Fans of the iconic Mario game series who enjoy playing on their mobile devices will be disappointed to learn that Nintendo has officially announced it will no longer be making Mario games for smartphones. Despite the success of its previous mobile game titles such as “Super Mario Run” and “Mario Kart Tour,” Nintendo’s director and designer Shigeru Miyamoto confirmed that future Mario games will not be released on mobile phones.
The Mario series first launched in 1996 on a Nintendo console named iQue Player and has since been a hit across different devices, including Wii, Nintendo 64, and the Nintendo Switch. It was not until 2016 that Nintendo decided to make Mario games for smartphones, and “Super Mario Run” was its first major title that brought in over $60 million in revenue. This was followed by the “Mario Kart Tour,” which became a massive hit and generated over $300 million in revenue.The decision to stop making mobile games for Mario series comes as a surprise, given the massive revenue figures.
However, Miyamoto explained that having Mario games as mobile apps expands the gaming experience and audience, but it is not the path for future Mario games. Throughout his interview, Miyamoto did not comment on other Nintendo games on mobile phones, implying that this switch is only for Mario games, including titles such as “Animal Crossing Pocket Camp” and the “Fire Emblem Heroes.”
While it’s clear that new Mario games will no longer be available on mobile phones, fans are still speculating about the new device for the series. Experts believe that the Nintendo Switch is the most attractive option, given its portability and advanced technology. The Switch has already seen several Mario games, including “Super Mario Odyssey” and “Mario Kart 8 Deluxe,” which have been highly successful.
Nintendo has announced that it will no longer make Mario games for smartphones, which comes as a surprise considering the massive success of its previous mobile game titles. Fans will have to look for other devices to play the game, and experts believe that the Nintendo Switch is the most attractive option. Despite the disappointment, Nintendo fans can still look forward to the company’s continued innovation and excellence in gaming
