Mario Hoops 3-on-3—also known as Mario Basketball 3on3 in the east—is becoming increasingly more bizarre. Sure, Mario playing any sport or performing virtually any activity at this point is de rigeur, but the unusual stylus based control scheme, coupled with Final Fantasy mainstays like mages, moogles, and more, make for a strange mushroomy brew.

In a recent update to the Nintendo of Japan site, the following Square playable characters/jobs were revealed: Ninja, White Mage, Black Mage, Moogle and Cactuar (aka Sabotender).

That squeaking sound you just heard wasn't the rub of sneakers on parquet flooring, it was the uncontrollable global release of pure nerd pleasure. For those of you with dry pants who are not yet convinced of the greatness that is Mario Hoops for the DS, please watch the TV commercial then promptly reevaluate your gaming instincts. Michael McWhertor

Official Mario Basketball 3on3 Japanese Site
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