Topic: nintendo history

  • Why Super Mario Galaxy Is Still a Masterpiece

    Why Super Mario Galaxy Is Still a Masterpiece

    The re-releases of Super Mario Galaxy and its sequel on modern Nintendo consoles provide the original stellar gameplay but offer disappointingly few enhancements, leaving fans wanting more substantial updates. These games are celebrated for their imaginative, tightly-focused level design that exp...

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  • Lego's Nintendo Game Boy: A Brick-Built Masterpiece

    Lego's Nintendo Game Boy: A Brick-Built Masterpiece

    The Lego Nintendo Game Boy set is a $60 interactive replica that captures the tactile feel of the 1989 original, featuring working buttons and clever lenticular screens, though it doesn't play games. While impressively accurate in size and weight, the model has minor flaws like a gray screen inst...

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  • The Surprising Origin of Princess Peach's Toadstool Name

    The Surprising Origin of Princess Peach's Toadstool Name

    Princess Peach was originally named Princess Toadstool in Western releases due to a localization decision by an advertising agency when official English names were unavailable. The name "Peach" was adopted during the development of *Super Mario 64* as a compromise, with "Princess Toadstool" as th...

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