Above all else, the driving force behind Mario's success is exquisite game design – something that is acknowledged by players and game designers alike. "Mario games have a timeless charm and wide ...

So I [was] really like, what if you started with the best 3D Mario as your base, and then add this kind of design sensibility ...

I’ve had Super Mario Maker for just a few days, so, of course, I already feel qualified to give everyone advice on designing levels. Prepare to get schooled, kids! I’ve made about four-and-a-half ...

An old video game like Super Mario Bros. is a delight to play. It's a colorful, simple game with a bright, gratifying soundtrack, and an easygoing, pick-up-and-play feel to it. Basically, the barriers ...

Nintendo's newly announced Mario Maker is such an obvious idea that it's surprising it's taken so long. As anyone familiar with LittleBigPlanet can attest, or nearly any platformer with even a ...

Having worked as a writer since 2014, Martin Wood started as a gaming academic before joining GameRant. His passion and aspirations for the field began with his childhood favorites, like Pokemon ...