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The BestsGift Guides

Kotaku‘s Best Gifts Of 2023 For Nintendo Fans

From the big games like Zelda to Switch accessories and merchandise, there’s something for the Nintendo fan in your life

By Kenneth Shepard Published November 16, 2023

The Bests

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Badges, Ranked From Worst To Best

From Parachute Cap to Grappling Vine, here’s the best and worst of the upgrades

By Kenneth Shepard Published November 1, 2023
Tips & Guides

Here’s How To Find Super Mario Bros. Wonder’s Special Worlds

Some of these mini-worlds are found by exploring new paths, others by retracing old ones

By Kenneth Shepard Published October 30, 2023
OpinionCommentary

Mario Wonder Proves Nintendo Has Perfected Weird Little Guys

Nobody does unique and memorable baddies quite like Nintendo

Mo Mozuch Published October 27, 2023
ReviewsSwitch

Super Mario Bros. Wonder: The Kotaku Review

Mario’s latest platforming adventure may not be his hardest, but it is certainly his weirdest

By Zack Zwiezen Published October 26, 2023

Tips & Guides

Gold Coins Aren’t That Useful In Super Mario Bros. Wonder

There's a much better way to score extra lives in Mario's latest

By Kenneth Shepard Published October 26, 2023
Tips & Guides

The Best Mario Wonder Badges And Where To Find Them

These nifty accessories can make your Flower Kingdom adventure chill or challenging

Mo Mozuch Published October 24, 2023
Tips & Guides

These Mario Wonder Infinite 1-Up Cheats Will Make You Immortal

You can stockpile 1-Ups using these enemy jump exploits as Mario and friends

By Isaiah Colbert Published October 23, 2023
Tips & Guides

Mario Wonder Has A Wild Musical Secret Hidden In Plain Sight

The Switch Pro Controller doesn’t have a speaker, but it can still produce music

By Levi Winslow Published October 23, 2023
CultureOdds and Ends

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Almost Had A Live Commentary Feature

Wonder ’s playtest showed folks were huge fans of a tsundere Mario live commentator

By Isaiah Colbert Published October 18, 2023

CultureNews

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Review Roundup: Wondrous Acclaim

The latest Mario game is winning over critics with its solid 2D action and inventive new mechanics

By Claire Jackson Published October 18, 2023
CultureOdds and Ends

Super Mario Bros. Wonder’s Goombas Actually Bite, Just Like Miyamoto Always Wanted

This was how Goombas hurt Mario in the original NES game, according to Mario’s daddy

By Zack Zwiezen Published October 17, 2023
CultureNews

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Leaks Online, Raise Your Spoiler Shields

This is the latest of Nintendo's first-party titles to reach emulators before paying customers

By John Walker Published October 16, 2023
CultureNews

Update: Mario’s New Wonder Voice Actor Has Now Been Revealed

Nintendo announced longtime Mario voice actor Charles Martinet would be stepping away from the role

By Isaiah Colbert Published October 12, 2023
CultureNews

Nintendo Reveals Bowser Likes ‘Em Thicc

We learned something new about the King of the Koopas via a Super Mario Bros. Wonder ad

By Zack Zwiezen Published October 11, 2023

CultureNews

Lego’s Newest Mario Set Is A Fantastic And Affordable Piranha Plant

Nintendo and Lego’s latest collab isn’t out yet, but it’s already got people excited

By Zack Zwiezen Published September 21, 2023
CultureNews

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Is A Whole New Approach To 2D Mario Games

The Nintendo Switch side-scroller will include asynchronous online co-op, brand-new enemies, hilarious abilities, and more

By Kenneth Shepard Published August 31, 2023
CultureNews

Looks Like Lego Animal Crossing Sets Are Coming

According to reliable leakers, five Animal Crossing -themed Lego sets will be released in 2024

By Zack Zwiezen Published August 4, 2023
CultureNews

Far Cry‘s Source Code Has Leaked All Over The Internet

Nearly 20 years after launch, the 2004 open-world FPS' source code is available for your viewing pleasure

By Levi Winslow Published July 7, 2023
CultureNews

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Is Full Of Amazing Little Details

Fans are marveling at all the personality in the new 2D Mario platformer

By Ethan Gach Published June 23, 2023

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