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Texas-based marathon-gaming group The Speed Gamers is preparing for its annual winter charity drive once again, this year raising funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation through extensive exposure to Mario and his various exploits.

Starting at 7 p.m. Eastern on December 14, the group's non-stop 72-hour gaming session will work its way through a respectable block of Mario games, spanning the vastness of the plumber's body of work, both new and old. The whole event will be streamed live on the group's official website, where viewers can donate to not only help a worthy cause, but to also win prizes and play practical jokes on the marathoners.

So far this year, The Speed Gamers has already raised $59,324.36 for charity, thanks to its insane 168-hour Pokemon marathon last June. In total, the organization has accumulated $369,304.15 for various causes since it was founded in 2008.

JoystiqThe Speed Gamers return with another 72-hour marathon for charity originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 06 Dec 2012 03:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dscharitycharity-marathonMake-A-Wishmake-a-wish-foundationmarathonmariomario-marathonnintendosuper-mariothe-speed-gamerswiiwii-uThu, 06 Dec 2012 03:00:00 EST<![CDATA[New Super Mario Bros. 2 also hits North America this August]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/21/new-super-mario-bros-2-also-hits-north-america-this-august/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/21/new-super-mario-bros-2-also-hits-north-america-this-august/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/21/new-super-mario-bros-2-also-hits-north-america-this-august/#comments The Japanese release of New Super Mario Bros. 2 this August will be mirrored by a semi-simultaneous release here in the colonies, according to a press release issued by Nintendo of America after last night's Nintendo Direct event.

The full PR, available after the break, calls New Super Mario Bros. 2 a "traditional side-scrolling adventure game" designed "specifically as a pick-up-and-play experience." Judging from these new screenshots below, "traditional" seems like a very apt description - granted, we're intrigued by what appears to be the return of Raccoon Mario, the original flying power up.

Gallery: New Super Mario Bros. 2 (Announcement)

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JoystiqNew Super Mario Bros. 2 also hits North America this August originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 21 Apr 2012 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsaugust-2012marionew-super-mario-bros-2nintendonintendo-directnintendo-direct-2012north-americanorth-americanrelease-daterelease-windowsuper-marioSat, 21 Apr 2012 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[New side-scrolling Super Mario headed to 3DS]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/26/new-side-scrolling-super-mario-headed-to-3ds/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/26/new-side-scrolling-super-mario-headed-to-3ds/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/26/new-side-scrolling-super-mario-headed-to-3ds/#comments Think New Super Mario Bros., but newer. Nintendo president Satoru Iwata assured investors today that a new 2D Super Mario game is in the works for 3DS, this one distinguished by its "side-scrolling action."

Iwata offered no further information about the game in his presentation, but expects it to launch sometime within Nintendo's next fiscal year. That places the new Mario's debut sometime after March 2012 -- just far enough to complete Super Mario 3D Land and yearn for the days when things were nice and flat.

JoystiqNew side-scrolling Super Mario headed to 3DS originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The 2.0 update for Super Mario Bros. Crossover, coming in Q1 2012, gives the homemade blend-em-up a bit more flash and a wider spectrum of nostalgia. And the new SNES and Gameboy visuals don't detract from the game's real purpose, which is to destroy that aloof minion Lakitu in new and interesting ways.

JoystiqSuper Mario Bros. Crossover gets a makeover in Version 2.0 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dscastlevaniaflashmega-manmicrosoftnintendopcplaystationplaystation-vitaps3super-mariosuper-mario-bros-crossoversuper-mario-bros-crossover-2vitawiixboxTue, 17 Jan 2012 01:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Super Mario Balance Block is Jenga for goombas]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/22/super-mario-balance-block-is-jenga-for-goombas/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/22/super-mario-balance-block-is-jenga-for-goombas/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/22/super-mario-balance-block-is-jenga-for-goombas/#comments You know, when you stop and think about it, Mario has had a pretty hard life. He's single-handedly saved pretty much everything that can possibly be saved, from princesses to whole entire galaxies, but it's still never enough. There's always one more mountain for Mario to climb, one more castle in need of conquering, one more koopa to coop up.

Now, in what may be his most sadistic and tragically doomed challenge to date, Mario has been tasked to climb a tower that is destined to fall, in the form of Super Mario Balance Block, a table-top Jenga derivative due out in Japan this November. Not to be confused with that other Mario-infused Jenga derivative, Balance Block somehow augments traditional Jenga gameplay with Super Mushrooms, although we doubt Mario will be able to complete his impossible task, even with their help.

Currently, it doesn't look like Super Mario Balance Block will be officially released stateside, however there are a few different import options in the source link, if that's your thing. You monster.

JoystiqSuper Mario Balance Block is Jenga for goombas originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 22 Aug 2011 01:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>jengamarionintendosuper-mariosuper-mario-balance-blockstabletop-gamingMon, 22 Aug 2011 01:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Bob Hoskins is not the biggest Super Mario Bros. fan]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/18/bob-hoskins-is-not-the-biggest-super-mario-bros-fan/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/18/bob-hoskins-is-not-the-biggest-super-mario-bros-fan/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/18/bob-hoskins-is-not-the-biggest-super-mario-bros-fan/#comments In a recent interview with Guardian, legendary actor Bob Hoskins went on record about the highlights of his prestigious cinematic career. In one section of the quickfire Q&A, Hoskins talked about one of his greatest film achievements to date:
"What is the worst job you've done?
Super Mario Brothers.

What has been your biggest disappointment?
Super Mario Brothers.

If you could edit your past, what would you change?
I wouldn't do Super Mario Brothers."
We're having trouble comprehending why Hoskins is so hostile towards Cinergi Pictures' 1993 blockbuster -- we think it set the bar for video game-to-movie adaptations. It just set that bar very, very low. Like, low enough for Street Fighter to hurdle over with grace and ease, which is saying something.

[Thanks, Chris!]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>actingbob-hoskinsfilmmovienintendosuper-mariosuper-mario-brosSat, 18 Jun 2011 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Super Mario 3D leaps to 3DS before the end of the year]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/07/super-mario-3d-leaps-to-3ds-before-the-end-of-the-year/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/07/super-mario-3d-leaps-to-3ds-before-the-end-of-the-year/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/07/super-mario-3d-leaps-to-3ds-before-the-end-of-the-year/#comments During Nintendo's E3 2011 press conference, president Reggie Fils-Aime took to the stage and confirmed that Super Mario 3D, the 3DS title briefly teased back at GDC, would launch before year's end. Also, the Tanooki Suit is back -- gameplay footage showed a blend of 2D and 3D gameplay, highly reminiscent of Super Mario Galaxy. It makes sense, since the same team is handling the 3DS game.

Gallery: Super Mario 3D (E3 2011)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsdse3e3-2011nintendosuper-mariosuper-mario-3dsuper-mario-3d-landTue, 07 Jun 2011 12:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Iwata: Nintendo to plan first-party game launches around third-party publishers]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/02/iwata-nintendo-to-plan-first-party-game-launches-around-third-p/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/02/iwata-nintendo-to-plan-first-party-game-launches-around-third-p/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/02/iwata-nintendo-to-plan-first-party-game-launches-around-third-p/#comments Nintendo clearly understands the importance of the international economy's fragile supply and demand formula, as evidenced in statements made during a recent investor call. Italian plumbers and pocket monsters are, in the case of Nintendo games, highly sought after properties that are somewhat constrained in supply. The result of this, of course, is high demand for Nintendo's games -- such high demand, in most cases, that third-party game sales on Nintendo's consoles are outstripped by first-party.

Nintendo, however, hopes to appear mindful of stepping on toes. When asked about potential release dates for 3DS versions of Super Mario and Mario Kart, Nintendo head Satoru Iwata noted, "We want the other companies to be successful." He continued, "In order to accomplish this goal, we would like to decide on the dates after we know the release plans of other companies' games so that we are able to consider how we can maximize the sales of our titles without affecting the sales of other companies in the short term."

It's also possible that Iwata is just blowing smoke to avoid answering specific questions about release dates for major franchises, though our mothers always told us not to expect the worst in people.

JoystiqIwata: Nintendo to plan first-party game launches around third-party publishers originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 02 May 2011 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsdsfirst-partymario-kartnintendonintendo-of-japansatoru-iwatasuper-mariothird-partywiiMon, 02 May 2011 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Miyamoto talks Super Mario 3DS, hints at the raccoon's return]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/21/miyamoto-talks-super-mario-3ds-hints-at-the-raccoons-return/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/21/miyamoto-talks-super-mario-3ds-hints-at-the-raccoons-return/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/21/miyamoto-talks-super-mario-3ds-hints-at-the-raccoons-return/#comments In a recent interview with Edge, industry legend Shigeru Miyamoto confirmed two of the suspicions we'd developed regarding the handful of Super Mario 3DS details revealed during the publisher's GDC presentation. First, he explained, "It's a combination of Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario on N64." Which makes sense, considering we knew it was being developed by the team between both installments in the Galaxy series. He added that the device's 3D capabilities makes platforming a bit smoother, explaining, "The floors floating in space: in 2D it's difficult to judge the distance, but in 3D it's really easy."

Second, remember the tail that was springing out of the logo? That wasn't just some sad remnant of a half-deleted Wingding -- it was, as you probably expected, an appendage. Miyamoto explained, "The tail you mentioned on the logo - it's what you think it is. You probably know what's going to happen using that character." Who, Tanooki? Yeah, we know that guy's style. He's gonna get right in our trash cans, mess up our yard and then fly off into the crisp, night sky.

We'll have our opportunity to get reacquainted with that ringtailed jerk relatively soon -- Miyamoto explained, Super Mario 3DS is "completely original, and coming this year."

JoystiqMiyamoto talks Super Mario 3DS, hints at the raccoon's return originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 21 Apr 2011 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsdsnintendoshigeru-miyamotosuper-mariosuper-mario-3dsThu, 21 Apr 2011 20:30:00 EST<![CDATA['Super Mario' 3DS teased with tail logo]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/02/super-mario-3ds/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/02/super-mario-3ds/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/02/super-mario-3ds/#comments During Nintendo's GDC keynote today, president Satoru Iwata teased the previoulsy confirmed Super Mario Bros. game for 3DS with a logo. Does that tail look familiar?

The game is being developed by the Super Mario Galaxy team, and while Iwata wouldn't offer any more details, he did promise more would be revealed at E3.

Joystiq'Super Mario' 3DS teased with tail logo originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 02 Mar 2011 12:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsdsgdc-2011nintendonintendo-gdc-2011-keynotesatoru-iwatasuper-mariosuper-mario-3dsWed, 02 Mar 2011 12:57:00 EST<![CDATA[Mario gets roasted by gaming's all-stars]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/12/mario-gets-roasted-by-gamings-all-stars/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/12/mario-gets-roasted-by-gamings-all-stars/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/12/mario-gets-roasted-by-gamings-all-stars/#comments He may be stout, moustached, and not the world's highest jumper, but Mario knows "he'sa tha best!" Even during his brutal roasting by gaming's greatest -- he keeps a cool head! Also, he talks a ton of smack.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dsluigimarionintendoroastroast-of-mariosuper-mariowiiFri, 12 Nov 2010 00:11:00 EST<![CDATA[Massive Mario collection will make your inner 5-year-old jealous]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/01/massive-mario-collection-will-make-your-inner-5-year-old-jealous/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/01/massive-mario-collection-will-make-your-inner-5-year-old-jealous/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/01/massive-mario-collection-will-make-your-inner-5-year-old-jealous/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Remember when you were 5, and you went to McDonald's one day with your parents and they got you the Happy Meal with the windup Luigi toy in it? Remember how ecstatic you were that you had a real version of Mario's bro in a plastic bag along with your cheeseburger and fries, and remember how you went home and played with it all day until it stopped winding and you completely forgot about it until you had to clean out your desk drawer for college?

Well, 11-year-old Oscar Bown has that times a thousand. The kid's collected over 1,000 bits and pieces of Mario-related paraphernalia, and you can see most of them in a video after the break. He's got everything, from Mario Monopoly to Mario band-aids to pretty much every single vehicle toy from Mario Kart. Just saying: Whenever he eventually leaves for college, that desk drawer is going to be pretty full.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>collectiblescollectiondsmariomario-kartnintendooscar-bownsuper-marioSuper-Mario-Galaxy-2wiiWed, 01 Sep 2010 07:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Entire Super Mario Galaxy 2 soundtrack now on YouTube]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/23/entire-super-mario-galaxy-2-soundtrack-now-on-youtube/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/23/entire-super-mario-galaxy-2-soundtrack-now-on-youtube/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/23/entire-super-mario-galaxy-2-soundtrack-now-on-youtube/#comments Super Mario Galaxy had one of the most delightful, transportive soundtracks of any game in the current console generation, with themes both new and familiar set to a sweeping orchestral score. To show off the sequel's equally impressive accompaniment, a YouTube channel purportedly belonging to composer Mahito Yokota has uploaded every single track from Super Mario Galaxy 2 onto a single playlist.

You can listen to it here, though the tracks' names might include a few minor, minor spoilers. If you can suffer those, you're in for a full afternoon of happiness-inducing music.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in!]

JoystiqEntire Super Mario Galaxy 2 soundtrack now on YouTube originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 23 May 2010 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>mahito-yokotamariomusicNintendosoundtracksuper-mariosuper-mario-galaxysuper-mario-galaxy-2WiiSun, 23 May 2010 11:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Metareview: Super Mario Galaxy 2]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/21/metareview-super-mario-galaxy-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/21/metareview-super-mario-galaxy-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/21/metareview-super-mario-galaxy-2/#commentsEveryone expects a Mario game to be good -- and it's even easier to expect quality when the new game is a direct follow-up to a game as universally adored as Super Mario Galaxy.

However, even given the high expectations, the reception Super Mario Galaxy 2's getting is startling. There are, as of right now, eight scores equivalent to 100 percent on the game's Metacritic page, a range befitting the title our own Randy Nelson called "the best Mario game ever." We've only quoted one of the 100-percenters below, in the interest of variety.
  • Edge (10): "This is a game that refuses to bore you, that can take you to the 60-star mark before asking you to do the same thing twice. It reuses assets, but almost never recycles ideas; you'll never see another title so thrifty, or so gratuitous."
  • Game Informer (93/100): "Sure, it's not the total reinvention of the genre we've come to expect from a new Mario title, but as a platformer fan I'm happy to get more Mario to tide me over. This game is a testament to the enduring appeal of the genre, as well as Nintendo's ability to create fresh new gameplay out of a decades-old formula."
  • Game|Life (9/10): "Super Mario Galaxy 2 is thus simultaneously more and less than its predecessor. It expands and elaborates on the gameplay in unpredictable ways, but the last one felt like a bigger, more complete adventure. That said, better core gameplay with less window dressing is infinitely preferable to the reverse."

Gallery: Super Mario Galaxy 2

JoystiqMetareview: Super Mario Galaxy 2 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 21 May 2010 20:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>EADmariometareviewNintendonintendo-ead-tokyoplatformersuper-mariosuper-mario-brossuper-mario-galaxysuper-mario-galaxy-2WiiFri, 21 May 2010 20:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Review: Super Mario Galaxy 2]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/21/super-mario-galaxy-2-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/21/super-mario-galaxy-2-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/21/super-mario-galaxy-2-review/#comments Super Mario Galaxy 2 is the best Mario game ever. There, I said it.

What Nintendo's EAD Tokyo team has managed to pull off in this game is astounding, especially when you consider just how good the original Super Mario Galaxy was. Like expert craftsmen, they've improved upon an already excellent product and delivered a seemingly endless volley of fresh ideas -- be they in level design or game mechanics -- that are every bit as polished as those in the first game and, most importantly, just pure fun.

Since the sequel was first announced and up until, well, now, there's been a lingering question: Is it just Super Mario Galaxy 1.5? Despite what the original plans for the sequel may have entailed, one thing is clear: SMG2 is its own game. It shares the basic mechanics of its predecessor yet brings so many new experiences to the playing field that it stands alone. Even more, it features enough challenges to keep the most hardcore Mario player engaged for weeks.

Gallery: Super Mario Galaxy 2

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ead-tokyomarionintendonintendo-ead-tokyosuper-mariosuper-mario-brossuper-mario-galaxysuper-mario-galaxy-2WiiFri, 21 May 2010 03:00:00 EST<![CDATA[American Super Mario Galaxy 2 commercial debuts]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/11/american-super-mario-galaxy-2-commercial-debuts/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/11/american-super-mario-galaxy-2-commercial-debuts/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/11/american-super-mario-galaxy-2-commercial-debuts/#comments Pfft, "debuts?" More like soars across a whimsical landscape directly into our hearts. We were pressed for space, okay? Maybe that's why we're so keen to stare at yet another snippet of Super Mario Galaxy 2 -- if we watch this commercial (embedded after the break) carefully, the perpetually cheerful plumber might impart some lessons on space usage. Where does he find all that breathing room?

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JoystiqAmerican Super Mario Galaxy 2 commercial debuts originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 11 May 2010 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>commercialmarioNintendoplatformersuper-mariosuper-mario-galaxy-2WiiTue, 11 May 2010 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Hands-on: Super Mario Galaxy 2 co-op & cloud power-up]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/21/super-mario-galaxy-2-co-op-and-cloud-power-up-preview/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/21/super-mario-galaxy-2-co-op-and-cloud-power-up-preview/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/21/super-mario-galaxy-2-co-op-and-cloud-power-up-preview/#comments Just over a month from today, Super Mario Galaxy 2 will somersault onto store shelves. We thought we'd seen just about everything the final game would have to offer but, as Nintendo showed me earlier this week at its Northern California offices, there are still plenty of surprises to be found in this sequel.

While my last hands-on had me controlling the portly platforming plumber exclusively, this one started me out with a Luma in the game's revamped, expanded co-op mode. When I did play as Mario, I got a chance to try out the latest addition to his growing wardrobe of specialized suits, transforming into the extra-floaty (and fluffy) Cloud Mario. Then came the unexpected: A galaxy based on Super Mario Sunshine (sorry, folks -- no FLUDD).

Gallery: Super Mario Galaxy 2 - Co-op & Cloud Power-Up Preview

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>co-opmariomultiplayernintendosuper-mariosuper-mario-brossuper-mario-galaxysuper-mario-galaxy-2WiiWed, 21 Apr 2010 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Super Mario Galaxy commercial brings a tear to our eye]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/30/super-mario-galaxy-commercial-brings-a-tear-to-our-eye/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/30/super-mario-galaxy-commercial-brings-a-tear-to-our-eye/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/30/super-mario-galaxy-commercial-brings-a-tear-to-our-eye/#comments We're not afraid to admit that Ed Peduzzi's Super Mario Galaxy commercial gets us all misty. It's a powerful combination of Sigur Rós' "Hoppípolla" and the classic footage of Nintendo's Italian plumber, crescendoing in a mighty display of Super Mario Galaxy that really gave our heart strings a tug. Check it out for yourself past the break and if you don't get goosebumps, well you just may be a soulless husk of a human being.

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JoystiqSuper Mario Galaxy commercial brings a tear to our eye originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>commercialmarionintendosuper-mariosuper-mario-galaxyvideoFri, 30 Oct 2009 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Super Mario's Wacky Worlds should have stayed buried]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/07/super-marios-wacky-worlds-should-have-stayed-buried/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/07/super-marios-wacky-worlds-should-have-stayed-buried/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/07/super-marios-wacky-worlds-should-have-stayed-buried/#comments Well, here's an unexpected treat for your Labor Day: A peek at a Mario game you've probably never heard of and almost certainly will never touch, Super Mario's Wacky Worlds. If the video we found at Unseen64 is any indication, it's likely for the better.

Created for the ill-fated Phillips CD-i by Novalogic, SMWW took Mario out of the Mushroom Kingdom (bold!) and plopped him in real-world locales like Egypt (puzzling!). Though touted as a successor to Super Mario World, it seems this would have been lucky to have been a successor to Hotel Mario.

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JoystiqSuper Mario's Wacky Worlds should have stayed buried originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 07 Sep 2009 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As you might have guessed, we're really busy guys. As such, we can't be expected to actually play the video games we write about. We dish out thousands of dollars every year to get local work release program participants to handle the grunt work for us -- but if a recent entry in the Mario AI Competition is any indication, we may soon be able to keep that cash in our wallets, opting for computer-assisted gaming instead.

Posted after the break is a video demo of the entry in question -- designed by artificial intelligence programmer Robin Baumgarten, this computer script effortlessly pushes the plump plumber through the hazardous environments of Super Mario World. It handles the game's challenges much better than our prisoner assistants -- and best of all, it definitely won't try to stab us in our sleep.

[Via Make: Online]

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For fans of the NES' flagship pugilism sim Punch-Out!!!, the latest edition of Iwata Asks is chock-full of tidbits about the game that you probably didn't know. For instance, Nintendo Entertainment and Analysis Division's Makoto Wada reveals a long-hidden secret that makes fights against Bald Bull go much easier. Also, Glass Joe? He's got osteoporosis. Yeah, you should feel bad. Poor guy.

However, the most entertaining unearthed secret is the fact that Shigeru Miyamoto never signed off on the use of Mario as the game's mustachioed referree. In Miyamoto's own words, "we didn't have an approval system when using Mario images back then and it went right past my check." The interview transcript adds that he laughed after saying this, but we imagine at least one stink-eye was shot across the table.

[Via GameSetWatch]

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Coming from Japan's Nihon Keizai Shimbun newspaper, we hear rumblings of a new Mario game destined for Japan sometime this year, and that we should expect to hear about this game during E3 this week. It's a fairly credible rumor, considering Nintendo admitted that the Mario and Zelda teams were working on something last year. Nihon Keizai Shimbun also says this is a title destined for Wii (sorry, DSi fans!).

Considering it's been a year since we've heard what little we have, it would make sense that Nintendo would be ready to unveil something at this year's show.

[Via IGN]

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Taking time out of his Terminator Salvation press tour to sit down with Conversations, Christian Bale spoke about his childhood love for our lifetime passion, video games. When the interviewer brings up Roger Ebert's review of the film (video game reference in tow), he then asks Bale if he played video games "in his younger years," to which Bale replies, "I played video games in my entire growing-up years. One of my favorites is Super Mario. I wouldn't sleep until I finished the game, you know."

Not quite the drug-addled gaming experiences of Alec Baldwin, but sleepless nights in front of the television are something we can all relate to regardless. Not everyone can be a Jack Donaghy, ya know?

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So, you've got $2 burning a hole in your pocket and you want to calculate money you only wish you had? Well DSi users, you're in luck with a nifty calculator. But, the convenience doesn't end there. The application utilizes sound effects and visuals from Super Mario Bros. If you think about it, it's a really smart idea! For years we've been joking that the DS prints money, but now the DSi can count it, too. Oh, technology ... where would we be without you? Check out a video of the application in action after the break.

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Now that 2008 is tightly packed away into our memories and the glorious new year is unfolding before our very eyes, we're caught between looking backwards at what 2008 imparted upon us and anticipating what 2009 has to offer. Even though Born for Wii is all about looking backwards, it's hard not to be excited about what this year is bringing to the Wii: in just a couple months, the New Play Control version of Pikmin will be hitting the States, and it will be good times. But we've still got awhile to wait until then, and this week we're highlighting a sorely underappreciated Nintendo game of last generation: Super Mario Sunshine.

Mario Sunshine was released in 2002 as the first real successor to the groundbreaking Mario 64, and it was clear from the beginning that things were going to be a little different. For starters, Mario was on vacation on a tropical island, and soon found himself equipped with a water pack for cleaning up sludge. Though it was generally well-reviewed, Mario Sunshine has since become somewhat of a whipping boy in the fan community, and many claim that it didn't live up to groundbreaking pedigree Mario 64 established years earlier. Mario Galaxy managed to exceed its predecessors in virtually every way possible, but in the end, Sunshine still has things worth going back for. The wonderful tropical locale, the FLUDD-less levels, and some fun water pack puzzles all made Mario Sunshine a worthwhile endeavor, and a New Play Control version would give Nintendo the chance to polish its shortcomings and give Mario the vacation he deserved.

NEXT >>

Every week, Born for Wii digs into gaming's sordid past to unearth a new treasure fit for revival on the Nintendo Wii. Be sure to check out last week's entry in the series, NBA Jam, and for more great titles that deserve your attention, take a look at Virtually Overlooked.

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The workweek is nearly over, which means it's time again to rehash the delightful, if discontinuous, mythology of the Mushroom Kingdom and its many colorful characters. Last week we had you grinding the gears of mini-boss semantics while ogling the usual gallery-candy, and today we want to continue in a similar vein. But let's up the ante, shall we? Who are the real bosses Mario has battled? No more of this egg-spitting mediocrity and three-hit nonsense. Half-assed baddies, step aside.

The road has been long for Mario, and each of his victories have been marked with the defeat of a substantial villain, restoring order to various kingdoms and rescuing their fair and easily kidnapped damsels. The extended Koopa Troop family has long been a threat to the 'stache, but who are these other punitive powers that precede the credit screens? Let's take a gander at final bosses in a new gallery rife with heavyweight evildoing.
It's-a Mario World is a weekly feature in which the ubiquity of Nintendo's flagship character is celebrated: We'll incessantly ruminate about mustache wax, debate the curious whereabouts of the princess and covet the luminous power stars strewn about the galaxy. Check back here every Friday to find out what strange and wonderful thing has got us tipping our caps.

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Oh, hello there! You startled us. For some reason we've been so wrapped up in Wario World for Gamecube lately that we forgot we're supposed to be talking about Wario's goody-goody brother. So what if Wario World is five years old and was somewhat shrugged off by industry critics? How else are we supposed to satisfy our lust for treasure before Wario Land: Shake It arrives stateside? And don't tell us to try playing an actual Wario Land game on Game Boy, because we already did that. Like umpteen times. While jamming out to new music and shouting "WAHHH" to nobody in particular.

Ok, you're right: We have another month and a new Mario sports title before we should be getting too worked up about Wario. So, what is the discussion this week? The last couple of issues focused on persistent and underrated foes, so maybe we should drop all of our sinister, gold-hoarding schemes to acknowledge the friendlier folk of the Mushroom Kingdom. Which characters have helped Mario on his way? Hop over to the gallery and reminisce!



It's-a Mario World is a weekly feature in which the ubiquity of Nintendo's flagship character is celebrated: We'll incessantly ruminate about mustache wax, debate the curious whereabouts of the princess and covet the luminous power stars strewn about the galaxy. Check back here every Friday to find out what strange and wonderful thing has got us tipping our caps. Still hungry for plumber pasta? Go feed on the latest issue of Virtually Overlooked, which is cooked with a Mario base and served with awesome sauce.

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In our last issue, we spent a lot of time rambling about the recurring foes you know and love (or hate) of Mario games. Popular baddies like Goombas, Piranhas and Koopas have carved out quite a place for themselves in the franchise, such that we've come to expect them anywhere we see Mario himself. Many of these regulars have become playable characters and allies in sports games and spin-offs, which calls into question their allegiances. Some have even started to complain about Bowser and his inadequate coordinating skills. Can you blame them?

Shadowed by these persistent characters, though, are all of the enemies who never went on to become superstars in the latest, greatest Mario titles. All of the foes Mario dashed by without breaking stride, arms out and cape rippling in the wind. The unappreciated foes quickly tail-flicked and never thought of again. Let's give a little limelight to these underrated and overlooked enemies in our newest gallery. Do you remember them? Of course you do...

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It isn't easy being one of Bowser's minions. Aside from the constant defeat at the hands of the Mario brothers, apparently there are some severe restrictions each class of baddie must adhere to in their roles as Bowser's employees. It's a tough life, we imagine, and a job we would certainly not enjoy. They must get amazing health benefits, because, in all honesty, why would you put up with it over and over again?

We've embedded the video past the break, due to some possibly-NSFW action. So, check it out, if you so please.

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Today is Thursday, which means we can't stop appending the letter 'A' to our contractions, even though we know it's-a trite way to cue Charles Martinet's voice acting. But now that we've triggered your Mario alarm, we would like to welcome you back to Wii Fanboy's weekly feature dedicated to our triple-jumping hero. Now that the E3 2008 complaints celebrations have begun to subside, we can return to our regularly scheduled fanboy-ism. This week we present you with a new gallery cataloguing the oft-encountered enemies of the Mushroom Kingdom, complete with additional discourse specialized for the Super Mario aficionado!

Where else can you find unmistakable goombas, fire-breathing piranha plants and rampant anthropomorphism all in one game? Nowhere. Now hurry along to the gallery where you'll feel an elating sense of deja-vu as you browse classic baddies, and be sure to check back here next week when we spotlight the unusual and underrated foes of Mario's adventures.

It's-a Mario World is a weekly feature in which the ubiquity of Nintendo's flagship character is celebrated: We'll incessantly ruminate about mustache wax, debate the curious whereabouts of the princess and covet the luminous power stars strewn about the galaxy. Check back here every Thursday to find out what strange and wonderful thing has got us tipping our caps.

JoystiqIt's-a Mario World: Persistent Foes originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We're back this week with the riveting conclusion of our two-part feature on Mario's professions. Last week, we uncovered some startling truths about Mario's early career, how he hit the scene as a kind-of carpenter with plumbing skills who was also licensed to prescribe medication and scale the throne of a tennis god. Then there was that whole dressing up like an Indian thing, which pretty obviously pointed to prurient debauchery.

Anyway, the weird keeps on trucking. We've yet to reveal (or remind you of) Mario's part-time endeavors after 1991, back when he dropped a POW on a Pawn Shop, faced eviction from the kingdom's sewer-ghetto and struggled through 'shroom addiction. Yeah, this hero has been a long time in the making, but for the purposes of this feature let's focus on his game appearances and the types of jobs he had in them. Onward to the gallery!

It's-a Mario World is a weekly feature in which the ubiquity of Nintendo's flagship character is celebrated: We'll incessantly ruminate about mustache wax, debate the curious whereabouts of the princess and covet the luminous power stars strewn about the galaxy. Check back here every Thursday to find out what strange and wonderful thing has got us tipping our caps.

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Welcome to the inaugural edition of It's-a Mario World, Nintendo Wii Fanboy's newest feature about one of Nintendo's oldest characters. Every Thursday, we'll bring you a fresh perspective on Mario games and culture, emphasizing his lesser-discussed titles and memorable game content for your nostalgic enjoyment. In this first issue, join us as we reminisce about Mario's hard-to-find power-ups.

You know the common fare: Mushrooms, flowers and stars comprise the mainstay arsenal in any Mario game, and other traditional items like golden coins and 1-ups are found in sequels and off-shoots everywhere. But what about the obscured items of Mushroom Kingdom history, the rare perishables you rationed and strange pick-ups you briefly adored? Why didn't they catch on? Were they too uncouth for mainstream appeal? Let our gallery shed some light on these shadowy items of utmost rarity.

It's-a Mario World is a weekly feature in which the ubiquity of Nintendo's flagship character is celebrated: We'll incessantly ruminate about mustache wax, debate the curious whereabouts of Princess Peach and covet the luminous power stars strewn about the galaxy. Check back here every Thursday to find out what strange and wonderful thing has got us tipping our caps.

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Cosplayers are perpetual purveyors of entertainment. Die-hard fans never miss a chance to dress up, while some fans would rather die. Some do it so well that everyone becomes a fan, if only for a moment. Anyone grossly offended by the glory of cosplay should look away now (we're kidding, keep reading), as we present the new Guiness World Record for "Most Video Game Costumes in One Place."

It is estimated over 600 fans showed up to A-Kon 2008 dressed in video game attire, easily besting the previous "record" of 80 Marios. Characters from all walks of Nintendo life were found at A-Kon, and we've gathered a few of the best to check out after the break. Cosplay done right looks rad.

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Frankly, we're amazed it has taken the plumber this long to blow a gasket. For how many times that princess gets kidnapped and how much of a scared punk his brother is, if we were Mario, we would've cut the cord ages ago. But hey, that's just us.

For all of you who think seeing pixelated violence and blood, consider this NSFW. The rest of you unconcerned with this, hit the play button above and peep the video.

[Note: Of course we love Luigi, but face it, folks: the guy couldn't beat his way out of a wet paper bag.]

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A papercraft version of level 1-1 from Super Mario Bros. recreated inside an actual Game Boy brick (no worries it was already broken). We can't help but point out in Camera Wences' design, however, that the Game Boy was never in color and never has this version of Mario Bros. Oh well, we should've just called it a clever hack and made a Paper Mario joke. (Via Make) Check out the highlights for today:

Joystiquery
The best of WoW Insider: February 27-March 4, 2008
Counting Rupees: Royalty Screwed
Massively Week in Review: Feb 26 - Mar 3, 2008
Nega-review: God of War: Chains of Olympus
10 reasons the PlayStation 3 is relevant again
Today's most perspective-bending trailer: echochrome in real life

News
Japanese PSP brandishes bronze bundle, cradle
Plato to school kids with new learning games for PSP
Okami Wii-treats to April 15
Umbrella Chronicles ships a million units worldwide
Ubisoft details Assassin's Creed PC enhancements
Wii gets TV guide channel, Wiimote becomes universal in Japan
SCEA's Hight: PlayStation Store overhaul, Warhawk expansion coming in April
GameTap tells the tale of Grimm's gameplay
Infogrames attracted Harrison with giant magnet
School shooting "hero" confesses to Xbox theft
D&D creator Gary Gygax dead at 69
Virtual Jihadi mod causing tension at New York school
Ready at Dawn ready to move away from PSP
Skype finally comes to Japanese PSPs this month
Paramount 'very, very, excited' about games space

Rumors & Speculation
Rumor: Crysis shown on Xbox 360 to 'prospective publishers' at GDC

Culture & Community
Majority of women, men swap gender in MMOs
Return of Bully means more controversy
Hacker makes mini-sized Rock Band drums
Dreamcast demo stand now sitting on eBay
Which publisher gets the best review scores?

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Super Mario 64 DS
What better way to launch the DS than with a Mario title? Heck, what better way to launch the DS than with a proven Mario title?

Alright, let's be fair, instead of a port, we'll call it a "remake". And truth be told, Super Mario 64 DS is a remake, featuring its own unique additions and downfalls. So let's just get right to the question we've all been asking: How do you play Mario 64 without an analogue stick? Nintendo's answer to the dilemma, the "thumb strap" (Touch Mode) is more satisfying than the D-pad default setting, but this virtual analogue control will definitely merit some smash-DS-on-ground-and-stomp urges. But begin to master the technique, and you'll find a worthy "killer app", likely the best of the dozen or so DS titles out there.

What Super Mario 64 DS does well is show-off some of the capabilities of Nintendo's coveted handheld. Specifically, that this remake outdoes its predecessor in terms of technical achievement-yes, the DS is more powerful than the N64. There's also a lite, but entertaining 4-player wireless mini-game thrown in for good measure; and you'll only need one copy of the game to play. And of course, there's the addition of four playable characters in single-player, will specific goals throughout-Nintendo has added, seamlessly, 30 new stars to collect. It's a great game, granted one that many of us have experienced before, but the new-and-improved DS model is a great way to reassure ourselves that the DS is the next level of handheld evolution rather than a step backwards. Letsago!!!

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Super Mario 64 DSRecently, GameStop sparked a bit of controversy when they displayed box art for the upcoming DS remake of Super Mario 64-the design has since been removed from the retailer's website. Initially, the appearance of the graphic ignited speculation that the Mario game would launch with the DS on November 21. Even though the box art has now be removed, it's still more than likely that the Mario title will launch with the handheld, and how could it not? A Nintendo release without their flagship mascot has bad omen written all over it. The classic remake now features four playable characters (Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, & Wario) and promises a 4-player wireless mode. Itsame, MARIO!

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