Despite its blocky 8-bit-ness, the original Super Mario Bros ... the sort of rampant creativity that would go on to define Mario Odyssey. Over the course of 120 exhilarating, Goomba-stomping ...

Fascinatingly, the project isn’t just about nostalgia—it’s a playground for exploring multitasking operating systems and pushing the boundaries of 8-bit computing. Their creativity shines in ...

This and being exposed to dozens of homebuilt computer projects inspired him to begin building his own 8-bit computer in 2010, which eventually grew into the Wire Wrap Odyssey. This name covers ...

Many people credit Mario and Luigi for Nintendo’s success, but true gamers will know that a certain pointy-eared Hyrulian hero has played a huge part, too. The Legend of Zelda is a fantasy ...

Must-haves include Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Mario Odyssey, Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury, and Super Mario Bros. Wonder (in that order). Nice-to-haves include Luigi’s Mansion 3 ...