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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Mario Kart World: Six Awesome Things To Do In Free Roam

There's so much more to this new entry than just racing laps

Cristina Alexander Published June 17, 2025

The Bests

The Mario Kart Games, Ranked From Worst To Best

Mario Kart World is leading the Switch 2 charge, but where does it rank against the rest of the series?

Luke Plunkett & Kenneth Shepard Published June 16, 2025
CultureNews

A June Nintendo Direct Devoted Entirely To The Next Big Switch 2 Game Is On The Way

Donkey Kong Bananza fans are getting deep-dive ahead of its July launch

By Ethan Gach Published June 16, 2025
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Kotaku’s Weekend Guide: 4 Awesome Games We’re Jumping Back Into

Dive into some epic fantasy realms, or spend some quality time with your fancy new Switch 2

Claire Jackson & Ethan Gach & John Walker & Kenneth Shepard Published June 13, 2025
OpinionCommentary

While Everything Gets Worse, It’s Nice That The Switch 2 Just Works

My phone, computer, and TV are getting worse, but Nintendo's new console bucks this trend

By Zack Zwiezen Published June 12, 2025

Tips & GuidesTime Sink

How Long Of A Ride Is Mario Kart World?

With a brand new open-world structure, Mario Kart is bigger than ever

Billy Givens Published June 11, 2025
Opinion

The Switch 2 Is Missing That Big, Binge-Worthy Epic That Everyone Won’t Shut Up About

Nintendo's new console is missing that big single-player spectacle

By Ethan Gach Published June 11, 2025
CultureNews

Meet Mario Kart World‘s Biggest Bastard

Lakitu doesn't let players have any fun in the Switch 2 sequel

By Ethan Gach Published June 11, 2025
CultureNews

Nintendo’s Switch 2 Sells 3.5 Million Units In 4 Days, Likely The Biggest Console Launch Of All Time

It's certainly Nintendo's fastest selling console ever, and might be about to beat the rest

By John Walker Published June 11, 2025
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Mario Kart World Players Are Exploiting Free Roam To Quickly Farm Coins

The Switch 2 racer requires coins to unlock new vehicles

By Ethan Gach Published June 9, 2025

CultureNews

Sega Throws Shade At Mario Kart While Showing Off Sonic Racing: Crossworlds

Sega announced that the game will have crossovers with Persona , Yakuza , and more

By Kenneth Shepard Published June 6, 2025
CultureNews

Mario Kart World Players Are Pulling Off Some Incredible Stunts After Only One Day

The Switch 2 launch title has people doing some crazy tricks on their karts

By Kenneth Shepard Published June 6, 2025
Tips & GuidesCrash Course

Mario Kart World: Every Power-Up, Explained

The series' iconic power-ups can easily influence who crosses that finish line first

Billy Givens Published June 6, 2025
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Mario Kart World: Four Essential Tips To Improve Your Racing Skills

The world is larger than ever before, but going fast is as important as it's always been

Billy Givens Published June 6, 2025
OpinionCommentary

An Ode To Those Of Us Whose Switch 2s Are Arriving Late

How long can Target say it’s ‘preparing to ship’ my dang console?

By Kenneth Shepard Published June 5, 2025

CultureNews

Now That’s A Bummer: Mario Kart World‘s Free Roam Mode Doesn’t Have Splitscreen

The racing game's newest mode is geared around solo play

By Ethan Gach Published June 5, 2025
CultureNews

Mario Kart World’s Map Is Much Bigger Than You Might Expect

The Switch 2 launch game might have a map that's as big as or bigger than Forza Horizon 's or GTA V 's

By Zack Zwiezen Published June 3, 2025
CultureNews

Every Big Summer Gaming Showcase Happening This Week And How To Watch

The not-E3 extravaganza kicks off again this June with Summer Game Fest 2025

By Ethan Gach Published June 2, 2025
CultureFeature

Switch 2 Leaker Explains How He Got The Console Early And Why He’s Not Afraid Of Nintendo

A group of Russian gaming podcasters were some of the first to turn on the Mario maker's new hardware

By Ethan Gach Published May 29, 2025
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A Live-Action Elden Ring Movie Is Coming And No One’s Quite Sure How To Feel About It

Alex Garland will direct the adaptation of FromSoftware's hit open-world RPG

By Ethan Gach Published May 23, 2025

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