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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Gamerant Recap 082723
The Best War Games Recap for 08/21/23 – 08/27/23

Gamescom 2023 arrives with fun game updates, multiple exciting releases launch altogether, and more in this week's The Best War Games recap.

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10 Best Precision Platformers, Ranked

Precise movement is essential to staying alive in these critically-acclaimed platformers.

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Super Mario Bros. Wonder Will Be Different from the Other Games in One Big Way

The upcoming Super Mario Bros. Wonder, set to launch this October for the Nintendo Switch, will be different from the other games in one big way.

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Charles Martinet is Done Doing Voice Work for the Super Mario Franchise

The original and longtime performer of Mario, Charles Martinet, is stepping back from voicing the iconic character in Super Mario games.

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The 8 Best Mario Characters, Ranked

The Mario franchise is one of the most iconic video game series that remains relevant to date. Here are the franchise's best characters.

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Nintendo and Oreo Teaming Up For New Special Edition Princess Peach Cookies

Nintendo and Oreo are partnering up once again for a batch of limited-edition cookies themed after Super Mario's cheerful heroine Princess Peach.

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Super Mario Bros. Wonder's Talking Flowers May Be More Than Meets The Eye

Though they might seem like background NPCs, Super Mario Bros. Wonder's Talking Flowers could have a bigger role aside from running commentary.

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Why Super Mario Bros. Wonder is the Perfect Direction For the Series

Super Mario Bros. Wonder's sense of creativity makes it memorable, and future games in the series would do well to learn from it.

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Mario Fan Builds Incredible LEGO Bowser's Castle With Moving Parts

A talented LEGO builder recreates Bowser's Lava Castle from the Super Mario games, complete with moving obstacles and glowing lava pieces.

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Nintendo Fan Draws Princess Peach in 8 Different Styles

An artistically talented Nintendo fan creates eight drawings of Princess Peach in eight different styles and shares the amazing results.

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Super Mario Bros. Wonder is Tougher Than You Think, According to Insider

A well-known Nintendo insider reveals some insight into the difficulty of Super Mario Bros. Wonder, suggesting it will be no day at the beach.

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Nintendo: 8 Times Luigi Saved Mario

Throughout the decades of Super Mario games, there have been a few instances when Luigi has become the hero of the story and saved his brother Mario.

Mario looking at a purple star from the Super Mario RPG remake trailer
Why the Super Mario RPG Remake Could Be a Game-Changer

The Super Mario RPG Remake is not only the revival of a classic, but it could also be the start of a new trend for Mario games.

Goombas from Mario, Bokoblins from the Legend of Zelda, and Badniks from Sonic
8 Best Henchmen in Video Games

Sometimes, the best video game villain is only as good as their henchmen.

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Super Mario RPG Original Director Reveals What He Thinks of the Remake

The director of the original Super Mario RPG SNES title gives his opinion on the upcoming remake on the Nintendo Switch console.

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Super Mario Bros. Wonder Could Herald The Return of an Old Enemy

Super Mario Bros. Wonder has an excellent opportunity to bring back an enemy that Mario hasn't encountered in several decades.

Promotional art for Super Mario Bros. Wonder, with Mario and Yoshi from Super Mario World inserted into it.
Nintendo Fan Creates Incredible Super Mario Bros. Wonder SNES Box Art

A skilled Nintendo fan re-imagines the box art for the upcoming Super Mario Bros. Wonder in the retro style of the old Super NES Mario platformers.

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Super Mario Bros. Wonder Co-Op Limitations and File Size Confirmed 4 Months Before Launch

Nintendo reveals co-op limitations and the file size for the upcoming Super Mario Bros. Wonder a whopping four months ahead of the game's launch.

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The Best War Games Recap for 06/19/23 – 06/25/23

Final Fantasy 16 impresses fans with stylish combat, a Nintendo Direct arrives with big news for Mario fans, and more in this week's The Best War Games recap.

Pac-Man, Contra, and Mario
10 Best Video Game Power Ups

Power ups are a great way to add exciting elements to games, and these are by far the best ones in video games yet