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The Mario Series and the non effects of invasions, canon and characterisation

Editorial20118 min read The Mario Series and the non effects of invasions, canon and characterisation Yes, I’m a writer here now. Looking at the long list of sites I’m a writer for, well… Published:21 August 2011 Section:Features & editorials Length:1,650 words Games:Super Mario Sunshine, Super Mario Galaxy, Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story Yes, I’m … Read more

Mario Characters and why Fan Favourites aren’t Perfect Characters

Editorial201113 min read Mario Characters and why Fan Favourites aren’t Perfect Characters Some characters have all the luck as far as popularity with the fandom goes. Published:21 August 2011 Section:Features & editorials Length:2,951 words Games:Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Mario Galaxy, Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3, Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars … Read more

Mario Bosses, Blandness and ‘Generic 3D Design’

Editorial20116 min read Mario Bosses, Blandness and ‘Generic 3D Design’ Over the 25 years of the series, Mario has had tons of awesome bosses. Published:21 August 2011 Section:Features & editorials Length:1,283 words Games:Super Mario Sunshine, Super Mario Galaxy, Wario World Over the 25 years of the series, Mario has had tons of awesome bosses. You’ve … Read more

Mario and Aesops: Two Things That Should Never Meet

Editorial20116 min read Mario and Aesops: Two Things That Should Never Meet If there’s one thing the horrors of Captain Planet should have taught us, it’s that shoehorning moral messages in entertainment is often a bad idea. Published:21 August 2011 Section:Features & editorials Length:1,375 words Games:Super Mario Sunshine, Super Paper Mario, Mario Teaches Typing 2, … Read more

Let’s Rate the Secret Levels!

Editorial201111 min read Let’s Rate the Secret Levels! As any long time Waluigious readers may well remember, there was a post a few months back with ratings and thoughts on the first levels in various Mario games, and whether they were iconic, fun or just obnoxious. Published:21 August 2011 Section:Features & editorials Length:2,413 words Games:Super … Read more

Is Nintendo Playing It too Safe with Mario’s Content?

Editorial20118 min read Is Nintendo Playing It too Safe with Mario’s Content? When it comes to mechanics, Nintendo have always been great at changing them around. Published:21 August 2011 Section:Features & editorials Length:1,729 words Games:Super Mario Bros. 3, New Super Mario Bros., New Super Mario Bros. Wii, Super Mario Land, Super Mario Land 2: 6 … Read more

The Inspiration For Super Mario Bros

Editorial20115 min read The Inspiration For Super Mario Bros When it comes to articles about what aspects of popular culture have inspired the Mario series, anyone who’s a series fan will know exactly what to expect. Published:21 August 2011 Section:Features & editorials Length:1,167 words Games:Super Mario Land, Wario Land 4, Super Mario Land 2: 6 … Read more

In Defense of Super Mario Bros 2

Editorial20116 min read In Defense of Super Mario Bros 2 Super Mario Bros 2, as a dolled up installment and sprite swap of Doki Doki Panic does not get a lot of respect online. Published:21 August 2011 Section:Features & editorials Length:1,260 words Games:Super Mario Bros. 2, Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels Super Mario Bros … Read more

Castles, Fortresses, Ghost Houses Fallen From Grace

Editorial20116 min read Castles, Fortresses, Ghost Houses Fallen From Grace Remember the old days of 2D Mario games where you had a castle or fortress at the end of every world, and lots of traps and obstacles to overcome? Published:21 August 2011 Section:Features & editorials Length:1,420 words Games:Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, Super Mario … Read more