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.

Tips & Guides

Kotaku’s Weekend Guide: 8 Games To Devour Between Feasts

Chibi plumbers and Cold War super soldier clones alike are welcome at our tables this year

By Ethan Gach Published November 17, 2023

CultureNews

The Super Mario RPG Remake Sounds Like A Faithful Nostalgia Trip

Nintendo delivers a streamlined remake of a beloved SNES classic

By Ethan Gach Published November 15, 2023
CultureNews

Mario Movie Coming To Streaming Service You Actually Have

You no longer need a Peacock account to watch Nintendo’s massively popular animated film as it's coming to Netflix soon

By Zack Zwiezen Published November 10, 2023
CultureNews

Say Goodbye To Your Favorite Mario Kart 8 Trick

Nintendo's latest patch nerfed everyone's favorite 'bagging' exploit

By Ethan Gach Published November 9, 2023
CultureNews

Wowwee, Super Mario Bros. Wonder Sold 4 Million Copies In Two Weeks

The first side-scrolling Mario game in 11 years is now the fastest-selling one in the franchise, Nintendo says

By Levi Winslow Published November 8, 2023

CultureRetro

20 Years Ago, Double Dash Transformed Mario Kart

This underrated GameCube classic proves two heads are better than one

Steven Asarch Published November 7, 2023
CultureNews

Nintendo’s New Super Smash Bros. Ultimate OLED Switch Bundle Is A Great Holiday Deal

The popular crossover fighter will get packaged with the brighter, larger Nintendo Switch on November 19

By Levi Winslow Published November 6, 2023
CultureRetro

38 Years Ago, Nintendo Changed Pop Culture Forever

Or, how a plumber and his powerful butt transformed the world

Corey Plante Published November 5, 2023
Tips & Guides

Kotaku’s Weekend Guide: 6 Games To Welcome In November

A new month lies ahead, let’s look at what’s worth playing this weekend

By Claire Jackson Published November 3, 2023
CultureNews

Super Mario RPG Preview Roundup: Faithful And Fresh

Previewers are saying the remake maintains the original’s weird energy and sweetens its gameplay

By Isaiah Colbert Published November 3, 2023

CultureNews

Mario Kart 8‘s Final Update Is A Treat For Wii And Rosalina Fans

MKWii ’s Rainbow Road and MK7 's Rosalina Ice World are coming to Nintendo Switch

By Levi Winslow Published November 1, 2023
The Bests

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Badges, Ranked From Worst To Best

From Parachute Cap to Grappling Vine, here’s the best and worst of the upgrades

By Kenneth Shepard Published November 1, 2023
Tips & Guides

Here’s How To Find Super Mario Bros. Wonder’s Special Worlds

Some of these mini-worlds are found by exploring new paths, others by retracing old ones

By Kenneth Shepard Published October 30, 2023
ReportFuture of Gaming

Kotaku’s Most Anticipated Games Of 2024 [Updated]

From Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to Tekken 8 , here are over two dozen games to look forward to this year

Isaiah Colbert & Levi Winslow & Willa Rowe Published October 30, 2023
OpinionCommentary

2023 Is The Best Year For Games In A While (And Maybe Ever)

From Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom to Alan Wake 2 , the hits won’t stop coming

By Ethan Gach Published October 30, 2023

OpinionCommentary

Mario Wonder Proves Nintendo Has Perfected Weird Little Guys

Nobody does unique and memorable baddies quite like Nintendo

Mo Mozuch Published October 27, 2023
ReviewsSwitch

Super Mario Bros. Wonder: The Kotaku Review

Mario’s latest platforming adventure may not be his hardest, but it is certainly his weirdest

By Zack Zwiezen Published October 26, 2023
Tips & Guides

Gold Coins Aren’t That Useful In Super Mario Bros. Wonder

There's a much better way to score extra lives in Mario's latest

By Kenneth Shepard Published October 26, 2023
Tips & Guides

Mario Wonder’s Online Mode Is Perfect For Antisocial Gamers

Anyone can get something out of playing with others in Mario’s latest adventure

By Kenneth Shepard Published October 26, 2023
Tips & Guides

The Best Mario Wonder Badges And Where To Find Them

These nifty accessories can make your Flower Kingdom adventure chill or challenging

Mo Mozuch Published October 24, 2023

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