From the timeless lessons of Super Mario Bros. World 1-1 to the creative leaps in modern entries, Mario’s platformer level design blends fun, challenge, and discovery. Great levels subtly teach ...

Nintendo's level creation suite is back, but this time on a platform people actually own - so here's some tips on how to create the best possible level... Let there be no doubt - Super Mario Maker 2 ...

From Mario’s pixel-perfect jumps to modern 3D adventures, platformer level design remains the heart of the genre’s magic. Great levels balance challenge and accessibility while integrating player ...

I’ve had Super Mario Maker for just a few days, so, of course, I already feel qualified to give everyone advice on designing levels. Prepare to get schooled, kids! I’ve made about four-and-a-half ...

Playtonic Games is celebrating the release of their Yooka Laylee sequel by designing and uploading their own Super Mario Maker 2 level. Fittingly, it’s also called the Impossible Layer, even if the ...

Artificial intelligence isn’t quite ready to put Shigeru Miyamoto out of a job, but it has managed to produce decent Super Mario Bros. levels with little human intervention. Using a modern AI ...

Forever ensnared in a love-fued between 1800s literature and modern gaming, Eman Fatima tries her best to appease both her hobbies by tapping away at her keyboard and writing about her favorite games ...

In a new video for Design Club Dan "OtherDan" Emmons discusses why "Super Mario Bros." is a crash course in level design June 5, 2014 ...

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I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009. Now I explore wearable tech, VR/AR, tablets, gaming and future/emerging trends in our changing world. Other obsessions include magic, immersive theater, ...

Chad Thesen is a passionate fan of anime, video games, series, and films (Both animated and live-action). Many years of experience have left him with a developed and deep knowledge of the intricacies ...