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 ...

ISince we launched Devs Make Mario two months ago, Polygon readers have (per our request) inundated us with the names of countless developers they'd like to see try their hand at Super Mario Maker — ...

Above all else, the driving force behind Mario's success is exquisite game design – something that is acknowledged by players and game designers alike. "Mario games have a timeless charm and wide ...

Over the course of Devs Make Mario, we've commissioned stages from all types of game developers — from an NES-era industry legend to a physics game designer to a studio known for party games. The ...

Koji Igarashi is a man who was once synonymous with Castlevania. He was one of the guiding hands on Symphony of the Night and before leaving Konami, it very much felt like his series. Right now he is ...

Super Mario Maker will be officially released Friday, but if you've already seen the game in action or read one of the many positive reviews, you know that it looks like a bundle of fun. And really — ...

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 ...

In Polygon’s latest video in their “Devs Make Mario” series, Nidhogg and Flywrench creator Mark Essen tries his hand at designing a level in Super Mario Maker for the Wii U. To hear about Essen’s ...

An old video game like Super Mario Bros. is a delight to play. It's a colorful, simple game with a bright, gratifying soundtrack, and an easygoing, pick-up-and-play feel to it. Basically, the barriers ...