Entries in 'mario' (77)

Two Zelda games, 3D Mario and Mario Kart all due for Wii U

Two Zelda games, 3D Mario and Mario Kart all due for Wii U

Well, of course they were coming out - but Nintendo has name-checked the lot, and a few will be playable at E3.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Jan 23rd 2013 at 2:58PM in News
Exiled Salman Rushdie turned to Super Mario World

Exiled Salman Rushdie turned to Super Mario World

A new memoir from author Salman Rushdie has revealed that the respected academic has a (until now) secret love of SNES hit Super Mario World.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 11th 2012 at 10:40AM in News
Nintendo expects XL Xmas for 3DS

Nintendo expects XL Xmas for 3DS

Excitement for Wii U is building, but Nintendo is spending significant marketing money to ensure 3DS grows this season, too.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Oct 5th 2012 at 1:35PM in News
Enterbrain: New Super Mario Bros 2 flies in Japan

Enterbrain: New Super Mario Bros 2 flies in Japan

It has only been out a week, but already New Super Mario Bros 2 is one of the 3DS' biggest selling video games.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Aug 3rd 2012 at 12:39PM in News

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Nintendo sexes up Mario 3DS campaign

Nintendo sexes up Mario 3DS campaign

Sex and the City star Kim Cattrall is the latest celeb to star in Nintendo's TV ads.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jun 11th 2012 at 4:53PM in News
NINTENDO: New Super Mario Bros U detailed

NINTENDO: New Super Mario Bros U detailed

Nintendo has announced New Super Mario Bros U, a flagship platformer that will show off the connectivity of its recently unveiled Miiverse system.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jun 5th 2012 at 5:26PM in News
Stratford becomes Mario Land next month

Stratford becomes Mario Land next month

London’s Westfield Stratford centre will be transformed into Mario Land in February.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Jan 30th 2012 at 1:36PM in News

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Mario gets his groove on in Just Dance 3

Mario gets his groove on in Just Dance 3

Gaming's foremost man of plumbing makes his debut today in one of the Wii's most successful franchises.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Dec 14th 2011 at 9:45AM in News
Rayman creator admits he doesn't like Mario games

Rayman creator admits he doesn't like Mario games

Michel Ancel, the creator of the popular Rayman series, has made the surprise admission that he doesn’t like Mario platformers.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 6th 2011 at 10:51AM in News
What's Out Today? w/e November 18th, 2011

What's Out Today? w/e November 18th, 2011

Ancient swords, muscle cars, magic LEGO, Olympian hedgehogs, Racoon-suited plumbers and 5ft purple dildo bats – there's something for everyone.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Nov 18th 2011 at 10:26AM in News

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Brand Map: Super Mario Bros

Brand Map: Super Mario Bros

This week we look at playing habits for one of the biggest game franchises of all time. 

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Nov 3rd 2011 at 3:00PM in News
3DS hits 6.68m units sold

3DS hits 6.68m units sold

As of the end of last month, Nintendo has sold 6.68m 3DS consoles.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Oct 27th 2011 at 10:42AM in News
Now you can live in Super Mario World

Now you can live in Super Mario World

Supernice.co.uk has revealed a fantastic way to transform any child’s (or, to be fair, adult’s) room into a level right out of Super Mario Bros.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 31st 2011 at 9:43AM in News

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Brand Map: Mario Kart

Brand Map: Mario Kart

This week we’re going to look at Mario Kart using the GameVision Brand Map you can buy direct from MCV online.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Aug 25th 2011 at 3:54PM in News
Zelda, Mario Kart, Mario 3DS dated

Zelda, Mario Kart, Mario 3DS dated

GAMESCOM: Nintendo has dated a number of potentially blockbuster games as part of its Gamescom press avalanche.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 17th 2011 at 10:39AM in News
Can Mario and a price cut rescue the 3DS?

Can Mario and a price cut rescue the 3DS?

Analysts and retailers say yes, but questions remain over the future of traditional handheld gaming. Christopher Dring reports on the effect the price cut and new games could have.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Aug 5th 2011 at 11:18AM in News
AR character cards bundled with 3DS

AR character cards bundled with 3DS

The 3DS will come bundled with six augmented reality cards based on popular Nintendo characters at launch.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Feb 18th 2011 at 10:19AM in News
Super Mario All-Stars lives on

Super Mario All-Stars lives on

As was rumoured last month, Nintendo of America has confirmed that it will produce more copies of last year's Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition for the Wii.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 16th 2011 at 3:31PM in News
Big Mario push planned for 2011

Big Mario push planned for 2011

Nintendo reckons two new titles out next month can help keep consumers excited about Mario following the mascot’s 25th anniversary.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 11th 2011 at 11:39AM in News
Mario All-Stars to be re-released?

Mario All-Stars to be re-released?

Super Mario All-Stars 25th Anniversary could get a second release at retail in future.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jan 10th 2011 at 10:23AM in News
Nintendo announces Mario Kart Wii bundle

Nintendo announces Mario Kart Wii bundle

A new Wii bundle will arrive on shelves this month to further commemorate Mario’s 25th anniversary.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Nov 12th 2010 at 2:08PM in News
Mario tops 3D want list

Mario tops 3D want list

Considering that it will in a few months be launching the world’s first dedicated 3D games console, Nintendo will probably be pleased to see that its brands top the list ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 26th 2010 at 1:47PM in News