Hello, Mario![a] is an educational video game developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch and mobile devices as part of My Mario, a product line designed for infants and toddlers. It was first released in Japan on August 26, 2025, and later worldwide on February 19, 2026. In the game, players interact with Mario's face in a similar way to Super Mario 64's title screen.
| Hello, Mario! | |
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| Developer | Nintendo |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Series | My Mario |
| Platforms | Nintendo Switch iOS Android |
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| Genre | Educational |
| Mode | Single-player |
A similar game where the players interact with Yoshi titled Hello, Yoshi![b] was released in Japan on November 18, 2025, and later worldwide on April 9, 2026.
Gameplay
editHello, Mario! and Hello, Yoshi! are educational video games that is designed for infants and toddlers to interact with Mario's or Yoshi's face in a similar manner to Super Mario 64's title screen. Users can manipulate Mario's or Yoshi's face such as stretching, squishing, and spinning them. Users can also summon a number of power-ups and enemies to affect the screen and make things happen to Mario or Yoshi.[1][2]
In both Hello, Mario! and Hello, Yoshi!, after several minutes of playtime, Mario or Yoshi will fall asleep and can no longer be interacted with. According to Nintendo, this feature was intended to help limit screen time for children and encourage them to take breaks. However, the app can be restarted to reawaken Mario or Yoshi, and the feature can be disabled by tapping the gear icon in the top-right corner of the screen when the application starts.[3][4]
Announcement and release
editHello, Mario! was first announced by Nintendo in a press release alongside the My Mario line of products on August 7, 2025, with a set release date in Japan for August 26, 2025.[5] On January 9, 2026, Nintendo announced that Hello, Mario! will be brought overseas on February 19, 2026.[6][1]
Nintendo later announced in a sister game titled Hello, Yoshi! in a press release on November 7, 2025, with a set release date in Japan for November 18, 2025.[7] Nintendo later released Hello, Yoshi! overseas on April 9, 2026.[8]
Reception
editSee also
editNotes
editReferences
edit- 1 2 Life, Nintendo (2025-08-26). "Nintendo's New App Reminds Me Of A Universal Truth: It Feels Good To Squash Mario's Face". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 2026-02-20.
- ↑ Glennon, Jen (2026-04-09). "Nintendo just dropped a free Yoshi game on Switch and mobile". Polygon.com. Retrieved 2026-04-24.
- ↑ Zwiezen, Zack (February 19, 2026). "New Mario 'Game' From Nintendo Lets Kids Torture The Poor Plumber For 12 Minutes At A Time". Kotaku. Retrieved April 12, 2026.
- ↑ Glennon, Jen (April 9, 2026). "Nintendo just dropped a free Yoshi game on Switch and mobile". Polygon. Retrieved April 12, 2026.
- ↑ Life, Nintendo (2025-08-08). "Nintendo Announces New 'Hello, Mario!' App For Switch And Mobile Devices". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 2026-02-20.
- ↑ Liszewski, Andrew (2026-01-08). "Nintendo is bringing its cute My Mario collection to the US next month". The Verge. Retrieved 2026-02-20.
- ↑ Life, Nintendo (2025-11-07). "Reminder: 'Hello, Yoshi!' App Now Available For Switch And Mobile Devices". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 2026-02-20.
- ↑ Kahn, Justin (2026-04-09). "Nintendo's new Hello, Yoshi! app now live: FREE on iOS, Android, and eShop". 9to5Toys. Retrieved 2026-04-09.
- ↑ Ulanoff, Lance (February 13, 2026). "I tried Nintendo's free Hello Mario app — and I can't believe how fun it is (yes, it's for kids)". TechRadar. Retrieved March 13, 2026.