Nintendo launches kids app Hello, Mario!

• Hello, Mario! represents Nintendo's fresh venture into the Mario lifestyle universe
• This app joins the exciting new My Mario product lineup
• Interact with Mario's face just like in the classic N64 version to trigger fun reactions

Longtime fans (and those who played the DS remake) will recall Super Mario 64's groundbreaking impact on platformers. But the real magic? That unforgettable ability to stretch, poke and pull Mario's polygonal face! Nintendo aims to recapture that playful charm with their new Hello, Mario! app.

While perhaps not quite as exaggerated as the original, Hello, Mario! delivers similar interactive enjoyment. Designed for kids and parents alike, this app encourages playful experimentation with Mario's animated expressions.

Hello, Mario! spearheads Nintendo's ambitious My Mario initiative, reinforcing everyone's favorite mustachioed plumber as a global children's icon. The expansive product range includes interactive toys, educational books, and accessories, with Hello, Mario! launching across iOS, Android, and Switch platforms.

The Mario Experience

Nintendo's growing mobile presence marks an interesting evolution, reflecting their broader transition toward lifestyle branding. While older generations discovered Mario through gaming, today's children encounter him through diverse mediums.

The simultaneous Switch and mobile launch suggests Nintendo views smartphones as complementary rather than competing platforms. Could this signal more cross-platform releases ahead?

With the My Mario collection (including Hello, Mario!) launching August 26th, we won't need to wait long for answers.

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