RUMOUR: Super Mario Remastered Collection Coming + Paper Mario

Good evening friends,

I love Mario. Everyone loves Mario. Even people who don’t game love Mario! He’s become almost as iconic as Mickey Mouse, and his 35^th birthday is coming up. As part of the celebration, it’s rumoured that Nintendo will be releasing a couple of different releases, suited to whatever style you’re into! First up, a possible collection containing remastered versions of Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine and Super Mario Galaxy for the Nintendo Switch! Wow. I need this collection in my life! Don’t you?!

Mario 64 was a huge game for me… So was Galaxy for that matter, and I’ve never actually played Sunshine! So if this rumour is true, I can finally give it a go, as well as revisit some of my favourite Mario titles (heck – I still have my GameCube… and Wii. I could just play Sunshine now. I think Wil has a copy)… When I was younger, I could spend both figurative and literal hours upon hours, just in Peach’s castles alone (in 64)! Oh those relatively happy, care-free times. What I wouldn’t give to return to that period…

Additionally, there may also be a ‘deluxe’ version of Super Mario 3D World, and a new Paper Mario, which will “return to that franchise’s roots”. Big news if you’re a Paper Mario fan! While I’m personally more interested in the potential remasters, I’m sure there are many (other Lonely Outlet staff included) who are really excited about the prospect of a new Paper Mario.
A number of news sites have now reported on this and cited different sources, so there may actually be some truth to this rumour… Here’s hoping! I guess we’ll find out sometime later in the year. Until then, keep your expectations in check – this is just a rumour, after all.

What say YOU, dear reader? Let us know in the comments!

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Regards from your Mario-loving friend,