Super Mario Strikers

Mario was getting a real work out at E3 this year. The plumber was starring in no less than seven games, the most fun of which was Super Mario Strikers. Next Level Games has taken the game of soccer and perfectly infused Mario’s universe. The game manages to appeal to both fans and non-fans of soccer, thanks to the characters and juiced-up soccer gameplay.

"I think Matt Damon said it best when he said, 'Raining down sulfur is the most physically exhausting activity known to man... next to soccer.' It's definitely an interesting sport, and I'm positive Mario will bring the same quirkiness he has in other Mario Sports titles." - Karl Castaneda

"Once again, Mario and his friends have made me fall in love with a sport that I care nothing about. Strikers is hilariously violent for a Mario game, by the way." - Jonathan Metts

"This game also wins my personal award for best artwork for any game involving Mario ever." - Mike Sklens