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Feature: Our Top Ten Favourite Easter Eggs In The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
This article lists ten favorite Easter eggs found in the Super Mario Galaxy Movie, highlighting numerous callbacks to the Super Mario series. The movie incorporates references from various games, including Super Mario Odyssey, Super Mario 64, and Super Mario World, alongside nods to Donkey Kong and Pikmin.
After 40 years, Super Mario Bros speedrunners discover "the Holy Grail of glitches"
Speedrunners have discovered a significant glitch in the original Super Mario Bros., dubbed "the Holy Grail of glitches," after a year of research stemming from a similar discovery in Super Mario Bros. 2. This arbitrary code execution exploit allows for extensive manipulation of the game's code, though it is not practical for standard speedruns due to its complexity and time investment.
Nintendo has made some changes to Mario user icons in latest Switch 2 and Switch update
Nintendo has updated user icons for the Mario franchise in the latest Nintendo Switch system software update. The changes include new renders for some icons and minor adjustments to retro Mario icons, such as those from Super Mario Bros. 3. The update also introduced a Handheld Mode Boost feature.
Buffs, Nerfs, and Bugs
Players of Super Mario Bros. have discovered a significant new glitch that impacts speedrunning strategies. The article discusses the implications of this bug for the speedrunning community.
US: Target celebrates Mario’s 40th Anniversary with special poster
Target is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Super Mario Bros. franchise with a special promotion, offering a double-sided poster to customers who purchase any Mario video game. Separately, a leaker claims Nintendo will release a New Super Mario Bros. Collection featuring titles from the Nintendo DS, Wii, and 3DS.
Best Buy Has A Neat Super Mario Bros. 40th Anniversary Game Case Up For Grabs (US)
US retailers Best Buy and Target are offering promotions tied to the Super Mario Bros. 40th anniversary. Best Buy requires the purchase of two Mario games to receive a 24-game card case, while Target has a gift card and collectible case offer. These promotions are available while supplies last.
US: Super Mario 40th anniversary game case with purchase of 2 select Mario titles
Nintendo is partnering with Best Buy in the United States to offer a free Super Mario Bros. 40th Anniversary collectible game case. To receive the case, customers must purchase two select Mario titles for the Nintendo Switch. This promotion celebrates four decades of the Super Mario franchise.
Super Meat Boy 3D PS5 review - full bloodied precision platformer
Super Meat Boy 3D attempts to translate the beloved 2D precision platformer into a 3D environment, but struggles with depth perception and imprecise controls, making it a frustrating experience. While it improves upon Super Meat Boy Forever and offers a challenge for speedrunners, the core concept of a 3D precision platformer proves to be a flawed idea.
Super Mario actor Charlie Day names Luigi Mangione as his second favorite Luigi
In a recent interview, actor Charlie Day, who voices Luigi in the Super Mario Bros. animated movies, humorously named Luigi Mangione, a man accused of killing the CEO of United Healthcare, as his second favorite American named Luigi. The comment was made on the Tintoria podcast and its sincerity is unclear due to the show's off-color humor.
AI "upgraded" versions of the 1989 Super Mario Bros. cartoon are airing now on MeTV, and the results…
MeTV is airing AI "upgraded" versions of the 1989 Super Mario Bros. cartoon, which fans have criticized for resulting in overly smooth and lifeless animation. The network is airing all 65 episodes of the show, alongside other animated Mario series, ahead of The Super Mario Bros. Movie release.
Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo adds support for Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo has received a new update adding support for Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Players can access this free update by connecting to the internet and linking their Nintendo Account. This marks the first new theme since October, when Kirby and the Forgotten Land was added.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park review
This review examines the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Super Mario Bros. Wonder, focusing on its new multiplayer minigames and single-player content. While the core game remains excellent, the expansion's value is largely dependent on the player's engagement with its multiplayer features, with some odd choices in online play presentation.
Random: A Classic Super Mario Cartoon Is Heading To MeTV Toons In The US
The classic cartoon series "The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!" is set to air on MeTV Toons in the US starting March 30, 2026. The broadcast will feature 65 episodes of the show, which was originally based on Super Mario Bros. and Super Mario Bros. 2 and aired in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Nintendo Download: From the Diamond to Deadzone
Nintendo's latest download update for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 includes new releases like MLB The Show 26, Deadzone: Rogue, and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members. The update also highlights seasonal in-game events for titles such as Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Stardew Valley, alongside details on the final week of the My Nintendo Mario Kart World Open Series and new music additions to the Nintendo Music app.
Mario Returns To McDonald's Happy Meals for Super Mario Galaxy Movie Tie-In
McDonald's is launching a new Happy Meal promotion in the United States on March 26, featuring character keychains tied to the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie. The promotion includes characters like Mario, Toad, Bowser, Peach, Luigi, Rosalina, and Bowser Jr. This marks another collaboration between McDonald's and Nintendo's Mario franchise, following previous tie-ins for Super Mario Bros. 3, the first movie, and Mario Kart 8.
Revolutionising Recovery: The Impact of Virtual Reality in Rehabilitation - Unigamesity
This article explores the world of ROM hacks, fan-made modifications that rejuvenate classic video games by altering characters, adding new levels, and rewriting stories. It highlights 15 notable ROM hacks across various franchises like Pokémon, Mario, and Zelda, showcasing their creativity and polish. The piece also touches on the thriving community behind ROM hacking and how to get started playing them.
Sunday Multiplex
Crimson Desert is highlighted for its significant visual upgrade on high-end PCs, particularly with its Ray Reconstruction and Ray Regeneration technologies. The article also touches on a humorous take regarding the relationship between Toad and Bowser from the Super Mario Bros. franchise.
Diskutera – Det bästa Mario-spelet jag vet är...
This article discusses the legacy of the Super Mario franchise as it celebrates its 40th anniversary. It prompts readers to share their favorite Mario game, acknowledging the vast library of titles including Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Mario World, Super Mario 64, Super Mario Galaxy, Super Mario Odyssey, and Super Mario Bros. Wonder, as well as Mario's ventures into other genres.
Nintendo Download: Dragon Suplex
Nintendo has announced its latest download lineup for the Nintendo Switch, featuring new releases like WWE 2K26, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, and Mario vs. Donkey Kong. The update also includes classic titles from Virtual Boy and Game Boy Advance, alongside ongoing sales and information about Nintendo Switch Online services.
In an amazing live mash-up, composer Austin Wintory turned Ben Starr's Clair Obscur monologue into a Balatro gag
During his annual Game Developer's Conference concert, composer Austin Wintory performed a live mash-up, humorously blending a serious monologue from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 with the music of the poker deckbuilder Balatro. Actors Ben Starr and Jennifer English participated in the bit, which also featured musical pairings with The Last of Us and Super Mario Bros.
