We did know that more characters were on the way, as ahead of his new movie Mercy hitting the big screen, Mario star Chris Pratt told GamesRadar+, "I'm not allowed to say what they are, but yes, there are some really incredible ones," adding, "there's even a couple more that are not in the trailer that people should be excited to see."

Oscar Gonzalez is a Texas native who covered video games, conspiracy theories, misinformation and cryptocurrency. Friday's Nintendo Direct, the company's regular promotional livestream, celebrated the 40th anniversary of the company's legendary mascot.

This line is supported by a "range of partners", and now, ahead of the launch, Mattel's Fisher-Price brand has officially revealed three Mario-themed "Little People" sets. Here's a look and some information about each one: