"Mario Mode" changes Google Maps' blue navigation arrow to a "Mario Kart" character, in honor of Nintendo's iconic video game series. "Mario Mode" will be available for a week, according to Nintendo.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Google has been known to sprinkle in Easter eggs on Google Maps to commemorate events and special occasions, but the most recent ...

Google's celebrating Mario day -- Mar10, get it? -- by turning your blue navigation arrow into Nintendo's friendly Mario Kart plumber. Tap the yellow question mark at the bottom corner of your Google ...

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. Google Maps has been home to game-themed Easter eggs in the past, ...

Sometimes driving can be a drag. If there's a lot of traffic or bad weather, getting behind the wheel can turn into a real chore. Well, you are in luck if you have plans to hit the open road soon, ...

When you update the Google Maps app on Android and iOS from today, you’ll be able to switch the usual blue navigation arrow that marks your car’s position in navigation mode into Mario from his Super ...

Invoking the Mario-driven map is as simple as updating your Google Maps app for iOS or Android and navigating to your chosen location. Right before you begin your trip, you’ll see this screen: ...

Google has been known to sprinkle in Easter eggs on Google Maps to commemorate events and special occasions, but the most recent surprise might be the best yet. On Thursday, Google tweeted an image of ...