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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

What’s In The Box?

I’d hit that multiple times until coins stopped coming out, as seen on Neko_4343’s Flickr stream

By Mike Fahey Published September 8, 2010

Super Mario Bros. Gets 25th Anniversary Logo

This year is the 25th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. Time for a special logo. Kyoto-based Nintendo has filed a trademark for the pictured anniversary logo. This is it. The logo could be used in the Super Mario All-Stars reissue or any other merchandise Nintendo is planning for this year. For the game’s 20th anniversary,…

By Brian Ashcraft Published September 7, 2010

Dragon Con Cosplayers Will Cosplay Anything

No entertainment property was beyond the reach Dragon Con’s cosplayers in Atlanta this weekend, resulting in our 50-photo gallery featuring everything from Final Fantasy to Flo, the Progressive Insurance spokeswoman. We could have taken cosplay photos for four days straight and still not captured all of the wonderful outfits visitors to this year’s Dragon Con…

By Mike Fahey Published September 6, 2010

What Game Characters Does Japan Want To Befriend?

Better yet, what game characters do the readers of Japan’s Dengeki want to become chums with. Let’s have a look: 10. Zidane (Final Fantasy IX) 9. Phoenix Wright (Ace Attorney) 8. Sora (Kingdom Hearts) 7. Amaterasu (Okami) 6. Kyousuke Natsume (Little Busters!) 5. Felynes (Monster Hunter) 4. Yuri Lowell (Tales of Vesperia) 3. Youhei Sunohara…

By Brian Ashcraft Published September 6, 2010

It’s Hard To Predict The Future, Even For Mario’s Creator

Shigeru Miyamoto is a video game pioneer. He entered the industry in 1977 and has been instrumental in changing the way we play games. He knows where we’ve been, but does he know where we are going? “Thirty years ago, I couldn’t imagine the technological innovation that there is today,” Miyamoto said at a recent…

By Brian Ashcraft Published September 6, 2010

Super Mario Dumpster

As seen by reader Jonathan.

By Brian Ashcraft Published September 3, 2010

Can You Spot The 11-Year-Old In This Mario Pile?

Eleven-year-old Oscar Brown poses with his Mario collection, boasting more than a thousand items from all over the world. I say we blame the parents. After all, they filmed it

By Mike Fahey Published August 31, 2010

Street Fighter vs Cooking Mama

In the interest of spoilers, you’ll have to click through for the punchline. Welcome back, Waffle House Ninja. As seen on 1UP, via 4CR

By Luke Plunkett Published August 27, 2010

Do Not Stare Directly At Creepy Mario Cosplay Doll

More disturbing shots found on GenePoo thedoll’s Flickr photostream

By Mike Fahey Published August 27, 2010

The Mushroom Kingdom’s World of Warcraft

Kotaku favorite game blending artist David Stonecipher is at it again, giving us a look at how the characters of Mario’s universe would look in World of Warcraft. Check out the full canvases over at Stonecipher’s site

By Brian Crecente Published August 27, 2010

Mario Has Never Felt This Way Before

Deviant artists Michele Legendre captures the spirit of the Tanooki Suit in her adorable plush Mario. See the whole series at her Deviant Art page

By Mike Fahey Published August 26, 2010

Who Does This Guy Look Like?

Spotted at JFK by reader Marco.

By Brian Ashcraft Published August 24, 2010

Bowser Died 3000 Years Ago

This extinct species of turtle was five-feet wide and weighed half a ton. It also looks a lot like a certain Nintendo villain. The dog nose, the horns, the beaked mouth, the (relatively) enormous size…it’s official name is Meiolania platyceps, but it may as well have been called Meiolania Bowserus, so uncanny is the resemblance…

By Luke Plunkett Published August 23, 2010

There’s A Few More Than 1-UP In This One

This is supposed to be a Mario from every game he’s ever been in, but predictably, there are a few missing. Can you name them? By kaycircle, as seen on Go Nintendo

By Luke Plunkett Published August 20, 2010

Are You Sure You Don’t Want to Jailbreak Your iPhone?

Reader Paul Brown sent along images of a new iMario theme he created for the iPhone 4. The catch? You’ll need to jailbreak your phone to install it. Makes me wish I had an iPhone 4… a jailbroken iPhone 4. iMario [Mac Themes]

By Brian Crecente Published August 13, 2010

The Magnificent Mustachioed Gaming Heroes

From the man who brought you the bearded faces of gaming’s most beloved characters comes this look at some manly faces covered in macho mustaches… and one bereft of his. My favorite of the much has to be Donkey Kong sporting not only a magnificent handlebar mustach, but also a crazy pompadour. Who’s your stylist?…

By Brian Crecente Published August 12, 2010

Cosplaying In Paris!

Paris is truly a world class city. The French are wonderful people. Know what else is wonderful? Cosplay. A new book “Cosplay in Paris” chronicles some of the cosplayers at the annual Japan Expo culture festival in Paris. The 2010 Japan Expo was held from July 1 to the 4 at the Paris-Nord Villepinte. Guests…

By Brian Ashcraft Published August 12, 2010

If Mario Actually Had A Conscience

As seen on Maneggs via Wonderland

By Brian Ashcraft Published August 12, 2010