Going all the way back to the very first Donkey Kong arcade games, Mario has always been known for his jumping abilities. Many gamers cut their teeth on games like Super Mario Bros. and Super Mario ...

After receiving his degree in Journalism & Media Communications from CSU in 2019, Erik began building his career in online media, and found his dream job when he joined Game Rant as a staff writer.

Now, that sounds impossible, since Mario needs to get over some ledges with a jump, or to reach certain moons within the game. But that didn’t stop a YouTuber by the name of Gamechamp3000 from giving ...

Super Mario Odyssey is bringing back all of Mario’s useful athletic abilities and adding a possessed cap just to make the adventure all the more exciting. Cappy, the spirit that has taken over Mario’s ...

Super Mario Maker 2 is full of interesting little details that aren't necessarily explained directly to the player. Such is the case with the Shell Jump, a useful maneuver that can help players get ...

Everyone knows that Mario's jumps feel great, and they helped define what jumping means in video games. Heck, the character began life as "Jumpman." But why is the jumping in the original Super Mario ...

There are so many different techniques in Mario Kart World that it is easy to forget some of the basics. Jumping is a key tactic in the game, and taking advantage of it will net you wins that may ...

Telling someone that it's possible to beat a Super Mario game without jumping is like telling someone it's possible to eat pancakes without syrup. Yes, some people attempt to do it, but it's like ...

Jumping is among the most fundamental moves in a Mario game. In the original Super Mario Bros., for example, learning how to jump is imperative if you want to advance past the game's very first enemy.

Super Mario games are all about skillful platforming and knowing exactly how to clear a gap at a moment’s notice. Having all the necessary skills is usually the difference between success and failure.

Mario Kart World has introduced a bunch of new mechanics to discover and practice, and one of these is charged jumps. If you’ve done any racing at all, you’ve no doubt seen other players grinding ...