Mario
If you're a fan of Mario then Super Mario Maker 2 is the game for you. Improving on the established formula in every way, the game delivers an extremely satisfying Mario experience.
comPOSERS Special Episode: NES & SNES Soundtracks
On our first-ever special midweek episode, we go back a bit (8 or 16 bit to be precise) to reminisce about the video game music of our youths!
Thought Bubble: Nintendo Should Collaborate More Often
Ubisoft's Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle is a bold reinterpretation of Mario that makes the case for more outside-the-box thinking.
Thought Bubble: There’s No Reason to Buy the Unnecessary Mario Maker 3DS
With limited online features, Super Mario Maker 3DS is a lame duck port that is destined to be obsolete.
Charles Martinet Interview: The Voice of Super Mario
Find out what's on Super Mario's Dork Shelf in our interview with voice actor Charles Martinet.
Mario and Luigi: Paper Jam Review
The new Paper Mario RPG is simple enough for kids yet clever enough for parents.
Mario and Luigi: Paper Jam – The Dad and Daughter Preview
Multiple generations of Dork Shelf contributors share their first impressions of Nintendo's upcoming RPG.
How’d We Do With Our E3 Predictions?
What's that? E3 is next week? Oh well. We still stand behind every one of these foolproof predictions.
The Restart: Crash Bandicoot, Last Platform Hero
With Crash Bandicoot, Naughty Dog perfected the formula to create the last true console mascot.
RANKED: Five Amiibo Nintendo Should Make but Won’t
We already know what kinds of characters become amiibos. That's why these would be genuinely surprising.
Thought Bubble: Minecraft is Making Me Obsolete
The recent sale of Mojang indicates that the industry is now focused on the next generation of players.
The View From the Top: 5 Great Gaming Mountains
Commemorating the Steam debut of David O'Reilly's Mountain with a list of gaming's greatest summits.
Thought Bubble: Where’s the Buzz…zzzz…zzzz (Nintendo 2013)
Nintendo is falling behind with a holiday lineup that nobody will be talking about, writes Eric. Is its consistency worth the predictability?
New Super Mario Bros 2 Review
You won’t find much new here, but it's still hard to dislike, even if you try really hard.
New Super Mario Bros. Wii Review
Don’t let ME to tell you kids what to like, with your Robert Pattinsons, your iTwitp3pods, and your rock ‘n’ roll noise music, but years before New Super Mario Bros. Wii there was a game called Super Mario Bros for the Nintendo. Now that you’re up to date on decades of fiddling with a Super […]