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Game Blog / Rumor: Dr. Mario WiiWare Sales Numbers

« on: April 28, 2008, 09:50:45 AM »

Website ruliweb released WiiWare download numbers for Japan, but doesn't cite their source for them. Dr. Mario WiiWare is listed as having 43,354 downloads so far. For the complete list, I've linked an easier to read neogaf.com forum post.

Link: neogaf.com/forum

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Game Blog / Circuit City Price Cuts Mario Titles

« on: April 28, 2008, 09:45:55 AM »

A couple of Mario titles can be yours for prices lower than they were before. Mario Kart DS has been dropped to $27.99, and Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Wii) is now at $29.99. For other Nintendo price drops, check out the website link.

Link: nintendoeverything.com

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Game Blog / 1up.com Spreads the Hate on MKWii

« on: April 28, 2008, 09:39:31 AM »

How ironic: a site whose namesake could *possibly* be derived from the Super Mario franchise always seems to be the quickest to criticize said franchise. Most visitors know how much we bemoaned their choices in the past, and now they got a new article up to boil the blood of Mario fans. Jeremy Parish's blog lays out exactly why he disliked Mario Kart Wii, from stating Mario Kart: Double Dash!! was a better title to calling the new tricks option "the stupid, stupid tricks system." Read on to see if his complaints are merited, or if they're just "explosively awful."

Link: 1up.com

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Game Blog / Weekend Movie: UT2D-Super Mario

« on: April 27, 2008, 09:36:21 AM »

To further those sessions between gaming, TMKblog will be providing you with Weekend Movie. These posts will highlight Mario related videos from fans, readers, or the staff themselves. If you come across a video, or videos, feel free to submit it!

This weekend's movie answers the question: Would Mario benefit from rocket launchers, unneeded violence, blood and gore? With help from Unreal Tournament 3, one player created a mod based on Super Mario Bros., keeping the look and feel true to the original game. This guy got the game down to the finest detail, so show him some appreciation by checking out this weekend's movie, "UT2D-SuperMario".

Weekend Movie: UT2D-Super Mario


Past Weekend Movies
Momotaro & SMG DS
Nintendo: Oldschool Revolution
Summer 2007 Edition

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Latest News / Mario Kart Wii Released in North America

« on: April 27, 2008, 12:29:00 AM »

Mario Kart Wii races to store shelves across North America today. Pick up your copy, with a free Wii Wheel, for $49.99.

If you pick up the game, please post your friend code in the Fungi Forums!

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Friend Codes / Mario Kart Wii

« on: April 27, 2008, 12:27:58 AM »

Alright, let's get the ball rolling folks! Here is the official Mario Kart Wii Friend's Code thread.

Super-Jesse: 5241-2296-0827

Super Caterina: 5155-3052-6615

Vidgmchtr: 1246-9120-8661

-Lizard Dude: 1375-7640-3443

Deezer: 2449-5058-7127

Luigison: 1762-3078-5921

NintendoExpert89: 3136-6974-4742

Chocobo: 2836-0582-7867

BirdPerson: 2836-0586-9532

Rao: 1676-4207-9371

MEGAߥTE: 2320-6688-5447

Chupperson: 2578-3847-5952

Suffix: 0559-7480-0297

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Game Blog / TMK Presents: Mario Kart Wii Coloring Pages!

« on: April 26, 2008, 04:53:12 PM »

Last Week, I posted about James Elston's amazing Super Mario themed coloring pages. Well, since then I've been in contact with Mr. Elston, and we were able to give you visitors something special. He was gracious enough to create some Mario Kart Wii themed coloring pages to get you even more excited for the game's North American release. Print them out and color them any way you want! Check out the work he sent us and show him some appreciation by leaving comments and sharing these with your own friends or website community!

Thanks again to James Elston, whose work can be found at: http://www.jameselston.com

Click the images for their original size.

 

 

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Game Blog / SMB Remixed by RAC

« on: April 26, 2008, 04:25:56 PM »

RemixArtistCollective took some classic tracks from the Nintendo and Sega Genesis era and remixed them to create a fresh sound. They have a total of five tracks available for download, including one based on Super Mario Bros. I recommend taking a listen, if only to stroll down memory lane in a newschool bus. Yeah, I went there.

Link: theremixcompany.co.uk

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Game Blog / Miyamoto, Mario Party DS Honored by Famitsu

« on: April 26, 2008, 04:19:48 PM »

Miyamoto was given Famitsu's MVP 2007 award, thanks to his work on Wii Fit and inspiration in Super Mario Galaxy. Also, Mario Party DS was given an award of Excellence. Click the link to see a full list of winners.

Link: famitsu.com

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Game Blog / Mario Kart Wii Comics

« on: April 26, 2008, 04:19:17 PM »

So far I've found two recent webcomics that paid tribute to Mario Kart Wii. If I find anymore, I'll update this thread with more links.

On Wednesday, GUComics took an artistic angle at 1up.com's challenge to create a custom Wii Wheel. The result? Well, you'll have to click over to the comic to find out!
Link: gucomics.com

Penny-Arcade applies one of Mario Kart's deadliest weapons and applies it to a real-life situation.
Link: penny-arcade.com

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Game Blog / Man Your Desk, with a Starman

« on: April 25, 2008, 03:27:32 PM »

When I'm at work, I sometimes wonder what other clutter my desk needs. Aside from meaningless paperwork and pictures of my son, there's nothing that says "Jesse". Well, ThinkGeek seems to have pegged me down. They are selling this "Super Mario Singing Glow Star". The name explains it all: it plays the Starman theme and glows. Now, I can't guarantee it, but it's rumor that the Starman will also grant you temporary invincibility. Purchase below. 

thinkgeek.com

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Game Blog / Super Paper Mario Super Good Price

« on: April 22, 2008, 09:28:48 PM »

In my mind, Super Paper Mario really set the stage for Mario on the Wii. Not to take away from Super Mario Galaxy, but one could argue which is the definite Mario title to own. Now amazon.com is selling the game for under 40.00 bucks, making this game a great deal for any of us that haven't been sucked into Dimentio's world.

Link: amazon.com

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Game Blog / Separated at Birth: Mario Lookalike

« on: April 22, 2008, 06:06:22 PM »

MSN UK once against spotlights Mario, this time more directly in their "Separated at birth: gaming lookalikes". They picked some celebrities that look like video game characters and try to convince us they are separated at birth. The result?

You tell me.

Link: tech.uk.msn.com

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Game Blog / Happy Earth Day!

« on: April 22, 2008, 03:14:29 PM »

Super-Jesse here with a public service announcement from TMK. Today is Earth Day, are you doing your part as a gamer to help better your planet? Here are a few tips on how you can help:

1) Why not clean up some of the mess around your community? Mario did just that in Super Mario Sunshine. If that game is any indication, all you need is a tripe jump and a talking water pack!

2) How about sing a song to a tree? The Yoshi's have a fruit tree of their own they like to sing to, as seen in Yoshi's Story. "At the Airport", is it?

3) Trade in that gas-guzzler of a car for something smaller, like a Super Mario Kart? Don't worry, if you play your cards right, you may score that awesome gold kart from Mario Kart: Double Dash!!

That's all I can think of for now, but you are more than welcome to post your own ideas (Mario-themed, of course) on how you can help the earth today!

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Game Blog / Mario Kart Wii NA Commercials Blow Out!

« on: April 22, 2008, 03:07:39 PM »

You know those annoying car commercials that would interrupt the awesome "Wii Would Like to Play" commercials? Well, someone at Nintendo had the bright idea to combine the two, removing anything cool from the latter. What we have left is the commercials for Mario Kart Wii in North America. After watching them, which style of advertising do you prefer?

Link: gonintendo.com