Nintendo was a pioneer in the development of video games and traditional gaming. The company began producing gaming cards in 1889, and gained global popularity with the introduction of Famicom outside Japan.

It is a gaming giant that has inherited Japanese culture and traditions. The company also released the Nintendo DS. Change (NYSE:) The hybrid gaming console is a revolutionary all-in-one portable, stationary and party system. Its sales have outsold both the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 so far.

This is the ideal balance for large corporations. It is crucial to have a structured and thoughtful approach, while implementing sound innovations is vital for leading the industry. But, do they feel brave enough to embrace blockchain technology?

Mario Mania: the World’s Most Recognizable Gaming Character

Of course, Nintendo’s success would have been impossible without the iconic Super Mario Bros. game for the NES, created by Shigeru Miyamoto. Because Nintendo fears for the safety of the former, he cannot ride his bike to work.

The latest news regarding Mario and his Mushroom Kingdom was that Super Mario Bros: The Movie would be coming out in December 2022. It stars Jack Black and Chris Pratt. While fans of the universe are still digesting the news, let’s imagine; what if the well-known plumber were to visit not only the film industry, but the blockchain one as well.

Although it’s already been 36 years since the first 8-bit platformer game, the character has visited both the 2D and 3D dimensions on around 20 gaming consoles. Super Mario Maker 2 is the latest Nintendo Switch title that combines the best ideas and mechanics of both the Nintendo Switch and 8-bit platforms. This game is both a 2D platformer and a level creator. It also acts as a social network that allows users to connect, share their levels, and enjoy having fun.

Let’s admit in the first place that this would be an awesome idea to release on blockchain. The original Super Mario Maker is available for both the 3DSs and Wii U. Hence, the possibility for easy-peasy transition of one’s own levels across platforms would be incredibly beneficial.

The game has many similarities to blockchain projects. These mechanics, such as the creation of levels and their sharing with others in a social networking are ideologically similar to Decentraland but at a different scale.

It is the same as owning land. Other players can visit your levels and benefit from them. If you have a popular level, more players will be interested.

To The Flipside

• Innovations, Nintendo is similar to Apple (NASDAQ): They bring innovation to people when they are ready. Thus, they won’t become pioneers of blockchain. There is still a chance that blockchain technology will be properly adopted at a time where most people can accept it.
• Whatever the case, Blockchain has been branded as money. NFTs may have changed the world, but people still view them as an investment asset. Nintendo is the best gaming company for children, so they will adopt blockchain if it can be separated from its stamp.

Mario’s Shroom Kingdom

The only way to create licensed Super Mario Bros. games on blockchain within the next decade seems unlikely is for developers and creators who are passionate. A man emerged from the vast Nintendo fanbase. Ironically, his name was Mario. It’s true!

According to Shroom Kingdom’s official website, Mario Reder is currently the only member of the team. He is a frontend programmer and has chosen NEAR Protocol to implement his ideas.

Shroom Kingdom, a Super Mario-inspired platformer that allows you to earn points by playing. It also supports levels from Super Mario Maker 2. All copyright laws have been complied with.

The Nintendo Switch isn’t required to have a copy. It will be entirely free to play. So, we’ll be able to get paid without investing a cent.

A blockchain-based Super Mario Bros. version has the main advantage of earning cryptocurrency for participating in events and levels. On the other hand, if one’s inner creative artist can’t be contained, players can earn $SHRM tokens from more people playing and liking your levels.

The game runs on the NEAR Protocol blockchain, so it’s essential to have a NEAR wallet connected to the account. These are the main details we know from the whitepaper.

There’s a flip side to it

• In order to extract created levels from your Nintendo Switch, you need to install Custom Firmware (CFW), which is considered as ‘hacking’ the system’s software in the community. This is only a very small number of players.
• Nintendo is jealous of its games. An unofficial remake of Metroid II Return of Samus was, for example, deleted. The only way for Shroom Kingdom not to meet the same fate is to not use Nintendo’s characters at all.

What are the reasons to care?

Mass adoption will only be possible if blockchain is implemented in big games like Nintendo. The crypto community has to address many problems within the organization. The reputation of scams and high gas prices are just two examples.

However, the company might bring new innovation to the masses when their audience and cryptocurrency are both ready.

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