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‘Super Mario Bros.’ 35th Anniversary Rumors: All The Evidence Pointing Towards Its Confirmation

Marc KaliroffApril 7, 2020April 8, 2020

It seems like nearly every five years Nintendo is ready to show something new yet completely nostalgic for Mario’s significant numbered anniversaries......

Games

Switching the Switch: How Nintendo Should Update Their Hardware

Izsak BarnetteApril 3, 2019August 27, 2019

by Izsak Barnette

Last week, a rumor emerged from the Wall Street Journal [paywall] that Nintendo is planning to update the Switch with two new variants: an upgraded,...

Games

The 60 Best Nintendo Switch Games

StaffMarch 23, 2019September 3, 2019

by Staff

25. Tetris 99 One of the biggest surprises of 2019 was the reveal and launch of Tetris 99, which combines the tried-and-true puzzle gameplay with his own...

Game Boys Podcasts

Game Boys, Ep. 133: DLC 2- Debate Like You Care

Tim MaisonJanuary 22, 2019

by Tim Maison

While some things can’t be debated, like how good this podcast is, everything else, no matter how ridiculous, is debatable. This week, the Game Boys...

Games

Not a Portly Plumber but an Icon: What Makes Mario so Super

Izsak BarnetteDecember 16, 2018September 7, 2019

by Izsak Barnette

Nintendo’s Super Mario is the iconic game character. Back in the 90s, he was more familiar to children than Mickey Mouse. Today, he’s the head...

Games

‘Super Mario 3D World’ is Still the Series’ Most Underappreciated Entry

Izsak BarnetteNovember 27, 2018August 27, 2019

by Izsak Barnette

When one thinks back over the Wii U era in Nintendo’s history, there are a few stand-out titles. Typical conversations center around the heavy hitters...

Games

Nearly Six Years after its ill-fated Release, I’m Still Playing My Wii U

Izsak BarnetteOctober 9, 2018May 22, 2019

by Izsak Barnette

The Nintendo’s Switch, which turns two in March, has spent the majority of its lifetime defying expectations, destroying records, and producing a litany of great...

Games

The Gamer’s Guide to the World Cup – GROUP E

Alex AldridgeJune 16, 2018August 26, 2019

by Alex Aldridge

With soccer’s biggest tournament started this week, the world is watching. But what happens if you want to follow the action and know nothing about...

Game Reviews

A Phlegmatic Portrayal of Pink Pliability: A Review of ‘Kirby Star Allies’

Izsak BarnetteMarch 22, 2018August 8, 2019

by Izsak Barnette

Kirby Star Allies is an enjoyable experience that looks pretty good, plays great, and yet is wholly unremarkable....

Game Boys Podcasts

Game Boys, Ep. 89: Co-op and Cardboard Coming to Switch

Tim MaisonJanuary 22, 2018January 26, 2018

by Tim Maison

After the highly hyped and overly anticipated (though not actually promoted) Nintendo Direct Mini on January 11, 2018 and the utterly unknown, and unanticipated announcement...

Game Boys Podcasts

Game Boys, Ep. 88: 18 Things We Want from 2018

Tim MaisonJanuary 16, 2018

by Tim Maison

While 2017 might be lost to time forever, the Game Boys, despite initial appearances, are not. That’s right, the Boys are back and ready for...

Level By Level

‘Super Mario Odyssey’ Level by Level: Kingdom Ranking

Kyle RentschlerJanuary 13, 2018August 28, 2019

by Kyle Rentschler

After diligently playing and writing about Super Mario Odyssey kingdom-by-kingdom, it’s time to siphon my thoughts down into the shallow, quantifiable, clickbaity realm of ranking....

Games

‘Super Mario Odyssey’: All Style, No Substance

Maxwell NJanuary 13, 2018August 25, 2019

by Maxwell N

(The following includes spoilers for Super Mario Odyssey and Super Mario 3D World) Super Mario Odyssey is a grandiose vacation from what has made the...

Level By Level

‘Super Mario Odyssey’ Level by Level: Darker Side

Kyle RentschlerJanuary 10, 2018August 28, 2019

by Kyle Rentschler

Already among the most positively received games of all time, Super Mario Odyssey expands upon the open, flexible design philosophy of Super Mario 64 while...

Level By Level

‘Super Mario Odyssey’ Level by Level: Dark Side

Kyle RentschlerJanuary 6, 2018August 28, 2019

by Kyle Rentschler

Already among the most positively received games of all time, Super Mario Odyssey expands upon the open, flexible design philosophy of Super Mario 64 while...

Level By Level

‘Super Mario Odyssey’ Level by Level: Mushroom Kingdom

Kyle RentschlerJanuary 3, 2018August 28, 2019

by Kyle Rentschler

Already among the most positively received games of all time, Super Mario Odyssey expands upon the open, flexible design philosophy of Super Mario 64 while...

Games

2017: The Best New Nintendo Characters

StaffDecember 31, 2017November 19, 2019

by Staff

Nintendo is famous for creating some of the most memorable video game characters of all time. Naturally, the company itself is largely responsible for a...

Games

2017: Looking Back at Some of Goomba Stomp’s Best Nintendo Articles

StaffDecember 30, 2017August 25, 2019

by Staff

2017 has been a busy year for Nintendo, which has made it an equally busy year for the staff at Goomba Stomp covering Nintendo. Goomba...

Level By Level

‘Super Mario Odyssey’ Level by Level: Moon Kingdom

Kyle RentschlerDecember 30, 2017August 28, 2019

by Kyle Rentschler

Already among the most positively received games of all time, Super Mario Odyssey expands upon the open, flexible design philosophy of Super Mario 64 while...

Level By Level

‘Super Mario Odyssey’ Level by Level: Bowser’s Kingdom

Kyle RentschlerDecember 27, 2017August 28, 2019

by Kyle Rentschler

Already among the most positively received games of all time, Super Mario Odyssey expands upon the open, flexible design philosophy of Super Mario 64 while...

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Game Boys, Ep. 89: Co-op and Cardboard Coming to Switch

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‘Super Mario Odyssey’ Level by Level: Kingdom Ranking

‘Super Mario Odyssey’: All Style, No Substance

‘Super Mario Odyssey’ Level by Level: Darker Side

‘Super Mario Odyssey’ Level by Level: Dark Side

‘Super Mario Odyssey’ Level by Level: Mushroom Kingdom

2017: The Best New Nintendo Characters

2017: Looking Back at Some of Goomba Stomp’s Best Nintendo Articles

‘Super Mario Odyssey’ Level by Level: Moon Kingdom

‘Super Mario Odyssey’ Level by Level: Bowser’s Kingdom

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