Super Mario Maker just got a lot more metal. Today Nintendo announced that the latest character to be added to the build-your-own Mario game will be none other than Japanese metal idol group Babymetal.
You’ll soon be able to play as Japanese metal band Babymetal in Super Mario Maker
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Like other characters in the game — which include everything from original Pokemon like Squirtle to a Mercedes-Benz GLA — the band will be available as a costume for Mario. Once you grab the right mushroom, the plumber will turn into an adorably pixelated version of the metal trio. You’ll even hear their voices when you jump. According to Nintendo, Babymetal will be available in the game starting tomorrow.
If you’re unsure about what the band is all about, be sure to check out their recent US TV debut on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
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