Categories: Switch

Nintendo Introduces New Character Mascots In Japan, All Are In Smash Except One

On the first day of Nintendo Live 2018, Nintendo rolled out several new Nintendo mascots that we have never seen before.

The new mascots are Waluigi, Wario, and Yoshi. The Mario and Luigi mascots have received a minor makeover, while Squid, Isabelle, Diddy Kong, and Donkey Kong either appeared earlier this year or in previous years.

Interestingly, all the characters in the photo are included in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, except for one – Waluigi. This has stirred up several Waluigi fans on the official Nintendo Live 2018 Twitter account:

What do you think?

Iggy

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