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Unlike older 2D Mario platformers, Super Mario 3D World tries to introduce a new mechanic or a new scenario or power-up in each level so that each level is exciting.>>

It is not about how accurately you perform a punch; you have to think about how the accelerometer reads it.>>

Mario Kart Live is an excellent toy for big and small kids that will provide hours of fun. >>

Mario and Luigi are by Peach to go to Toad town and visit the castle for an event. When they arrive, the entire town is empty and looking a bit strange. What's going on?>>

LEGO is continuing its love affair with Nintendo with a new built that will almost certainly appeal to brick lovers and retro console fans alike.>>

I was pleasantly surprised when I opened Borderlands (2009) and the highly stylised art direction and animation didn’t seem like it was from the same year that Barack Obama first took office.>>

There are tabletop games, card games, virtual sport games and more - a combination of which led me down a games rabbit-hole lasting entire weekends.>>

You’ve never seen Super Mario quite like this before. He’s cute, blocky, and full of ‘yahoo’!>>

“Sixteen LEGO Super Mario sets have been introduced and I am really looking forward to seeing how people’s play expands with these and the unique Power-Up Packs,” says Nintendo game producer and executive officer Takashi Tezuka. >>

Operating profit skyrocketed 41% year-on-year for the financial year ending March 31, helped by its release of the popular Animal Crossing: New Horizons..>>

"It has been really cool to read all the reactions from kids and adults around the world, even though it’s not what everyone expected us to do.">>

As soon as I unboxed the GripCase Bundle, it was obvious that the product was of high quality, and that the team at Skull & Co seemed to have thought of everything to maximise comfort and extended handheld playability.>>

Nintendo is joining forces with LEGO to bring a new physical game experience to kids (and kidults) who can’t get enough of Super Mario.>>

Report reveals the maturing of cloud technologies and 5G will help cloud gaming become a major global market.>>

Since the release of Mario Party, Nintendo fans have been waiting for a new party game full of mini games they can play alone or with friends. Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 is exactly that.>>

It could have been a fun game for young kids to sit and compete against friends if the controls were better and the mini games were fair.>>

No matter which Super Mario game is your favourite, there is a way to create a level in that style. >>

Darren Price tales a look at Mario Tennis Aces and Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition.>>

Playstation and Nintendo took the floor at Armageddon, as gaming lovers got plenty of chances to try unreleased games and even show off their skills.>>

The Auckland Armageddon Expo is happening again this October and this year promises to bring us a lot of new video gaming content.>>

Nintendo held another Nintendo Direct this early morning in NZ time and a host of exciting things were announced.>>

Nintendo has announced a brand new adjustable charging stand for the Nintendo Switch console coming out later this year.>>

Nintendo will be releasing its own paid online service later this year and the company has finally revealed how much it will cost users each month.>>

Mario will start rolling out on Maps globally today and will join users on their road trips for a week.>>