Plenty of People Are Downloading Super Mario Run But Many Fans Don't Want to Pay
- Top download in 68 countries; highest grossing in 14
- Game’s first three levels are free, $10 to unlock all stages
Off and Running: Super Mario Goes Mobile
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Super Mario Run, Nintendo Co.’s first full foray into the world of mobile gaming, might be encountering some growing pains.
The game was at the top of download rankings in 68 countries, but was the highest grossing game in only 14, according to researcher SensorTower. Nintendo shares closed 4.2 percent lower in Tokyo, wiping out about $1.5 billion in market value. Partner DeNA Co., which helped develop the title, fell 6.8 percent.