Super Mario Takes Brick Smashing Retro Gaming Goodness To Minecraft: Wii U Edition

by Brandon Hill — Monday, May 09, 2016, 11:10 AM EDT

Minecraft is seemingly taking over the gaming world with its accessible gameplay and simple (but fun) mechanics. The game is appealing to all ages of gamers and even serves as a learning tool in primary schools and universities, which is why Microsoft was so keen on purchasing developer Mojang for $2.5 billion back in 2014.

That reach expanded when Minecraft: Wii U Edition launched this past December and today, Nintendo and Mojang have announced a strategic partnership to bring the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack to the platform. You’ll find Super Mario-themed textures, 40 skins (Mario, Luigi, Wario, Bowser and many other are included) and 15 audio tracks from Super Mario 64 to get it in you the mood for high-class brick busting.

According to Mojang and Nintendo, the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack was inspired by and designed using content from Super Mario World, Super Mario Sunshine and Super Mario 64. So if you’re a fan of these classic Mario games and just so happen to be an ardent Minecraft player, this pack has everything needed to transport you to a simpler time in console gaming.

“Both the Super Mario franchise and Minecraft embrace the magic of exploration and discovery,” said Nintendo of America exec Steve Singer. “Players will have a great time adventuring and creating in this free game update that embraces the unique and memorable elements of both franchises.”

The Super Mario Mash-Up Pack will debut May 17^th as a free update for Minecraft: Wii U Edition. A retail version of Minecraft: Wii U Edition will launch on June 17^th for $30 and will include the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack on the game disc.

Tags: Microsoft, Nintendo, Minecraft, Mojang, super mario mash-up pack

Brandon Hill

Brandon received his first PC, an IBM Aptiva 310, in 1994 and hasn’t looked back since. He cut his teeth on computer building/repair working at a mom and pop computer shop as a plucky teen in the mid 90s and went on to join AnandTech as the Senior News Editor in 1999. Brandon would later help to form DailyTech where he served as Editor-in-Chief from 2008 until 2014. Brandon is a tech geek at heart, and family members always know where to turn when they need free tech support. When he isn’t writing about the tech hardware or studying up on the latest in mobile gadgets, you’ll find him browsing forums that cater to his long-running passion: automobiles.

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