Sure, Mario games are simple experiences. They can be enjoyed by players of all ages, and finished by almost everyone. However, core Mario games have always found space to include secrets, Easter eggs and other searched-for unlockables that pass most player completely by. Ever since we found our first Warp …
Read More »Unknown Mario – 40 obscure facts and random trivia about Nintendos mascot
For over 30 years, Mario has been entertaining people the world over in some of the best games of all time. With such a long history, theres a mountain of trivia and seemingly useless facts to learn about the franchise. We’ve wasted our lives collecting much of this info, bringing …
Read More »3DS completely destroying Vita in Japan by a ratio of over 8 sales to 1
PlayStation Vita is being royally trounced in Japan by the 3DS. We may well have known this for some time, but the latest figures from Media Create are particularly noteworthy because they come at a special time of year, known as ‘Golden Week’ in Japan. This is a week packed …
Read More »Super Mario 3D Land interview – We talk with the director about secrets, Tanookis, and Marios future
Earlier this week we were introduced to Koichi Hayashida at his inspiring GDC presentation (opens in new tab), and we could finally attach a face to the name we’d seen in credits for years. Among his accolades, Hayashida began working with Mario on Super Mario Sunshine, continuing to Super Mario …
Read More »The Platinum Chalice Awards 2011, Part 2 The Best Games of 2011
This article is part two of a three-part series of awards. Click here for Part 1 and Part 3. Welcome back to our sixth annual celebration of all the amazing things the gaming industry brings us. Welcome back, indeed, because now that the feel-good Special Awards and console exclusives are …
Read More »PETA backpedals on Super Mario 3D Land attack, urges fans to Relax!
PETA is on the defensive after receiving backlash for attacking Super Mario 3D Land for its alleged portrayal of tanuki (aka raccoon dog) abuse. Earlier this week, the animal rights organization posted Super Tanooki Skin 2D, a minigame wherein players control a skinned tanuki tasked with chasing down a bloodied …
Read More »Super Mario 3D Land has playable Luigi and Tanooki statues in Japanese videos
Fans of Mario’s less loved brother Luigi had some tough years as the green one was basically ignored in core Mario games like Mario 64 and Mario Sunshine. Then he made his big return as a special unlockable in Mario Galaxy 1 and 2, plus he was fully playable in …
Read More »Low-scoring Super Mario Bros run carries hope of humanity through bleak days
The Space Shuttle is on its final mission, and with it the dreams of a generation prepare to go to ground. Economies worldwide hang in the balance as unemployment in the US and UK skyrocket. The world holds out for a hero: sure, soon, and larger than life. And true …
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