap on the background of your 3DS. Price: Zero dollars. Nothing. COMPLETELY FREE. It's now available in the Americas for download at the Theme Shop and will be available in Europe at launch. Here's a preview: 

DLC Information

We will also have additional character skins from previous series titles, additional quests to gain loot and EXP, and extra background music tracks as planned DLC.

October 17 (Launch Day!)

• New Explorers 1 ($1.99): School Boy Uniform
• New Explorers 2 ($1.99): School Girl Uniform
• New Explorers 3 ($1.99): Lady's Sweater

October 24

• New Explorers 4 ($1.99): Etrian Odyssey 1 Protector
• New Explorers 5 ($1.99): Etrian Odyssey 1 Medic
• Wizardly Experience Quest ($1.99): Adds a new, repayable quest and an accessory that grants 3x as much EXP gains
• Wizardly Fortune Quest ($1.99): Adds a new, repayable quest and an accessory that raises the enemy drop rate to 100%

October 31

• New Explorers 6 ($1.99): Etrian Odyssey 2 Gunner
• FM Synth Arranged Sounds ($4.99): Adds a music player function. Switch the game's BGM by accessing the music player in the Options menu

Demo

In case you missed it, the demo for the game is now available! It lets prospective explorers create whatever party their heart desires (every character and class is available) in order to get a head start on all the map-making and FOE-escaping Etrian action. Although the level caps at 10 and the tree can only be explored up until the third floor, parties and progress transfer to the main game when it comes out. There's no reason to dillydally! Download the demo at the Nintendo eShop today and get a head start on discovering some glorious treasure. 

Art Book Preview

ONE MORE THING! Preview the stunning character art and concept sketches of the 24-page art book that comes with the launch edition mentioned above.  https://issuu.com/atlususa/docs/artbook_issuu_pages

(note: affiliate links are included in this post)

In addition to video games available at retail stores, Nintendo also offers a variety of content that people can download directly to their systems. Nintendo adds new games weekly to Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo Switch console, the Wii U console and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.

Nintendo eShop is a cash-based service that features a wide variety of content, including new and classic games, applications and demos. Users can add money to their account balances by using a credit card or purchasing a Nintendo eShop Card at a retail store and entering the code from the card. All funds from one card must be loaded in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch, Wii U or the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, but can be used in any Nintendo eShop if the systems are linked to a single Nintendo Account.

Customers in the U.S. and Canada ages 18 and older can also link a PayPal account to their Nintendo Account to purchase digital games and content for the Nintendo Switch system both on-device and from the Nintendo website. Once the accounts are linked, users may also use PayPal as a payment option when buying digital content for the Wii U or Nintendo 3DS family systems from the Nintendo website.

The Wii Shop Channel offers games and applications and uses Wii Points, which can be purchased via the Wii Shop Channel.

eShop on Nintendo Switch

Yono and the Celestial Elephants – Many adventure games have a distinct lack of elephants … but that’s all about to change because Yono is here. The Yono and the Celestial Elephants game is a grand adventure, featuring carefully designed puzzles, treasure hunts, a sprinkling of combat and a world full of people. Play as a young elephant tasked to save a world he’s never seen before, and explore the rich history of a kingdom where humans, zombies and robots live side by side.

Wulverblade – Help Britannia defeat the Romans in Wulverblade, a hardcore side-scrolling beat-’em-up game inspired by old arcade classics of the ’80s and ’90s. Go it alone or team up with a friend in local two-player co-op.* It’s time to show the Ninth Legion what you’re made of!

Neon Chrome - Neon Chrome is a ruthless top-down cyberpunk shooter with rogue-like elements.

Experience a ruthless top-down cyberpunk shooter and blast your way through enemies and walls. Upgrade, enhance and build up your strength. The path to stopping the Overseer is ever changing.

Blast your way through enemies and walls with guns and cybernetic abilities. Experiment with different roles like the Hacker or the Cyber Psycho. Upgrade your character stats, discover new cybernetic enhancements and build up strength. Every death is a new beginning — the path to stopping the Overseer is never the same.

• Shoot through walls, make rooms explode, and obliterate whole floors
• Explore procedural levels with endless variety
• Defeat the bosses in hand-crafted boss fights
• Unlock new abilities, enhancements and weapons
• Install enhancements and upgrade your weapons
• Local co-op devastation for 2-4 players

(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)

Oceanhorn – Monster of Uncharted Seas – Demo Version - SET SAIL AND EMBARK ON AN EPIC JOURNEY

Grow from a boy to a legend.

You wake up and find a letter from your father. He is gone...

The only lead is his old notebook and a mysterious necklace. What happened?

Explore the islands of Uncharted Seas, a world filled with many dangers, puzzles and secrets. Fight monsters, learn to use magic and discover ancient treasures which will help you on your quest. Use all your wits and skill to unravel the mysteries of the ancient kingdom Arcadia and sea monster Oceanhorn.

Oceanhorn combines captivating storytelling, breathtaking 3D visuals and exciting gameplay into one massive action adventure experience you will never forget.

Enjoy an incredible soundtrack from the best video game composers in the world: Nobuo Uematsu (Final Fantasy) and Kenji Ito (Seiken Densetsu).

FEATURE OVERVIEW:

• Full HD, 1080p, 60 FPS
• Music from legendary Nobuo Uematsu and Kenji Ito
• 10+ hours of story driven gameplay.
• Master magic and swordfight
• Find ancient items to help you on your quest

(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)

UNBOX: Newbie’s Adventure - The ultimate postal service has arrived - self-delivering cardboard boxes!

Unbox: Newbie's Adventure is a unique physics-platformer. Enjoy an epic single player adventure or grab up to four friends for local multiplayer races, battles and challenges!

The Global Postal Service is nearing bankruptcy! To save themselves, they have created self-delivering boxes. Play as the GPS' latest cardboard creation, Newbie, as you attempt to save the day. Dress to impress with a massive range of over 40,000 combinations of hats, clothes accessories and funny faces. Explore huge worlds full of challenges, collectibles and boxy boss battles as you compete against the dastardly Wild Cards!

Don't be a square! Think outside the box and create your very own cool cube!
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)

88 Heroes – 98 Heroes Edition - They called the best... but the best were busy!

It's 8:08am on 8th August 1988, and the evil Dr. H8 has brought the world to the brink of total annihilation! His demands are simple: pay $88 octillion within 88 minutes, or Dr. H8's 88 thermo-nuclear warheads will wipe out the Earth! But who will save us in our time of need? The bravest? The boldest? No... the 88 Heroes (plus ten of their friends)!

Prepare to infiltrate Dr. H8's lair with the help of the strangest, dumbest and most pointless superheroes ever! With 88 levels between you and Dr. H8, only 88 seconds to complete each level and the 88-minute Doomsday clock already ticking, lead 98 unique characters – each with their own special abilities – on a platform-hopping, enemy-smashing, danger-dodging mission to save Earth from complete destruction!
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)

ACA NEOGEO THE KING OF FIGHTERS ’95 - Twenty-four SNK fighting stars put their mettle to the test in this dream battle! Create your own team for the ultimate fight!

"THE KING OF FIGHTERS '95" is a fighting game released by SNK in 1995.

In addition to the character of popular work such as "FATAL FURY" and "ART OF FIGHTING" in the sequel title of the previous work "KOF '94", Yagamian will participate as the rival of the main character Kyo Kusanagi.

With the team edit function installed, it became possible to form a team with the player's favorite character.

The "ACA NEOGEO" series has faithfully reproduced many classic NEOGEO masterpieces.

Players can change various game settings such as game difficulty, and also reproduce the atmosphere of arcade display settings at that time. Players can also compete against each other from all over the world with their high scores.

Please enjoy the masterpiece that built a generation for video games.
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)

Don’t Knock Twice - One knock to wake her from her bed, Twice to raise her from the dead.

Don't Knock Twice is a first-person horror game based on a psychologically terrifying urban legend. To save her estranged daughter, a guilt-ridden mother must uncover the frightening truth behind the urban tale of a vengeful, demonic witch.

Explore a grand manor house and interact with almost every object you see. To find and save your daughter, you will explore all depths of the manor, searching for hidden clues and using items to fight or escape the terror that surrounds you. The game is based on the film, Don't Knock Twice, starring Katee Sackhoff (Battlestar Galactica) and directed by Caradog James (The Machine).
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch) – Available Oct. 17

The Flame in The Flood: Complete Edition - The Flame in the Flood: Complete Edition is a wilderness survival game in which a girl and her dog travel on foot and by raft down a procedurally-generated river.

Scrounge for resources, craft tools, remedy afflictions, evade the vicious wildlife and, most importantly, stay healthy in a dangerous wilderness. This Complete Edition includes various gameplay enhancements and a Director’s Commentary mode.

The Flame in the Flood also features an original soundtrack by acclaimed Alt-Country rocker Chuck Ragan featuring The Camaraderie, The Fearless Kin and other special guests.
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)

Squareboy vs Bullies: Arena Edition - Someone needs to teach those Bullies a lesson in pain, so why not let it be You?

Squareboy vs Bullies is an old school beat 'em up by Rohan Narang that follows the titular Squareboy and his quest for Justice!

For far too long the bullies have gone unpunished and with no one else to put them in their place, Squareboy finds himself standing up against them to do what is right, not just for himself, but for everyone the bullies victimized. Will you help Squareboy fight off the Bullies?

Features

• Retro pixel art graphics and OST with 14 different chiptune tracks.
• Fight in many different locations across Squareburg.
• New Arena mode.
• Never before seen Bullies.
• New UI screen that takes advantage of the entire screen.

(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)

Rogue Trooper Redux - A pioneering tactical shooter and landmark comic book adaptation, Rogue Trooper is back, remastered and revitalized in true high definition.(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch) – Available Oct. 17

Putty Pals - Grab a friend and get squishy! Putty Pals is the ultimate co-op platformer, challenging two players to work together and overcome puzzles in a bright and beautiful world.

Two adorable bouncing blobs are lost far from home, and only teamwork, communication and a whole lot of hilarious mistakes will guide them back. Sitting side-by-side on the couch, you and a friend will glide, bounce, squish and swing your way through a vibrant cartoon landscape, solving puzzles, avoiding danger and uncovering hidden secrets.

PURE CO-OP GOODNESS
Putty Pals isn’t just a single-player game that two people can play together. It’s been designed from the ground up to be a cooperative two-player experience.

• Color-based puzzles mean both players have important jobs to do
• Flatten yourself into a trampoline to bounce your friend to new heights
• Communication is key: you won’t get anywhere if you don’t talk to each other

A WHIMSICAL WORLD!
You know what Putty Pals isn’t? BROWN! Play as colorful characters in a colorful world and enjoy a fun, feel-good experience that will leave you smiling.

• Featuring cute characters with adorable animations
• Hilarious character voices that will make you giggle
• Explore locations from explosive Mt Puttuvius to frozen Puttarctica

SO MUCH TO EXPLORE
Share hours of fun with your co-op buddy as you bounce your way through a bonanza of challenges and collectibles.

• 28 full-sized levels, plus 16 bonus unlockable mini-levels for extra challenge
• Cunningly hidden secrets and taxing time trials will keep you coming back for more

(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch) – Available Oct. 18

Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS

Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth – The Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth game chronicles the quest of a new adventurer as he or she attempts to reach the crown of the towering Yggdrasil Tree. Personalize your party to work to your advantage! With endless character customization, adventurers will cast and create their own party from four unique races and 10 different classes to explore the uncharted labyrinth. Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth will be available on Oct. 17.

Little Adventure on the Prairie - A short and fun platforming adventure game.

Venture through 12 levels of pure slaughter and mindlessly try to kill all the monsters that are facing you.

Want to finish the last level from the first time without dying? Try using the different items throughout the levels to overcome all the monsters and obstacles easier.
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)

Nintendo eShop on Wii U

Volgarr the Viking - The indie hit Volgarr the Viking arrives! Return to the Golden Age of arcades with an all-NEW hardcore action experience that pulls no punches.

Volgarr the Viking possesses all the hallmarks of the true classics - simple controls, high challenge, and meticulous design - combined with hand-made pixel animation, an epic soundtrack, and buckets of blood.

Flex your gaming muscles and step into the arena with Volgarr the Viking... or retire your gamer card. We dare you.
(Nintendo eShop on Wii U)

Virtual Console on Wii U

Legend of Hero Tonma - Travel to another world and save the princess.

LEGEND OF HERO TONMA is an action game that puts players in control of the magic user Tonma.

Fight your way through seven stages using Tonma's jump ability and shot power. Collect power-ups and barriers to grow in strength and pummel your enemies. Bring that strength to the end of each stage to face off against and defeat the menacing bosses that aim to keep you from the princess. This well-detailed game's comic visuals and feel will have players wanting to come back for more frantic and exciting action.
(Virtual Console for Wii U)

Digital Champ Battle Boxing - Take down the greatest opponent of them all, DIGITAL CHAMP!

Set in the near future, DIGITAL CHAMP is a first-person-perspective boxing title that plunges players into the raw intensity of the ring! Determined to thwart Mother Computer's plot to conquer mankind, you infiltrate the enemy's domain, using your boxing skills to vanquish your foes. Each round is three minutes, with a total of twelve rounds to a match. Advance to the next contest through either a KO or by flattening an opponent three times in a round for a TKO. Utilize an arsenal of left and right jabs, hooks, power-charged crosses, and three different kinds of "Devastator" punches. Deftly block and slip your opponent’s attacks, and look for your chance to lay them out.
(Virtual Console for Wii U)

MOTOROADER - Outmaneuver your rivals in all 8 heats to become the champion!

Motoroader is a futuristic racing game that allows up to five players to compete against each other! Use the cash earned when you win a race to power up your machine! Not only can you change the "TIRE" and "BODY" of your vehicle, but you can also add "SPECIAL" parts! Jump over tall obstacles with a "HOPPER" and blast past your rivals at incredible speeds with "NITRO"! What multiplayer game would be complete without attack items? Use a forward-launching "GRENADE" or a backward-dropping "BOMBER" to blow up and knock away your rivals!
(Virtual Console for Wii U)

Activities:

• New My Nintendo Activities – A new fall color has arrived for the New Nintendo 2DS XL system, and we’ve got the perfect Home menu themes to go along with it! Whether you have a New Nintendo 2DS XL (White + Orange) or another member of the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, you can redeem your My Nintendo points for these seasonal and spooky Halloween themes to decorate your Home menu:

  • Mario’s Halloween
  • NES Halloween Link
  • Animal Crossing: New Leaf Autumn Leaves
  • Don’t forget to check out other Halloween-themed rewards, too!

• Fire Emblem Heroes – A New Update and More Events!

  • To celebrate the free 1.8.0 update for the Fire Emblem Heroes mobile game, you can collect free Orbs up to 10 times from a Log-In Bonus until Oct. 22 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
  • A new option, Sacred Seal Forge, has been added to the game. Using it, you will be able to both create new Sacred Seals and enhance existing Sacred Seals. See more details about the update here.
  • Participate in the Voting Gauntlet: The Blood of Dragons until Oct. 14 at 8:59 p.m. PT.
  • Experience Bound Hero Battle: Minerva& Maria until Oct. 17 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
  • Special event Summoning Focus: Minerva& Maria’s Battle can be enjoyed until Oct. 17 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
• Super Mario Run – The new Super Mario Run free update is here, and there are LOTS of new things to discover. Remix 10, made of some of the shortest Super Mario Run courses you'll ever play, is here! There are also some new courses, a new playable character and a new feature that lets you listen to your favorite music while you play. New to Super Mario Run? Download it from the App Store or Google Play at no cost, and try elements of the game’s three modes for free. Save up to 50 percent off the full game price to celebrate the new version until 11:59 p.m. PT on Oct. 12.

  Nintendo eShop Sales:

• Nintendo eShop on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS

  • Great deals this week! Check out the full list of deals on Nintendo 3DS and Wii U available this week at http://www.nintendo.com/games/sales-and-deals.

Theme Shop on Nintendo 3DS:

Take Memorable Photos and Play the Anticipated Super Mario Odyssey for Nintendo Switch Before it Launches

WHAT:
For the rest of October, Mario has traded warp pipes for a decked-out trailer as his transportation of choice. Before Mario explores the many wild and wonderful Kingdoms of the Super Mario Odyssey game when it launches exclusively for the Nintendo Switch system on Oct. 27, he is taking off on a cross-country tour to explore some wild and wonderful locations in our world. Mario is traveling to several locations across the country to hang out with fans, show off his cool new Mario-themed trailer and let everyone play his new game before it launches on Oct. 27.
 
You are invited to join Mario on his cross-country adventure by meeting him at his stop in Dallas at the State Fair of Texas on Oct. 18. You will have a chance to take photos with the Mario costumed character complete with a Cappy cap, play Super Mario Odysseyand check out the powered-up trailer, with a giant inflatable Cappy. Cappy is Mario’s new companion in Super Mario Odysseywho gives Mario new moves that redefine the Super Mariogameplay.
 
In addition to this tour stop, Mario is making detours at visually spectacular locations around the country to snap photos and take in the sights … just like a tourist! You can follow his cross-country odyssey by following Nintendo on Twitter, Instagram and Tumblr.
 
WHO:
Mario, Nintendo fans, families
 
WHEN:
Oct. 18
10 a.m.-9 p.m.
 
WHERE:
State Fair of Texas
4000 Observation Ave.
Chevy Park Plaza OB-4-S
Dallas, TX 75210
 
VISUALS:

Photos of the Nintendo Super Mario Odyssey Tour Kick-Off Event at Universal CityWalk

Photo 1
In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, fans welcome Mario at Universal CityWalk at the Super Mario Odyssey Tour Kick-off Event in Los Angeles. The event marks the start of Mario’s cross-country journey, which will stop in five states and end in New York on Oct. 26. The Super Mario Odyssey game launches exclusively for the Nintendo Switch system on Oct. 27.

Photo 2
In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Mario poses in front of his newly revealed trailer at the Super Mario Odyssey Tour Kick-off Event in Los Angeles. Over the next two weeks, Mario and his new ally, Cappy, will travel cross-country to five states to celebrate their new game, Super Mario Odyssey, which launches on Oct. 27 exclusively for the Nintendo Switch system.

Photo 3
In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, fans watch the world premiere of the “Jump Up, Super Star! – Super Mario Odyssey Musical” video, featuring a jazz-themed song from the game. Fans gathered at Universal CityWalk in Los Angeles to celebrate the launch of the Super Mario Odyssey Tour, which will take Mario to five special stops across the country, ending in New York on Oct. 26, the eve of the game’s launch exclusively for the Nintendo Switch system.

Photo 4
In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, YouTube personalities Meghan C. of Strawburry17 and Roger D. of RogersBase play the Super Mario Odyssey game on the Nintendo Switch system at the Super Mario Odyssey Tour Kick-off Event at Universal CityWalk in Los Angeles. Fans had the opportunity to demo the game and meet Mario at the start of his cross-country tour to celebrate his new game, Super Mario Odyssey, which launches exclusively for Nintendo Switch on Oct. 27.