Square and Nintendo reunite for a unique take on the basketball genre in Mario Hoops 3 on 3.Square and Nintendo reunite for a unique take on the basketball genre in Mario Hoops 3 on 3.Square and Nintendo reunite for a unique take on the basketball genre in Mario Hoops 3 on 3.
During development, the game was designed as a new IP, but Square Enix felt that the title would work well if it were a part of the Mario series. After contact was made, Nintendo gave permission for the Mario series to be used for the game.