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Kotaku East
Here Is What’s New in New Super Mario Bros. 2
In 2006 Nintendo released New Super Mario Bros.—the first big 2D Mario title since the SNES’ Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island. This game would go on to be the best selling game of the DS’ formidable library, selling over 28 million copies worldwide. Now, six years later, it’s a new decade and a new…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published July 31, 2012 -
Kotaku East
New Super Mario Bros. 2 Is, Well, a Mario Game (And That’s Not a Bad Thing)
Six years ago, Nintendo returned to its 2D platforming roots with New Super Mario Bros. It went on to become not only the bestselling DS title but also the third bestselling hand-held title ever (behind Pokemon Red/Blue and Tetris) with over 28 million copies sold worldwide. After a brief detour to the Wii, the series…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published July 31, 2012 -
New Super Mario Bros. 2 Is All About Fresh Power-Ups, Spiteful Multiplayer And Coins, Coins, Coins
Some things in this universe are constant. Death, taxes. Slow buses when you’re late. And the fact that Mario is into coins. He’s still into coins in the upcoming 3DS game New Super Mario Bros. 2. And it’s a good thing, because the game has lots of coins. So many coins. Pretty much all of…
By Kirk Hamilton Published July 26, 2012 -
CultureTotal Recall
Mario’s First Kart Was, Well, a Little Crap
I’m guessing this is an advertisement of some sort for NES Open Tournament Golf or, as it was known in Japan, Mario Open Golf, a Nintendo Entertainment/Famicom golf game first released in 1991 One of the earliest attempts by Nintendo to shoehorn its platforming characters into a console sports game, it’s perhaps notable these days…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 26, 2012 -
What a New Mario Game Could/Should Look Like
Part of the reason I’m not exactly thrilled about the Wii U isn’t because of its hardware, it’s because of the games. I want to see what a new Zelda game or a new Mario game looks like on the console. And when I say new, I mean new So I like what artist Luigi…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 26, 2012 -
Some Stages In The New Mario Look A Lot Like Temple Run
Mario on rails? Some stages in the newest Mario game will borrow the auto-run mechanic found in many mobile games like Temple Run and Jetpack Joyride When you enter one of these stages in New Super Mario Bros. 2, which is out for 3DS on August 19, Mario will start dashing like there’s no tomorrow.…
By Jason Schreier Published July 25, 2012 -
Kotaku East
For the Next Few Months, Nintendo’s Schedule Looks Kinda Like This
Get out those calendars! Today, Nintendo provided a list of upcoming titles it will release the rest of this month—and beyond. This isn’t a full list by any means, and many of these games (and release windows) are already known. But here they are all together in one place. •Japan 3DS Nintendo 3DS XL –…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 25, 2012 -
Play Mario Anywhere, As Long As You Have Post-Its
It might not be as difficult a game as you remember, but the stop motion animation is just as amusing. It just takes a lot of set-up to get there. Kind of like trying to find the Princess. Mario – Post It Life [YouTube via Reddit]
By Tina Amini Published July 24, 2012 -
Mario Art Made Out Of Cotton And Felt Needs To Be On My Wall
These pieces of art, made perfect for your wall, were created out of cotton and felt and other fabrics. They’re part of an exhibit called “Sew Nerdy: A Geek Craft Extravaganza,” so these pieces will be on show until August 11th. Unfortunately they run from $60-$100, which isn’t too terrible, but not enough for me…
By Tina Amini Published July 18, 2012 -
Sexy Mario’s a-Back, Ready To Play Some Sexy Tennis
Because the world always needs more Sexy Mario, the big man in the overalls is back, this time with some super hawt Tennis shots. I’m not sure this quite outdoes the “mouthing of the tiny question mark cube,” but the one with the balls and racquet is… erm, appealing. I guess. Sexy Mario [Facebook, thanks…
By Kirk Hamilton Published July 16, 2012 -
The Time Mario Was Knocked Out, Thrown In A Sack And Eaten
I bet you always thought that when Mario died in a Mario game, he simply magically jumped towards the screen. Little did you know that there were many grizzlier fates that could have befallen him. This excerpt from the choose-your-own-adventure book Mario Brothers in: Double Trouble: Nintendo Adventure Book #1 posted to the Tumblr You…
By Kirk Hamilton Published July 12, 2012 -
New Super Mario Bros. 2 Trailer Proves That It’s Definitely A Mario Game
Coins. Costumes. Collections. Yep, this new trailer proves that New Super Mario Bros. 2 sure is a Mario game. Looks cool. And Mario-like. New Super Mario Bros. 2 is out for 3DS on August 19.
By Jason Schreier Published July 12, 2012 -
Don’t Expect Call of Duty-Like Games from Nintendo
When you think of “Nintendo”, you think of plumbers. You think of princesses. You think of fluffy clouds and lush green grass. You do not think of 13 year-olds waiting to pop caps in you. Here’s how Nintendo honcho Satoru Iwata explained it to The Independent: “…we also have titles like Mario Kart that are…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 12, 2012 -
You Need This Mario Homage For Your New Phone Background Art
Illustrator Marques Cannon has a blog full of nerd-themed art. But the Mario Kart inspired image (close-up above) originally drawn for a magazine has to be the best. Cannon’s also got Donkey Kong and Crash Bandicoot both feeling a little out of their element, if Mario’s not your style. And if you needed to see…
By Kate Cox Published July 10, 2012 -
Here’s What Game of Thrones Would Look Like As A Mario Game
The Internet is a wonderful tool for finding the answers to important questions. Sometimes they’re questions you desperately need to answer, like “What’s the capital of Cuba?” or “Why did I wake up on the floor this morning?” And sometimes they’re questions you didn’t even know you had, like “What would Game of Thrones look…
By Jason Schreier Published July 9, 2012 -
LEGO Is About The Best Way to Make 8-Bit Video Game Art
LEGO and video games to together perfectly. The blocky, pixel-based aethetic of retro 8-bit gaming is ripe for recreation in squared off blocks. One gamer out there has the time and the LEGOs to make it all happen, and the tumblr for showing it off. Meufer’s recreations range from the iconic to the nearly unknown,…
By Kate Cox Published July 6, 2012 -
The 120 Stars of Super Mario 64
deviantART artist kitsovereign created an awesome montage of the 120 stars of Super Mario 64. Meaning each star mission, represented visually here. After making its rounds on the Internet, this Reddit user decided to partition and categorize them by mission. For ultimate nerdiness. And factiness. Check them out down below. Don’t forget to expand both…
By Tina Amini Published July 6, 2012 -
In Amsterdam, Mario Will Totally Get You High
If you’ve ever played a Mario game, you’ve probably wonder, “Is Nintendo on drugs?” Well, no, Nintendo is not on drugs, but that doesn’t mean Mario can’t get you stoned—especially in Amsterdam. Spotted by Japanese site Rocket News, this “Mario Shop” features the iconic plumber with bloodshot eyes and sells mushrooms, bongs, and cannabis seeds.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 6, 2012 -
CultureTotal Recall
Some Things You May Not Know About Mario
You know he’s got a moustache, a red beret and a penchant for jumping on people’s heads, but have you ever stopped to wonder what you maybe didn’t know about Mario, the world’s most popular and iconic video game character? He’s Had Three Names In Mario’s first ever video game appearance, as the hero of…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 2, 2012