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Boss battles are critically important to most video game genres, providing climactic story points as well as the kind of challenge for which the game was bought in the first place. But what about the minor foes of a game? More »
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In Norway, at least. Reader Kim V. sent these images along, saying: "I was having a bbq yesterday at Vigelandsparken in Norway when I came across these two when throwing stuff away afterwards. Good to know that Mario and Goomba are watching over all the garbage. The image with Goomba says "Waste", and the one with Mario says "Grill box - Used one time grills only". More »
]]> http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=276017&view=rss&microfeed=true Goombas have it rough. Easy to forget when you're blowing through World 1-1. But, there they are, going back and forth, back and forth, back and forth, waiting. This clip, found by blog Neo Samurai, isn't just funny, but cruel and arty! Pay attention to the sound design. It's brilliant. More »
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This is a first for me—a gaming doormat. Reader Hugo sends this jewel along, explaining: More »
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Ah, the humiliation! Not only do Goombas have to endure Mario hopping on them, but are forced to wear the plumber's cap, his brother's and arch rival Wario's. These stuffed dolls come courtesy of the sickos at toy maker Banpresto. Brian Ashcraft More »
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I'm no ergonomist but I'm thinking these mice probably aren't the best design for comfort. More »
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