Mario

Super Mario is a series of beloved platformer games following the adventures of two plumbers exploring the Mushroom Kingdom. The latest game, Princess Peach Showtime, comes to Nintendo Switch on March 22, 2024. The first Super Mario Bros. released on the Nintendo Entertainment System in Japan on September 13, 1985.

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2024 Is Filled With Video Game Remakes And Remasters

Over 30 old, previously released games could possibly be re-released by year’s end

By Zack Zwiezen Published April 10, 2024

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Nintendo Trapped Mario In JFK Airport For ‘Switch On The Go’ Initiative

Jetblue fliers can play some Switch games and snap a picture with Mario at Terminal 5 through April 20

By Moises Taveras Published April 8, 2024
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Kanye West Allegedly Did A Super Mario Dance After Threatening A Staffer

A former staff member is suing the rapper for alleged workplace abuse

By Kenneth Shepard Published April 3, 2024
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Police Arrest Suspect Behind Nintendo Live Tokyo 2024 Threats

The man who threatened the company is reportedly a local public servant in his 20s

By Levi Winslow Published April 3, 2024
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Bloodborne Kart Returns Without The Bloodborne, Releases Soon

The PS1-style racer previously molded after FromSoft's Gothic action RPG drops on May 31

By Levi Winslow Published April 2, 2024

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Elder Scrolls VI Playable, Shakeups At Nintendo, And More Of The Week’s Gaming News

We got a first look at Marvel's new Overwatch rival and learned a big MMO sequel is in the works as well

Kotaku Staff Published March 30, 2024
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Pokémon Company Removes Seven-Year-Old Call Of Duty Video Featuring Pikachu

Some creators are worried that the company behind the Pokémon franchise is going 'scorched Earth'

By Zack Zwiezen Published March 21, 2024
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Barbie’s Margot Robbie Is Working On A Sims Movie

The production company behind Barbie is also behind this film adaption of EA’s life sim

By Levi Winslow Published March 21, 2024
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Princess Peach: Showtime! Sounds Like A Stylish, If Simplistic, Platformer

Nintendo’s latest title lets the Mushroom Kingdom’s monarch take center stage

By Willa Rowe Published March 21, 2024
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The Best Mario Ever, Rise Of The Ronin, And More Of The Week’s Hottest Takes

Also, the people demand a Waluigi game for Nintendo's next console

Kotaku Staff Published March 17, 2024

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Mario Day Announcements, Stardew Valley Revelations, And More Of The Week’s Big News

Stellar Blade sexiness and Sydney Sweeney's boobs are also in the mix

Kotaku Staff Published March 16, 2024
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Early Mario Movie Concept Art Shows Cut Characters That Could Be In The Sequel

Yoshi appears alongside other cut characters Daisy, Toadsworth, and Birdo

By Kenneth Shepard Published March 12, 2024
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The Best Mario Games, According To You

What games starring Nintendo’s favorite plumber have stuck with Kotaku readers over the years?

By Kenneth Shepard Published March 11, 2024
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Everything Nintendo Announced On Mario Day 2024

A new animated Mario movie, more Switch Online titles, and the latest LEGO collaboration were among the announcements

By Willa Rowe Published March 11, 2024
OpinionCommentary

Switch 2 Needs To Finally Give Us A Waluigi Game

Nintendo should give us more games starring Luigi, Peach, or maybe even Waluigi

By Moises Taveras Published March 11, 2024

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Nintendo Won’t Tell Anybody Who Developed Its New Princess Peach Game

Princess Peach: Showtime is almost here and yet we don’t officially know who made it

By Zack Zwiezen Published March 8, 2024
OpinionKotaku Asks

Kotaku Asks: What’s The Best Mario Game?

Mar10 Day is coming up, so let’s chat about our favorite games from the series’ long history

By Kenneth Shepard Published March 8, 2024
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All The Best Mario Day Deals On Switch Games And Accessories

Nintendo’s annual Mario celebration brings it with lots of great sales

By Willa Rowe Published March 8, 2024
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Everything You Need To Know About The Princess Peach: Showtime! Demo

In the free Showtime! demo, you can play as both Patissiere and Swordfighter Peach

By Levi Winslow Published March 7, 2024
OpinionCommentary

Stop Telling People They Can Play Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Without Remake

Video games, more than most other media, are always trying to make everything an entry point

By Kenneth Shepard Published March 4, 2024

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