Dr. Mario World is a mobile puzzle game by Nintendo. The free-to-play “action puzzle” title, which is supported by microtransactions, tasks players with matching capsules with viruses to make them disappear.
Nintendo co-developed Dr. Mario World with Asian firms Line and NHN Entertainment, with plans to release the title in approximately 60 countries.
Dr. Mario World News
Reminder: Today is Dr. Mario World’s last before it shuts down for good
Service for the game will end on November 1, after which it will no longer be playable
Nintendo’s Dr Mario World will shut down in November
The mobile puzzler will be unplayable after its closure, even in single-player mode
Nintendo is reportedly cooling its commitment to mobile games
Platform holder said to be concerned monetisation models could harm its brands
Over half of Nintendo’s $1bn mobile revenue came from Fire Emblem
Mobile RPG responsible for 61% of all player spend, according to new data
Mario Kart Tour enjoys successful iOS launch
Game was the No.1 free iPhone app in 58 markets
Mario Kart Tour gets September release date and new trailers
Game features new courses, fresh takes on classic courses and special city courses
Mario Kart Tour still due ‘this summer’
Mobile title said to feature gacha monetisation system
Dr. Mario World has solid launch with 2 million downloads
Puzzle game debuts well compared to rivals
Dr. Mario World launches a day early
Puzzle game now available on iOS and Android devices
Nintendo says it’s ‘not actively pursuing large-scale collaborations’
But firm will consider partnerships that increase the value of its IP, such as mobile apps