When we wrote about the best items in video games there were some glaring, but intentional, omissions. For example, we didn’t include a single “item” from the Mario series. That’s because all those ...

Super Mario Bros. Wonder is generating more hype than usual due to its unique mechanics and distinctive art style, setting it apart from previous installments. The new power-ups in the game, such as ...

A staunch Nintendo loyalist, Cameron has been an impassioned gamer since Christmas of 2007, being among the kids who got into the hobby through the Wii. His favorite franchises include Mario, Sonic, ...

For nearly 40 years the Super Mario Bros. franchise has sent its iconic plumber to countless worlds with a myriad of art and game styles. But Nintendo’s latest entry in the series is a throwback to ...

In addition to these seven power-ups, Mario’s iconic yellow cape from Super Mario World also makes a cameo in the movie. In that game, the cape allows Mario to fly briefly and whip nearby foes.

It was an exciting day for Mario fans as Nintendo went live with a Super Mario Bros. Wonder direct presentation, showing off a multitude of new features like the Bubble and Drill power-ups. These ...

Mario Kart is a massive video game franchise and continues to thrive today. After initially getting its start on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, this thrilling kart racer continues to be a ...

The last Super Mario Maker 2 update is upon us. On April 22, 2020, a patch will go out adding new features to the game. Most notable is an entirely new mode called World Maker. However, a number of ...

Have you ever wanted to play as Mario, but also be an Elephant? If so, your time has finally come. Super Mario Wonder drops on the Nintendo Switch on October 20th. If you count the Mario Maker games ...

The Mario Kart Finals start as a friendly competition but quickly spiral into utter madness. Explosions, betrayals, and anime ...

“Bringing in power-ups and how we’re going to treat them cinematically took a lot of discussion and a lot of thought,” says writer Matthew Vogel in the behind-the-scenes look, which comes as only one ...

It’s March 10, also known as Mario Day (Mar10, get it?). And to celebrate, the Polygon crew decided to draw their favorite Mario power-up from memory. Some of us — the usual suspects, if you’ve been ...