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31 Mar

Mario Fans React to the Character’s “Death” With Memes and Luigi Praise

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Nintendo fans everywhere are in mourning today over what they believe to be the death of Mario. This is, after all, the day that Nintendo removes Mario 35 and Super Mario 3D All-Stars from digital stores and discontinues sales of the Mario Game & Watch set as well as support for the original Mario Maker‘s servers. No, Mario won’t actually die anytime soon (except for the many times that we’ve accidentally killed him in video games), but the fact that Nintendo has decided to discontinue their support of so many Mario projects on the same day is certainly a bizarre…
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22 Mar

Mario Dies: The Character’s Most Painful Deaths Ever

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Fans everywhere are declaring March 31st to be the day that “Mario Dies” since that’s the day when Nintendo will inexplicably stop selling Super Mario 3D All-Stars, remove Super Mario Bros. 35 from the eShop, Super Mario Game & Watch system, and shut down the original Super Mario Maker‘s servers. It’s a series of controversial decisions made all the stranger by the fact that they’re falling on the same day. While Mario isn’t actually “dying” on that day, let’s not pretend that we haven’t seen Mario die countless times before. From running into that first Goomba to falling off a…
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10 Mar

How Old is Mario? The Many Mysteries and Myths of the Character’s Age

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As the years go on, one of the few consistents in gaming remains Mario and the quality of most of the major Super Mario Bros. games. While it sometimes feels like Mario has always been with us and will remain a video game mainstay for years to come, the character’s remarkable longevity does nothing to answer that question that has plagued us for over 35 years: “How old is Mario?” It’s easy to answer that question if you’re talking about the Super Mario franchise or even the birth of the character from a creation standpoint, but when you’re trying to…
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25 Feb

Animal Crossing New Horizons: How to Get Every Mario Item in the New Update

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Animal Crossing‘s long-awaited 1.8.0 update is finally here. More importantly, a collection of new Super Mario-themed items is finally here, which means that we’re this much closer to one day being able to turn our islands into the ultimate museum for everything Nintendo. Well…kind of. It turns out that Nintendo decided to release the base update for the game ahead of the debut of the Super Mario items. While that’s kind of a bummer, it does mean that you have a little more time to earn those extra bells, clear some space, and figure out where you’re going to put…
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19 Feb

Super Mario 3D World Never Promised a Revolution, But Still Stands Apart 8 Years Later

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Getting a new Mario game, even one ported from a previous generation, always feels like opening a present on Christmas morning. Nintendo obviously knows this, having gone so far as to include the never-before-seen Bowser’s Fury expansion as a bonus for players already familiar with the wonders of Super Mario 3D World. And while this new side experiment may not quite be enough to encourage returning players to undertake a second playthrough, newcomers finally have the chance to play one of the most underappreciated Super Mario gems on Nintendo Switch. It’s an apt way to cap off the plumber’s 35th…
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18 Feb

Nintendo Direct 2/17 Trailers: Super Smash Bros, Mario Golf, Zelda, and More

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It’s been quite a while since Nintendo has hosted a substantial Direct presentation that focuses on trailers and news for the biggest upcoming Switch games. In fact, this February 17th showcase was the Nintendo Direct of its kind since September 2019. Of course, the long gap between such presentations is understandable given that the COVID-19 pandemic delayed production schedules across the industry and impacted everyone’s ability to share substantial updates about their upcoming releases. As a result, 2020 Nintendo Direct presentations were highlighted by a celebration of Super Mario‘s 35th anniversary, indie showcases, and various Super Smash Bros. updates. At…
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16 Feb

Super Mario 3D World: How to Unlock Everything

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Along with being one of the best Super Mario platformers ever made, Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury is an expertly crafted Nintendo adventure filled with surprises and unlockables. While all currently available evidence suggests that Daisy is not one of those unlockable surprises (sorry fans), earning everything in Super Mario 3D World and Bowser’s Fury will take quite a bit of time. In some cases, it also requires you to look beyond the boundaries of the title and take on unique challenges. So if you’re using Super Mario 3D World to help you survive the wait for a…
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12 Feb

Super Mario 3D World: How Many Worlds Are in the Nintendo Switch Port?

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Super Mario 3D World is now available for Nintendo Switch, which means that millions of fans are finally getting a chance to play one of the best 3D Super Mario games ever made after it originally debuted on the doomed to fail Wii U. If you’re one of those many gamers that never got the chance to experience Super Mario 3D World the first time around, you may be wondering what it’s all about. Well, while the recently added Bowser’s Fury expansion adds a new ingredient to the formula, Super Mario 3D World is essentially what it presents itself to…
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12 Feb

Super Mario 3D World: Is Daisy in the Game?

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While Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury includes more than enough content to keep Super Mario fans busy while we wait for Super Mario Odyssey 2 (or whatever comes next), fans can’t help but talk about Daisy: a character that doesn’t initially appear be in the game. See, much like Super Mario Bros. 2, Super Mario 3D World lets you choose between several playable characters that have their own unique abilities. Mario, Luigi, Peach, and Toad are available from the start, and you’ll be able to unlock Rosalina later on after you’ve completed the necessary objectives. You’ll also be…
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10 Feb

Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury Review Roundup

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While Super Mario 3D World‘s original 2013 launch on the Nintendo Wii U could certainly be considered a success, it’s also clear that this underappreciated Mario platformer was held back at least somewhat by the platform itself. The Wii U, a confusing follow up to the much more successful Wii, sold well below projections, forcing Nintendo to ditch the platform (and its library of games) much sooner than it had planned. Fortunately, the Switch, which has sold more than 60 million more units than its predecessor, has allowed the company to find many of the Wii U’s best games a…
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09 Feb

15 Super Mario Games That Never Happened

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Super Mario 3D World’s upcoming debut on Nintendo Switch is a major moment for many Mario fans who didn’t get the chance to play one of the best games in franchise history when it was released for Wii U. In some ways, it’s actually seen as a “lost” Mario game by those who never found a reason to purchase what is arguably Nintendo’s worst console ever. What you may not know, though, is that there have actually been many Super Mario games over the years that were never released for one reason or another. Why many of these projects are…
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12 Jan

Super Mario 3D World: What’s Up With All the Cat Ears in Bowser’s Fury?

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Nintendo has finally showcased the Bowser’s Fury DLC that will be included with the long-awaited Super Mario 3D World remaster for Nintendo Switch. If you haven’t checked out the trailer yet, I highly recommend you do so now. There’s quite a lot to break down in that trailer. Not only does Bowser’s Fury look far more substantial than some were previously anticipating (the design of the DLC’s world reminds people of the more open-ended levels featured in Super Mario Odyssey) but the brief teaser offers some tantalizing glimpses at compelling gameplay sequences that make buying Super Mario 3D World for…
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16 Nov

Game & Watch Super Mario Bros Review

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40 years after it was first introduced, Nintendo’s vintage line of Game & Watch handhelds has come full circle in honor of Mario’s 35th birthday. And what better way to celebrate such a special occasion than with the game that practically started it all? It’s true that 1985’s Super Mario Bros. for the NES has been released countless times over on various platforms through the decades, but it’s been expertly rendered again here in this neat and nostalgia-fueled package. Now lovingly brought to life on a crisp 2.36-inch, LCD color screen, the aptly named Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros.…
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21 Sep

Link Tank: How the 1993 Super Mario Bros. Movie Paid Homage to NYC

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In today’s retro movie review, our friends at io9 look back at 1993’s Super Mario Bros. movie and how its a weird homage to New York City. “One of the interesting things about living in New York City during the coronavirus pandemic has been discovering ways to experience the area vicariously through different forms of media (because it’s dangerous to be out and about beyond necessary errands). While the 1993 Super Mario Bros. movie might not be the first thing that comes to mind in terms of depictions of New York City that are able to evoke its energy with…
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04 Sep

Can Super Mario Bros. 35 Battle Royale Capture the Thrill of Competitive Speedruns?

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When I was young, my brother used to insist he was better than me at Super Mario Bros. I remember challenging him by noting that Super Mario Bros. was not a competitive game and that neither of us had even been able to finish it. He then asserted he was bigger than me and could beat me up. It wasn’t exactly the Lincoln-Douglas debates, but it was the format that defined disagreements in our early years. So while younger siblings everywhere may be looking forward to the recently revealed Super Mario Bros. 35 simply for the chance to settle these…
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03 Sep

Super Mario 35 Battle Royale Game Lets You Play the Nintendo Classic Like Never Before

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Nintendo is celebrating the 35th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. in a very big way this year. Not only is the Big N releasing a collection that brings Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, and Super Mario Galaxy to the Switch but also a brand new game that that is unlike any Mario game before it. Super Mario Bros. 35 is a new battle royale title that pits 35 little plumbers against each other until there’s only one Mario standing. Check out some gameplay footage for Super Mario Bros. 35 below (starts at 3:35): No, this isn’t the type of…
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03 Sep

Super Mario 3D All-Stars Collection Gets September Release Date

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Nintendo has revealed the Super Mario 3D All-Stars Collection for Nintendo Switch, which includes Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, and Super Mario Galaxy. Each of the three games in the collection has been updated to take advantage of the Nintendo Switch’s capabilities. Their resolutions have been enhanced, they can all be played with two Joy-Con controllers, and Super Mario Sunshine will support a 16:9 aspect ration. Interestingly, the reveal video suggests that only Sunshine will support that last feature, but we’re still waiting for clarification on that topic. It’s also noteworthy that Super Mario Galaxy 2 is not included…
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03 Sep

Super Mario 3D World Coming to Nintendo Switch in 2021

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Super Mario 3D World is finally being ported to the Nintendo Switch alongside a mysterious expansion known as Bowser’s Fury. The collection is currently set to be released on February 12, 2021, but Nintendo notes that complications caused by the COVID-19 pandemic could force a delay of all their intended release dates. To get the technical stuff out of the way, it sounds like this remaster will include all of the usual stuff that we’ve come to expect from such ports. The visuals and audio will be slightly enhanced so take advantage of the Switch’s capabilities, but this is not…
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29 Jul

Paper Mario: The Origami King Review – Innovative Turn-Based Combat

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Turn-based RPGs have been around since the ‘80s and have offered many different variations on combat. Since this genre is one of the oldest in video games, it’s become increasingly rare to see new innovations in turn-based combat. Paper Mario: The Origami King is one of those rare titles that brings something wholly unique to the genre, offering turn-based combat that’s ostensibly simple but over time reveals itself to be deceptively complex and mind-numbingly challenging, particularly later in the game. Nintendo is known for introducing new, innovative concepts in its games, and Paper Mario: The Origami King’s combat is one…
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15 Jul

Paper Mario: The Origami King Leaked on PC Emulators

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Upcoming Nintendo RPG Paper Mario: The Origami King has been leaked to PC emulators days ahead of its official Nintendo Switch release. This odd story comes to us from ResetEra where users have been posting videos of what seems to be the final version of Paper Mario: The Origami King running via a Nintendo Switch emulator on PC. Yes, there are Nintendo Switch emulators available via PC, but as you can imagine, they’re about as unofficial as such things get. The source of this leak has not been identified yet, but considering that several different YouTube players have uploaded videos…
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