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Super Mario Bros. 3


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Koji Kondo's Super Mario Bros. Soundtrack


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Koji Kondo's Super Mario Bros. (1985) score redefined video game music. With under three minutes of music, Kondo put to rest an era of bleeps and bloops-the sterile products of a lab environment-replacing it with one in which game sounds constituted a legitimate form of artistic expression. Andrew Schartmann takes us through the various external factors (e.g., the video game crash of 1983, Nintendo's marketing tactics) that coalesced into a ripe environment in which Kondo's musical experiments could thrive. He then delves into the music itself, searching for reasons why our hearts still dance to the “primitive” 8-bit tunes of a bygone era. What musical features are responsible for Kondo's distinct “Mario sound”? How do the different themes underscore the vastness of Princess Peach's Mushroom Kingdom? And in what ways do the game's sound effects resonate with our physical experience of the world? These and other questions are explored within, through the lens of Kondo's compositional philosophy-one that would influence an entire generation of video game composers. As Kondo himself stated, “we [at Nintendo] were trying to do something that had never been done before.” In this book, Schartmann shows his readers how Kondo and his team not just succeeded, but heralded in a new era of video games.




Meet Mario! (Nintendo)


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Power up your child's reading with Mario, Luigi and their friends in the Super MarioTM first-ever Step into Reading level reader! Nintendo and Super Mario fans ages 5-8 will love to meet Mario, Luigi, and all their friends and foes in this Step 3 Step into Reading level reader. Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. For children who are ready to read on their own. Mario first appeared in 1981 with the arcade classic Donkey KongTM, and has since gone on to star in many adventures, allowing him to evolve into the beloved icon he is today. He is a video game sensation, appearing across all genres--from action-platformers to sports, kart racing and beyond.




Super Mario Bros. 3


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Upon its 1990 NES release, Super Mario Bros. 3 flew in on the P-wings of critical raves, intense popular demand, and the most sophisticated marketing campaign Nintendo of America had ever attempted. Shigeru Miyamoto's ultimate 8-bit platformer lived up to all the hype and elevated Mario from mascot to icon. But what exactly made this game the phenomenon it was? With the help of her friends and family, critics inside and outside the realm of gaming, and former Nintendo of America employees, Alyse Knorr traverses the Mushroom World looking for answers. Along the way, Knorr unearths SMB3's connections to theater and Japanese folklore, investigates her own princess-rescuing impulses, and examines how the game's animal costumes, themed worlds, tight controls, goofy enemies, and memorable music cohere in a game that solidified Mario's conquest of the NES era.




Super Mario Adventures


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From the pages of Nintendo Power magazine, a full-color graphic novel inspired by the classic Super Mario Bros. video game franchise! Super Mario Adventures, inspired by the bestselling Super Mario video game franchise, is a collection of comics that originally ran in Nintendo Power magazine in 1992-93. The peril-plagued Princess Toadstool is kidnapped by the diabolical deadbeat Bowser but super plumbers Mario and Luigi hatch a plan with their new friend Yoshi to rescue her. Are the Super Mario Bros’ plans a pipe dream? Can they stop the Koopa King before he forces the Princess to be his bride?! Long out of print, this stunning, full-color graphic novel is now available once again!




Grabbing Pussy


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A celebrated performance artist's mesmerizing riffs on sex in American politics. Based on her widely praised performance pieceUnicorn Gratitude Mystery ("Wickedly funny," as described byThe New York Times), Karen Finley'sGrabbing Pussy explores the Shakespearean dynamics that surface when libidos and loyalties clash in the public and private personas of Donald Trump, Hillary and Bill Clinton, Huma Abedin and Anthony Weiner, and now Harvey Weinstein. Standing in the tradition of Allen Ginsberg'sHowl, Finley's words jolt the reader into new insights about the ways the darkly private can drive the public realm in dizzying twists and turns. The aggression of intimacy, the disparity of gender, and the vital importance of hair are all encompassed in Finley's exhilarating canter.




New York Magazine


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New York magazine was born in 1968 after a run as an insert of the New York Herald Tribune and quickly made a place for itself as the trusted resource for readers across the country. With award-winning writing and photography covering everything from politics and food to theater and fashion, the magazine's consistent mission has been to reflect back to its audience the energy and excitement of the city itself, while celebrating New York as both a place and an idea.




A Brief History Of Video Games


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'Stanton writes with terrific verve and precision . . . his understanding of the seductive pleasures of gaming takes us right to its heart.' Maria Bustillos, Times Literary Supplement 'The best overview book of the industry that I've read.' Andrew Liptak, io9 From the first wood-panelled Pong machines in California to the masterpieces of engineering that now sit in countless homes all over the world, A Brief History of Video Games reveals the vibrant history and culture of interactive entertainment. Above all, this is a book about the games - how the experience of playing has developed from simple, repetitive beginnings into a cornucopia of genres and styles, at once utterly immersive and socially engaging. With full-colour illustrations throughout, it shows how technological advances have transformed the first dots and dashes of bored engineers into sophisticated, responsive worlds that are endlessly captivating. As thrilling and surprising as the games it describes, this is an indispensable read for anyone serious about the business of having fun.




Super Mario Series for Guitar


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After decades of anticipation, Alfred is proud to release the officially licensed, collectible sheet music companion folios to the Super Mario Bros.ä‹¢ video game series. This collection of 34 themes is arranged for solo guitar performance with full notation and TAB.Œæ Each song is arranged in easy guitar keys at an easy--intermediate level, and all pieces are suitable for recitals, concerts, and solo performances. Beloved by generations of gamers around the globe, these instantly recognizable melodies are drawn from more than two decades of NintendoŒ¬ video games, from Koji Kondo's iconic "Super Mario Bros.ä‹¢ Ground Background Music" to the New Super Mario Bros.ä‹¢ Wiiä‹¢ themes. Adding to the fun, graphics from the corresponding games grace each page of the sheet music. Impress friends, family, and audiences of all ages by playing from this magnificent collection, which makes a great gift for every guitarist. Titles: * Super Mario Bros.ä‹¢ Ground Background MusicŒæ * Super Mario Bros.ä‹¢ Underground Background MusicŒæ * Super Mario Bros.ä‹¢ Underwater Background MusicŒæ * Super Mario Bros.ä‹¢ Invincible Background MusicŒæ * Super Mario Bros.ä‹¢: The Lost Levels EndingŒæ * Super Mario Bros.ä‹¢ 3 Map 1Œæ * Super Mario Bros.ä‹¢ 3 Ground Background MusicŒæ * Super Mario Bros.ä‹¢ 3 Boss of the FortressŒæ * Super Mario Bros.ä‹¢ 3 Skyship Background MusicŒæ * Super Mario Worldä‹¢ TitleŒæ * Super Mario Worldä‹¢ Castle Background MusicŒæ * Dr. Marioä‹¢ ChillŒæ * Dr. Marioä‹¢ Title Background MusicŒæ * Super Mario Kartä‹¢ Mario CircuitŒæ * Super Mario Worldä‹¢ 2 Yoshi's Islandä‹¢ AthleticŒæ * Super Mario Worldä‹¢ 2 Yoshi's Islandä‹¢ Ground Background MusicŒæ * Super Mario 64ä‹¢ Main ThemeŒæ * Super Mario 64ä‹¢ Water LandŒæ * Mario Kartä‹¢ 64 CircuitŒæ * Super Mario Sunshineä‹¢ Dolpic TownŒæ * New Super Mario Bros.ä‹¢ TitleŒæ * New Super Mario Bros.ä‹¢ Giant Background MusicŒæ * New Super Mario Bros.ä‹¢ Battle Background Music 2Œæ * New Super Mario Bros.ä‹¢ Battle Background Music 1Œæ * Super Mario Galaxyä‹¢ Ending Staff Credit RollŒæ * Mario Kartä‹¢ Wiiä‹¢ Rainbow RoadŒæ * New Super Mario Bros.ä‹¢ Wiiä‹¢ TitleŒæ * New Super Mario Bros.ä‹¢ Wiiä‹¢ Ground Background Music * New Super Mario Bros.ä‹¢ Wiiä‹¢ Underwater Background MusicŒæ * New Super Mario Bros.ä‹¢ Wiiä‹¢ Desert Background MusicŒæ * Super Mario Bros.ä‹¢ Time Up Warning FanfareŒæ * Super Mario Bros.ä‹¢ Course Clear FanfareŒæ * Super Mario Bros.ä‹¢ World Clear FanfareŒæ * Super Mario Bros.ä‹¢ Power Down, Game Over