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Latest News / Virtual Console Hits Wii U: Super Mario World and DK Jr. Now Available

« on: April 26, 2013, 07:48:38 PM »

The Virtual Console service has officially launched on Wii U systems, and two Mario-related titles are now available for purchase: Super Mario World ($7.99) and the NES Donkey Kong Jr. ($4.99).  Both have Miiverse communities as well.

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Game Blog / Video: Luigi Defeats Everyone in SSBM - without Moving (Year of Luigi?)

« on: April 25, 2013, 08:35:04 PM »

Ever wanted to watch Luigi beat every level 9 opponent in Super Smash Bros. Melee, but found that you didn't have the technical know-how?  Well, in the spirit of the Year of Luigi, watch as Luigi does just that without moving.

He's Luigi, number one, after all.

Youtube: OmegaTyrant4792 - Luigi wins against every level nine CPU by doing absolutely nothing

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Game Blog / WTMK Stream Back Up

« on: April 11, 2013, 07:08:44 PM »

The WTMK radio stream is back up, after a few mild errors drove it offline.  Go listen to more Mario music now!

Link: WTMK: All Mario Radio

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Game Blog / Rolling Stone Photoshops Mario into Luigi -- SCANDAL!

« on: April 09, 2013, 11:48:41 PM »

It appears that Rolling Stone has "Photoshopped" an image of Mario into that of Luigi.  Scandal!  As Frank Cifaldi notes in his Gamasutra blog, someone at Rolling Stone took an NOA press release screen shot of Classic NES Series: Super Mario Bros. for the GBA, changed the color scheme on Mario, and put it up in their "Year of Luigi" photo gallery.  Feel free to take a look at the images and compare them to the original screen shot, viewable on the TMK Classic NES Series: Super Mario Bros. page!

For shame, Rolling Stone.  For shame.

(You might remember Mr. Cifaldi as the writer who the mystery of the release date of Super Mario Bros.  Thanks again for your true journalistic work, Mr. Cifaldi!)

Source: Gamasutra: That's Not What Luigi Looks Like
Link: Rolling Stone

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Game Blog / NOA Twitter Contest: Win Luigi's Mansion with Miyamoto Autograph

« on: April 01, 2013, 08:37:44 PM »

NOA is giving away 15 copies of Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon, all signed by Shigeru Miyamoto.  Just send a "Tweet" to NOA about your favorite Luigi memory, using the tag #LuigisMansion, but make sure to do so between 10am PST on 04/02/2013 until 5pm on 04/03/2013.  More information available below!

NOA Twitter Messages: 1, 2, 3, 4

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Game Blog / WTMK Returns to Normal Broadcasting

« on: April 01, 2013, 12:45:02 AM »

While the Year of Luigi continues, WTMK has returned to its normal broadcast rotation.  Tune in now to listen to Mario music 24/7!

Link: WTMK - All Mario, All the Time

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Game Blog / Mario Kart Love Song performed by Selena Gomez & Jimmy Fallon

« on: March 20, 2013, 11:57:43 PM »

Last night, on national television, Sam Hart's "Mario Kart Love Song" was performed by Selena Gomez and Jimmy Fallon --  complete with minor costuming props!

Take a gander over on YouTube.

Link: Jimmy Fallon & Selena Gomez Cover "Mario Kart Love Song"

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Game Blog / Super Mario Busters - Animated Mario/Ghostbusters Fan Short

« on: February 27, 2013, 11:00:12 PM »

Are you awaiting the launch of Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon as eagerly as we are?  If so, perhaps you'd enjoy this short Mario Bros. ghost "busting" adventure.  The creator, James Farr, sent us a link and mentioned that a sequel would be coming soon.

Something seems eerily familiar about crossing Mario & Luigi with Ghostbusters, though... almost as though some odd fellow did something similar twelve years ago...

Link: Super Mario Busters (Youtube)

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Game Blog / New Notes: Albums from GameChops

« on: February 27, 2013, 10:47:53 PM »

WTMK is spinning a few more Mario remixes, courtesy of GameChops!  Tune in and listen to several new Mario tracks, or visit GameChops.com and get a copy for yourself!

Visit the TMK Album page to read up on these GameChops albums:

Goombette by Doni (Purchase): A selection of Mario's RPG tunes, with electro, techno, and "dubstep" influences. Somewhat reminiscent of David Wise -- if he were composing on a souped-up NES.

NESteryears by bLiNd (Purchase): Several NES classics, twisted and sifted into a fresh bit of electronic madness. Mushroom Bounce is the classic Super Mario Bros. theme, while Dirty Coins focuses on the underground tune.

Game Music Record Label (Purchase): A compilation album of GameChops music, featuring tracks from a variety of releases. "Hi There" and "Interstellar Dream Disco" hail from Benjamin Briggs' Bootleg Circuit, a Diddy Kong Racing remix album. "Forest Maze" is an alternate version of a track from Doni's Goombette, while "X-Naut Base" is taken directly from the aforementioned album.

Special thanks to GameChops for providing TMK with copies of these albums.

Links: GameChops.com

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Game Blog / Real Life Mario Kart ... with Real Items ... that Really Work ... for Real!

« on: January 24, 2013, 01:57:02 AM »

A pack of mad scientists at Waterloo Labs have managed to do the seemingly impossible: they've created real life Mario Kart.  Marvel at the way their cars spin out and crash when hit with foam Koopa shells.  Gasp as lightning bolts send all the other karts into a crawl.  Stare in awed amazement as mushrooms send karts zipping down the track.

If you watch one YouTube video today, make it this one.

YouTube Link: Real Life Mario Kart - Waterloo Labs

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Latest News / Yoshi Cleaning Cloth now on Club Nintendo - 400 Coins

« on: January 16, 2013, 05:52:42 PM »

If you've needed a 6" x 6" cleaning cloth for your electronics but have been holding off until a Yoshi-themed one was available, wait no longer!  The North American Club Nintendo site now has a Yoshi cleaning cloth available for 400 coins.

Link: Yoshi Cleaning Cloth - Club Nintendo

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Latest News / Last Two DLC Course Packs for New Super Mario Bros. 2 Arriving Dec. 20th

« on: December 19, 2012, 01:40:07 PM »

The final two DLC course packs for New Super Mario Bros. 2 will be arriving on North American 3DS systems on December 20th.  Each course pack costs $2.50 and will consist of three new levels.  The "Mystery Adventures Pack" centers around solving puzzles to find hidden coins and pathways, while the "Impossible Pack" pits normal, non-Super Mario against three levels devoid of any coins or power-up items.

Trailer (IGN/Youtube): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igOFOEA4q3k

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Game Blog / Mario Christmas Music Time on WTMK

« on: December 18, 2012, 03:04:28 AM »

WTMK is now playing its annual Christmas playlist.  Tune in and hear vaguely Christmas/winter-y music from now until Twelfth Night!

There may even be some special surprises coming up over the week...

Link: WTMK

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Game Blog / Speedgamers.com Mario Marathon for Make-A-Wish - Dec. 14-17

« on: December 15, 2012, 07:50:20 AM »

The Speedgamers are running a Mario marathon for charity.  Visit their website at www.thespeedgamers.com to find out about The Speed Gamers' Mario Marathon.  They'll be playing Mario games from December 14th to December 17th while raising money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Link: http://www.thespeedgamers.com

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Game Blog / Mariothon CO Dec 13-16 for Action Against Hunger

« on: December 12, 2012, 10:53:25 PM »

The fine folks at Mariothon, CO are running a another game marathon for charity.  Visit their website at www.bottle-crew.org to find out about Mariothon Colorado 3 - Rarevolution.  They'll be playing Mario (and other) games from December 13th to December 16th while raising money for Action Against Hunger.

Link: Mariothon 3 at www.bottle-crew.org