The N64 ushered in a new era for Mario, taking him from 2D to 3D and redefining what platformers could be. Some of Nintendo's most beloved franchises began on this console, and it was also home to ...

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The 3D Super Mario series is arguably Nintendo’s flagship franchise. Following the shift to 3D visuals with the Nintendo 64, virtually every Nintendo console has gone on to receive a new platforming ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Nearly three decades ago, Nintendo's Super Mario 64 paved the way for 3D platforming as we know it. It's still a popular title in the modding ...

Despite Mario reaching his 40th anniversary this year with Super Mario Bros, we’re about to approach the 30th anniversary since Mario made his 3D debut with Super Mario 64 in 1996. This became a ...

Super Mario 64, a classic Nintendo 64 game, has long been the subject of rumors and myths about unlocking Luigi as a playable character. However, the truth is that Luigi is not playable in the ...

Over 30 years ago, Super Mario 64 released and was the herald of a new age of gaming. Surely after all this time, it must have become archaic. So let’s find out, is Super Mario 64 as good as you ...

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Perfect video game franchises are a rarity, but they do exist, and fans who've played every single game know exactly why the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mike Stubbs covers esports, competitive games and the creator economy. Considering the rise of home consoles that we saw within ...

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