Mario, Donkey Kong and Link from the Zelda universe could all jump off the screen and have their own rides after Nintendo and Universal announced a collaboration.

The Japanese video game maker’s popular characters and worlds will inspire future Universal theme park attractions, it has been announced.

This is the first partnership between the two entertainment giants.

Though details are scanty, more will be announced as the Nintendo and Universal creative teams work to create specific concepts.

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