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Watch Bowser and Sheik Kick a Man’s Ass (For Real)
The recent Anime North convention in Toronto, Canada, had its fair share of cosplayers. Nothing new there. So Yung Lee decided to go along, take his camera, and let people kick his ass. In character. While some of the characters on show here are obviously from anime, there are enough game cameos – like Zelda’s…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 23, 2011 -
1Up Your Food with These Mario Mushroom Shakers
Spotted at the Tokyo Toy Show, this Super Mario salt and pepper shaker set will be released in Japan this November for ¥712 (US$8.88). Porta sale e pepe di Super Mario – Ensky Salt’n Pepper al Tokyo Toy Show 2011 [Hobby Media]
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 20, 2011 -
An Old Building Becomes a Battleground For Old Games
How exciting can you make a drab old apartment building in the Czech Republic look? Turns out, with some video game effects, pretty damn exciting. Pavel Novák made this video, called 8-bit invader, showing a building being turned into a retro video game extravaganza. It’s not an actual projection, as it’s all computer work, but…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 17, 2011 -
This is Why Mario’s Tanooki Suit Used to Fly, and Why it Doesn’t Anymore
As many of you know, the upcoming Super Mario game for the 3DS will be bringing back Mario’s iconic Tanooki suit, the raccoon-like outfit that allowed Mario fly in Super Mario Bros. 3. Though the suit has returned, its functions have changed. As it turns out, Mario will not be able to fly this time…
By Mike Epstein Published June 15, 2011 -
Nintendo’s Favorite and Least Favorite Screenshots
Nintendo has a habit of being especially uptight about the press’ use of imagery from E3. Nintendo sent a message along with the screenshots they distributed at the show, stating that the enclosed images were “prioritized”, and that magazines and blogs like ourselves should try to use the higher rated images if you had to…
By Mike Epstein Published June 15, 2011 -
We Drove Mario Kart 3D Through Land, Sea and Air For You
I checked out some of the new features of Mario Kart 3D at the Nintendo booth today. In addition to looking pretty, partially thanks to Donkey Kong Country Returns developer Retro Studios, the 3DS version adds customizable vehicles, flying sections and “underwater driving”. Mario Kart 3D will be out some time this year.
By Stephen Totilo Published June 9, 2011 -
Shouldn’t Sonic Always Be Faster than Mario?
Another Olympics, another Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games. This time, it’s the 2012 London Olympics. Headed to the Wii and the 3DS, Sega lists the game as “Coming Soon”, which must mean before the 2012 Olympics.
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 9, 2011 -
You Are the Hero In Super Mario Bros. Mii
If this looks familiar, that’s because Super Mario Bros. Mii is basically Super Mario Bros. Wii. Only for the Wii U, and instead of controlling lesser Mushroom Kingdom stars, your Mii can pull on some overalls and get to work. Remember, although Nintendo is releasing media for this and has playable demos, it remains just…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 7, 2011 -
These Nintendo Prepaid Cards Are Pretty
The regular Nintendo prepaid cards look boring. These are not regular Nintendo prepaid cards. Available in ¥1,000 or ¥2,000 (US$12 or $25), these cards feature Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda and Famicom themes; they can be used to buy digital games on the Wii, the DSi and the 3DS. 新デザインになった『マリオ』と『ゼルダ』のニンテンドープリペイドカードを買ってきました [インサイド]
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 1, 2011 -
And You Will Know Mario Games by The Colour of Their Boxes
In Japan, Nintendo has a practice of releasing more mature titles in black boxes. In America, pretty much the opposite is about to happen. From now on, a range of Mario’s DS games in the US will stand out on the shelf with a bright red case, drawing the eye of the customer towards the…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 1, 2011 -
He Has Only Four Lives To Save the Princess, And Now He’s Down to Three
YouTube filmmaking duo The Country Club have struck again with another inventive, video game-inspired short film. In December, the pair gave us a trailer for a grittier, sleazier incarnation of the Super Mario Bros. set in the universe of Grand Theft Auto IV Titled “REPEAT,” their newest video is yet another spin on the Mario…
By Drew Cohen Published May 31, 2011 -
Christina Aguilera Is a Huge Gamer
Appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, popstar Christina Aguilera revealed her love for classic arcade games, saying she even has a mini “old school” arcade in her house with Donkey Kong, Mario, and Galaga “I’m a huge gamer,” Aguilera repeatedly told Kimmel. She sure is.
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 27, 2011 -
Is Cory Arcangel an Asshole?
The artist known as Cory Arcangel first made his name with the installation “Super Mario Clouds v2k3” at the 2004 Whitney Biennial, in which the 8-bit clouds of the original Nintendo Entertainment System classic were projected across a wide open space. The art world ate it up, but did it actually mean anything? Perhaps damning…
By Joel Johnson Published May 26, 2011 -
This Is Definitely Not Nintendo’s Project Café
Mario does not approve. Sketch comedy group 20 Second Power-Up created this clip as a sort of “bizarre Marvel Comics ‘What If?’ scenario” celebrating the impending unveiling of the next Nintendo console. Here’s hoping they’re way off the mark.
By Mike Fahey Published May 25, 2011 -
A Classical Musician’s Love for Nintendo Music
It used to be that apprentice musicians and composers would have no choice but to labor through The Well-Tempered Clavier and attend stuffy conservatories. Well, that’s still true, for the most part. But it’s hard to keep new blood out of even the most ancient art forms, as contemporary classical composer Nico Muhly could attest.…
By Drew Cohen Published May 23, 2011
