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[[File:Box NA - New Super Mario Bros. U + New Super Luigi U.png|thumb|left| |
[[File:Box NA - New Super Mario Bros. U + New Super Luigi U.png|thumb|left|220px|To celebrate the 30th anniversary of ''Mario Bros.'' (Luigi's debut), ''New Super Mario Bros. U'' was bundled with ''New Super Luigi U'' in one game. ''New Super Luigi U'' was also sold as a standalone title until early 2014.]] |
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[[File:Marioseries.jpg|thumb|Artwork depicting various games of the ''Mario'' series: ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'', ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', ''[[Dr. Mario (game)|Dr. Mario]]'' and ''[[Super Mario World]]''.]] |
[[File:Marioseries.jpg|thumb|Artwork depicting various games of the ''Mario'' series: ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'', ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', ''[[Dr. Mario (game)|Dr. Mario]]'' and ''[[Super Mario World]]''.]] |
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The ''Mario'' series is the largest video game franchise in existence, and has had a lifespan of over thirty years. It is often considered to be the greatest video game series of all time, receiving many high-scoring reviews on their various games.<ref>[http://ps3.ign.com/articles/749/749069p5.html Critical acclaim (from IGN)]</ref> In the series, many games have been considered to be the best of their time by players.<ref>[http://top100.ign.com/2006/index.htmlTop 100 games — 7 of which are ''Mario'' games]</ref> However, the series has been considered to have some games of lower quality.<ref>[http://www.gamepro.com/article/features/133848/the-10-biggest-flops-in-video-games/ 10 Biggest Video Game Flops — GamePro]</ref> An example is the ''Mario Party'' sub-series; after the release of ''[[Mario Party 3]]'', the series is considered to have lost its flair, as the games often contain the same mechanics.<ref>[http://www.gamespot.com/search.html?tag=search%3Bbutton&om_act=convert&om_clk=search&qs=Mario+Party''Mario Party'' series ratings]</ref> ''Super Mario Bros.'' was declared to be the greatest video game of all time twice: once by GamesRadar in 2000, and another time by IGN in 2003.<ref>[http://www.filibustercartoons.com/games.htm''Super Mario Bros.'' declared the greatest game of all time]</ref> |
The ''Mario'' series is the largest video game franchise in existence, and has had a lifespan of over thirty years. It is often considered to be the greatest video game series of all time, receiving many high-scoring reviews on their various games.<ref>[http://ps3.ign.com/articles/749/749069p5.html Critical acclaim (from IGN)]</ref> In the series, many games have been considered to be the best of their time by players.<ref>[http://top100.ign.com/2006/index.htmlTop 100 games — 7 of which are ''Mario'' games]</ref> However, the series has been considered to have some games of lower quality.<ref>[http://www.gamepro.com/article/features/133848/the-10-biggest-flops-in-video-games/ 10 Biggest Video Game Flops — GamePro]</ref> An example is the ''Mario Party'' sub-series; after the release of ''[[Mario Party 3]]'', the series is considered to have lost its flair, as the games often contain the same mechanics.<ref>[http://www.gamespot.com/search.html?tag=search%3Bbutton&om_act=convert&om_clk=search&qs=Mario+Party''Mario Party'' series ratings]</ref> ''Super Mario Bros.'' was declared to be the greatest video game of all time twice: once by GamesRadar in 2000, and another time by IGN in 2003.<ref>[http://www.filibustercartoons.com/games.htm''Super Mario Bros.'' declared the greatest game of all time]</ref> |
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