Today is a sad day for fans of Mario, Nintendo’s most iconic character. The company has released a farewell video for Charles Martinet, the actor who has voiced him for nearly 30 years. In the video, which was released earlier today, Martinet says goodbye to Mario and gamers. He is also thanked by Shigeru Miyamoto,…
Nintendo’s success goes way beyond the video game industry now. As is well known, this year finally saw the release of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, an animated version of Nintendo’s popular franchise. Despite some of the criticism received by fans of the game – and let’s be real, fans love to complain – the…
The Super Mario Bros. Movie debuted over the weekend. Despite receiving mixed reviews, I went to go see The Super Mario Bros. Movie over the weekend. To my pleasant surprise, it was actually pretty good. No, it’s not going to win any awards at next year’s Oscars, but the film does what it set out…
I was so late to the Nintendo Switch that I only just now realized, it’s been a really long freaking time since there’s been a new Mario game. Super Mario Odyssey came out the first year of the console, and there’s been nothing since – not even a hint about what’s to come. Heck, we…
These are some of the most unrealistic things in games. Keep in mind that these features or mechanics are not meant to be criticized in this article. If a game is too realistic, it wouldn’t be very enjoyable. There has to be a degree of impracticality in many games to make them fun experiences. So,…
From Mario to Master Chief, these are the characters that will never be forgotten in the video game industry. If you’re an avid gamer, you know that some iconic video game characters are more important than others—and definitely more memorable. While some games have managed to stick with us over time, others just haven’t stood…
Mama mia! You can now watch the Super Mario Bros. Movie trailer dubbed in Italian. A lot of people are complaining about Chris Pratt’s voice in the Super Mario Bros. Movie trailer. They wanted someone who sounded more Italian. Well, if you want Italian, you can get Italian. Universal released an Italian-language dub of the…
The Super Mario Bros. Movie Nintendo Direct presentation is today. Nintendo is giving fans a taste of the upcoming The Super Mario Bros. Movie with a new Nintendo Direct that is set to air today at 4:05 PM Eastern Time / 3:05 PM Central / 1:05 PM Pacific. The film is under the direction of…
YouGov found that American gamers are most excited about upcoming television shows and movies for Final Fantasy, Super Mario, Fallout, and God of War. Although pollsters usually ask questions about politics, they sometimes also ask pop culture questions to gauge the public’s interest in a variety of subjects from sports to movies. YouGov just completed a survey where…
You’ll have to wait a bit longer for Chris Pratt as Mario. Even though it was previously announced for release in 2022, the upcoming Super Mario Bros. animated movie is not coming out until 2023. The film is under the direction of Illumination, which has created other animated hits like Despicable Me. So fans were…
A Mario-themed train on the JR Yumesaki train line in Osaka, Japan is celebrating the upcoming opening of Super Nintendo World. The new section of the Universal Studios Japan theme park was supposed to open on February 4, but it was delayed yet again. The grand opening was delayed due to a state of emergency…
Universal Studios Japan is delaying the opening of Super Nintendo World. Previously scheduled to open on February 4, the Mario-themed section of Universal Studios Japan will see its grand opening at a yet-to-be-determined date. We’ve been following news about the park’s progress for over a year now. Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto recently toured the now-finished theme park….
If you’re looking for something to watch this Christmas, few things are more magical than Shigeru Miyamoto touring the new Super Nintendo World theme park. We’ve been following news about the park’s progress for over a year now. Nintendo and Universal Studios Japan announced last month that the park is scheduled to open in February…
Universal’s Nintendo-themed mini-park is almost complete. And after seeing the reveal, I want to go. Super Nintendo World opens as its own section of Universal Studios Japan on February 4, 2021. But you don’t have to wait until next year to get a sneak peek inside of what looks like it will be a magical…
The limited edition Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros has been a surprisingly big hit. The problem is that finding one is a challenge. The system is currently sold out online at Amazon, Target, Best Buy, and Walmart (although some third-party sellers are selling it). However, we can’t speak to what stock is like in…
LEGO today confirmed the existence of the LEGO NES set. What we didn’t know is what exactly the set will allow you to do. And it’s pretty neat. Yesterday, we reported on the 2,500+ piece toy set and showed a leaked image of the box. LEGO’s official Twitter account teased gamers with a darkened video…
A rare copy of Super Mario Bros. has sold for $114,000 at auction. Heritage Auctions sold the sealed 35-year-old NES game on Friday, July 10 during a public auction. According to the company, it took 29 bids to reach the final record-breaking sale price. You can find the Heritage Auction listing here. “The buyer wishes…
LEGO and Nintendo are partnering to bring Super Mario to the physical world. The just-announced LEGO Super Mario will feature levels and characters from the world of Mario Bros. Neither a game nor a traditional LEGO set, it is an entirely new product line. “I have always liked LEGO products and how they help children use…
