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Mario Kart Stop-Motion

Mario Kart Stop-Motion

French Mario and Luigi can play Mario Kart without a video game console. Or karts. Olivier Bolduc and Simon Lachapelle made this smooth live action stop-motion short based on Nintendo’s racing game.

Hey Mario

Hey Mario

Pop band Patent Pending makes a pretty convincing argument for why the love of Mario’s multiple lives doesn’t really deserve him. We could say the same about Bowser and his incessant attempts to nab Princess Peach.

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How to Draw Really Good: Mario

How to Draw Really Good: Mario

It’s time for today’s art lesson. Let’s learn how to draw everyone’s favorite video game plumber, Mario, courtesy of Oliver, Age 24. Be sure to get out all of your 3D, 4D and 5D colors and practice your dungareeing technique. Perfectio!

Mario Warfare: Part 4

Mario Warfare: Part 4

Mario and Luigi find themselves in an underground Fight Smash Club, Princess Peach carries Donkey Kong, and for the last time, his name is Link, not Zelda in the latest episode of Beat Down Boogie’s Mario Warfare.

Mario Warfare: Episode 3

Mario Warfare: Episode 3

The latest episode of BeatDownBoogie’s hardcore take on the Mushroom Kingdom features a barrel-flinging ape with mean martial arts skills, and a suprisingly heartwrenching story to tell. Previous episodes here and here.

First Person Mario: Endgame

First Person Mario: Endgame

Brandon Laatsch presents the dizzying sequel to First Person Mario. Bowser and his minions are more terrifying up close – especially when Mario insists on moving like he’s still two-dimensional.

First Person Goomba

First Person Goomba

A silly, but heartbreaking look at one of the staple “enemies” of the Mario Bros., the lowly Goomba. A labor of love by Filipe Costa and his entry to the 2012 Machinima Interactive Film Festival.

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Mini Mario Orchestra: RPG

Mini Mario Orchestra: RPG

Musician Diwa de Leon dresses up as Mario, taking on every instrument and conducting himself in this brilliantly-played medley of classic RPG themes. Needs some more Paper Mario though.

Mario Goes Berzerk

Mario Goes Berzerk

(NSFW: Language) What happens when Mario has had enough torment from Goombas and Koopas? Well, if he’s eaten enough poison mushrooms, he goes postal, and wants to burn the Kingdom down.

Ukiyo-e Heroes

Ukiyo-e Heroes

Own prints of Jed Henry’s hit Ukiyo-e Heroes – videogame characters drawn in the traditional Japanese style. Watch woodblock artist Dave Bull make a sample print here.

Super Mario: Bike Crash Edition

Super Mario: Bike Crash Edition

Normally, a motorcycle accident is a bad thing, but much like the Benny Hill song before it, the theme music from Super Mario Bros. can turn a tragedy into a lighthearted romp.

Mario x Portal: Speedrun

Mario x Portal: Speedrun

Remember Mari0, the Mario x Portal mashup game that’s currently in development? Here’s some recent test level footage, and it’s looking great. Though GLaDOS must be in another castle.

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Stars & Stripes & Bricks Tee

Stars & Stripes & Bricks Tee
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An American flag made of items from a Japanese video game that has an Italian plumber for a super hero. It’s a Benetton design. Cop it now from Ript if you like it because it’ll be gone tomorrow.

Super Mario Ceremony

Super Mario Ceremony

Mario turns 30 this year! Here’s a medley of the themes and music from his various games – from Donkey Kong to Super Mario Galaxy – which are every bit as memorable as the games themselves.

Bitmap’d Gamer Tees

Bitmap’d Gamer Tees
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Bitmap’d is to gaming as Last Exit to Nowhere is to movies. The awesome designs make references and pay homage to classic games without being tacky. The SMB 3 shirt is freakin’ boss.

Tetris x Luigi

Tetris x Luigi

We have a hard enough time keeping from all the Tetris blocks reaching the top before time runs out, but this guy has the time and patience to actually draw Luigi with his puzzle pieces. Mario here.

Mario’s Street Challenge

Mario’s Street Challenge

Check out this fun video concept made by gak media for a Mario game that combines elements from the Mushroom Kingdom, the free-roaming feel of GTA and a hint of parkour and freerunning.

Mario + Portal = Mari0

Mario + Portal = Mari0

We’re assuming that the guy working on this Super Mario Bros. meets Portal game watched this video before starting development of a playable version. Bonus: Instant messenger trolling starts at 0:25.

Mario vs. Angry Birds

Mario vs. Angry Birds

(NSFW: Language) Mario has a little problem. Casual games and smartphone apps are muscling in on his turf. So he gathers The Five Families (of gaming) to unite against the growing threat.

Super Mario 3D (Trailer)

Super Mario 3D (Trailer)

You know the drill: new Nintendo system, new Mario game. The king of video games will run, jump and don the Tanooki suit in 3D in what could be one of the best reasons to own a Nintendo 3DS.

Mega Chain Chomp Chair

Mega Chain Chomp Chair
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Make a Mario Bros. fan’s room more comfy and secure with a Mega Chain Chomp Beanbag Chair. Has a 28″ diameter. You’ll need about 1.5kg of polystytrene beans to fluff up this huge fella.

First Person Mario

First Person Mario

What happens when a beloved mushroom-stomping plumber get plopped right in the middle of an FPS? Freddie Wong shows us in this fun POV version of Mario sans guns. (Thanks Jason!)

Mario: Indie Style

Mario: Indie Style

(NSFW: Language) Mario the plumber learns the truth about Princess Peach, the Goombas, and copes with his mushroom addiction in this SXSW film bumper directed by Joe Nicolosi.

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