Super Mario Bros.
News, coverage and analysis tracking Super Mario Bros. across the outlets.
Nintendo Download: No Stranger to AdventureNintendo has announced its latest download offerings for the Nintendo Switch, featuring new releases like Digimon Story Time Stranger and Granblue Fantasy: Relink. The update also includes classic titles for Nintendo Switch Online members, such as Fortified Zone and Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3. Additionally, pre-orders are open for Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit, and various sales and activities are highlighted.
Nintendo promises to keep "aiming for unique entertainment that only we could produce" as it shouts out its continued "originality" following recent fan voteNintendo has expressed gratitude after being voted the favorite developer by readers of Famitsu magazine. The company reaffirmed its commitment to producing unique entertainment and maintaining originality in its game development, referencing its history since the Famicom's release. Nintendo also acknowledged the positive reception of Mario and The Legend of Zelda series.
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.
Report: NBCUniversal could expand into games after Comcast spinoffNBCUniversal is reportedly considering entering the video game industry as part of a planned spinoff from its parent company, Comcast. This move aims to explore new growth opportunities in adjacent businesses. NBCUniversal has previously partnered with Nintendo for the successful Super Mario Bros. animated movie franchise.
The 100-Yen Democracy: The Hero with a Thousand FacesThis article analyzes how Nintendo's philosophy, exemplified by Mario and the "It's You" concept, democratized the Hero's Journey, making mythic experiences accessible to all. It contrasts this with modern business models like subscriptions and free-to-play, arguing they dilute game quality and introduce real-world inequality. The piece advocates for mature technology and a return to the creator-player dialogue championed by figures like Hiroshi Yamauchi to preserve gaming as a cultural cornerstone.- Nintendo Download: Four Ages, One MissionNintendo's latest download update features new releases like The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales and Observer: System Redux for Nintendo Switch. The update also highlights Father's Day game recommendations, pre-orders for Devil May Cry 5, and a Game Trial for EA SPORTS FC 26 for Nintendo Switch Online members. Additionally, promotions for Nintendo Switch Online memberships and various eShop sales are detailed.
- Super Mario Bros 1, 2 and 3 Free Roam Tracks added to Mario Kart World on Nintendo MusicNintendo has added the Free Roam Tracks from Super Mario Bros. 1, 2, and 3 to the Mario Kart World soundtrack within the free Nintendo Music app. The app is available on iOS and Android devices and features soundtracks from various Nintendo titles.
A "holy grail" copy of Super Mario Bros. has sold for $3mA rare, sealed copy of Super Mario Bros. for the NES has sold for a record-breaking $3 million USD at Heritage Auctions. The copy, rated 9.6 A++ by PSA, was discovered in its original Control Deck NES Bundle and is a highly elusive variant from the game's second production run. This sale significantly surpasses previous auction records for the game and highlights the growing value of rare video game collectibles.- A rare sticker-sealed copy of Super Mario Bros. just sold for $3 millionA rare, sticker-sealed copy of the original Super Mario Bros. for the Nintendo Entertainment System has sold for $3 million. This sale sets a new record for the most expensive video game ever sold, highlighting the value of rare game collectibles.
- Super Mario Bros. Copy Sells for Record-Breaking $3 Million at AuctionA copy of the original Super Mario Bros. sold for a record-breaking $3 million at auction. This sale makes it the most expensive video game ever sold, highlighting the value of rare game collecting.
Japanese gamers vote on most influential game and series, favorite character, favorite developer, moreFamitsu magazine's 40th-anniversary survey of over 5,000 Japanese gamers revealed Nintendo as the favorite developer and Mario as the favorite character. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was highly recommended, while Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest series dominated influence and sequel requests. Masahiro Sakurai was named favorite creator.
Nintendo Download – June 11, 2026 (North America) – Xenoblade, To a T, Unrailed 2, moreThe North American Nintendo Download for June 11, 2026, features new releases on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Notable titles include Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, To a T, and Unrailed 2: Back on Track. The update also highlights sales and a limited-time Donkey Kong event for Nintendo Switch Online members.
Nintendo has finally made gift cards more exciting by throwing in a free shiny Super Mario Bros caseNintendo is enhancing the appeal of its eShop gift cards by offering a free physical Super Mario Bros. 40th Anniversary case with the purchase of a $100 Nintendo Switch eShop Gift Card from the official US Store. The collectible case features artwork of Mario through the years and a timeline of major Super Mario game releases.
Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo update out now, adds support for Donkey Kong BananzaNintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo has received an update adding support for Donkey Kong Country Returns: Donkey Kong Bananza, including seven new alarm types from the game and its DK Island & Emerald Rush DLC. Users need a Nintendo Account to download the update. This follows previous updates for games like Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Super Mario Odyssey.
Nintendo launches new Donkey Kong challenges and Mario collaboration eventNintendo is launching a limited-time event for Nintendo Switch Online members from June 9 to September 1, offering collectible digital DK Challenge Cards earned by completing objectives in Donkey Kong Bananza and other classic Donkey Kong games. Additionally, Donkey Kong Bananza's paid DLC, DK Island & Emerald Rush, will feature a crossover with Super Mario Bros. for its 40th anniversary across four summer waves.
Nintendo Had The Hottest Game On Earth. Then It Rejected The Sequel.This article discusses the 40th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. 2, also known as 'The Lost Levels,' and why Nintendo of America initially rejected its release in the West. The game was developed as a sequel to Super Mario Bros. for the Famicom Disk System and was notably more difficult than its predecessor. Nintendo of America, led by evaluators like Howard Phillips, found the game too punishing and lacking in innovation compared to other contemporary titles, opting instead to repurpose another game for the Western release of Super Mario Bros. 2.
The Witcher 3 sold another 5 million copies over the last year: 'This cements its place among the best-selling…CD Projekt announced that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has sold an additional 5 million copies in the past year, bringing its total sales to over 65 million. This milestone cements its position as one of the best-selling video games of all time, surpassing Super Mario Bros. and nearing Terraria's sales figures.
The 100-Yen DemocracyThis article argues that the core value of video games lies in their inherent democracy and equality, symbolized by the '100-yen coin' philosophy. It critiques modern industry trends like free-to-play and subscriptions for potentially undermining this principle, contrasting them with Nintendo's consistent focus on accessible and equitable gaming experiences across platforms like the Famicom and Nintendo Switch 2.
The Equality of Entertainment Born from Soup, a Plate, and Coins - Part 1This article argues that video games embody a form of democracy, offering equal experiences regardless of player background, symbolized by the insertion of a single coin. It contrasts this ideal with modern trends like subscription models and hardware spec races, emphasizing Nintendo's historical commitment to providing a consistent and fair gameplay experience across its platforms, from the Famicom to the Nintendo Switch.
'I do think Blow misunderstood what the game is about': Derelict Star made Jonathan Blow rage quit, but it's the most fascinating indie platformer I've played for yearsThis article discusses the indie platformer Derelict Star, which creator Jonathan Blow famously criticized for its controls and introductory level. The author argues that Blow misunderstood the game's focus on intricate movement mechanics, which, after an initial adjustment period, offer a deeply rewarding experience akin to N++ and Super Mario World. Derelict Star is praised for its fine-tuned physics and momentum-based gameplay, making it a standout title for movement platformer enthusiasts.