Above all else, the driving force behind Mario's success is exquisite game design – something that is acknowledged by players and game designers alike. "Mario games have a timeless charm and wide ...

An old video game like Super Mario Bros. is a delight to play. It's a colorful, simple game with a bright, gratifying soundtrack, and an easygoing, pick-up-and-play feel to it. Basically, the barriers ...

I’ve had Super Mario Maker for just a few days, so, of course, I already feel qualified to give everyone advice on designing levels. Prepare to get schooled, kids! I’ve made about four-and-a-half ...

Paper Mario hit store shelves in 2001, just as the next generation of consoles (PS2, GameCube, Xbox) was getting set to kick off. Even with this in mind, Paper Mario pulled no punches, providing the ...

Some announcements are leaked months in advance. Some are teased by companies until a full reveal is given. And some, like the upcoming LEGO Super Mario sets, come straight out of nowhere. Unlike ...

Some of Nintendo's best efforts released during the Wii U generation and many people missed out on those games, because there were a lot of people who didn't own the ill-fated console. It's been great ...

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