Instant Alert: You can get some 'Mario Kart' in Google Maps starting today

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   You can get some 'Mario Kart' in Google Maps starting today by Kaylee Fagan on Mar 9, 2018, 2:57 PM Advertisement Google Maps and Nintendo announced a temporary, opt-in feature that allows users to "navigate the world as Mario." "Mario Mode" changes Google Maps' blue navigation arrow to a "Mario Kart" character, in honor of Nintendo's iconic video game series. It's in honor of March 10th, or "Mario Day." Mar. 10. Mario. Get it?  "Mario Mode" will be available for a week, according to Nintendo. Nintendo collaborated with Google Maps to bring the world "Mario Mode," an optional feature that allows users to "navigate the world as Mario." In simple terms, "Mario Mode" changes Google Maps' blue navigation arrow to a go-kart from the "Mario Kart" games.  Starting today, Google Maps users can unlock the feature by clicking the question mark box at the bottom right corner of the Directions screen. From there, just click "Let's-a go!" and it's Mario time.  The gimmick was announced as a celebration for March 10, named "Mario Day," because "MAR10" looks a little like the word "Mario" when written down. Google Maps confirmed via its official Twitter account that the feature will be available for a full week, so users can activate (or deactivate) "Mario Mode" at any time between now and March 16. The Japanese game company is currently working on "Mario Kart Tour," the first time the series will appear on smartphones.  As a historical sidenote, Google and Nintendo have worked together before for these kinds of fun stunts. In fact, in 2014, Google and the Pokémon Company (which Nintendo jointly owns) teamed up for an April Fools joke that put Pokémon all over the map. That partnership ultimately resulted in the birth of "Pokémon Go." Check out how to activate it, and what it looks like, below:    SEE ALSO: Nintendo has announced that it's releasing a 'Mario Kart' game for smartphones SEE ALSO: The man behind 'Mario Kart' addresses the game's divisive blue shell: 'Sometimes life isn't fair' Activate it by clicking the question mark block in the bottom-right hand corner of the screen. In the "Super Mario" games, these blocks dispense mushrooms and other useful items. Now, it's Mario Time! Just watch out for Blue Shells out there. Tweet Embed: //twitter.com/mims/statuses/972160163959341056?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw Wahoo! Now you can navigate the world as Mario in @GoogleMaps to celebrate #MAR10Day! Check out #MarioMaps on Google Maps now for a week. pic.twitter.com/iX3uZMfLrc   See the rest of the story at Business Insider   Share the latest business news with your network:    Email sent to: nguyenvu1187.love5@blogger.com   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011