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The Nintendo Wii gets its official Mario game that takes players through space on one of his best quests to save Princess Toadstool and the rest of the universe.

Follow the Mario Kart series across a decade and a half of excellent games, from Super Mario Kart on SNES to Mario Kart Wii on the Nintendo Wii.

One of the features Super Mario Bros. 3 was known for was its crazy power-ups. These are the top five special abilities found in the Super Mario Bros. 3 universe.

Super Mario Bros. 2 was a grand departure from its predecessor, but it proved that change isn't necessarily a bad thing and held its own as a successful NES title.

This green-clothed plumber is constantly in the shadow of his famous brother, but his strength still stacks up against other Nintendo heroes.

Mario Kart Wii can be challenging. With these tips, gamers can get a quick start, get a boost after returning from a fall, dodge red, green, and blue shells, and more!

One of Nintendo's most enduring franchises, Super Mario Brothers returns to the Wii in classic, 2D, side-scrolling action, bringing familiar faces and gameplay with it.

There's more to Mario Kart Wii than meets the eye -- a variety of characters, karts, bikes and grand prix modes can be unlocked in Nintendo's popular racing video game.

Super Mario Bros. 3 introduced many new elements to the Mario franchise, provided refreshing gameplay, and raised the standard for platformers.

The latest installment of the Mario Party titles provides temporary entertainment for newcomers, but little to no amusement for people familiar with the series.

A year after releasing its last "Mario Sports" game, Mario Strikers Charged, Nintendo plans to release a baseball game titled Mario Super Sluggers.

Mario, Luigi and the gang will soon be racing on to the Nintendo Wii, and there are plenty of reasons why Wii owners should give the popular game series another go.

The latest Mario thankfully doesn't try to reinvent the wheel, instead choosing to condense over two decades worth of classic platforming into a wonderfully executed game

Nintendo's Mario Kart Wii features diverse tracks, an addicting online mode, and intuitive controls that add up to a fun, if flawed, single- and multi-player experience.

Those looking for a fun sports experience on the Wii -- and who have played Wii Sports one too many times -- may be interested in Nintendo's Mario Strikers Charged.

Some pasteis, a pao de queijo (or four) and a caipirinha to wash it all down. You'll be the South American exotic food talk of the town at your next get together!

The classic NES game Dr. Mario is making a comeback, this time as a $10 downloadable game on Nintendo's Wii which can be played with up to four players or even online.

No game is more iconic than Super Mario Bros., the game that solidified the video game industry as one of the top forms of entertaiment.

A Safe Place is Lorenzo Carcaterra's first book; a work of non-fiction, it documents the relationship between Lorenzo and his father, Mario.

The evil Bowser has struck again. Mario will need all the extra lives he can get, and these cheats for worlds one and two will help.

The newest version of Super Bros. is fun and challenging. While there, players will need all the extra lives they can get.

The Nintendo Wii is the most popular console in America. These three games are the best available for the system. All are excellent choices for any gamer.

Nintendo Power magazine regularly published comics promoting new Super NES games. Manga artists depicted Mario, Zelda, and Metroid characters for Western readers.

Give him what he really wants - video games! Read this Top 5 list for the best Nintendo Wii video games to give as Christmas gifts for the holiday season 2009.

Mario Bava's haunting masterpiece restored. Initially released in butchered form as part of The House of Exorcism, Lisa and the Devil is one of Bava's best films.

The striker of FC Inter with the character of a bully is a symbol of the new generation of Italians born of immigrants.

Mario Balotelli Barwuah is considered one of the most promising prospects in Italian football. But the central striker has plenty of friends and enemies.

The new Mario Batali pizza pan is advertised as a simple pizza pan and griddle. The truth is it bakes a crisper pizza than most pizza stones and has far more uses.

Though artist Mario Minniti is barely remembered outside of his native Sicily, his work was highly sought after during his lifetime.

Perfect for summer entertaining, superstar chef Mario Batali's Italian Grill cookbook features mouth-watering Italian recipes that are sure to please.

Need to give a gift for Christmas, Birthday, Graduation, Anniversary? Read below for 5 great gift ideas for Nintendo gamers for any occasion.

Whether you fancy Super Mario Bros., Mega Man, or Contra, surely there is a great deal of credit to be given to the classic titles that remain enjoyable and challenging

Mario Bava directs this cult giallo. Blood and Black Lace is a stylish horror film and one of the earliest examples of the slasher sub-genre.

All video games require the player to control the action, but some games acknowledge the player's presence more than others.

There's a warm orange glow radiating from the French doors lining the corner building of Irving Place and E 17th St.in Gramercy Park.

Donkey Kong Jungle Beat is a forgotten gem that any Nintendo fans should play, but the effect of the Wii version's improvements is questionable.

Ronnie Peterson drove for March, Tyrrell and Lotus during his final three Formula 1 seasons. He died in 1978 after a crash during the Italian GP at Monza.

Comparing NHL players from different eras is nearly impossible, but adjusting scoring statistics to a level playing field does help put things in better perspective.

Top dutch oven manufacturers like Le Creuset and All-Clad make wonderful dutch ovens -- if you can afford the price. Here are two good buys that are cheaper.

2D gaming was a thing of the past, but now it is coming back into style. Why did people stop focusing so heavily on 3D games to return to an almost dead gaming form?

Video game music has come a long way from the old 8 bit bleeps of Pong and Donkey Kong. The Los Angeles Symphony is even in on the act!

The Nintendo DS, DS Lite, and most recently the DSi model have been the most successful handheld consoles in video game history.

The 50th anniversary of the premature death of Lanza, aged 38, falls on 7th October 2009. Rumour and urban legend still surround the passing of this Hollywood movie star.

The world's fastest hedgehog is still as popular as he was in the 90's. He's been around for over 25 years, and this article looks back at his ever-growing franchise...

Sometimes a mmorpg character is transsexual by design and at other times, it is a result of a translation error or cultural difference.

When it comes to sheer numbers, these five teams amassed the most power-play goals over one season.

Across many media one may find a sense of déjà vu from the background noises used. This is because corners are cut and sounds are easily accessible.

The Nintendo 64 is one of the all-time great games consoles. Instead of investing in an expensive new console, why not revisit an old one and enjoy some true classics?

A big bold book full of recipes, photos, anecdotes, history, art and Culture - a coffee table bonanza to be enjoyed by all foodies and those with a passion for Spain.

As of June '09, 384 million Wii games have been sold globally -- taking gaming into a new innovative generation, cited Wikipedia, List of Best-selling Video Games, 2009.