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.

CultureNews

Mario Helped Break Disney’s 7-Year Box Office Streak

The Oppenheimer phenomenon plus Disney’s big films failing to deliver helped a lot, too

By Zack Zwiezen Published January 4, 2024

CultureNews

2023 Was The First Waluigi-Less Year Since 2000

Poor Waluigi can’t even get a minor cameo anymore. For shame, Nintendo, for shame

By Zack Zwiezen Published January 3, 2024
Tips & Guides

Tips For 2023’s Biggest Games And What To Watch Out For In Early 2024

Did you get Tears of the Kingdom or Starfield for Christmas? Let our tips help you get the most out of your gifts

Kotaku Staff Published January 1, 2024
ReviewsYear in Review

Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom And Everything Else That Blew Me Away: Ethan Gach’s Top 10 Games Of 2023

I played so many games in 2023 and it still didn’t feel like nearly enough

By Ethan Gach Published December 30, 2023
ReviewsYear in Review

The State Of The Nintendo Switch In 2023

The console just had a fantastic year despite being on its deathbed

By Ethan Gach Published December 27, 2023

Tips & Guides

A Parent’s Guide to Super Mario Bros. Wonder

The latest Mario game is great for players of all ages, but there are some tips to keep in mind

Mo Mozuch Published December 26, 2023
ReviewsYear in Review

The Biggest Gaming Disappointments Of 2023

From Unity Fees Rollercoaster to AI garbage and everything getting more expensive, 2023 wasn’t great

By Zack Zwiezen Published December 20, 2023
CultureNews

Pornhub’s Most Popular Video Game Character In 2023 Was Chun-Li From… Fortnite?

Fortnite, Minecraft, Overwatch, and Resident Evil were some of the most popular game-related searches on the adult video site

By Zack Zwiezen Published December 18, 2023
ReviewsYear in Review

The 9 Best Games To Play With Family This Holiday

Here's a fantastic selection of couch co-op games to occupy the wintry evenings

By John Walker Published December 18, 2023
The BestsGift Guides

Kotaku‘s Best Last-Minute Gaming Gifts Of 2023

It's never too late to let your nearest and dearest gamers know you care

Zack Zwiezen & Ethan Gach & Claire Jackson & Kenneth Shepard & Jen Glennon Published December 14, 2023

Opinion

The Week’s Hottest Gaming Takes, From The Game Awards And Fallout To GTA 6

Maybe it's just time to call it Winter E3 and let someone else do an awards show?

By Kotaku Bot Published December 10, 2023
CultureNews

Bowser Drops Bars In Jack Black’s New ‘Peaches’ Remix

If a piano-driven ballad couldn’t win Peach’s heart, maybe an EDM track will

By Kenneth Shepard Published December 7, 2023
CultureNews

Nintendo Cancels Major Live Event In Japan After Threats

The company said persistent threats were made against staff, participants and spectators

By Levi Winslow Published December 7, 2023
OpinionCommentary

The Fallout TV Show Trailer Is Melting Away My Skepticism

Fallout seems well positioned to adapt the spirit of the games to the show

By Claire Jackson Published December 5, 2023
OpinionKotaku Asks

The 11 Best Video Game Sequels, According To Kotaku Readers

Don’t yell at us about what isn’t on this list, you all picked the games

By Zack Zwiezen Published December 4, 2023

OpinionCommentary

It Happened To Me: The GameStop Black Friday Deal From Hell

All I wanted for Christmas was my free Nintendo Switch game

By Ethan Gach Published November 27, 2023
Culture

The Week’s Best Gaming Stories, From Pokimane to Adults-Only N64

Please, do not be tempted to cook your Steam Deck this festive season

Kotaku Staff Published November 25, 2023
CultureNews

Nintendo Adds Adults-Only N64 App For Switch In Japan

The new 18+ Switch Online app will house GoldenEye 007 and Jet Force Gemini for now

By Levi Winslow Published November 22, 2023
The BestsGift Guides

Kotaku’s Ultimate 2023 Gift Guide

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, after all

Alyssa Mercante & Jen Glennon Published November 21, 2023
The BestsGift Guides

The Best Nintendo Switch Black Friday Deals

Mario Kart 8 and Smash Bros. Ultimate Switch bundles are just the start

By Ethan Gach Published November 20, 2023

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