A retrospective on ‘Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door’ 15 years later
and the influence it had on the video game industry.
Games
Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door
Though it only lasted five years, the GameCube left an indelible mark on the Kyoto-based company’s fortunes in the Wii era and beyond.
Being cool means being comfortable in one’s own skin, ignoring peer pressure, and forging a unique path with undersized discs and a convenient handle. With its playfully purple exterior, quirky…
The Nintendo GameCube turns 15 later this month and it’s hard to believe that it’s been that long. The GameCube was my first console: a tiny silver box that came…
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Often praised for their quality, as well as their spectacular writing, the Paper Mario games have provided some of the best stories within the Mario universe and within the entirety…