Having worked as a writer since 2014, Martin Wood started as a gaming academic before joining GameRant. His passion and aspirations for the field began with his childhood favorites, like Pokemon ...

Super Mario Bros. Wonder, continues the trend of using sidekick characters to not only provide tutorial knowledge but also as vital gameplay mechanics. Similar to Cappy in Super Mario Odyssey, Prince ...

Mario's companions provide essential abilities like healing, advice, and transport in various games. Characters like F.L.U.D.D., Starlow, and Cappy assist Mario with unique skills and personalities.

In Super Mario Odyssey, players go on a globe-trotting adventure with a little hat ghost named Cappy to save Princess Peach and Cappy's sister. The duo stop in numerous different kingdoms along the ...

For decades, Nintendo's biggest driving philosophy has revolved around one key word – fun. The company has long been influenced by the design sensibilities of Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto, who once ...

After months of waiting, Nintendo fans were finally treated to the first look at the animated “Super Mario Bros.” movie from Illumination, the animation studio behind “Minions” and “Despicable Me.” ...

In celebration of the game’s fifth anniversary, let’s look back on some of the most fun, inventive and memorable moments that this incredible game brought us. We’re gonna stick to just five of the ...

Eventually, every—okay, many—great movie franchise goes to space. Well, Mario and Luigi already have a space adventure on their resume. That’s where Super Mario Galaxy takes place. This Mario spinoff ...

When the Nintendo Switch 2’s Direct Showcase streamed, everyone was hoping for a new 3D Mario title. After all, the last one that came early into the main console’s life cycle was heralded as one of ...