Mario News (Page 8)
Gallery This Super Mario Board Game From China Looks Too Good To Be True
Because it’s fake
Nintendo struck a deal with Nvidia recently to release its games in China. While this is yet another step in the right direction within the growing market, local operations haven’t always been quite as upfront. As publicised by Chinese Nintendo, back in the day there were unlicensed Mario board games available featuring art...
News Mattel Is Releasing Mario Kart Themed Hot Wheels Racers
A match made in heaven
We might have seen Super Mario themed Hot Wheels racers in the past, but Mattel’s latest collaboration with Nintendo takes it to the next level. According to Comicbook.com, the toy manufacturer is releasing a new line of Hot Wheels cars based on Nintendo’s long-running racer, Mario Kart. The series will feature eight...
News Fans Are Calling Out Nintendo And Camelot For "Lazy" Mario Tennis Aces
A "rushed game"?
Mario Tennis Aces has been out for just over a couple of weeks now and players have started to get well and truly stuck in to everything it has to offer. Unfortunately, it seems that many aren't happy with certain aspects of the game, with some going as far as calling Nintendo - and the game's developer Camelot - "lazy". This tweet...
Hands On Getting On The Go In Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker On Switch
Time for adventure! On Switch!
The reasons for future retro collectors to pick up a Wii U are shrinking ever further with Nintendo’s plans for the Switch. Next on that list of games that didn’t deserve exclusivity to a commercial flop of a console is Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, a spinoff from Super Mario 3D World that stunned audiences for...
Video Exploring the Story, Strategy, and Swing Mode in Mario Tennis Aces
Swanky stuff
Mario Tennis Aces is a little bit of all right in our eyes, which you'll know if read or watched our review, so when Nintendo UK asked to make some videos that are distinctly related, we thought that was a fairly marvellous idea. So as you can probably see, we've compiled all three videos below for your viewing entertainment. We're...
Rumour Charles Martinet Will Be Voicing Mario In The Wreck-It Ralph 2 Movie
Breaking the internet
It’s already been confirmed by Nintendo and Illumination that Mario will be making his grand return to the silver screen in his own outing at some point in the near future and now according to a listing on IMDB, the voice behind Nintendo’s well-known mascot – Charles Martinet – will voice the iconic character in...
Reminder The Mario Tennis Aces Pre-launch Online Tournament Begins Today
Check out the times for your area
With Mario Tennis Aces' release just around the corner, Nintendo is giving fans the chance to try out the game in a pre-launch online tournament. In case you'd forgotten, or in case you hadn't heard about the event at all, here's a friendly reminder to show you when you can start playing. For European players,...
Hands On Breaking Racquets and Hearts in Mario Tennis Aces
Ace in the hole
Let's be honest - Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash on Wii U wasn’t exactly what we all wanted, and that’s putting it gently. On the opposite end of the spectrum, when Mario Tennis Aces was announced not too long ago it looked like it could hold some real promise. Now we’ve had a chance to have a ruddy good go at...
Feature Some Mario Games Just Can't Be Played Properly Anymore
At least five, anyway
Video games are a funny medium; one's released, and about a year afterwards you're not likely to be able to buy a brand new copy of it unless you're very lucky or it gets a second run. As such they age, and in a time of online patches and internet servers being so integral it's likely only going to get harder to play games...
News Koei Tecmo Is Interested In Working With Mario
Super Mario Warriors?
Koei Tecmo is a name that may be a little more familiar to Nintendo fans in recent years, as it’s pushed out both Hyrule Warriors and Fire Emblem Warriors, crossovers between Nintendo’s popular franchises and the company’s Musou games. While there’s no news on what else the companies are collaborating on, if anything,...
News These Unreleased Super Mario Odyssey Costumes Show Off Some Zombie And 8-Bit Threads
Data mine field
Hackers love a good data mine, with the naughty practice often revealing unreleased content or incoming feature not yet made public by a game's developer. One recent deep dive into Super Mario Odyssey's code has unearthed a set of costumes that were completed, but never officially released into the full game. These include an...
News Nintendo Was "Kind Of Liberal" When It Came To Creating The Super Mario Cartoons
"There was no pushback"
Those of you who were alive during the late '80s and early '90s may well have fond memories of the Super Mario Bros. Super Show, a cartoon production which dominated kid's TV during the early days of the Sega and Nintendo console war. Eurogamer has been speaking to people associated not only with this and the other Super...
News Mario's Stretchy Face In Mario 64 Started Out As An Experiment With Ping Pong Balls
Meet the man behind THAT face
Eurogamer recently conducted an interview with Giles Goddard, one of the few foreign programmers who worked at Nintendo HQ in Kyoto in the 1990s, the man who also happened to create the famous interactive face that introduced the world to Super Mario 64. You know, that major turning point in gaming history. Goddard,...
News The Creator Of Seaman Worked On A DS Title Called Mario Motors
He also provided the inspiration for StreetPass
Yutaka "Yoot" Saito is one of Japan's most unique game designers, having creating titles such as Seaman and Odama. Over the years he has enjoyed a close relationship with Nintendo, and was on very friendly terms with the late Satoru Iwata. Speaking at Reboot Develop 2018, Saito revealed...
Feature The 26 Best Nintendo Game Boy Games Of All Time
Limited to four colours per cartridge
Every system has its gems, but the original Game Boy was something else. Despite some weak hardware compared to its rivals at the time, it managed to dominate the handheld market and last for years longer than it arguably had any right to, largely thanks to a certain yellow electric mouse. So today we're going...
Video Don't Cry Over these Top Ten Worst Mario Games
Not every game can be a winner
With over 100 games under his proverbial belt, it'd be foolish to assume that every title Mario's appeared in is an absolute winner. Edutainment title for DOS, dodgy licensed CD-based games, it's madness to think there couldn't possibly be ten Mario games worth shoving in a list to mock and lose hope over. That's why...
Video Try to Remember these Top Ten Forgotten Mario Characters
Can't do Mushbert-er than these
Mario's had a lot of friends. So many in fact that you'd be pushed to remember every single one of them, and even then there's probably one or two you've just never even heard of. That's why we've teamed up with the excellent rabbidluigi so that we can collate the very finest of these Mario relics to put in front of...
News Nintendo Is Here To Remind You Mario Is Still A Plumber (In Case You Forgot)
To plumb, or not to plumb
Considering he spends most of his time leaping off skyscrapers, beating Bowser up for the umpteenth time and collecting his 999th Power Moon in Super Mario Odyssey, you wouldn't be the first person to forget Mario still has a day job. Yes, he's still a plumber. It's now official again, with Nintendo updating his bio on the...
Video See The Real-Life Mario Players Recording Super Mario Odyssey's 'Jump Up, Super Star'
Jump up, don't be scared
Whether it's a behind the scenes sneak peek or a director's commentary, there's nothing quite like learning how the sausages are made. Especially so when you're talking about a bona fide banger in the form of 'Jump Up, Super Star' the big band hit that plays as you finish up in Super Mario Odyssey's New Donk City. So here's...
Guide The Secrets to Making Millions in Luigi's Balloon World
It prints money!
Luigi's Balloon World is a very welcome addition to Super Mario Odyssey, and has helped bring us back to the game after our painful yet brief time away from it. It's also a very effective way to make an absolute killing in coins, as long as you know what you're doing. That's why we've shone a light on the secrets of the mini game...
Guide Mario's Very Own Encylopedia Will Leap Onto Book Shelves This October
But no Super Mario Odyssey...
Having scored a hat trick with its Zelda-themed reference books (Hyrule Historia, the Zelda Encyclopedia and Arts & Artifacts), Dark Horse Publishing is pinning its hopes on another Nintendo icon with a new guide on all things Mario-related. The Super Mario Encyclopedia will cover 30 years of the plumber's...
Video 9 Mario Games We Wish had Never Existed
Pesky plumber
Mario's been in countless fantastic games over the years, but to say our favourite portly plumber has a spotless record is an outright lie. Usually at the hands of another studio, Mario's been the figurehead of some truly awful video games over the years. That doesn't mean they can't be enjoyed for what they are, of course, but...
Soapbox The Super Mario Movie Might Not Be All That Great
“The perfect mix of terrible”
Mario had a film before, and it wasn't exactly stellar, and so when the news was confirmed this morning that Nintendo is partnering up with the studio responsible for such products as Minions and The Secret Life Of Pets, it was hard for me to contain my scepticism and frustration. I can't personally see how a film...
Video West Ham United Fans Welcome New Player João Mario With Open 8-Bit Arms
The Portuguese playmaker gets a really unusual tribute
When a Premier League side signs a new player - especially one as capped and experienced as Portuguese midfielder João Mario - fans often find unusual ways to welcome the new footballing talent. And when that player happens to share a name with a certain mustachioed plumber, well you can...
Video This Make-A-Wish Mario-Themed Playground Will Brighten Up Your Day
You might shed a tear or two as well
Okay, you might need a tissue for this one. The Make-A-Wish Northeastern California and Northern Nevada - a regional wing of the US-based charity that provides unique and memorable experiences for children with life-threatening conditions - was able to grant the wish of one brave, local boy who asked: "I wish to...
Soapbox Is Super Mario Odyssey the Best Mario Game Ever?
Number 7 will surprise you
If the general reaction is anything to go by, Super Mario Odyssey is one seriously lovely game, and we're not sure we know anyone we trust who would dispute that. But is it the best Mario game ever? It's a controversial issue as everyone's favourite red plumber already has some of the finest games ever created under his...
News GoldenEye 007 With Mario Characters Is The Crossover We Never Knew We Wanted
It's-a-me, a-Bond!
Official development for Nintendo 64 may have ended over 15 years ago, but that hasn't stopped the impassioned modding community from keeping its library of memorable 64-bit hits alive with new updates and improvements. Rare's influential shooter, GoldenEye 007, remains a huge fan favourite, so of course one talented user has...
News Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle Started Out As A Paper-Based Prototype
And the original pitch to Nintendo was completed in less than a month
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle continues to astound us with its depth and seemingly effortless splicing of Mario, some imbalanced French rabbits and turn-based strategy, but did you know the the very first prototype was paper-based and involved dice, rulers and action figures? In...
News The Race To Get Mario Naked Heats Up In New Super Mario Odyssey Speedrun Record
Naked ambition
Super Mario Odyssey has become the toast of the speedrun community, but not every time-minded player has the game's final credits in mind. Some are all about a bit of skin - Mario's skin, that is. Turns out being the fastest player to unlock his rather fetching red shorts (which require you to reach the game's third world, the Sand...
Soapbox Let 2018 Be The Year The Third-Party Exclusive Takes Over On Nintendo Switch
Just without the soulless cash-ins we saw in the Wii era
Soapbox features enable our individual writers to voice their own opinions on hot topics, opinions that may not necessarily be the voice of the site. In this piece, editor Dom explores the gap in Nintendo's software library and how a the need to develop third-party exclusives will only make...
News New Story DLC Is Coming To Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle This June
Well, in Japan, at least
While Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle proved an unexpected fusion hit here in the West in 2017, the mashup of iconic plumber and Ubisoft mascots has yet to make its debut in Japan and the rest of Asia. With a release date tentatively set for 2018, one eagle eyed site has noticed the game may be getting some extra DLC in the...
Soapbox A Super Mario Odyssey Sequel or DLC is All But Guaranteed
Come on, we're all thinking it
Super Mario Odyssey is a hit, no one can deny that. Universal critical acclaim, a huge amount of social media presence thanks to the photo feature, and yet it feels like Nintendo has only scratched the surface of what could be done with this game's mechanics. In my view, a sequel or DLC is pretty much a given, and I...
Video Gawk At these Incredible Jumping Feats in Super Mario Odyssey
Now we've all had time to play around with Super Mario Odyssey's moveset, we thought it was about time we gathered some of the ludicrous things you lovely people have been doing with it. Using the hashtag #MarioMegaJump on Twitter we've been inundated by you all with exceptional feats of Mario marvellousness, and it's all been distilled into the...
Community We Need Your Very Best Speedrun-Style Jumps from Super Mario Odyssey
Get featured in an upcoming compilation
To say Super Mario Odyssey gives you freedom of movement is quite the understatement, as no doubt anyone who's played the game can attest. We love them so much that we're looking to you for the absolute best jumps possible, be they high, long, or just extremely complex and satisfying. We'll be featuring the...
Anniversary It's Been 10 Years Since Super Mario Galaxy Landed On The Wii
But do you prefer it to Super Mario Odyssey?
Time flies when you're having fun, and we're certainly having a lot of fun with the recently released Super Mario Odyssey on Switch. Of course, it is unlikely that we would have had the delights of Odyssey without the groundwork laid out before in Super Mario Galaxy which - funnily enough -...
Video Adorable Super Mario Odyssey Easter Egg Plays Catchy Tunes Like a Music Box
Globetrotting
It's no secret that we absolutely love Super Mario Odyssey, and one of the things we love most is just how many teeny-tiny details can be found throughout, whatever their form. One of these is what could be classified as an easter egg that occurs when you jump repeatedly on the Odyssey's globe. Doing so will play a music box version...
Video 11 Reviews for Super Mario Odyssey that Are So Bad They're Good
Freshly shipped from Salt Pile Island
As with many major releases that boast almost universal critical acclaim, Super Mario Odyssey has been prone to attack online from gamers who by all accounts quite possibly haven't even played it. This isn't even the first example on the Switch either, earlier in the year we found another 11 such reviews for The...
Video Watch Jimmy Fallon Play Super Mario Odyssey On The Nintendo Switch
This man really loves Mario
It’s been well publicised how the current host of The Tonight Show is a big fan of Nintendo. Every year E3 rolls around, Jimmy Fallon often gets Reggie and his crew on so he can try out the latest Nintendo systems and games. We have also heard stories in the past about how he missed out on a chance to date the...
Video We Unbox The Super Mario Odyssey Switch Bundle With A Little Help From Cappy
You can win some amiibo signed by a special guest, too!
If there's one thing Mario's known for, it's jumping. If there's one thing Mario's dress sense is known for, it's red. That's no doubt the logic Nintendo had when creating the special Super Mario Odyssey Nintendo Switch bundle, and Nintendo UK was even kind enough to send one over to us so we...
News Miyamoto on Bringing Back the “Old” Style of Mario, Exploring New Art Styles
"We’re at almost like a turning point"
With Super Mario Odyssey due to come out in just a matter of hours, fans are quite eager to see what Nintendo’s modern interpretation of the old 3D Mario formula will look like. The 2D Mario games, on the other hand, are a bit of a mystery. It seems like Nintendo is done with the divisive “New”...
Video Here's the Full 'Just Mario' Song in Just Dance 2018
Do the Mario!
Some observant readers will have seen, in our recent 'Out Today' post, that we were both amused and baffled by the 'Just Mario' song that's found in Just Dance 2018. Ubisoft's trailer for the routine certainly caught our eye, in any case. If you want to know just how Mario dances when trying to impress Princess Peach, Nint
Review Arcade Archives Mario Bros. (Switch eShop)
Sibling rivalry
While we Switch owners continue to cross our arms and stamp our feet as we wait impatiently for the merest sniff of news regarding a Virtual Console service, it’s worth noting that Nintendo has given the nod for something that could be of greater importance to those with a keen interest in the company’s past. Hamster...
Video Gawk at All 25 of the Super Mario Odyssey Outfits Revealed So Far
More than a stitch to wear
Super Mario Odyssey gives you the option of dressing up Mario in a number of outfits, as no doubt you know. Some are brand new, and some call back to previous titles in which Mario has appeared, but all of them look extremely snazzy. We've compiled all 25 of the currently revealed outfits in the handy-dandy video above,...
Video Hands On in Super Mario Odyssey's Shiny New Kingdoms
Super Meat Odyssey
Super Mario Odyssey is one hotly anticipated game, there's no denying it, and now we can finally share with you some seriously saucy gameplay. We've got a triplicate of videos for you to enjoy, ranging from grabbing Power Moons to hunting down bosses and gliding effortlessly through the air with the help of a charming new NPC...
Review It's All Business As We Play Monopoly Gamer
Monopoly meets Mario Party
A few months ago Hasbro and Nintendo announced a brand-new board game: Monopoly Gamer. After a first glance of the packaging we instantly thought it’d be yet another skinned Monopoly board. However, after watching a video of how the game works it's easy to be sold on the idea. Monopoly Gamer isn’t just a Super...
Video Super Mario Odyssey Seems to Have at Least 600 Power Moons to Collect
More than 64, Sunshine, Galaxy, & Galaxy 2 combined
We always knew Super Mario Odyssey was going to be a big game, what with its numerous kingdoms and all that good stuff, but until the most recent Nintendo Direct we didn't know just how big. At one point during the presentation it could be seen that one of the many worlds you'll get to...
Weirdness People Just Can't Stop Talking About Mario's Nipples
Mascot's bare chest overshadows Mario Odyssey
Nintendo showed off some incredible footage from Super Mario Odyssey during yesterday's Direct broadcast, but the quality of the game isn't what has people talking today. Instead, the internet simply cannot get enough of Mario's nips. During the footage, a shirtless Mario was shown dashing through a...
News Scan amiibo In Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga And Stamp Some Sheets
Grab a Goomba
We're rather looking forward to Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions, due on 3DS on 6th October, as it's another chance to play a much-loved game. This remake of the Game Boy Advance classic is shaping up to be yet another great game for Nintendo's veteran handheld. While the game was first revealed at E3, we got...
Random Apparently Mario Moved On From Being a Plumber "A Long Time Ago"
Now he guns down Rabbids instead
A bit like the time when Nintendo told us that Yoshi is not a dinosaur, only to be disproved by its own resources, the company is happy to play fast and loose with 'lore' around its more light-hearted characters. Why not, too, as there are bigger things to worry about. Still, in a fun / random occurrence, an updated...
Video Opening a Box of Mysteries from Ubisoft
Mystery & Rabbids
It's common knowledge that Ubisoft are the ones behind the ever-intriguing Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle on the Switch, so goodness only knows what could be inside a suspiciously blank box from their UK headquarters. Obviously we know, as we had to open it to record the video, but we wanted to keep it as much as a surprise...
