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

Here’s Everything Shown At Today’s Nintendo Direct

Some announcements, some teases, and some disappointments, as usual

By Luke Plunkett Published February 9, 2022

CultureNews

Instead Of Announcing Mario Kart 9 Nintendo Reveals More Mario Kart 8 DLC

48 additional courses will be hitting Mario Kart 8 Deluxe as paid DLC

By Isaiah Colbert Published February 9, 2022
CultureNews

Mario Strikers Returns With Battle League, Releasing June 10

The last entry in Nintendo's battle soccer series was on the Wii in 2007

By Levi Winslow Published February 9, 2022
The Bests

The Best Switch Games To Play On A Flight

From Fire Emblem to Ace Attorney to Mario + Rabbids , these games make air travel a breeze

By Ari Notis Published February 3, 2022
Kotaku EastJapan

The Japanese Internet Reacts To Sega Leaving The Arcade Business

'This is truly the end,' writes one online commenter

By Brian Ashcraft Published February 1, 2022

CultureTotal Recall

The Best NES Game Turns 30 Years Old Today

Gimmick pushed the Nintendo console to its limits and endures as a cult classic

By Ian Walker Published January 31, 2022
CultureNews

Nintendo Hits YouTube Soundtrack Channel With Over 1300 Copyright Blocks

The Japanese publisher continues its crackdown on people sharing Nintendo music via YouTube

By Zack Zwiezen Published January 30, 2022
CultureOdds and Ends

Life-Sized Final Fantasy Bust Has Realistic Sephiroth Nipples, And They’re Excited To See You

Cloud’s FF7 nemesis is the latest addition to FantasyToys' lineup of realistic game character busts

By Sisi Jiang Published January 25, 2022
CultureSpeedrunning

Mario Odyssey Speedrunner Completes Absurd, Nearly Unplayable ‘HUD Challenge’

It’s a wonder you can see Mario, Peach, or Bowser with all the crap on-screen

By Isaiah Colbert Published January 24, 2022
CultureNews

Nintendo Does Nothing As Wario And Waluigi Go To War In Mario Kart

Things are about to go from 0 to 100 between the Wa Brothers

By Levi Winslow Published January 20, 2022

CultureNews

NBA Player Gets Zelda Sound Played Every Time He Scores

Nintendo sound effects are a league staple, but Cleveland's Jarrett Allen has something a little different

By Luke Plunkett Published January 16, 2022
OpinionCommentary

What To Expect From Nintendo In 2022

From new Pokémon to new Zelda , the Switch is poised to have an awesome 2022

By Ari Notis Published January 6, 2022
CultureNews

Tom Holland Is In Uncharted Because His Spider-Man Set Trailer Had A PS4

The actor starring as Nathan Drake first played Uncharted in his trailer on Sony's Homecoming set

By Mike Fahey Published January 5, 2022
Opinion

29 Games Coming Out In 2022 That We’re Excited To Play

From BOTW 2 to Rumbleverse to big-name sequels and cozy indie titles, 2022 is shaping up nicely

Kotaku Staff Published December 31, 2021
CultureNews

20 Years Ago, Nintendo Had Plans To Bring Email, Internet Searching, And Live Streams To The Game Boy Color

The PageBoy was a never-released accessory for the GameBoy Color that was ahead of its time

By Zack Zwiezen Published December 26, 2021

Tips & Guides

11 Things Every New Nintendo Switch Owner Should Try Or Consider

Get these things out of the way to make your new Nintendo Switch experience as enjoyable as possible

By Ethan Gach Published December 25, 2021
CultureNews

Nintendo Switch eShop Sees Big Server Issues Christmas Morning (Update: It’s Fine Now)

Can't redeem that gift card? Unable to connect to server? You're not alone.

By Patricia Hernandez Published December 25, 2021
ReviewsYear in Review

John Walker’s Top Ten Games Of 2021

I bet no one else's top 10 has a game with the word 'fanny' in the title

By John Walker Published December 22, 2021
ReviewsYear in Review

Fahey’s Top Ten Games Of 2021

Forza Horizon , Bowser’s Fury , and the Guardians of the Galaxy make Fahey’s list this year

By Mike Fahey Published December 21, 2021
ReviewsYear in Review

The Biggest Gaming Disappointments Of 2021

Evil execs, unobtainable PS5s, and poorly cast Marios were just a few of the lowlights

By Zack Zwiezen Published December 21, 2021

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