• awards

    Here Are Your BAFTA Winners

    After a year off in 2008 to sort themselves out, the British Academy Video Games Awards are back. With proceedings in London now done and dusted, let's see who took home a golden mask! More »
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    Comment by Grisaille: Flip it, Ninja!: I'm seriously wondering why MGS4 didn't recieve as much attention as I think it should have. Could be the fanboy... 10 Responses | Other threads

  • super mario galaxy

    The Super Mario Galaxy Cake - King Of All Game Cakes

    There are game cakes, and then there are Game Cakes, the ones that require capital letters, applause, and perhaps a brief moment of teary silence. This Super Mario Galaxy cake is definitely the latter. More »
    11/27/08
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    Comment by kicking222: Am I the only person completely tired of game cakes? I guess I am. I mean, this one is extremely... 14 Responses | Other threads

  • mario

    They Listened: Buy Bee, Boo Mario Plushies

    This was a gimme for Nintendo. After all, Bee Mario was the most adorable thing that fat plumber's done in years, so capitalising on the love-in by releasing a soft, cuddly replica was a no-brainer. It'll be available in July, for around $25. If your collectible tastes for the game run to the more supernatural end of the spectrum, a Boo Mario will be available as well. Same time, same price. More »
    05/15/08
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    Comment by freespeech: I don't know if it's just me but the boo mario looks awfully disturbing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! more » | Other threads

  • Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts

    Banjo 3 A "Clean Start" For Rare

    Speaking as part of a long, long interview with CVG, Rare design head Gregg Mayles talks in-depth about the freshly-announced Banjo Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts. First revelation? Banjo's let himself go - "slobbing out," as Mayles says, while poor Grunty starts off as only a head until he hooks himself up with a mechanical body, all the better to help Banjo bounce back from this apparent midlife crisis. More »
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    Comment by crazyorloco: Why are people even talking about Zelda in this thread? All REAL Zelda games are good. Even Twilight Princess. ... more » | Other threads

  • nice try

    The Difficulties of Designing For a Diverse Market

    Chris Bateman of Only a Game has an interesting look at Super Mario Galaxy from a game design perspective — especially in terms of trying to satisfy an increasingly diverse audience with a blockbuster title. Looking at several aspects of play (verbs and emotions of play, the camera, lives, and co-star mode), Bateman reaches some conclusions about the successes and failures of Super Mario Galaxy. The question is, can those problems really be remedied when you're coming in with so many competing interests? More »
  • news

    Readers Vote Miyamoto Time's Most Influential

    Nintendo luminary Shigeru Miyamoto tops the list of Time Magazine's Most Influential People of 2008, as determined by reader vote, soundly demonstrating that he is more important to the entire universe than Al Gore, Heidi Klum, Stephen Colbert and a Korean pop star named Rain. More »
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    Comment by Jac21: @Fallible: "Again, does that make him deserved of the Time's 'Most Influential' award?" Obviously so. "but I know I'm not alone in wanting... more » | Other threads

  • mods

    Super Mario Galaxy Wii Mod, Even Hotter With The Lights Off

    Take 1 part Wii, 2 parts Mario figurines, 5 parts custom circuit board, 59 parts LED, 30 parts (in feet) of wire and one big, stinky pile of fanboy...bake it for 20 minutes...and you get this Super Mario Galaxy Wii. Aside from the brilliant aesthetics (hit the jump for a night shot that's really pretty striking), the case includes a place to recharge your lithium ion batteries. Listed on eBay right now, proceeds will go to Penny Arcade's Child's Play charity. More »
    04/15/08
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    Comment by Machzy: That's a friggin' sweet mod, except for when the lights are off, the LEDs aren't as bright as I thought... more » | Other threads

  • predictions

    Forbes Predicts Future Classics

    The financial minds at Forbes have taken off their big business hats for a moment to focus on a more pressing topic: classic video games. Which of today's titles will become immortalized in our hearts, marble statue-ized into our next Super Mario Bros 3s that we can't put down a decade later? Well, they've compiled a list of their top ten and it's...actually not that bad. And of course, Mario has made an appearance. More »
    02/12/08
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    Comment by SuperMaxZero: WTF? Game X from that list is horrible. Also, you are wrong for liking it, and also I am always... more » | Other threads

  • nintendo

    What's It Like Working for Miyamoto?

    What's it like working for Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto? Ask Super Mario Galaxy director Yoshiaki Koizumi (pictured), who's also worked on Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine and Ocarina of Time, among others. Koizumi says: More »
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    Comment by TheCleaningGuy: @Asterra: Yeah, Ratchet totally did that first. Except for maybe Sonic Adventure 2. Or even Yoshi's Island. Even if what... more » | Other threads

  • wii

    The Super Mario Galaxy Miracle

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    Comment by bryus: This doesn't surprise me at all. My wife will ask me if I want to play SMG so that she... more » | Other threads

  • nintendo

    Miyamoto Talks Future Projects

    In the latest issue of Famitsu, Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto talked about what's next on his agenda list. Believe it or not, he's considering working on some sequels to existing Nintendo franchises, including a new Super Mario Galaxy game and another Zelda title. But what may come as bigger news is that the Wii Fit Balance Board may be getting some new games as well. More »
    01/30/08
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    Comment by Roto13: Yeah, like you people aren't going to run out and buy the new Mario and Zelda games at launch. That's... more » | Other threads

  • gotgoty

    MTV's GOTGOTY

    MTV's Stephen Totilo decided to eschew the annual Game of the Year chestnut for a much more fun to pronounce and acronymize Game of the Game of the Year or GOTGOTY. Actually he didn't really eschew anything, seeing that he did his own GOTYs not too long ago, but this is still a fun idea. Totilo created a sort of MetaGOTY if you can imagine that (Personally, mine is a billy goat in a Robocop suit) by rounding up all of the GOTYs and tallying them to see which game was selected the most. More »
    01/29/08
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    Comment by Blackjack1353: @TheHun: Same amount of time if not faster than It would take to beat the game using guns. The wrench... more » | Other threads

  • mario

    David Jaffe's Wii Is Not His Tea

    When David Jaffe isn't eating or sleeping, he's playing. And what's he playing? Well, he tried out Super Mario Galaxy, and here's what we're taking as his 3 second review:
    I mean, I have a Wii, I barely play it — not because I don't like it or appreciate it, I just, you know, it's not my cup of tea at the moment. Mario Galaxy, I thought was pretty cool.
    But how does it stack up to the latest installment of Ratchet & Clank? More »
    01/25/08
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    Comment by Enigma_20XX: @nxp3: What is this "Maria Galaxy" you speak of? more » | Other threads

  • golden crecentes

    The Rocky's Second Annual Golden Crecentes

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    01/25/08
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    Comment by Rood_Inverse: I seen this in the paper today. I was actually really surprised. I was like, hey, I read this guy's... more » | Other threads

  • npd

    Call of Duty 4 Killed The Christmas Competition, Nabs Top Spot

    NPD sales figures for December show that Infinity Ward's Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare took the top spot this holiday season, selling 1.47 million copies of the Xbox 360 version alone. The Activision published shooter just narrowly beat out Super Mario Galaxy for the Wii, which settled for number two and 1.4 million sold to software hungry Wii owners. More »
    01/17/08
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    Comment by MouseHunter: Okay, random question, but i'm trying to reach a contact at Infinity Ward and the number I was using (818)... more » | Other threads

  • japan

    Super Mario Galaxy Has Bigger Super Balls

    It's easy to become jaded. What, with all the Mario capsule crap that populates Japanese capsule machines. But these Super Mario Galaxy super balls are cool, because super balls are always cool. There are eight different ones (including a bee suit mushroom!), each with a diameter of 1.77 inches. For those with rulers, that's slightly larger than the super balls sold in North America. That doesn't makes these SMG super balls a little awesomer, but a lotta awesomer. More »
    01/09/08
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    Comment by XgamerM: Did you actually check that website...i bailed as i don't want to even put my credit card details there. Someone needs... more » | Other threads

  • art

    Real World Super Mario Galaxy

    The artsy folks over at MTV's Multiplayer (i.e. Stephen Totilo) stumbled upon the Super Mario Galaxy-esque work of Parisian photographer Alexandre Duret-Lutz. The photographer has been creating this Wee Planets pictures since 2006, but was apparently unaware of the video game until Totilo contacted him. More »
    01/08/08
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    Comment by hrabbit: THOSE PICTURES ROCK!!! I find them very artistic and moving ^^ I could look at them all day! more » | Other threads

  • game design

    'It's Not You, It's Me': Game Design and Consumers

    Danc over at Lost Garden has written quite a number of serious and lengthy pieces on game design - this time he's written an essay a little closer to home, on his experience with Super Mario Galaxy. It's a well-accepted truth that not everyone likes the same kind of games, and even games that are universally well received (like Super Mario Galaxy) can just not do it for someone. Danc would fall into that category with Super Mario Galaxy - but his problems with the game stem from his preferred play style: More »
    01/06/08
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    Comment by scarshapedstar: I'm about to start calling bullshit on anyone who talks about "the first 60 stars were so easy and then... more » | Other threads

  • media

    Zero Punctuation on Super Mario Galaxy

    This will make no sense without watching the clip, but I agree with absolutely everything said in this review other than most of what is said about Super Mario Galaxy itself. And it should be fairly obvious by now that the Princess is really just an excuse for Mario and Bowser to eventually explore a homosexual/heterospecies relationship, as soon as they work through their self-hate (mirrored in one another). More »
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  • wii

    Super Mario Galaxy at 80 MPH

    You'd think with modern vehicles, especially the ones pre-loaded with built-in entertainment systems, it would be easy to play modern video games on the go. Unfortunately, I haven't been so lucky. More »
    12/31/07
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    Comment by kftgr: Just mod your sensor bar to bring the LEDs out of the casing. Either that or a simple periscope... more » | Other threads

  • roundup

    Frankenreview: Top 5 Games of the Year Edition

    2007 has been a crazy awesome year for gamers. While during years gone by we've all fallen prey to too much hype and not enough...what's that word again...fun, the most unexpected part of 2007 was that it lived up to our unreasonably high expectations. More »
    12/31/07
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    Comment by MilesTormani: So... PS3 + Wii + 360 = ...PSWii60? I like that platform. more » | Other threads

  • goty

    New York Times' Back-Handed Games of the Year

    When the New York Times' Seth Schiesel delivered this year's video game awards in the paper, they arrived on the back of his hand. While some of the awards, like best newcomer for BioShock and Best Adaptation of an Adored Intellectual Property for The Lord of the Rings Online, are pretty straight forward and complimentary, most of them come with more than a little slap down. More »
    12/24/07
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    Comment by Yotaru Vegeta: I'll be at least the 23rd person here to say "who care what the NYT has to say about video... more » | Other threads

  • only in japan

    Nintendo, Capcom Steal Japanese Gamers' Hearts, Minds, Money

    Weekly Famitsu magazine asked hundreds of gamers and dozens of video game retailers to sum up the year in gaming in Japan—and the results aren't too surprising. As the Nintendo DS and Wii continue to dominate sales charts, the collective consciousness pointed to publisher and hardware manufacturer Nintendo as the standout company of the year. It also took first place in developer mindshare, with Nintendo exec Shigeru Miyamoto topping the list of industry figures putting on the "best showing" this year. He bested prolific (and financially underperforming) Mistwalker creator Hironobu Sakaguchi, who took second. More »
    12/19/07
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    Comment by Torgen got his apology faceplate but not his fixed GH3 disc: @theprof00: Then what category does DDR fall into? Because there are some hardcore DDR players. Hell, I can AA Brilliant... more » | Other threads

  • best of 2007

    Next-Gen Announces Top Thirty Video Games of 2007

    We've heard from Time and Maxim so far on the best games of 2007 and Next-Gen has already chimed in on what it considered the year's most innovative design decisions, but the online game business pub has weighed in proper with a best of list that might be the best one yet. Yes, I'm building a ranking list of lists. Obviously, we all know what opinions are like, and the staff of Next-Gen certainly gives themselves plenty of breathing room with thirty positions to fill but there are some solid choices in here. Super Mario Galaxy at number one? I can get behind that. Rock Band at number two? OK. They even remembered to give props to Super Stardust HD. More »
    12/17/07
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    Comment by JimmyPageJun1or: @Waterwings: That's why Halo 2 made the GotY lists when it came out. They re-released RE4, does that deserve top... more » | Other threads

  • best of 2007

    USA Today Picks 2007's Best Games (For Kids)

    Parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles who may be on the lookout for something appropriate for the kids this holiday—strike Manhunt 2 from your lists, first of all—may want to refer themselves to USA Today's picks for the best kid fare of 2007. Sure, it may be easy to tick off things like Super Mario Galaxy and Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure, but what about the littlest tykes? And what about those who will go Wii-less this year? More »
    12/13/07
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    Comment by Mokona: To those saying that Super Mario Galaxy is a bit hard for kids... I haven't played it yet, but do... more » | Other threads

  • design

    Miyamoto Gives Increasingly Cryptic Feedback

    So what's it like to work with Nintendo's tiny titan Shigeru Miyamoto? Super Mario Galaxy director Yoshiaki Koizumi talked about the experience at length with GameLife's Chris Kohler. You should read the entire interview, really, because Nintendoites usually keep pretty tight lipped about the design process. But here's a spot I found interesting from within the interview in which Koizumi talks about Miyamoto's feedback.
    Mario has a creator, Miyamoto, and you have to consider Mr. Miyamoto's thoughts when you're making a Mario game. But we share thoughts back and forth first for quite a long time. And once I start to outline some really broad strokes about where we're going with the game, then I can get a little more feedback from Miyamoto. Then, getting a version together, I have to go to Miyamoto as soon as possible as we can get more feedback.
    The process continues... More »
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    Comment by Smutking: @Mr. Fap☆Fap!: I think you're missing the point of why they do that. It's not like a boss telling someone what... more » | Other threads

  • game cake

    The Boo Mario Cake Symbolizes Death

    Back in high school I had this one English teacher who was obsessed with death, or so it seemed. Every story we read in class, she could find something that symbolized it. A broken coffee mug, a handful of balloons, a newborn baby - all symbolized death. I'd like to say that this Boo Mario cake symbolized triumph over death, but I'm afraid she'd find me on the internet and come to my apartment to chastise me. She was scary. This cake was actually submitted to me via GameCakes.com, but I've not had too much time to work on that site lately, and it is due for a good spam-comment cleaning. Still, this cake had to be seen. Excellent job, despite a little sloppy tongue-work - but who hasn't been guilty of that?
    12/03/07
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    Comment by PlatinumS: @TheDollHouse: Sweetheart? No offense and sorry to say this but you two, this isn't the Red Light District. more » | Other threads

  • clips

    Super Mario Galaxy vs. Super Mario Sunshine

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    Comment by Billy the Kid: I just want to say that Galaxy is better than Mario just because it goes back to 64 in the... more » | Other threads

  • lazy sundays

    What Are You Playing This Weekend?

    The Americans already had their go at listing what's lodged in the drives of their console of choice, but now everyone with a couple days off can chime in. This weekend, I'll be continuing my world tour with Rock Band, unlocking what I can while attempting to make a dent in the Metallica tunes I've already downloaded. Our Thanksgiving Day band, Steeltown, won over plenty of fans with its drunken singing, spastic drum pounding and off-beat guitar licking. I nearly blacked out from my overly breathy renditions of Radiohead's "Creep" while under the influence of a tryptophan-Coors Light cocktail. Good times. More »
    11/23/07
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    Comment by Sasquatch: I just Gameflied (yay, new verb!) "Stuntman: Ignition" and I love it so far. Other than that, I'll be... more » | Other threads

  • #1

    Game Rankings: Super Mario Galaxy Surpasses Ocarina of Time as Top Rated Game

    According to GameRankings, a site that aggregates reviews of various games, Super Mario Galaxy has quickly climbed to the top of the heap to become the highest rated game of all time. This legendary feat has knocked long time holder of the crown Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time down to number two. SMG joins the top ten club with other titles new and old such as Metroid Prime, Soul Calibur and The Orange Box. But, will Mario manage to hold onto his crown as long as Link did? Nine years is a long time... More »
    11/17/07
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    Comment by Mosquit: SMG is for casual gamers. Like all titles from Nintendo. That's the thing that pulls this company on and on.... more » | Other threads

  • lazy sundays

    What Are You Playing This Weekend?

    I'll be playing some real-life Cooking Mama, as I attempt to bake my first practice pie in anticipation for Thanksgiving. Plans for pumpkin and mince meat (sans meat) are forming, but we'll have to see how this weekend's beta pies turn out. On the gaming side, I'll be playing Super Mario Galaxy, maybe a little Uncharted: Drake's Fortune if I can scare myself up a copy. I'm also expecting a Wii Zapper to show up at some point soon, so I may take Link's Crossbow Training for extended impressions. If only I could fit in Half-Life 2: Episode Two at some point... More »
    11/16/07
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    Comment by Powerage: Wii: Super Mario Galaxy, Guitar Hero 3 360: Call of Duty 4 PC: World of Warcraft(2.3 really breathed some life into the... more » | Other threads

  • reviews

    Variety Not That Impressed By Super Mario Galaxy

    Everyone agrees that Super Mario Galaxy is the best thing since the invention of the Goomba, right? Our Frankenreview of the Wii game is stuffed to capacity with praise. The current Metacritic review score hovers around 98, otherwise known as "universal acclaim." But one reviewer, Ben Fritz of Variety, isn't sold on the game. His review is positive at times, but surprisingly scathing and harshly critical of Nintendo's hardware. Variety writes that "'Galaxy' makes poor use of the Wii's motion-sensing controls and the graphics simply aren't up to par with what players can now find on the Playstation 3 or Xbox 360." Eep! More »
    11/14/07
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    Comment by Brian Crecente: @invictus: For the record, I do freelance for Variety, and have always found Ben Fritz to be both very honest... more » | Other threads

  • buy battle

    Assassin's Creed or Super Mario Galaxy?

    It's like a buffet that's filled with 100% gourmet food—as opposed to a bunch of congealed fats at the mercy of a few struggling heat lamps, sloppily topped with bread crumbs, cheese or icing. We're in the midst of one of the most incredible launch seasons in the history of video games the known Universe. Both Super Mario Galaxy and Assassin's Creed would be a massive release during any month, but instead we get both in a week, sandwiched between other goodness. So are you doing any shopping this week? More »
    11/14/07
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    Comment by Kaedex: whoever still dumps money / attention to anything that says mario should die.. aheewww *dies* more » | Other threads

  • clips

    Super Mario Galaxy 2-Player Demo

    Still not having played the glory that is Super Mario Galaxy at all, let alone in two-player mode, I was pretty confused how the second player controlling just the star really worked out. And short of putting Luigi on the screen—which would be pretty incredible if the levels at all made it possible, which they don't—this dynamic seems like a solid compromise to let your little brother play at your side. Now to just convince my wife of the same thing... More »
    11/14/07
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    Comment by dcartist: It works great... in the "take turns scenario" for a 1 player game, it really does give the second guy... more » | Other threads

  • roundup

    Frankenreview, Super Mario Galaxy (Wii)

    The time has come. No more bullshit, no more trailers, no more promises. Next-gen is officially now-gen, as all the long-lusted, near-fabled releases are finally upon us. Since the Wii's launch, we've been treated to a few classic Nintendo franchises. But things just didn't feel right before the pudgy-but-steadfast plumber showed up and started kicking some ass...like he did in today's Frankenreview. So hit the jump to see why the critics loved Super Mario Galaxy so much, and what makes it so much more than another 3D platformer. More »
    11/14/07
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    Comment by Kirth Gersen: @drbrownt0wn: HA HA HA!. Man I had some flashbacks right there!. Your funny!. more » | Other threads

  • journalism

    ABC News Compares Mario to Marilyn Monroe

    Sure, the news piece is Mario-for-beginners, but it's still nice to see the mainstream to portray games in a knowing and respectful manner. Says ABC's Charlie Gibson: More »
    11/13/07
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    Comment by BodyOfTheMany: so, does this mean when we are in nursing homes that there will be pictures of mario and link on... more » | Other threads

  • clips

    Super Mario Massacre, Mario Gets 'M' Rating

    X-Play is featuring this short on their Super Mario Galaxy show tonight. And we thought it was pretty funny up until the last shot, which sealed the deal for the post. But even in TV parody, it seriously disturbs us to see Mario as an evil serial killer. That's what Luigi's for—to finish off the flattened/disoriented turtles and mushrooms with a hunting knife after Mario has scrolled off the screen. More »
  • ouch

    Amazon Delaying Super Mario Galaxy Pre-Orders?

    This isn't good. From our faithful reader Ben, it looks like at least some Amazon pre-orders of Super Mario Galaxy are going to see a delay of one whole week.
    I pre-ordered Super Mario Galaxy 2 weeks ago from Amazon.com. Today I received this in my inbox:
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    11/13/07
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    Comment by Chalke: I got left behind on 4 out of 4 on my last AZ order (placed in early October): Wii Zappers,... more » | Other threads

  • impressions

    Galaxy Restores My Faith In Mario

    The first time I laid eyes on Super Mario Galaxy in action was Friday afternoon. The only clips I have watched online were the early ones that simply showed him flying through space. There are two reasons for this. One, as one of the newer Kotaku writers, Nintendo wasn't really on my beat at E3 or GDC. Second, I really didn't want to know. I've written in the past that I was getting tired of Mario, and this was true. Super Mario Sunshine did absolutely nothing for me...hell, I didn't even play it until a year and a half ago. I guess I was positive after several sequels that nothing could come close to the perfection of Super Mario Bros. 3. Well I am happy to report that I was completely wrong. While it doesn't surpass what I still consider the masterpiece of the Mario world, Super Mario Galaxy is the best Mario title since the introduction of the Tanooki suit. More »
    11/12/07
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    Comment by BTFzor_Freestyle: @DaiMacculate: Your brother 20 years old too? Don't get me wrong the younger someone gets the more likely they'll be... more » | Other threads

  • new games

    Week in Games: Super Mario Galaxy Edition

    We had a little break last week, but the cork popped out of the dam and the flood of games has begun anew. Super Mario Galaxy, Assassin's Creed and Umbrella Chronicles are all on my list of things to buy and eventually not get to play because I have too many other things to play. What's topping your list this week? More »
    11/11/07
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    Comment by Inv4d3rG1R: Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 caught my eye. I'll be looking into that... more » | Other threads