Mario fans, throw up your caps in celebration: in an unprecedented move, Nintendo has uploaded (some of) the original soundtrack for Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 onto Spotify. This is notable for a number of reasons: most notably, it’s the first time the company has opted to publish its music on a major streaming service. Secondly, the “a special selection” of tracks from the OSTs will only be available “for a limited time”, meaning you don’t get the full experience (as you do with, say Bandai Namco’s OST uploads), and won’t be able to listen forever. Thirdly, this appears to be an exclusive deal with Spotify: Qobuz, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube Music all appear to have been left out of this deal.
It’s great to see Nintendo embracing streaming platforms like Spotify! The Super Mario Galaxy OST is beloved by many, and this move is sure to delight fans. It’s always exciting when classic gaming music gets a chance to reach a wider audience.
a fantastic addition for fans. It’s interesting how this could signal a shift in Nintendo’s approach to digital content, potentially opening the door for more of their classic soundtracks to be accessible. It’s a win for nostalgia and new fans alike!