On June 19, 2024, an X user claimed Nintendo character Mario's catchphrase was "Itsumi Mario," not "It's-a-me, Mario" (archived here). The user said "Itsumi" meant "super" in Japanese, and therefore ...

As we all know, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe released the last round of its Booster Deluxe Pack DLC, and there are fears that it also suggests the nearing of its life, with many rumors behind the Mario Kart X ...

Rather than saying "It's-a-me, Mario," Nintendo character Super Mario says "Itsumi Mario," which means "Super Mario" in Japanese. However, Nintendo's website always referred to the catchphrase as ...

By Jacob Siegal Nov. 15, 2023 3:45 pm EST "Additionally, Nintendo are sparring absolutely no expense with this game," Zippo added in the new blog post. "This is apparently one of the most expensive ...

In August and September 2024, social media users resurfaced a claim that Nintendo character Mario's catchphrase is actually "Itsumi Mario" — not "It's-a-me, Mario." For instance, one Facebook user ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ollie Barder covers Japanese pop-culture and gaming from Tokyo. Following the somewhat underwhelming Super Mario 3D All-Stars back ...

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,” now playing in theaters. Just like its predecessor, “The Super Mario Galaxy” movie is packed with characters, enemies ...

Every single Mario platformer game, 2D or 3D, seems to gleefully reinvent itself to some degree, doubling down on the unique delights that they bring me. Continuing that trend, Super Mario Bros.

Exactly 20 years and over 30 million copies later, New Super Mario Bros. is still the Nintendo DS game that defines the era ...