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Latest News / Super Mario Bros. released on 3DS Virtual Console

« on: February 16, 2012, 05:56:36 PM »

Super Mario Bros. is now available on the 3DS eShop.  Previously available only to 3DS Ambassadors, the 3DS version is identical to the original NES release, albeit with a save state function.  The game is available for $4.99 on the 3DS eShop, and 3DS Ambassadors can upgrade to the newer version for free.

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Game Blog / Anti-Mario Propaganda Posters (WWII Style)

« on: February 16, 2012, 04:30:00 AM »

Fro Design Co. is offering a set of "vintage"-looking posters designed to warn countless Goombas and Koopa Troopas of the dangers embodied in the mustachioed "red menace" while also stirring their passions into action against the plumbing scurge.  If you ever wondered what it would be like to live in an alternate dimension in which World War II featured sentient reptiles fighting against the Italian invaders . . . wonder no more!

There are nine different poster designs, and each is limited to a print run of just 150 (signed and numbered, of course.)  Grab the entire set for only $150 -- or just stare at the images on the website.

Source: http://frodesignstore.blogspot.com/2012/02/complete-mario-propaganda-set.html

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Latest News / Super Mario Bros. Gets an Update on the eShop (3DS Ambassadors)

« on: February 16, 2012, 04:07:39 AM »

Early Wednesday morning in North America, Nintendo released an update for the the 3DS Virtual Console version of Super Mario Bros.  While the game content hasn't changed, the emulator and manual have.  The title now includes the standard 3DS Virtual Console save state function and a full manual.  Interestingly enough, the manual seems to adhere fairly closely to that of the original game, at least in terms of background story and character names; for example, Princess Peach is referred to solely by her original U.S. name of "Princess Toadstool."

This update was released last week in Europe, and even earlier in Japan.

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Game Blog / St. Valentine's Day WTMK Broadcast for all the Princesses and their Plumbers

« on: February 14, 2012, 05:42:14 AM »

WTMK is running a special Valentine's Day-themed selection of tunes for you on this happy day.  Tune in now and get yourself in the mood for love!

Or for playing video games.

Tune In Now: http://themushroomkingdom.net/wtmk.shtml

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Game Blog / Facebook/Twitter Alert Update

« on: January 29, 2012, 05:28:22 PM »

All site Updates, News, Blog posts and Youtube uploads should now be appearing on the TMK Facebook page and Twitter account.  If anything appears amiss, do let us know!

TMK Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/TheMushroomKingdom
TMK Twitter : http://twitter.com/TMK_Mario

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Game Blog / TMK Mario Kart 7 Community Racing (and battles!)

« on: December 08, 2011, 12:39:16 AM »

Come join us for some Mario Kart 7 racing and battles!
TMK Racing: 11-4675-6306-1962
TMK Balloon Battles: 68-1826-0603-1665

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Game Blog / WTMK Mario Kart Music Marathon for Mario Kart 7 Launch

« on: November 30, 2011, 08:03:00 PM »

With Mario Kart 7 appearing on store shelves this weekend, it's only fitting that WTMK broadcasts a special selection of Mario Kart music this week.  From now until Monday morning, tune in to WTMK for all sorts of Mario Kart mayhem.

Start your engines, turn up the radio, and tune in to http://themushroomkingdom.net/wtmk.shtml

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Game Blog / SMB2 Box Art -- Lifted from Japanese SMB art?

« on: November 21, 2011, 06:28:10 PM »

Over on Twitter, Derek Yu (@mossmouth) noted that the Super Mario Bros. 2 USA box art looks a bit like an edited, flipped version of the Japanese box art for the original Super Mario Bros.  He has a neat little image of the similarities on his Twitter account, linked below:

Source: @mossmouth on Twitter.com

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Game Blog / Mario's Dad Turns 59 Today (Happy Birthday Miyamoto!)

« on: November 16, 2011, 03:54:57 AM »

Shigeru Miyamoto turns 59 today!  Happy birthday, Mr. Miyamoto!

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Game Blog / WTMK Super Mario 3D Land Launch Broadcast

« on: November 12, 2011, 09:30:51 PM »

For the launch of Super Mario 3D Land, WTMK is broadcasting a special selection of Mario hits!

Put on your Tanooki suit and tune it at http://themushroomkingdom.net/wtmk.shtml

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Game Blog / Wanted: Your Opinion on "The Best of Mario Music"

« on: November 07, 2011, 11:38:06 PM »

What's your favorite piece of Mario music?  The SMB2 character select theme? Sky Pop from Super Mario Land? What piece of Mario music could you listen to again and again?  Your thoughts are appreciated, and will help improve the WTMK music experience.  Leave your suggestions here, or e-mail us.

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Game Blog / Mario Wedding Invitations

« on: October 20, 2011, 07:47:15 PM »

A fellow by the name of Larry Quach designed some amazing Mario-themed wedding invitations (and favors) for his engaged friends.  "Amazing" is barely adequate in describing them.  Go and take a look for yourself at http://larryquach.blogspot.com/2011/10/wedding-invitations.html .

Source: Larry T Quach's Art Blog

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Latest News / Mario Tennis 3DS Announced (and more from Nintendo's Japanese Conference)

« on: September 12, 2011, 10:50:06 PM »

Nintendo held a "3DS Conference" in Japan this morning.  While many new surprises and titles were revealed, there were a few special points of interest for Mario fans.

* A new Mario Tennis is coming to the 3DS in 2012.

* Paper Mario and Luigi's Mansion 2 are both scheduled for 2012.

* Footage of Super Mario 3D Land shows Bowser and Goombas both sporting raccoon tailsl!  A variety of items, characters, and environments objects from Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Mario World, and the Super Mario Galaxy titles appear to be present as well.

* Mario Kart 7 footage reveals the return of the Waluigi Pinball track.

Video footage of the new titles is available at http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n10/conference2011/titlelist/index.html

Source: Nintendo 3DS Conference

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Game Blog / Donkey Kong on Disneyland's Splash Mountain

« on: September 01, 2011, 09:52:19 PM »

Donkey Kong and Samus battle it out in Disneyland's Splash Mountain.  These guys managed to combine two of my favorite things into one amazing combo -- sort of like Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, but less messy.



Sources: Daily Dot Interview with the Riders, reddit

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Latest News / 3DS Ambassador NES Games Now Available for Download

« on: August 31, 2011, 05:29:31 AM »

All 10 NES games are now available for download by 3DS Ambassador Program members, just a bit earlier than expected.  Grab them now before the Nintendo servers overheat!