"Luigi is a man who lives in fear of constant Bowser attacks... I think his fears are misplaced." If anybody should be afraid in comedian Wyatt Cenac's weird version of the Mario universe, it's Princess Peach.
When introduced at E3 earlier this year and in the marketing materials that followed, Nintendo's little plastic figures looked fantastic, but some of the finer details seem to have been lost to the production process.
Nintendo might be the master of all things cute, but they've got their dark side as well. I mean, have you ever found yourself wondering mid-Smash Bros. match: "Why are you all so mad at each other? Wouldn't you rather be relaxing on a beach together somewhere...I dunno...safe?"
I've managed to resist picking up the Mario and Luigi themed Wii remotes thus far, but the addition of a Princess Peach motion controller at the end of the month has the game paraphernalia collector in me twitching. Dammit, Nintendo.
Nintendo released a new batch of screenshots for next year's Super Smash Bros., featuring Mario's damsel in distress, Peach—except here, she's the one opening a can of whoopass on everyone. Including Mario, of course.
A few too many mushroom pickups and Mario Kart transforms into a seriously strange and gorgeous 1930-style grand prix, courtesy of artist José Emorca Flores, Mario re-imagineer extraordinaire.
You had to have known that after multiple kidnappings, Princess Peach would finally crack. It's about time she takes her revenge on Bowser and his minions.
Princess Peach has some voice, huh? She should bring some of this singing talent to Wii Music 2.
Relationships flourish on trust, but if you had the opportunity to hide in plain sight and observe how your significant other behaves when you aren't around, would you take it? Zelda sure as hell would.
Putting aside the fact this was drawn for "a lot of 16 year old geeks", it's a cute picture. I think I like the title even better, though.
How do two strong-willed, independent women like Peach and Zelda wind up abducted all the time? College Humor presents the only answer that makes sense.
What drives a man to create a pointillism portrait of Princess Peach using 1,080 plastic bottle caps? It's all about love. Find out how to do it yourself at Instructables. Thanks Andrew!
You've probably seen this before. The painting (above) isn't a copy. This is the real deal. This is "The M.K." that appeared at the very first I Am 8-Bit art show in 2005. It was painted by Jose Emroca Flores.
By Kotaku commenter pluckylump, as seen on his DeviantArt page. And thanks for the porn, Thorax!
Or at least until she's removed. As seen on Hawty McBloggy.
Deviant Artist Kuroi-Tsuki shows us the stronger side of Super Smash Bros. Brawl's female combatants. As seen at Deviant Art - thanks Jenzi!
But he has an awesome beard. And a big heart. And the song is touching. Depressing as hell, but touching.
To depict the true meaning of game over, artist Kordian Lewandowski called on Mario, Princess Peach and, well, Jesus.
Painted by my girlfriend Emily's friend Sarah Bolton.
