A new music streaming app has entered the market.
It’s called Nintendo Music — and on it, you can listen to dozens of hours of music from games like Mario, Zelda and Donkey Kong.
The app has had more than a million downloads since it launched on Oct. 30.
The early success, and the enthusiasm it’s received from fans, speaks to the unique history and appeal of Nintendo’s music.
Nintendo: a melodic history
Ben Kidd analyzes video game music on his YouTube channel, 8-bit Music Theory, with videos like “Why Animal Crossing Music Sounds Nostalgic” and “Why Does Mario Music Sound ‘Fun’?”