Super Mario

The Life Cycle of Video Games

Kirsten Kalebich, Arizona State University

What is it about older video games that make people want to keep playing them?…

December 6, 2022

Illustration of an easter egg in a Mario game.

Easter Eggs and Glitches Are Crucial Aspects of Video Game Culture

Peyton Conner, Indiana University

While these details may be overlooked by novice players, the gaming community can appreciate and bond over them.…

December 20, 2021

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

illustration of two animal crossing characters on a green background, with rainbow feathers in the corners for festivale

Festivale and More Come to Animal Crossing This Month

Diamond Sears-Allen, Borough of Manhattan Community College

Throw your feathers and shake your tail for the return of the game's colorful party in February and an Amiibo Card pack re-release in March.…

February 13, 2021

Nintendo Switch. (Illustration by Marlowe Pody, Rhode Island School of Design)

The 10 Best Nintendo Switch Games So Far

Alex Luna, University of California, Berkeley

As the portable console enters its fourth year, its popularity is only skyrocketing, so we’re counting down the best games it has to offer.…

December 24, 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

How Does The Newest ‘Smash Bros.’ Stack Up?

Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College

This is cool and all, but where's Waluigi?…

June 25, 2018

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