- Shigeru Miyamoto (pictured), the representative director of Nintendo and the creator of the Mario and Donkey Kong series, turned 68 years old on November 16, 2020.
- Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros. was released worldwide on November 13, 2020.
- Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit was released in Japan, North America, Europe, Australia, and Hong Kong on October 16, 2020. On the same day, Mario Café & Store opened in Universal Studios Japan.
- Challenger Pack 7, featuring Steve, was released worldwide for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on October 13, 2020.