So here it is, my Super Mario World 3D model map. It's taken many an hour but I must admit, I'm pretty chuffed with it. Just need to build a case for it now.

Immediately apparent is the structure: each world's map is a linear sequence of stages, with spinning 3D models of each displayed on the top screen, and a more retro 2D view on the bottom.

A Lego and 3D fanatic took a small Mario figurine, scanned it into a computer using the NextEngine 3D Scanner and used the data to create a near-perfect replica in Lego bricks, just much larger.

What made this book stand out against other guides of the time was its inclusion of 3D diorama models of each Super Mario 64 level. Copies of this book can still be found online for those who wish ...

Super Mario 3D World is an incredible and underplayed Wii U adventure that's now available on Switch. But Bowser’s Fury steals the show with its exciting and fresh take on a 3D Mario game.

But it was a bit of a disappointment that Nintendo only factored in the 2D Mario games. None of the plumber's 3D incarnations have made it to a Mario Maker title to date.

Google DeepMind’s new generative model makes Super Mario–like games from scratch Genie learns how to control games by watching hours and hours of video. It could help train next-gen robots too.