Super Mario (Page 5)
King of the Koopas remains in fine legal standing, but someone with his namesake is headed to the courtroom.
Blow your warp whistle and hop on this whirlwind tour of all that Universal Studios Japan’s newest section has to offer.
Universal Studios Japan wants to get guests riding that Mario Kart roller coaster very quickly.
Gen Hoshino’s musical love letter to the Nintendo series is filled with fun for fans and newbies alike.
7-Eleven is ready to serve Nintendo fans Bowser-breath fried chicken and non-peach Princess Peach desserts.
Thank you Mario! But Universal Studios Japan’s expansion opening date is in another time period.
Guests at Universal Studios Japan’s new Nintendo zone can enjoy the delicious fillings of Bowser’s minions at Yoshi’s Snack Island.
Universal Studios Japan also gives hints about Yoshi ride, Bowser Jr. boss battle attraction, and punching park’s question mark blocks.
Following former prime minister’s Super Mario cosplay, says he wants to be like Nintendo star’s in-game “partner,” but doesn’t fully understand the relationship.
Shinzo Abe had to be talked into the biggest crowd-pleasing moment of the Rio de Janeiro closing ceremony.
Park finally has a timetable to let us start racing Mario Karts, punching question blocks, and eating Luigi’s hat.
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