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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

My, Wario, You’re Looking…Steroid-Riddled

Wario and Mario go face-to-face in this epic confrontation between two giant ridiculously muscular dudes with wonderful moustaches Mario vs Wario [Jeffrey Chamba Cruz, via Gamefreaks]

By Luke Plunkett Published July 2, 2012

Kotaku East

When You Have the Mario Bros. for Fans, You Cannot Lose at Euro Soccer

In the wake of this week’s Germany vs. Italy Euro 2012 match-up, there’s one image that’s making the rounds online in Japan: two of Italy’s biggest fans cheering on their team. Italy defeated Germany 2-1, and we’re left mesmerized by the GIF below, courtesy of SB Nation Pipe Dream: Super Mario Bros. Fans Rally Italy…

By Brian Ashcraft Published June 29, 2012

CultureTotal Recall

The Mario Games That Were, For Some Reason, Released on PC

Being Nintendo’s principle mascot, you’d think that Mario would only ever appear on Nintendo consoles. And for the most part, you’d be correct! But, as with most things in life, there are exceptions. I thought with the sad news today of the cuts at Radical Entertainment that we’d look back another one such exception: the…

By Luke Plunkett Published June 28, 2012

Kotaku East

Luigi Has a Bra on His Face

Cannot. Unsee. Reddit user SexyPenguin‘s seven year-old daughter pointed out that Luigi’s mustache looked like a bra. That it does. That it really, really does. No wonder Luigi’s so frightened—you would be too if you had underwear permanently affixed to your face. My friend’s 7 year old daughter told me… [Reddit]

By Brian Ashcraft Published June 27, 2012

The Mario Theme Music, as Performed by Diablo III

I’m a big fan of the fantastic sound design of Diablo III. I’m also a big fan of Koji Kondo’s original theme for Super Mario Bros. So as you can imagine, I got a kick out of this remix by YouTuber Tyler73123, who puts the sounds of Diablo III behind the music from Mario. Okay…

By Kirk Hamilton Published June 26, 2012

Nintendo Games Turned into Edgy, Sexy Pin-Up Pics

Artist Keith P Rein is noted for his colorful and erotically charged illustrations. What do you expect when the P in Keith P Rein stands for penis. When not working at his design studio, Rein makes pin-up style photos that often use visual puns and feature nudity. His work looks like a fusion of 1940s…

By Brian Ashcraft Published June 26, 2012

What Nintendo’s New Paid DLC is All About

Nintendo’s next Mario game will have paid DLC. In this video, company spokesmen outline the motivations behind such a move, and the means via which it will become available.

By Luke Plunkett Published June 26, 2012