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They’re On A Mission From God (Well, Nintendo)

The always-impressive James Hance does it again, this time showing the Mario Bros. may be more “Soulful” than “Super”.

By Luke Plunkett Published October 7, 2010

What Boos Are Made Of

You probably never stopped to look at one too closely, but if you had, you’d have noticed the Boos of the Mushroom Kingdom are made of thousands of tiny, individual horrors. As seen on Teefury

By Luke Plunkett Published October 6, 2010

Mario Used To Attack Mario’s Son

New York Republican Gubernatorial candidate Carl Paladino invokes a certain video game plumber in the latest flyer attack on his opponent, Democrat Andrew Cuomo, eldest son of former New York governor Mario Cuomo. See what he did there? We’re not here to drag Carl Paladino through the mud for his laundry list of faults. That’s…

By Mike Fahey Published October 4, 2010

Check Out Mario’s Sweet Birthday DSi XL

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of Super Mario Bros., Nintendo will next month release this rather fetching custom DSi XL console. Due out on October 28, it’ll sell for ¥18,000 (USD$215), comes in a lovely box, and is emblazoned with an even lovelier little graphic to commemorate the occasion. With the 3DS on the…

By Luke Plunkett Published September 29, 2010

It’s A Mario, A Mario Mercedes-AMG

Spotted in Spain, this Mercedes C 63 AMG has been 1Up’d with Super Mario. The rear bumper even says “Game Over” — as it should! [Autogespot via Newlaunches]

By Brian Ashcraft Published September 28, 2010

An Atari Collection As Permanent Marker Art

Artist Hollis Brown Thornton is selling this amazingly detailed permanent marker drawing for $600 in his online store. If you’re a fan of “Atari” you should check out some of Brown’s other game-themed artwork, like Mario-inspired Clouds in the Sky at Sunset or, my favorite, Space Invaders moment “Closing Credits at the End of The…

By Brian Crecente Published September 24, 2010

Japanese Nintendo Pitchman Leaves Showbiz

Takashi Okamura starred in one of the greatest Japanese ads Nintendo Co., Ltd. has ever created. The ad appeared back in late 2005 and early 2006 as part of Nintendo’s “Hot Mario” campaign. It starred Osaka comedians Okamura as Mario and his comedy partner Hiroyuki Yabe as Luigi. While the vast majority of Japanese commercials…

By Brian Ashcraft Published September 24, 2010

Hey Nintendo Is A Japanese Company, You Know

The Japanese game industry is dead. This week has been a flashback of last year’s Tokyo Game Show — complete with gloom and doom from Capcom’s Keiji Inafune. “I think Japanese gaming is dead,” Inafune told the New York Times. “When I say these things, I’m called a traitor. But I love Japan. I want…

By Brian Ashcraft Published September 21, 2010

Mario’s 25th Anniversary Commercial Gets An (Unfortunate) Extended Cut

That delightful Japanese commercial celebrating Super Mario Bros’ 25th anniversary has received a surprise extended cut. Only thing is, there’s no new footage. Above is the old trailer. Short, and cute! Below is the updated version. Longer, and less cute. Wondering what’s being said? Basically, DON’T BLOW ON CARTRIDGES. EVEN DS ONES. IF THEY NEED…

By Luke Plunkett Published September 21, 2010

Is The Age Of Exclusives Over?

Not first party exclusives like Mario, Halo and God of War. Those will live on as long as there are console platform holders. Rather, is the age of big third-party exclusives finished? The last big third-party exclusive was Metal Gear Solid 4, and that was in 2008. Before the game’s release, a great deal of…

By Brian Ashcraft Published September 20, 2010

Ever Wonder What Mario’s Insides Look Like?

He may look spongy and adorable, but underneath the overalls beats a heart, just like the rest of us. By Jason Freeney, as seen on Facebook

By Luke Plunkett Published September 20, 2010

Zombie Mario Wantsa Your Brains

One of the many faces of Mario as seen over on the Examiner.com. The Many Faces of Mario [Examiner]

By Brian Crecente Published September 17, 2010

Mario Shows His Twenty-Five Years

Brooklyn-based illustrator David Park celebrates Mario’s 25th anniversary by adding 25 years to the plumber’s original look.

By Mike Fahey Published September 16, 2010

So, What’s The Biggest-Selling Super Mario Bros. Game?

So the Super Mario series has sold 240 million copies worldwide since 1985. Wondering how those numbers break down amongst the various games? Using official Nintendo numbers (Nintendo discloses sales figures with its financial results) French newspaper Le Monde has done us all a favour and made a pretty chart, outlining the sales of every…

By Luke Plunkett Published September 15, 2010

How Many Games Has Mario Sold?

The next time someone says the Modern Warfare or Halo series have sold a ton, point them towards a fat little plumber with a red hat. Having made his first appearance as Jumpman (in Donkey Kong) nearly thirty years ago, Mario has since appeared in over 200 games. When you’re in 200 games – and…

By Luke Plunkett Published September 14, 2010

Nintendo Marks Super Mario’s Anniversary With A Commercial

This September is the 25th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. The game went on sale in Japan on September 13, 1985. Nintendo has released a new television ad that celebrates this watermark — complete with a cartridge blow.

By Brian Ashcraft Published September 13, 2010

My, What A Lovely Box You Have, Mario

Please, Nintendo, release the Mario 25th anniversary collection in the West. Not for the games, we’ve got those, thanks. Just for the box. This fetching art adorns the special bundle for Nintendo’s Mario 25th Anniversary bundle for the Wii, which includes Super Mario All Stars (a compilation of early Mario games first released on the…

By Luke Plunkett Published September 13, 2010

Happy 25th Birthday, Super Mario Bros.

On September 13, 1985, Super Mario Bros. was released in Japan, meaning the world’s most famous plumber’s most famous game is now 25 years old. Happy birthday! It seems almost pointless marking the occasion with a round-up, or a few paragraphs outlining his importance to video games – and video gamers – because it’s Mario.…

By Luke Plunkett Published September 13, 2010

Mario vs. Ken: Round 2

In round one of Machnima’s imagined crossover throwdown, Mario got the better of Ken. Now it’s time for round two. If this is anything like exhibition tennis, Mario tanks the second set, and they fight it out for keeps in round three. But throwing Luigi into that behind-the-back hadouken is a nice touch. Mario vs.…

By Owen Good Published September 12, 2010

A Picnic Fit For Mario

As seen on Flickr via The Tanooki

By Brian Ashcraft Published September 9, 2010