If you're a fan of video games and happen to be in the Phoenix area, it's worth swinging by Central Phoenix to check out the vibrant Nintendo-themed mural known as "Super Barrio Bros." Local artist Angel Diaz is the mastermind behind this colorful creation that pays homage to the Super Mario franchise, with nods to classic elements and characters including a black fortress backdrop, fireball-spitting piranha plants, Koopa Troopas, and Bowser in his fiery fury. Phoenix New Times reports the artwork stretches across three sides of a building at 16th and Van Buren Streets, showcasing a lowrider-riding Mario, a flying Luigi, and other series callbacks that pop against the urban canvas.
While you're soaking up the local art scene, MAR10 Day festivities are in full swing globally, according to Nintendo's latest antics. This year, fans who are staying local or jet-setting across the country have a plethora of ways to celebrate the icon that is Mario. The company has gone all out to make sure everyone can enjoy some Super Mario fun – whether hunkered down at home with the Nintendo Switch − OLED Model + Super Mario Bros. Wonder Bundle or seeking adventure at SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ at Universal Orlando Resort. Nintendo has partnered with JetBlue, decking out an Airbus A320 with a Mario-themed "Cloudtop Cruiser" design, as announced by Nintendo.
Steal an opportunity to nab some retail offers across participating stores like Best Buy, GameStop, Target, and Walmart, with select Mario games being knocked down to a wallet-friendly $39.99. Bargain hunters even have a chance to nab Mario vs. Donkey Kong for a mere $29.99, proving that Nintendo's looking out for the fans' bank accounts as much as their entertainment. If that's not enough, the kicker is a Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Community Challenge, pulling players together in a quest to complete one million laps, as per Nintendo.
"Remember that Nintendo Switch features parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about other features, visit https://www.nintendo.com/switch/," as stated by Nintendo.
