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10 Things Parents Should Know About ‘Paper Mario: Color Splash’

October 5, 2016Z

‘Paper Mario: Color Splash’ is a colorful RPG adventure that won’t leave you flat!

Make a Splash (and a Craft!) With ‘Paper Mario: Color Splash’

September 5, 2016December 13, 2017Kelly Knox1

‘Paper Mario: Color Splash’ is packed with paint and personality.

The Stars and the New Nintendo 3DS Galaxy Align in ‘Mario Party Star Rush’

September 4, 2016Kelly Knox

‘Mario Party Star Rush’ is pick-up-and-play fun for the whole family.

PDP Makes Amiibo (And the 3DS) Better

August 5, 2016Z1

I’ve seen lots of really great amiibo display products, from tiered organizers to DIY wall units, but the ones that hit the sweet spot between form and function for yours truly are from peripheral manufacturer PDP.

5 Things You Should Know About ‘Minecraft: Wii U Edition’

June 28, 2016Kelly Knox

Do you need another version of Minecraft for the Wii U? If you’re a Super Mario fan, absolutely.

The Vans X Nintendo Collection Has Arrived

June 4, 2016Z

I don’t think I’ve worn Vans since my misspent skate-rat youth, but for Mario I can make an exception.

Happy MAR10 Day!

March 10, 2016Z

In the annals of pop culture pseudo-holidays, March 10 certainly isn’t at the top of the heap–I reckon that slot goes to September 19, the date of our beloved International Talk Like a Pirate Day–but it is a fun diversion for the Nintendo faithful. On this date, we celebrate the Big N’s Koopa-kickin’ mascot Mario… for obvious reasons.

‘Super Mario Maker’ Family Challenge

October 16, 2015Andy Robertson

This Super Mario Maker challenge will pit three family creators against each other to create the most fiendish levels and then race to get the best scores.

10 Things Parents Should Know About ‘Super Mario Maker’

September 3, 2015Z8

Launching next week, Nintendo’s ‘Super Mario Maker’ is poised to make quite the impression on gamers young and old. With its blend of one of gaming’s most iconic properties and the sort of creative freedom usually only reserved for sandbox titles, it’s both a retro throwback and a new school virtual toolkit. But is it right for you and your family? Let’s see.

Create Your Own Mario Masterpiece With ‘Super Mario Maker’

September 2, 2015Kelly Knox

With ‘Super Mario Maker’, the fun literally never ends.

The Avengers, Re-imagined!

May 3, 2015Timmy Tamisiea

See Earth’s mightiest re-imagined as characters from all corners of pop culture, including ‘My Little Pony,’ ‘Harry Potter,’ and ‘Adventure Time.’

Captain Toad Treasure Tracker First Look

November 6, 2014November 23, 2017Andy Robertson1

Here’s our top five favorite things about Captain Toad Treasure Tracker on Wii U:

Nintendo Unveils New Play Nintendo Website

October 5, 2014November 23, 2017Z1

Last week Nintendo of America unveiled Play Nintendo, a brand new online destination where fans can explore all Nintendo’s greatest characters and franchises.

Celebrate Nintendo’s 125th Birthday in Style

September 30, 2014Tony Sims

I know I often think about how great it would be to dress up like Luigi or Link from the Legend of Zelda, but then think about how awkward it would be for an adult to go around in a costume. That is when I am not dressed up a the nearest convention. Now I can just zip up a hoodie and BAM, I am a costume character ready for some fun!

Just How Much Better Is Mario Kart 8?

May 16, 2014November 23, 2017Andy Robertson

In this side-by-side comparison of Mario Kart Wii and Mario Kart 8 Wii U you get a sense of just how far the kart racer has come.

Register a Nintendo 3DS System and Select Game, Get Free Pokémon

February 28, 2014Z

March is shaping up to be a great month for Pokémon fans.

GeekMom 2013 Holiday Gift Guide: Video Games, Videos, Music, and–Oh My!

December 4, 2013Cathé Post

Are you looking for something to give the screen-time loving geek on your list?

Holiday Gift Guide #3: Those Glorious Games!

November 25, 2013December 14, 2017Dave Banks

With Black Friday just around the corner, here are some ideas to think about. And all are available online, so you can avoid being trampled. This edition of the GeekDad holiday Gift Guide examines games, both tabletop and videogames.

Ten Geeked Up KitchenAid Mixers

July 3, 2013Ruth Suehle3

If your geek side is leaking into your kitchen, you’re going to need to add one of these geeked-up KitchenAid mixers to your counter.

Weekly GeekMom Video Playlist

May 24, 2013Cathé Post

This week the GeekMom writers found so many cool videos on the internet; I don’t even know where to start! Tap dancing, mock movie trailers, game reviews that involve cooking, making burritos in space — you name it, it’s possible we found it.

Nintendo’s Wario Launches “Crowdfarter” Campaign

May 22, 2013December 13, 2017Z

Earlier this week Nintendo’s homegrown villain Wario launched his own crowdsourcing campaign via the uniquely odoriferous Crowdfarter.com.

New Super Mario Bros. 2 for the Nintendo DS

November 5, 2012Dakster Sullivan

I was really excited to get this game downloaded to my son’s Nintendo 3DS. I’ve been a fan of Mario since my parents bought our family the first Nintendo system when I was 6 years old (did I just age myself?) and we played the original Mario Bros. Thankfully the games have come a long way since I was a kid and I’m happy to say this game keeps in with the spirit of the characters and the storyline.

Go For the Gold With New Super Mario Bros. 2

August 21, 2012Z

I don’t think I expected much from New Super Mario Bros. 2, the series 3DS debut, aside from the traditional platforming perfection that has become synonymous with this new generation of Mario side-scrollers. I’ve experienced NSMB on the original DS, …

Wii Are Family: A Video Game Review Roundup

April 19, 2012Z

What I do know is the impact its predecessor, the Wii, had on the gaming market. Nintendo’s risky gambit of exaggerated motion control gave it a unique brand of camera appeal that helped the system play well to the daytime …

Epic Mario: a Lego Kickstarter

April 17, 2012December 13, 2017Bart Leib

What would you do with 780,000 Lego studs?

Zachary Pollock wants to combine them with another childhood classic. He’s started a Kickstarter project to build an enormous mosaic, recreating the entire level 1-1 of the original Super Mario Brothers video game.

Nintendo’s Other Holiday Offerings

December 21, 2011Z

Though I even have to remind myself of this fact, Nintendo’s fourth quarter releases aren’t strictly limited to Zelda and Mario titles. While those games have rightly earned the lion’s share of attention from both gamers and reviewers, there are …

Mario Kart 7 Earns Numerous Accolades (and a Few Dubious Honors)

December 2, 2011Z

If you’ve ever drifted around a precarious curve on Rainbow Road or tossed a blue shell at the hapless lap leader on Luigi Raceway, Mario Kart 7 will feel like home.

10 Reasons Super Mario 3D Land Makes Nintendo 3DS a Must-Have — Finally (GeekDad Weekly Rewind)

November 19, 2011Admin

Mario titles are at the very heart of Nintendo’s legacy of quality software. The original Super Mario Bros. reinvigorated the North American home console market, and the continued adventures of the rotund mascot have served as additional high points across …

What is Mario’s Secret Ingredient?

November 18, 2011Andy Robertson

Our recent posts and discussions on GeekDad about Super Mario 3D Land got me wondering what it was about Mario that makes him such an enduring character. Before writing I thought I’d be saying how he ticks all the casual …

10 Reasons Super Mario 3D Land Makes Nintendo 3DS a Must-Have (Finally)

November 14, 2011Z

The Nintendo 3DS finally has its Mario title, and an argument why you should upgrade.

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