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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Super Mario Strikers: release date, features, modes, and more
Image via Nintendo Super Mario Strikers was one of those famous games that were originally launched in 2005 for the Nintendo GameCube. It is a high-energy, arcade-style soccer game with a great fan base. The game is now set to return on July 3, 2025, via the Nintendo Switch 2's GameCube. The game will only be available for users with a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription. It consists of aggressive gameplay with iconic Mario characters, power-ups, and more. This article covers the release date of Super Mario Strikers with features, game modes, and more about the title. Super Mario Strikers features and modes Super Mario Strikers – Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Here is everything you need to know about Super Mario Strikers. Launch date and availability The game is set to release on July 3, 2025. Super Strikers will be exclusively only available for Nintendo Switch 2 users. Users only with Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack can access the game. Key features of Super Mario Strikers: Here are the following key features of Super Mario Strikers: Arcade-style soccer : It is a 5v5 player game, consisting of one captain, three sidekicks, and one non-moveable goalkeeper. Big Hits and Super Strikes: These are 2 in-game features that players can perform on opponents. The captain can perform super strikes which scores two goals upon execution. Power-ups : The game features collectibles such as bananas, red/blue shells, Bob-ombs, and Chain Chomps, which create dynamic battlefield effects. Environmental hazards: There are electric perimeter fences that shock players and the ball, keeping all action confined to the pitch. Game modes in Super Mario Strikers: 1. Grudge Match 2. Cup Battles : Mushroom Cups Flower Cups Bowser Cups and Super variants for rewards. 3. Strikers 101 4. Custom Battles These are the current game modes that are expected to come in Super Mario Strikers. More notable content: Stadium variety : The game will feature six arenas with different aesthetics. Super Team unlockable : Beating the Bowser Cup unlocks a special team of four captain robots and Robo-Kritter as goalie. The game is scheduled for re-release on July 3, 2025, so Super Mario Strikers retains its old fan base. The game will only be available on Nintendo Switch, and only users with a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription can access the game. It will be a 5-player-per-team game with 6 total arenas and challenging cups. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Nintendo News: Super Mario Strikers Brings Hard-Hitting Sports Action to Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics on Nintendo Switch 2 July 3!
REDMOND, Wash., June 27, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mario and friends are gearing up for an all-out soccer brawl! Super Mario™ Strikers is out July 3 on the Nintendo GameCube™ – Nintendo Classics library, available to play for everyone with a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership on the Nintendo Switch 2 system. The first title in the Mario Strikers series and originally released for the Nintendo GameCube™ system in 2005, Super Mario Strikers is an extreme soccer game where anything goes. Select your captain from Mushroom Kingdom mainstays like Mario, Luigi, Peach, Daisy, Yoshi, Donkey Kong, Wario and Waluigi, and jump into a bevy of modes like Grudge Match, Cup Battles and Custom Battles. In this arena, matches unfold with white-hot speed and intensity, and with no referees to dish out penalties, the only thing containing the mayhem is the electrified fence that surrounds the field! Plus, obtain familiar items, like shells and mushrooms, to add to the chaos and give yourself a boost during matches. But the real key to winning is the Super Strike: a powerful shot that can net you two points at once! Hone your techniques, deal out big hits and even unleash Chain Chomp onto the field as you aim to score a goal – and crush the opposition. With simple controls, anyone can hit the pitch while playing solo, and in local1 and online multiplayer matches for up to four players. Additionally, players can make some waves while playing games from the Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics library with a classic-style controller designed after the original. This dedicated wireless Nintendo GameCube controller has modern features like the C-Button, which can open GameChat2, and the Capture Button. The Nintendo GameCube controller is only compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2 system and is available for purchase by paid Nintendo Switch Online members3. Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack is a paid membership service that gives players access to a multitude of benefits, including a library of Nintendo 64 games with added online play for up to four players (additional accessories may be required for multiplayer mode; sold separately), a library of select Game Boy Advance games, retro SEGA Genesis games, Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Happy Home Paradise DLC, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass DLC and Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion DLC (full version of game required to use DLC for that game; sold separately). Players who have a Nintendo Switch 2 and a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership can also access upgrade packs for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (full version of games required to use content for that game; sold separately), enhanced features for compatible Nintendo 64 games and a library of classic Nintendo GameCube games – featuring F-Zero GX, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker and SOULCALIBUR II with more titles coming in the future. Both Nintendo Switch Online and Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack allow members to play online in compatible games like Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Splatoon 3, and Nintendo Switch 2 games like Mario Kart World. Members can also enjoy a curated library of classic NES, Super NES and Game Boy games, including Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Metroid and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, among many others. Further, Nintendo Switch 2 players can use the GameChat feature to connect with friends through voice, video or screen sharing. Those without a Nintendo Switch Online membership can still join the fun during the Open-Access Period, ending March 31, 2026. Additionally, members can access the Nintendo Music4 smart-device app to stream or download Nintendo soundtracks, create playlists, browse music by different categories and more. To find out more about the benefits that come with Nintendo Switch Online, to view membership options and to learn about a free seven-day trial for new users, visit Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Free trial automatically converts to 1-month auto-renewing membership at the then-current price unless canceled. Free trial cannot be redeemed for a Nintendo Switch Online – Expansion Pack membership nor by a Nintendo Account with an active Individual Membership or Family Membership. Not available in all countries. Terms apply. 1 Additional accessories may be required for multiplayer mode. Sold separately. 2 Internet, Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features, including GameChat. Not available in all countries. Terms and GameChat requirements apply. 3 Limit one purchase per Nintendo Account with paid Nintendo Switch Online membership. Controller ships to U.S. and Canada only. Offer not available in all countries or for free trial memberships. Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership required to access Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics collection of games. This controller is optional and not required to play the Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics collection of games. System update required. 4 Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required. Not available in all countries. Internet and compatible smart device required to use app. Data charges may apply. Terms apply. Super Mario Strikers © 2005 Nintendo. Note to editors: Nintendo press materials are available at a password-protected site. To obtain a login, please register on the site. View source version on Contacts Irene PanGolin213-335-5485IPan@ Justin AclinGolin212-373-6004jaclin@
Business Wire
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business Wire
Nintendo News: Super Mario Strikers Brings Hard-Hitting Sports Action to Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics on Nintendo Switch 2 July 3!
REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mario and friends are gearing up for an all-out soccer brawl! Super Mario ™ Strikers is out July 3 on the Nintendo GameCube ™ – Nintendo Classics library, available to play for everyone with a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership on the Nintendo Switch 2 system. The first title in the Mario Strikers series and originally released for the Nintendo GameCube ™ system in 2005, Super Mario Strikers is an extreme soccer game where anything goes. Select your captain from Mushroom Kingdom mainstays like Mario, Luigi, Peach, Daisy, Yoshi, Donkey Kong, Wario and Waluigi, and jump into a bevy of modes like Grudge Match, Cup Battles and Custom Battles. In this arena, matches unfold with white-hot speed and intensity, and with no referees to dish out penalties, the only thing containing the mayhem is the electrified fence that surrounds the field! Plus, obtain familiar items, like shells and mushrooms, to add to the chaos and give yourself a boost during matches. But the real key to winning is the Super Strike: a powerful shot that can net you two points at once! Hone your techniques, deal out big hits and even unleash Chain Chomp onto the field as you aim to score a goal – and crush the opposition. With simple controls, anyone can hit the pitch while playing solo, and in local 1 and online multiplayer matches for up to four players. Additionally, players can make some waves while playing games from the Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics library with a classic-style controller designed after the original. This dedicated wireless Nintendo GameCube controller has modern features like the C-Button, which can open GameChat 2, and the Capture Button. The Nintendo GameCube controller is only compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2 system and is available for purchase by paid Nintendo Switch Online members 3. Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack is a paid membership service that gives players access to a multitude of benefits, including a library of Nintendo 64 games with added online play for up to four players (additional accessories may be required for multiplayer mode; sold separately), a library of select Game Boy Advance games, retro SEGA Genesis games, Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Happy Home Paradise DLC, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass DLC and Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion DLC (full version of game required to use DLC for that game; sold separately). Players who have a Nintendo Switch 2 and a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership can also access upgrade packs for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (full version of games required to use content for that game; sold separately), enhanced features for compatible Nintendo 64 games and a library of classic Nintendo GameCube games – featuring F-Zero GX, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker and SOULCALIBUR II with more titles coming in the future. Both Nintendo Switch Online and Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack allow members to play online in compatible games like Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Splatoon 3, and Nintendo Switch 2 games like Mario Kart World. Members can also enjoy a curated library of classic NES, Super NES and Game Boy games, including Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Metroid and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, among many others. Further, Nintendo Switch 2 players can use the GameChat feature to connect with friends through voice, video or screen sharing. Those without a Nintendo Switch Online membership can still join the fun during the Open-Access Period, ending March 31, 2026. Additionally, members can access the Nintendo Music 4 smart-device app to stream or download Nintendo soundtracks, create playlists, browse music by different categories and more. To find out more about the benefits that come with Nintendo Switch Online, to view membership options and to learn about a free seven-day trial for new users, visit Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Free trial automatically converts to 1-month auto-renewing membership at the then-current price unless canceled. Free trial cannot be redeemed for a Nintendo Switch Online – Expansion Pack membership nor by a Nintendo Account with an active Individual Membership or Family Membership. Not available in all countries. Terms apply. 1 Additional accessories may be required for multiplayer mode. Sold separately. 2 Internet, Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features, including GameChat. Not available in all countries. Terms and GameChat requirements apply. 3 Limit one purchase per Nintendo Account with paid Nintendo Switch Online membership. Controller ships to U.S. and Canada only. Offer not available in all countries or for free trial memberships. Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership required to access Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics collection of games. This controller is optional and not required to play the Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics collection of games. System update required. 4 Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required. Not available in all countries. Internet and compatible smart device required to use app. Data charges may apply. Terms apply. Super Mario Strikers © 2005 Nintendo. Note to editors: Nintendo press materials are available at a password-protected site. To obtain a login, please register on the site.
USA Today
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
13 Nintendo GameCube games we want to see on the Switch 2
13 Nintendo GameCube games we want to see on the Switch 2 The Nintendo Switch 2 landed in stores across the world on Thursday, and while millions of gamers are busy playing the new Mario Kart World or upgraded versions of Switch classics like Breath of the Wild, there's something new for fans of retro games as well. New to the Switch 2 is a small library of playable Nintendo GameCube titles, including The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker. Adding GameCube games to the Nintendo online library always seemed like a good idea, but it's taken until 2025 for Nintendo to make it happen. While it's unclear how large the Switch 2 GameCube will eventually be - the Nintendo 64 library is still missing quite a few gems - there are plenty of all-time great games from the GameCube era that deserve a wider audience. What GameCube games will be available on Switch 2? The GameCube library launched Thursday with three titles (The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker, F-Zero GX and Soul Calibur 2), and Nintendo has already confirmed a few future releases in the GameCube on Switch 2 announce video. Those titles include: Super Mario Strikers Super Mario Sunshine Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness Pokemon Colosseum Luigi's Mansion Chibi-Robo 13 GameCube classics we want to see on Switch 2 Resident Evil: A jaw-dropping graphical showcase back in 2002, Resident Evil perfected the old-style formula the series had before Resident Evil 4 went the more action-oriented route. - Nick Schwartz Sonic Adventure 2: Sonic Adventure 2 is simply one of the greatest games ever. There's no reason not to include this. - Mike Sykes The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess: How Twilight Princess didn't make the jump to the original Switch from the Wii U is beyond me. Nintendo, it's time. Fans have been asking for years. There's no excuse anymore. - Mary Clarke Star Wars Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader: The reason many people bought a GameCube at launch back in 2001. Zipping down the Death Star trench was an unbelievable experience. - NS Star Fox Assault: It's been too long since we've had a Star Fox game, first of all. Second, the Call of Duty/Fortnite formula could work so well here. It'd be a great opportunity for Nintendo to kickstart one of its old IPs. - MS Star Fox Adventure: Same thing as above, except for we need more adventure games in our lives these days. Star Fox Adventure was vastly underrated. Would love a reboot here. - MS Super Smash Bros. Melee: Who knows how long the wait will be for a Switch 2 version of Smash, especially as the Switch 1's ultimate is still a very popular game. But Melee has stood the test of time, and is beloved by so many that there's still an active competitive fighting game scene around a game released in 2001. - NS Super Monkey Ball 2: Super Monkey Ball minigames were the pinnacle of couch party gaming in 2002, and the series has only gone downhill from here. - NS Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes: You'd be right to associate Metal Gear Solid with the PlayStation far more than with any Nintendo console, but GameCube owners got a special treat in 2004 with this exclusive remake of the classic Metal Gear Solid. Plenty of fans of the franchise never got to experience this game. - NS Viewtiful Joe: I've played a lot of games in my life. Some, I've long forgotten by now. They've faded into the ether of my memory. I'll probably never think of them again. Viewtiful Joe is NOT one of those games. I think about this game a lot. The more I think about it, the more I feel like it was groundbreaking. The art style and animation were replicated for years. This game deserves to be remade. It earned that. - MS NBA Street: Vol. 2: I'll take the entirety of the EA BIG catalogue, thank you very much, but NBA Street was a perfect streetball formula and would be otherworldly if ever re-released with online multiplayer. - NS SSX Tricky: We took for granted all the incredible extreme sports games in the mid-2000s, not knowing we'd be in an interminable drought two decades later. From Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX 2 to Aggressive Inline, there were a lot of GameCube gems in the genre, but SSX Tricky was pure fun in a stylish package. - NS Animal Crossing: Yes, you could just play New Horizons on Switch 2, and yes that's a deeper game with a lot more to do. But the original Animal Crossing has a ton of charm. It'd be a great game to check in on for 15 minutes a day. - NS How can you play GameCube games on Switch 2? If you want access to the GameCube library (as well as some of the other classic console libraries, such as the N64 or Game Boy Advance), you'll need to subscribe to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion pass, which costs $49.99 per year.
Daily Mirror
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Nintendo release retro-inspired GameCube controller in time for Switch 2 release
Nintendo have just released a retro-inspired GameCube controller as a companion to the newly launched Switch 2 that's sure to add a nostalgic twist to your next gaming session Whether you fancy switching up from a classic Pro Controller or want to relive the feel of gaming in the early 2000s, Nintendo's just-released GameCube Controller is sure to deliver that fun nostalgia while you enjoy your new Switch 2. The Nintendo Switch 2 has been available to pre-order for some time now, but today (June 5) marks its official release - and it's not just the new console that's landed on virtual shelves today. Gamers can now shop all the accessories, as well as iconic game titles, that have all been designed to pair with the new Switch. And one of the peripheries you can pick up for your new gaming gadget is this GameCube Controller. Following today's global launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, Casino Beats predicts that the console will surpass all predecessors and become the best-selling gaming console in history. They go on to say: "The Nintendo Switch 2's launch today has been met with exceptional enthusiasm worldwide and has been given a very strong chance of becoming most popular console ever made." For more information on the Switch 2's release, stock and games, check out our live blog here. With a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership, you can purchase this Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics controller for the Nintendo Switch 2. Perfect for stepping up your solo gaming sessions, this gem is also a great pick for your co-players, as you can connect up to four Nintendo GameCube controllers to the same Nintendo Switch 2 console, making it ideal for local or online multiplayer. It's worth noting that this Nintendo Classic controller can only be used on Nintendo Switch 2 and is not compatible with Nintendo Switch. Therefore, it is only suited to those who placed their pre-orders or who have managed to secure the new gaming console as of today's release. Join our Shopping & Deals WhatsApp for the best bargains and fashion news WHATSAPP: Get the best deals and exclusive discount codes straight to your phone via our WhatsApp group. Users must download or already have WhatsApp on their phones to join in. All you have to do to join is click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! We may also send you stories from other titles across the Reach group. We will also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. Some of these articles will contain affiliate links where we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from them. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose Exit group. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. This controller is set to be the perfect companion for your new Nintendo Switch 2. It can be wirelessly connected to the Switch 2 and charged with the included USB Type-C charging cable. The GameCube was originally released in 2001, making this new controller ideal for those who have a fondness for retro gaming or anyone who fancies reliving gaming nostalgia from their youth. You can shop this Nintendo GameCube Controller directly from Nintendo for £58.99. This isn't the only new controller to be released for the Switch 2, though; Amazon is offering this Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller for £74.95, while Argos and Very are offering the same controller for £74.99.
