The Pop-Culture E-Zine
Mario from 1989 would have never dreamed of leaving the comfort of his 2D world for the more glamorous 3D one.
Well, Mario has finally relented and has hopped right into 3D. Watch the little burly Italian plumber navigate his new found world!
source: wrenthereaper
If you only thought there were JFK conspiracy theories, think again. That moustachioed plumber from Nintendo has possibly swindled us all. Mario, who also goes by the aliases Jump Man and Super Mario is finally facing the music. Matthew Patrick from The Game Theorists brings Nintendo’s superstar to trial – what will the jury rule? Is Mario really insane? Watch and find out.
Part 1: The Trial Begins
source: The Game Theorists
Part 2: The Trial Concludes
source: The Game Theorists
Not strictly a mash’em up of sorts, this GTA V Super Mario Edition has some cool Super Mario effects and tunes. For those that take offence to simulated video gaming violence, please skip this! For the rest of you, enjoy!
source: GamersTakeover
Add Mario, a successful video gaming character, and then add the Power Glove, the coolest and most useless peripheral on the NES, or is it? This silent serial film (by Nerdist) finds a cosplay Mario thrust into a wild adventure when he is given an enchanted Power Glove by a mystical hobo (Parenthood’s Jason Ritter) and must do battle with an overzealous security guard and an evil Luigi (Alphas’ Ryan Cartwright) after sneaking into the San Diego Comic-Con to win the heart of his cosplay princess, Peach.
Mario And The Powerglove – Part 1
source: nerdist (part 1 of 2)
Mario And The Powerglove – Part 2
source: nerdist (part 2 of 2)
Don’t have a Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) to get your nostalgic hit? Don’t stress, you can go straight to the Nintendo8.com site and play all your favourite Nintendo 8-bit games right on your browser!
I know some will say that it is not like the real thing, but hey, not all of us are inclined to own all the old consoles. So go ahead and enjoy some 8-bit action.
source: Cheezburger
If the NES could display more colours, this is how your favourite video gaming characters would look like. Ah, if only!
Press play and kick back and relax, let the Mini Mario Orchestra invade your auditory senses.
source: The String Player Gamer
Here it is, the ‘The New Super Mario Busters 2′ recipe: Add one part Super Mario Bros. with one part Ghostbusters 2. Then mix a cameo of Samus Aran, a dash of Sonic the Hedgehog with Yoshi and stir feverishly.
WARNING: This video is rated P for Parody!
source: James Farr
Have you ever wanted to create your own ‘Mario’ themed birthday party? If you are a fan of Nintendo’s mustachioed plumber, then of course you would.
For those of you that are into arts and crafts, or even a budding DIY’er, you are in luck. Head over to giverslog and check out the cute Mario inspired gear you can make for your next birthday party. The kids (and even adults) will love it.