Super Mario

Super Mario is one of the biggest names in gaming. The first game in the franchise was 1985's Super Mario Bros., a game that is credited with helping the gaming industry recover from its two-year crash that began in 1983.  The Super Mario series still has an important place in gaming today, largely thanks to Nintendo's ability to continuously innovate the platform games.

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Mario: Best Non-Human Characters, Ranked

The Super Mario franchise is more than just mustache-wearing plumbers, and plenty of the best characters are most certainly out of this world.

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Mario: Best Goomba Characters In The Games, Ranked

Goombas are recurring enemies in Mario, but not all of them are the same. Here are the best Goomba characters in games.

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7 Largest Bosses In Mario Games, Ranked

Despite the size and power of these boss fights, Mario will humble them with nothing more than a red hat, blue overalls, and a stomp.

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Mario and Sonic Crossover Series is Dead

The long-running Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games crossover series has officially been ended, according to a former developer.

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5 Japanese Video Games With Western Influences

Influence from various western icons can be seen in these various Japanese video games.

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12 Hardest Mario Games To 100% Complete

Many of the best Super Mario games have Collect-a-Thon elements that make them hard to 100% complete.

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Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door's Deadliest Build, and How the Remake Changed It

One build in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door maximizes Mario's destructive potential, and the remaster gave it a few changes.

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10 Best Mushrooms In Mario, Ranked

Mushrooms have appeared in most every Mario game over the years, becoming one of the plumbers iconic tools. Here are the best Mushrooms in Mario.

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All Mario & Sonic Olympic Games, Ranked

The long-standing friendly rivalry between Mario and Sonic finally comes to the sporting scene, as iconic characters compete in the Olympics for fun.

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McDonald's Has Super Mario Toys Again, But Only in One Region

McDonald’s is releasing another Super Mario Happy Meal collection, but there's a catch: It's only going to be available in one country.

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5 Most Expensive Movies Based On Games

Some video game movies have been gifted a plethora of cash, providing creators with a heavy budget to make the franchise come to life.

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Every Mario & Luigi Game, Ranked

Mario is mostly associated with platformers, but he's made other appearances, too. One of his most successful spinoffs is Mario & Luigi, an RPG.

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Impressive Super Mario 64 Mod Adds 16-Player Co-op, New Characters, and More

A new Super Mario 64 mod update grants players with 16-player co-op and the ability to play as various beloved Nintendo characters.

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Best Short Games Under 5 Hours Long

Some of the greatest titles offer 100+ hours of content, while others can be completed in an afternoon. Here are the best short games ever.

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Gamer is Recreating Super Mario 64 for the Game Boy Advance

A modder shares the incredible progress of their current project in recreating the classic Super Mario 64 for the Game Boy Advance.

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Nintendo: 7 Characters Who Hate Mario The Most

Mario has made many enemies over the decades, some of whom have a greater hatred for him than others.

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is Showing Princess Peach: Showtime How It's Done
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is Showing Princess Peach: Showtime How It's Done

One trailer in, and Echoes of Wisdom already looks more like what Zelda fans want from a princess spin-off then what Princess Peach fans got.

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Nintendo Won't Reveal Mario and Luigi Brothership Developer

Nintendo states the developer of the upcoming Mario and Luigi: Brothership RPG will not be revealed until the game's launch this November.

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8 Best Mario Character Designs, Ranked

Mario's character design has evolved over the years, showing great details while still maintaining his charm. Let's take a look at his best designs!

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Nintendo World Championships NES Edition Explained

Announced during the recent Nintendo Direct, Nintendo World Championships NES Edition will offer some exciting challenges for classic NES games.