Chris Pratt’s Mario voice was doomed before anyone had even heard it
We were promised a voice ‘unlike anything you’ve heard in the Mario world before’. In The Super Mario Bros film, we got Pratt doing Paulie Walnuts instead
March 2019
Nintendo at 130: 'It’s on us to create that wow moment for players'
As the video game giant turns 130, veteran developers Shinya Takahashi and Hisashi Nogami reflect on Nintendo’s creative process and legacy
February 2019
It's a-me, Mario: the nominative delights of Nintendo's new regime
Doug Bowser, who shares his name with the Mario’s most famous nemesis, has taken over as CEO. What’s in his name?
December 2018
The 11 best Nintendo Switch games of all time
From the latest fun-filled escapades of Mario, Donkey Kong and Link to complex, literary titles such as Octopath Traveller, here are the games that get the best out of Nintendo’s console
September 2018
How video game music waltzed its way on to Classic FM
Once regarded as inferior to film and TV soundtracks, games scores are gaining recognition and awards as a valid form of contemporary classical music
October 2017
Games reviews roundup: Super Mario Odyssey; Golf Story; Gran Turismo 6
Super Mario Odyssey review: controlling a sentient hat has never been so fun
August 2017
The 11 best games at Gamescom: Mario Odyssey, new Assassin's Creed and more
The world’s largest video event showcased long-awaited 1930s cartoon-style platformer Cuphead, beast-bludgeoning fantasy Monster Hunterand more
April 2017
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe review: the best, most versatile game in the series
Nintendo’s karting franchise is designed to get everyone racing together no matter what their individual ability. This Switch remaster achieves that and more
March 2017
The Audio Long Read
How technology gets us hooked – podcast
From a young age, humans love to press buttons that light up and make a noise. The thrill of positive feedback lies at the heart of addiction to gambling, games and social media
February 2017
The long read
How technology gets us hooked
The Long Read: From a young age, humans love to press buttons that light up and make a noise. The thrill of positive feedback lies at the heart of addiction to gambling, games, and social media
January 2017
Games reviews roundup: Her Majesty’s Spiffing, Super Mario Run, Don Bradman Cricket 17
Brexit Britain goes into space, Mario hits the smartphone sector in style, and the cricket simulation series hits us for six
December 2016
What do you think of Super Mario Run?
With the release of Nintendo’s new Mario venture on iOS we’d like to hear your reviews
Games reviews roundup: Watch Dogs 2; Dishonored 2; Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS
The hacker crime-caper sequel comes good, while Dishonored’s follow-up falls short of the original
Hands on with Super Mario Run for iPhone
Nintendo’s legendary platformer runs and jumps on to smartphones on 15 December, but will it spring to new heights or plumb the depths?
October 2016
Games reviews roundup: Paper Mario Color Splash; The Tale of Doris and the Dragon; Masquerada: Songs and Shadows
Mario tropes are the butt of goofy, self-aware humour, while magic and politics meet in medieval Italy
September 2016
Super Mario Run: Nintendo's mascot finally makes the jump to mobile
Nintendo’s iconic character, Mario, will finally make an appearance on smartphones in a fully-fledged running game on the iPhone first
August 2016
Pass notes
Why Japanese PM Shinzo Abe was dressed as Super Mario in Rio
Abe popped up at the Olympic closing ceremony dressed as the video-game plumber to introduce Tokyo as the next host city
May 2016
Games review roundup: Ratchet & Clank; Donkey Kong Country; Mario & Sonic at Rio 2016
Ratchet & Clank and Donkey Kong Country are superbly updated, while Mario & Sonic at the Olympics is a tame cash-in
November 2015
Games reviews roundup: Call of Duty: Black Ops III; Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash; New Style Boutique 2: Fashion Forward
Activision sticks to a winning formula, while Nintendo serves a fault on the court but shows sartorial brilliance in the shops
