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We make the pick (or advise against it) "Super Paper Mario" RATED E FOR EVERYONE FOR COMICMISCHIEF MILD CARTOON VIOLENCE; FOR NINTENDO WII GAMECUBE This Mario game will probably draw you in from the start with its charming art style and numerous references to older games - not to mention its ability to shift from 2D side-scrolling to 3D exploration at a moment's notice, which lets you look at old levels in a whole new way. Unfortunately, somewhere around halfway through, things take a turn for the worse by forcing you to play through levels filled with tedious backtracking, unclear goals and merciless repetition. This all adds up to a frustratingly boring experience.

"Super Paper Mario"

All in all, you might enjoy "Super Paper Mario" as a rental, but it won't take long before it overstays its welcome. Super Paper Mario is a tragic example of what can happen to a celebrated franchise after 25 years. Don't be fooled by the title; This Mario is far from Super.

- Leland Rzepecki

Independent Contributor

Mother's Day It's a few days until Mother's Day, and some of us are undoubtedly scrambling to find gifts and get cards out for moms, grandmas, godmothers, aunts. If your family is like my (rather large) family, anyone with a womb that has seen some action is eligible for, at the very least, a card. That can add up to as many cards as some of us send out during the holidays, all needing to be mailed pronto.

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