Tag: Mario
From Casino Jackpots to Mario Auctions: Incredible Records From Across Gaming
The gaming world is an incredibly rich and varied place at the moment. Many people still enjoy playing titles on PC and console, while mobile gaming has also become massive […]
Nintendo Switch is top selling games console of 2020
The Nintendo Switch is the top-selling games console in 2020, with 15.6 million units sold as of September of this year. As one of the most popular consoles globally, Nintendo […]
Nintendo of America announces Bowser as President
Nintendo of America (NoA) has appointed a new president called Bowser, the same name as the arch-nemesis of the video game manufacturer’s perennial hero Mario. Doug Bowser, previously senior vice-president […]
Now you can punch your lights on, with a Mario Question Block light
Check this out – retailer Firebox has just started selling this Mario Question Block Lamp, just like out of the old Mario games. Brilliantly, it doesn’t just look the part: […]
New Zelda, 3D Mario and Mario Kart titles heading to Wii U
Nintendo have released a whole slew of details on their future plans for the Wii U console, including the first details on new Zelda, Mario and Mario Kart titles. During the 23 January Nintendo Direct vidcast, the company announced that…
Wii U: Pong creator Nolan Bushnell baffled by Nintendo's new machine, predicts its failure
It's only been on sale for a week in the States, and doesn't even hit UK shelves until Friday 30 November, but already games industry luminaries are predicting Nintendo's Wii U console will be a failure. Nolan Bushnell, Atari founder…
E3 2012: New Super Mario Bros. 2 Announced for 3DS
Nintendo has faced its fair share of controversy this E3, having many people argue that they are ignoring their core community. However, yesterday Nintendo debuted a game which appeals to both core gamer and casual gamer alike, The New Super Mario Bros. 2, which will be released for the 3DS on August 19th.
Mario drops the 6 Golden Coins as Nintendo post $530 million annual loss
Nintendo's financial woes continue today, with the company posting their first annual net loss in the firm's history, to the sum of $530 million. Hardware sales didn't meet Nintneod's estiamtes posted three months earlier, which had already been made more…
New Super Mario Bros. game for Wii U confirmed for E3 2012
Nintendo have confirmed that a new Mario game will be on show at this summer's E3 gaming conference, headlining the new Wii U console's software range. While a new Mario game to go along with a new Nintendo console is…
*UPDATED* Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto looking to retire
Shigeru Miyamoto, the creator of gaming classics like Super Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda, has announced his intentions to step down as head of game design at Nintendo. The 59-year-old said in an interview with Wired that: "Inside…
