Super Mario

And other stories from the stranger side of life

Nintendo’s iconic character is recreated in a new world of bricks

Nintendo’s mobile racer launches today

Build-your-own Mario game is already a sales hit - but can it win over the critics?

An icon of 1990s gaming is returning to a Nintendo console for first time in nearly 20 years

The biggest announcements from last night’s keynote

Nintendo’s popular 2D platformer arrives today. Here’s what we think of it

Japanese games giant also set for online service launch and Super Mario film

Real-world environments and a new sidekick feature in the Italian plumber’s latest adventure

Japanese giant’s third mobile game puts you in the shoes of a ‘camp manager

iOS and Android smartphone app to debut on same day as paint-based shooter Splatoon 2

From Forza Motorsport 7 to BioWare's Anthem, here are the most exciting games at this year's expo

All the details on the games giant's conference, from Super Mario Odyssey to the first Zelda DLC

Critics hail racing game's Switch release, despite its debut on the Wii U three years ago

From Gravity Rush 2 to Super Mario Odyssey, here are this year's most hotly anticipated titles

Nintendo's first attempt at a mobile game is the most downloaded free game across 140 countries

From the launch of Nintendo's first mobile game to the biggest trends of 2016, here are five of this week's top stories

Nintendo marks 30 years of the world's favourite plumber – but how did he get his name?

Pac-Man, Super Mario Bros and World of Warcraft among titles destined for video game immortality

German scientists build 'self-aware' Super Mario character who needs no guidance from human hands

Premier League preview: the Gunners and the Reds must win local derbies to keep dreams alive

Premier League preview: New strikers take centre stage as the Premier League tucks into a meaty weekend of action

Premier League preview: Man United and Liverpool feel early season heat, Chelsea face old-boys

You don't have to be a hardcore golf fan to get hooked on this charming new Mario game, say reviewers