Super Mario 64
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RAM costs a fortune and PlayStation is going digital, but Acer is making a remote control for gaming monitors, so…Acer has unveiled a new "Smart Dial" remote control for its upcoming Predator gaming monitors, aiming to improve user experience by offering a more convenient way to adjust settings. This announcement comes amidst concerns about rising hardware costs and PlayStation's confirmed shift to digital-only distribution from 2028.- The Mario 64 Bounty That Took 30 Years to SettleAfter a 30-year wait, a bounty related to unlocking Luigi in Super Mario 64 has finally been settled. The article marks the resolution of a long-standing challenge within the game's community.
Super Mario 64 speedrunning sees its "first 16 star world record in over 3 years" by the same unstoppable player behind the last record – and every other major N64 categorySpeedrunner Suigi has set a new world record for Super Mario 64's 16-star category with a time of 14 minutes and 32 seconds, beating his own previous record set over three years ago. Suigi is a dominant force in the Super Mario 64 speedrunning community, holding top times in all major categories on the Nintendo 64.
Are these the 100 most influential games of all time?Kitfox Games CEO Tanya Short discusses a list of the 100 most influential video games of all time, compiled by professional game designers. The list, assembled through the Polaris game design retreat, aims to serve as a tool for designers to improve their craft and create influential games.- Summer Games Done Quick 2026 Returns this SundaySummer Games Done Quick (SGDQ) 2026, a week-long speedrunning marathon, will take place from July 5-11 in Minneapolis, benefiting Doctors Without Borders. The event will feature speedruns of various games, including Super Mario 64, Half-Life, and Balatro, and will be streamed live on Twitch and YouTube. Viewers can donate to Doctors Without Borders throughout the marathon.
- Games Done Quick Announces Flame Fatales 2026 ScheduleGames Done Quick's Frame Fatales community has announced the schedule for its summer speedrunning event, Flame Fatales 2026, which will benefit the Malala Fund. The event, running from September 13-19, will feature speedruns of games including Mass Effect 3, Slay the Spire II, and Control, with a special VR run of Wolfenstein: Cyberpilot on Meta Quest 3. Frame Fatales has raised over $1 million for charity since 2019.
I have no idea how this can be making a profit: Maono goes nuclear with the price of one of the best microphones on the…Tech reviewer highlights a significant discount on the Maono PD200W microphone, praising its versatility with wireless, USB, and XLR connectivity. Despite its lower price compared to competitors like the Shure MV7+, the PD200W offers comparable audio quality and professional features, making it an exceptional value for streamers, gamers, and content creators.
7 out of the 10 TMR controllers I've tested are discounted right now, and you only have a few hours left to make…Amazon Prime Day is offering discounts on many video game controllers, with 7 out of 10 tested models seeing reduced prices. These deals are set to expire at midnight tonight. The article also briefly mentions the Steam Controller as an exception due to its newness.- Mario 64's Bob-omb Battlefield Is Gaming's Most Important 3D Platforming LevelBob-omb Battlefield from Super Mario 64 is highlighted as the most important 3D platforming level in gaming history. Released in 1996, the game and its inaugural level are credited with pioneering and defining the 3D platformer genre.
Nintendo Download: Prepare for Sortie with Team Star Fox!Nintendo has announced its latest eShop updates for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, featuring new releases like Star Fox, DELTARUNE Chapter 5, and Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition. The company is also promoting summer sales on digital games and offering a bonus month for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack memberships.
Kingdom Hearts and Final Fantasy maestro Tetsuya Nomura says Super Mario 64 "truly shaped my current guiding…Tetsuya Nomura, known for his work on Kingdom Hearts and Final Fantasy, revealed that Super Mario 64 on the Nintendo 64 was the primary inspiration for his guiding principle of enabling free movement in full 3D. He contrasted this with the development of Final Fantasy 7 on PlayStation 1, where only characters were 3D and backgrounds were rendered images, limiting free exploration.
Feature: 10 N64 Games We Played In A Wondrous Alternate TimelineThis article explores a hypothetical alternate timeline where the Nintendo 64 achieved greater market success, imagining 10 games that could have been released. It speculates on potential N64 entries for series like Fire Emblem, Tekken, Metroid, and Final Fantasy, and discusses what might have been if sequels to GoldenEye 007 and Super Mario 64 were prioritized.
Top 200 best-selling Nintendo 64 games contain some surprising revelationsNew sales data from Circana's Mat Piscatella reveals the top 200 best-selling Nintendo 64 games in the US, with Super Mario 64 topping the list. The rankings highlight the console's influential role in the transition to 3D gaming and include surprising entries like Pokémon Snap and Diddy Kong Racing in the top 10.
Top 200 best-selling N64 games in the U.S. revealed as Nintendo console celebrates 30th anniversaryIn celebration of the Nintendo 64's 30th anniversary, new data reveals the top 200 best-selling games on the console in the U.S. Super Mario 64 leads the list, followed by GoldenEye 007, Mario Kart 64, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, and Super Smash Bros. The data was compiled from Circana sales figures.
Community: "All-Consuming, Joyous, Heartbreaking" - Your Nintendo 64 MemoriesThis article celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Nintendo 64 by sharing cherished memories from its community. Readers recall experiences with iconic games like Super Mario 64, GoldenEye 007, and Mario Kart 64, highlighting the console's impact on local multiplayer and personal nostalgia.- Mario Kart 64, Mario 64 and Yoshi’s Story free roam tracks added to Mario Kart World on Nintendo MusicNintendo has added free roam tracks from Mario Kart 64, Super Mario 64, and Yoshi's Story to the Mario Kart World soundtrack on its Nintendo Music application for iOS and Android. This update expands the available music content within the app.
How the N64 and its games changed the world of gamingThis article celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Nintendo 64, examining its influential games and their lasting impact on the gaming industry. Despite selling fewer units than its competitor, the PlayStation, the N64 was a technical achievement that pioneered 3D graphics and gameplay mechanics, setting the foundation for many modern game design principles.
You can get any Corsair gaming chair 40% off right now as other brands start taking the fight to AmazonCorsair is offering a 40% discount on all its gaming chairs using a special promo code, with competing sales already underway from retailers like Newegg, Best Buy, and Walmart ahead of Amazon's Prime Day. This promotion brings popular models like the Corsair TC500 Luxe and TC100 Relaxed to significantly reduced prices.
Opinion: 30 Years On, I've Finally Come Around On The N64 PadAfter initially disliking the Nintendo 64 controller, the author has come to appreciate its unique design after revisiting it through the Nintendo Switch Online app. While acknowledging its unconventional nature compared to modern controllers, the author finds the N64 pad works well for the games it was designed for and has become a favorite.
A ray of hope for PC builders desperate for an upgrade - one of my favorite motherboards is being bundled with 32GB of…Amidst component shortages and a lean Prime Day, PC builders are advised to look at motherboard bundles from retailers like Newegg for potential upgrades. The article highlights specific MSI and ASRock motherboard bundles that offer quality-of-life features and future-proofing for AMD's AM5 platform and Intel's upcoming CPUs.