Melody MacReady is a writer and transwoman (she/her), passionate about all things pop culture-related. From movies to shows to games to comic books, there is not much that she does not enjoy or ...

The Mario Universe is vast, with a wide variety of games and characters to choose from. Each game brings new challenges, ...

The Super Mario Bros. franchise is nearing its 40th anniversary. While the games have changed drastically since those early NES days, one thing remains a staple of the series: Mario’s frequent use of ...

Monica is a writer, artist, musician, and indie game developer, loving all things related to video games. She’s a woman with a bit of adoration for every game genre. From her first experience with ...

These games are the ones that started it all and redefined what it means to be a platformer, a mascot, and a Nintendo icon. Over the years, the games have developed from 2D side scrollers to 3D worlds ...

Though the genre has since exploded, 2D platforming arguably owes its start to Super Mario. And even though it’s been 40 years since the first game came out, few 2D platformers have risen to the level ...

The plethora of Mario power-ups throughout the franchise adds variety and fun for players. From the Carrot to the Wing Cap, ...