Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ollie Barder covers Japanese pop-culture and gaming from Tokyo. Following the somewhat underwhelming Super Mario 3D All-Stars back ...

Nintendo’s long-running Mario series is well-known for having a near-perfect mix of relatively easy levels to bring new players in, and incredibly difficult challenges that will test veteran players.

Players still plugged into Super Mario Maker 2 have accused Nintendo of suddenly removing "thousands" of user-made levels, which the company has apparently claimed broke its rules on advertising.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie opens with an iconic location that all gamers should recognize, the Comet Observatory, home to Rosalina and Luma. The version seen in the film has a similar shape to its ...