In terms of immediate recognition combined with consistent quality and influence throughout the gaming industry, no singular video game franchise comes close to the impact and importance of the Super ...

Mario Kart has been an interesting case study for the evolution of racing games. Launching on the Super Nintendo in 1992, the racing game was a straightforward title that quickly embraced the “easy to ...

For the first time in over 20 years, there’s a new voice actor portraying Mario in video games. But despite the consistency of Charles Martinet, the history of Mario’s iconic voice is more complicated ...

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. New Super Mario Bros. was never really the next evolution of 2D ...

Going into 1981, Japanese game designer Shigeru Miyamoto was facing a problem. Working on one of his first games ever, he hoped to use Popeye, the famed sailor of 1930s cartoons, to serve as the hero.

Manx Ninja Pig showcases the complete evolution of Mario inside a custom 3D World map. 3.6 million years ago, someone walked here - scientists finally know who Genesis’ flagship sedan gets reimagined ...

Since Mario Tennis 64 laid the groundwork for what an arcade sports simulator should be, the series has sought that perfect balance between technical skill and unbridled fun. With the arrival of Mario ...

Derek's love of games came at an early age when his parents first brought home the Nintendo Entertainment System. From then on, countless nights were spent hunting ducks, stomping turtles, exploring ...