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‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie:’ Hollywood’s New Superstar

Nintendo's film adaptation takes fans on an animated adventure through the Mushroom Kingdom.…

September 5, 2023

Shigeru Miyamoto, a man wearing a red shirt and black blazer, smiles surrounded by video game characters Mario, Toad, Pikachu, Link, Donkey Kong, Yoshi, and Kirby.

Here We Go, Shigeru Miyamoto!

Leveling up from video games to theme parks, this iconic video game designer continues to expand the world of everyone's favorite plumber.…

April 10, 2023

What Happened to Sonic the Hedgehog?

Christian Simon, Kutztown University

The franchise’s recipe for success is instead a fast track to failure.…

September 25, 2022

Wave 2 ‘Mario Kart 8’ Maps Revealed

Janey Schmidt, Columbia College Chicago

It's back! The game is back and better than ever, with new and revamped maps to keep everyone on their toes.…

September 3, 2022

Chris Pratt as Mario jumps in the environment of a Super Mario Bros. video game.

Is Chris Pratt the Best Mario for the Upcoming Super Mario Bros. Film?

Virginia Laurie, Washington and Lee University

The 'Guardians of the Galaxy' star is slated to voice the iconic Italian video game protagonist, but people are worried that the movie will focus on star power over quality.…

October 18, 2021

Eight Years Later, Nintendo Land Remains a Fun, if Fragmented, Experience

Brady Fitzgerald, Immaculata University

Released alongside the Wii U, the game is an ambitious title that seeks to bring all Nintendo fans together. It mostly succeeds, although its single-player mode falls a little short.…

February 3, 2021

An image of Mario and Luigi figurines for an article on their RPG videogames.

The Mario & Luigi RPGs Offer a Unique Role-Playing Experience

Brady Fitzgerald, Immaculata University

From Superstar Saga to Paper Jam, the games offer a turn-based combat system that relies on timing, memorization and skill to use effectively.…

December 23, 2020

3 Common Fiction Tropes That Reveal Deep-Seated Beliefs in Our Society

Sammi Looi, Baruch College

Although many of them are overused in present-day media, fiction can still be original and teach powerful lessons.…

December 19, 2020

An illustration of a world with Mario's hat on it for an article on "Super Mario Odyssey."

Super Mario Odyssey Lacks Purpose Compared to Past Mario Games

Brady Fitzgerald, Immaculata University

In spite of its critical acclaim, the 2017 open-world sandbox does little to inspire players to complete it or even continue after playing.…

December 3, 2020

Illustration of Super Smash Bros. characters

What Does Your Super Smash Bros. Character Say About You?

McKenna Uzelac, Columbia University

Whether you choose Kirby, Peach, Bayonetta or Dark Samus, who you select as your fighter speaks to your personality.…

July 15, 2020

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