Following Mario RPG, the Switch eShop has a sleepy holiday week

Nintendo has rolled out the very first Super Mario RPG update, addressing several progression issues on the Nintendo Switch.

There are plenty of cool secrets to find in , ranging from simple Easter eggs to difficult but rewarding challenges. Searching for secrets like these can be a fun diversion from the main game, especially if grinding to reach ’s maximum level, but in many cases they also offer extra objectives for people to aim for. Of course, some secret rewards can have a greater impact on gameplay than others, but finding them all can still provide many fun experiences regardless.

The remake of is not a very long game by today's standards, but things don't actually end when many might think they do after the final battle. One of the biggest alterations between the original title from 1996 and the new 2023 remake of is the addition of new post-game content. This gives Mario and his friends an additional challenge of rematches against seven of the bosses in the game, but, of course, now they are much more powerful in preparation for their second chance at victory.

Jet Force Gemini’s Nintendo Switch Online release has a ‘broken’ widescreen mode, users playing the Japanese release have discovered.

There are many secrets throughout . Some of them, like hidden treasures and secret bosses, actually serve a purpose. Others, however, are included just for fun. has a delightfully silly tone. It never takes itself too seriously, it constantly makes fun of itself, and it includes countless subtle nods to otherNintendo and Square Enix-produced games.

Minigames are some of the most enjoyable parts of . Sure, the main campaign is fun enough; the delightful enemy designs, fast-paced combat, and evocative music keep it perfectly interesting. But sometimes, players need a break, especially when it's time to decompress after beating one of 's hardest bosses. That's where the minigames come in. Each one is original, accessible, and enjoyable, but some definitely stand out from the pack.

There is a level cap in , even if many players will never reach it. As they progress through the story and face off against a variety of monsters in battle, all characters in the party gain experience points. They level up at the same rate, but since they start at different levels, it's nearly impossible to level everyone evenly. The only sure way to do so is by bringing them all up to the maximum.

Full disclosure right out of the gate: Super Mario RPG is a game near and dear to my heart. It's a game I go back to once a year, and I know this weird and wonderful take on the Mario universe like the back of my hand. I hadn't gotten to 2023's run yet when Nintendo dropped the news of a remake on my lap back in June, so I waited with excitement and a bit of concern for this new version to drop. 

The remake just brought an SNES classic back in freshened-up form, but it's not the only game from the system that deserves a new treatment. The Nintendo Switch version is loyal to the original style and material of, redoing isometric art in a direct polygonal recreation with a bit of extra detail and fluidity in movement. Remakes can often be controversial due to bugs, abandoned features, or lost atmosphere, but this is one example of how effective doing things right can be.

Nintendo’s Super Mario RPG, a remake of the classic SNES role-playing game, launched last week for the Nintendo Switch and performed well in physical sales for Japan. It also scored well with critics – check out the latest trailer below highlighting the same.

Famitsu has released its latest charts for hardware sales and physical software sales in Japan, and where the latter is concerned, there are several new releases in the top 10 for the week. Super Mario RPG enjoyed the second-biggest ever launch for a Mario RPG, selling over 301,000 physical units upon release. The original title, Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars, remains the best launch for a Mario RPG to date though, having sold over 335,000 units upon its SNES launch in 1996 (via Install Base).

The Super Mario RPG remake released last week to acclaim from critics and players alike, though in the wake of its release, several players have encountered a specific bug that can potentially block progress. Nintendo has now issued an acknowledgement of the bug, offered a workaround, and confirmed that it’s working on a patch.