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Nintendo's Missed Opportunity: What Mario All-Stars Should Have Been
The anniversary edition of the most important videogame of all time deserved far more than Nintendo gave us.
By: Jeremy Parish
Super Mario All-Stars compiles 16-bit versions of the NES Mario games into a single collection: four masterpieces of game design. However, the collection itself doesn't do justice to the contents' legacy. The disc itself is a bare-bones Wii repackaging of a Super NES cartridge, and the packaging -- ostensibly the primary justification for Nintendo publishing the anthology as a $30 retail product rather than as an $8 Virtual Console download -- looks pretty but lacks focus and substance.
Super Mario deserves better. It's video gaming's Citizen Kane, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, and Paradise Lost all rolled into one, and the game's 25th anniversary is a perfect occasion for Nintendo to give it the comprehensive rerelease it deserves. Sadly, they missed the mark with Mario All-Stars. The compilation stands on the strength of the four games it repackages, and on the attractive box, but compared to definitive editions of works in other media it feels downright anemic.
Consider the Blu-ray edition of Blade Runner, a five-disc monstrosity that doesn't just present a remastered edition of the movie but also includes alternate versions, never-before-seen rough cuts, extensive commentaries from cast and crew, documentaries, and more. Or look at The Absolute Watchmen, which reprints Alan Moore's comic masterpiece in a large hardcover format with revised color along with extensive notes and archival materials, including the working script and even Moore's original pitch to D.C. Comics. Surely Mario deserves nothing less than equally elaborate treatment! Yet you won't find it here; Mario All-Stars is a weak shadow of the archival collections that have enshrined landmark works in other media.
It could have been so much more, though.
See Also
TGS: Photo Gallery - Up Close and Personal With Japan's Exclusive Super Mario Converse All-Stars
Comments (88)
Couldnt agree morePosted: May 20, 2012 12:00AM PST by Kakashi_Luxicx
Attention Nintendo!: You have some really Unhappy/Let Down fans with Mario's 25th anniversary via lacking content in what should be a content rich set. I mean c'mon Nintendo, MARIO's 25th Anniversary only gets this? this really upset a lot of the Mario fan base while Zelda's having a field day. That's dissapointing. I think Nintendo NEEDS to re-release a 2nd anniversay set with alot more content involved.
missed this articlePosted: Dec 24, 2011 12:00AM PST by Dub_Z
the first time around... seems like a "50th" anniversary will be the next time the planets are aligned, and maybe the medium and it's audience will have matured by then, but sadly, myamoto will likely be gone, the history will probably be even more eroded and lost, and Nintendo might not even be around in a capable capacity. missed opportunity is right.
Good Article.Posted: Mar 06, 2011 12:00AM PST by Master_Mario81
While I am glad Nintendo did stuff to recognize the anniversary, it definitely would have been nice to get more goodies.
A sad Christmas indeed, glad I'm not the only one dissappointed.Posted: Feb 02, 2011 12:00AM PST by Piccolo1232008
I thought I was the only one, I nearly crapped a brick when nintendo emailed me an offer for the game, I just had to get it for my older brother who grew up with the atari, so when the nintendo came out it was the cat's pajamas, very nastalgic fun! So... I bought it for him for christmas despite all of the online stores being out of it, and it came after christmas, but boy was he surprised when I gave it to him. So we eagerly opened it and put that puppy in the wii. When it went to the default SNES screen, my face started to glow red with embarrassment for what might lie ahead. Sure as crap it was nothing more than a cheap import from the SNES to the wii... We both kinda laughed, I apologized, and he felt too embarrased to show it sucked. We haven't played the game since, that was a month ago... definitely a huge let down, felt gouged...
Complete AgreementPosted: Feb 02, 2011 12:00AM PST by King9999
I agree with everything in the article. Definitely a missed opportunity to do something special to celebrate Mario's 25th anniversary. I especially like the idea about adding commentary to the original game. I would've loved to hear how the Minus World worked, and whether the 1UP exploit was intentional.
At the very least, Nintendo should have included every Super Mario game on 1 or 2 discs, all the way up to the first Mario Galaxy. If they increased the price of the collection as a result, I don't think people would mind, since anything would be better than what we got. I never heard of the PC-8801 game before...I wonder if it's any good?
Happy someone agrees with me.Posted: Feb 01, 2011 12:00AM PST by FFSamurai
Thank God someone agrees with me on this sad thing. The really depressing part is that most of the stuff you mentioned would've cost them nothing extra to add in, especially in regards to the interviews. Heck, Shigeru Miyamoto himself, in one of those interviews, admitted he chose to use the ripped tracks over orchestral/rock/what have you remixes of them. It was an intentional reducing of quality that, considering what they have available with Super Smash Bros. Brawl alone, didn't need to be.
But you know something, I wouldn't be too surprised if someone out there was already using the ideas you laid out here to do a fan version of such a celebration. If it releases I truly hope I can get my hands on it because that would be a real revelry.
I'm getting that empty feeling again -- must be the beating of my broken heart.Posted: Jan 31, 2011 12:00AM PST by Ty_Sylicus
Not to sound overly dramitic but, I LOVE MARIO!
That said, I was looking forward to something substancial--no, GROUNDBREAKING to happen with this game.
My excitement was met with that empty feeling you get when you KNOW that good men have done nothing; is this case, the creators.
Anyone remember Sonic? *laughs* In my mind, he could never compare to the amazing Mario, and yet the little blue guy has seen several compilations of his games released on multiple platformers over recent year, ALL of which containing some kind of bonus features, or simply just games ported out of Japan for the first time.
So what do us Mario fans get? NOTHING. The book was cool, yet lame. The CD is a nice addition to my iTunes but fails to live up to any expectations I had for a "Super Mario Bros. Soundtrack".
Lastly, how does "All-Stars" itself represent 25 great years when it only contains half of the games we're all grown to love?
LaaazzzyyyyPosted: Jan 31, 2011 12:00AM PST by mayo920
My first console was a NES with Super Mario Bros. There is no excuse for this poor under half-baked Anniversary collection on what made Nintendo into Nintendo. There was so much potential to give something truly memorable. The originals plus the SNES versions of Mario 1-3. How about Super Mario Land 1 & 2. Worthwhile interviews from Miyamoto and others that have worked on the games for the past 25 years. Videos of the development and design. A soundtrack compliation of the past 25 years of Mario games. This is one of Nintedno crown jewek franchises. They should act like it.
dot dot dotPosted: Jan 27, 2011 12:00AM PST by Kanrabat
Nintendo was lazy and overconfident with this one.
"Them dumb fans will buy anything. Let's make easy money!"
And easy money they did make. Because most Nintendo fans are retarded drones that WILL buy anything without a second tought.
Oooohhh you Nintendo fanboy are angwy? Well, spread the word and stop yourself and anyone else from buying pointless shit. Maybe, just MAYBE if the fans are vocal and intelligent enough, Nintendo will finally notice that they cannot pull that kind of bullshit anymore. Only THEN will they treat a legendary and iconic character such as Mario with the respect and reverence he deserves.
Wait, what?Posted: Jan 23, 2011 12:00AM PST by corporate-sellout
"And maybe even the 25th anniversary edition of the game, currently exclusive to a special edition Japanese Wii."
Hadn't heard of this and can't find info on it with a quick Google search; any more info?
Took some time, but found somethingPosted: Jan 29, 2011 12:00AM PST by discord_inc
You know the red Wii they recently released here for the anniversary? In Japan it came with a special "arranged" version of Super Mario Bros. The only real change I'm aware of is they changes the '?' blocks to '25' blocks. There might be more, but I don't know anyone who has actually played it. 1up's got an article with a lone picture:
it shows how much they carePosted: Jan 14, 2011 12:00AM PST by abercrombieco2
they just ported an old snes to the wii nothing at all added and said this is what you get? they could have at least updated menus with wii buttons and made the game wide screen , or even updated the graphics a lil bit for 480p a dream collection would have been all 4 games remastered in the new super mario brothers game engine. maybe in 25 years it will be in 720p right? when the max res will be 1480p.
I fully agreePosted: Jan 14, 2011 12:00AM PST by suzzopher
I posted this on Gaf in the Games Dammit thread back in December:
I agree with Jeremy and the Mario All Stars re-release. Of course the four games are amazing to this day, but is that the best Nintendo can do to celebrate 25 years of the most important console game of all time? A SNES rom? I'd love to have had some early prototyped version of Super Mario Bros to play, some commentary from the people behind the game on the disc would have been great. Maybe a code for a download to Super Mario Bros Deluxe to download onto the DSi?
The industry is always talking about how we don't have a Citizen Kane of gaming, but we do. Super Mario Bros is that game. Even if you don't like it, the game shaped the industry we all grew up with. Of course there are other landmark titles, Tetris, Elite, Space Invaders, Pong, Half Life, Deus Ex etc. It's annoying that so many games get forgotten as we progress with technology. I bought It's A Wonderful Life on Blu Ray today, with a host of extras that were not on my previous DVD. I have now owned that movie on VHS, DVD and now Blu Ray, the movie and music industry continue to provide ways of watching/listening to the classic despite technological advancements, yet gaming is unable to follow this. Nintendo tried with Virtual Console but so many licensing issues make it hard to get everything.
I must say I do love what Sony are doing with their HD Classic brand. Sure the games aren't exactly old, but being able to buy God of War I&II, The Sly Trilogy and soon ICO & Shadow of the Colossus on shop shelves, years after release is fantastic. I would like to see some bonus content, like developer interviews etc.
What a jokePosted: Jan 13, 2011 12:00AM PST by grunt_master_29
This "new" release was pretty damn pathetic. It's bad enough that Nintendo has a ridiculously weak showing of 3rd party games on the Wii, but now you can't even trust that their best franchises will release solid games. I already own this on my SNES and I love Mario games, but this makes me lose a great deal of faith in Nintendo. There have been excellent game compilations in the past and the fact that Nintendo screwed it up with their best game franchise is downright pathetic.
Super Mario World: All-Stars EditionPosted: Jan 13, 2011 12:00AM PST by neilsama
Jeremy failed to acknowledge the single most important features in the All-Stars version of Mario World, which is that Luigi slides down hills on his knees. How can we not have that on the collection? Come on, Nintendo!
mario is a great gamePosted: Jan 13, 2011 12:00AM PST by lemonlimes249
i personally liked the 8bit style better than the new 3d style
Let's see...Posted: Jan 13, 2011 12:00AM PST by ccantrell31
Nintendo glued some half-assed "motion control" gimmick onto a Super Gamecube and they sold a fuckton.
Why did we think they'd do more than the bare minimum on this collection again?
this comment made me sadPosted: Jan 13, 2011 12:00AM PST by macmaclure
Author wrote;
"Super Mario deserves better. It's video gaming's Citizen Kane, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, and Paradise Lost all rolled into one..."
I guess the intention in writing this must be heavy on self-deprecating irony. If not, it suggests the problems with calling games, past and present, art - hell, even popular art. Videogames are about the logistics of moving around and combat; the story is all superfluous, brain-dead, apologetic exposition to incite the player into repetitively push buttons in pre-determined patterns and watch his avatar engage in repetitive movements and combat.
And then, intelligent game reviewers have the gall to label Ebert a prick just cause he says videogames cannot fit into the models of art cause they are interactive.
Why the hell do gamers and game crtics want games to be art anyway? Feeling inadequate? Need validation from real critics? Most of you give a flying fuck about high n' mighty, high art anyways. Call it commercial interactive entertainment and be content with it.
And yeah, I love videogames cause they are games. Not films, not novels, not poetry. Sure I like a bit of story with my game, but I do not deceive myself into believing that Bioshock or Ico approach art just cause they are all around better written and have referential, consistent art-design.
Yeah, yeah...Posted: Jan 13, 2011 12:00AM PST by GenesisDoes
Whatever makes you feel better man.
games are artPosted: Jan 17, 2011 12:00AM PST by MBomberIVXX
They start with nothing and come up with a idea, then they make it, thats art buddy. Creating anything from imagination its art be it a movie, building, car, city park, or a game.
Nintendo is not fairPosted: Jan 13, 2011 12:00AM PST by ektorbarajas
Definitely and absolutely this "collection" is everything but a worth 25 years celebration.
I'm very disappointed of this collection, I was willing to purchase it but after seeing the contents I pass
Quit playing with power Nintendo...Posted: Jan 13, 2011 12:00AM PST by Nintragedy
Oh man. I was a fanboy so hardcore growing up for some Nintendo. What have they become? Miyamoto says they're still the kings of motion technology but the Zelda is the only thing that can save them really. Kinect is blowing all the other systems out of the water unfortunately (for me because I don't have one, haha)
This would have been a great opportunity to thank/reach out to Nintendo fans but alas, as the internet laughs at losers daily...Nintendo? FAIL.
KinectPosted: Jan 27, 2011 12:00AM PST by CptUbiquitous
I agree with most of the other things you said but..
Kinnect will never overtake the Wii in sales, I can bet you that now. I don't know why normal consoles actually bother doing motion control systems, because, when it comes down to basics, motion control is a niche.
Most gamers would definitely rather the precision of buttons and analogue sticks over motion control, and it's going to stay like that for a loooong time now
did he say.....Posted: Jan 29, 2011 12:00AM PST by urbanhispanic
Kinect??? really, man???
**shakes his head**
WellPosted: Jan 13, 2011 12:00AM PST by sepewrath
I don't know about the commentary during gameplay, I don't even like that in movies. But the disc definitely should have had all the console games through Sunshine at the very least. Music, Super Play videos, commercials and interviews with Miyamoto, Kondo etc. would have been a nice topper, that would have been worthy to me.
One of the reasons why I did not get this...Posted: Jan 13, 2011 12:00AM PST by steelerzfan101
because it was missing all of these features! I like it!
Truth...Posted: Jan 13, 2011 12:00AM PST by GenesisDoes
The only thing people payed for in that compilation was for the shipping and advertising costs.
I had forgotten all about...Posted: Jan 13, 2011 12:00AM PST by Stealth_Mantis
...the hub world they added to Super Mario Bros. DX for GBC. It's funny, we are just a couple of months away from a handheld that supposedly runs Wii-quality visuals (and in 3D, no less), and it seems like only yesterday that the prospect of having a perfect port of NES Super Mario Bros. on a handheld was almost mindblowing.
Excellent articlePosted: Jan 13, 2011 12:00AM PST by Acheron_07
Glad someone said it. Not sure what Nintendo was thinking or if they even were thinking beyond their pocket books. I'm not really a fan of Nintendo much anymore as most of their work feels like cheap rehashes of previous material with very little innovation or forward momentum. I also definitely feel abandoned by them as they aim towards a younger market now. I remember the days when some Nintendo games felt like they were intended for an audience older than me. Still, as the originals in the game industry, they utterly failed Mario and his huge global impact with this port of Mario All-Stars.
thanksPosted: Jan 13, 2011 12:00AM PST by Hurtin4Certain
this article needed to be made.
PS3 HD Packages...Posted: Jan 13, 2011 12:00AM PST by kidgorilla7
...should be the same way, in my opinion. There are enough extra materials out there that this should become commonplace. I read an article comparing stuff like this to the Criterion Collection, and it makes perfect sense. I mean, have you seen the Tomb Raider set coming out? I'm not a TR fan, but Jesus, that's a lot of material left out of what should be a comprehensive set.
This is a great feature, Jeremy
I love this feature.Posted: Jan 13, 2011 12:00AM PST by internisus
I think it is tragic that we don't see these kinds of treatments all the time. Game developers and publishers publicly cry about not receiving the same level of respect as a medium like film, but then they completely fail to take themselves and their audiences seriously enough to bother with thoughtful collections along these lines.
IhehPosted: Jan 13, 2011 12:00AM PST by ps3_pwns
I could of made a better 25th anniversary collection in 15 minutes with just my computer and google and put it all on a dvd or cd and a paper back book. Why nintendo with all its resources couldnt even make a decent one is beyond me.
Then they look all dumb and wonder why every game ever released on there consoles in the whole history of gaming can be bootlegged and played on a old pc. Instead of trying to stop pirating how about try and give some true value to what you make and stop praying on the mindless drones out there who cant think for themselves. They all are as mindless as the crazy political parties or mindless religious freaks. Yes thats what they are believe it or not. The dang hypocrites.
50th AnniversaryPosted: Jan 13, 2011 12:00AM PST by Bluberrybangbang
They must be saving themselves.
The Absolute WatchmenPosted: Jan 13, 2011 12:00AM PST by wiseman4380
never heard of it, and i want it.
As for the game at hand, there's alot of good ideas listed in the article. I wouldve gladly paid much more than $30 for a package like one described. Therefor, i dont think Nintendo is being greedy, i would say they are being lazy.
Absolute EditionsPosted: Jan 13, 2011 12:00AM PST by kidgorilla7
Oh, man. Most of DC's Aboslute Editions are packed with good supplimental material. Even recent stuff (that, arguably, might not deserve that sort of treatment) like Batman: Hush has piles of extra artwork and script pages. They ain't on the cheap, so try to find one in a library to give yourself an idea
Too immature?Posted: Jan 12, 2011 12:00AM PST by TacoFace
While I agree that the medium may still be too immature to give games the same treatment as movies, I think it's only fair to remember that film studios neglected (and still neglect) much of their history. It took a third-party, Criterion, in the laser disc era to prove to the studios that classic titles and feature-packed discs could sell to more than just a super-elite of connoisseurs, and could reach enough of the masses to be proftable. It will take video games as long (or possibly somewhat less time, given the general acceleration in physical / digital media turnover and the resultant opportunities) for companies like Nintendo to loosen the rights to their classic games and we get some awesome Video Games Classics line version of Ice Climbers before Nintendo grasps the possibilities with their major cash cow.
There were Consoles before NintendoPosted: Jan 12, 2011 12:00AM PST by Thingmaker
Hey, Adventure on the Atari 2600 may have been just as important.
wow...Posted: Jan 12, 2011 12:00AM PST by blu_7
Cry me a river.
So the All-Stars Collection never delivered that 50-foot Mario statue to idolize for the remainder of 2010; its not like Nintendo thinks of Mario as highly as gamers do here in the west. At the same time, you can't say that this collection isn't worth much either. For someone like me, I can see value. I never owned an SNES, so I missed out on the original (but I did play it a few times at a friend/cousin's house). These games would've also amounted to 30 dollars anyway so its not like Nintendo is ripping anyone off.
I see nothing wrong with such a modest celebration for Mario, in fact I'm relieved. I wouldn't know what to think with a company that would see Mario in the same light as Citizen Kane (a bit of an exaggeration, imo). They really are very humble people there, and I continually respect them for enduring that.
That being said, Sega certainly kicks butt with their compilations, so I can kinda feel for ya, but some of these reasonings go beyond what I expected from the Mario fanbase. I know you guys are aware of his importance as a character, but wow...just wow.
agree...Posted: Jan 13, 2011 12:00AM PST by BoldNothing
to a point. you are right about sega's compilations being better and that may be because they don't make consoles anymore. but nintendo is definately ripping people off here. the compilation doesn't even include super mario world for f@#!s sake!
Citizen Cane comparison is far from exaggerationPosted: Jan 13, 2011 12:00AM PST by Stealth_Mantis
The point of comparing Super Mario Bros. to Citizen Kane or The Beatles isn't meant to be a 1-to-1 comparison. I don't think Jeremy is trying to say that Super Mario Bros. is as "good" as Citizen Kane necessarily. What you can compare, and without an ounce of exaggeration, is Citizen Kane's historical significance in movie history and how movies were forever changed after everybody saw how grand and epic and ambitious they could be, to Super Mario Bros. role in video game history and how it changed the course of video games forever. You have to look past the surface of the game itself, and not just say "Well, how can some simple platform game from 1985 be the Citizen Kane of video games?" Sure, it's easy to say that now, but at the time it was a complete relevation, and so much of what we take for granted about it now - the complex physics and momentum of Mario's running and jumping, for example - were light years beyond anything that had been released up to that point. There is a lot more to consider there beyond just taking an easy, superficial look at the game. Just like with The Beatles, a lot of people just say "What was so great about the Beatles, they were just some pop band/boy band from the 60's with catchy music that appealed to 12 year old girls?" Obviously anybody who says that is completely missing the point and isn't bothering to dig a little deeper and see just how much they really contributed to modern music (which is to say, a whole f'ing lot, whether you choose to acknowledge it or not).
They BombedPosted: Jan 12, 2011 12:00AM PST by NickCapitan
All great ideas.
Most of all i love learning interesting and obscure facts about things. It would have been great to have an in-depth history lesson on all things mario throughout the years. Would be amazing to hear about where the inspiration and ideas for all the games came from.
I'd like to have had....Posted: Jan 12, 2011 12:00AM PST by San_Andreas
Super Mario 64 remastered in HD graphics....
Well, ED anyway.
Anyway, SMAS is not a celebration of Mario's complete heritage. I would also have liked it to include the first game Mario ever appeared in, Donkey Kong... and I don't mean the ass NES version, either.
are you retarded or whatPosted: Jan 12, 2011 12:00AM PST by codo
nintendo=apple, its all about the god damn cash, not anything else. get used to it, its the way of the world, everything we once held dear is gone
It's sad because..Posted: Jan 13, 2011 12:00AM PST by smokeyflea
.. Nintendo wasn't always so transparently all about printing money.
Fantastic article that puts Nintendo in it's place.
All companies are about cash, unless their non profit.Posted: Jan 13, 2011 12:00AM PST by SamuraiTerry
Regardless Nintendo, and Apple are innovating the market. If not, the competition wouldn't be coping from their play books.
What I wanted to seePosted: Jan 12, 2011 12:00AM PST by Dryuu
Here's what I would have liked this to have been, since this is supposed to be a 25th Aniversary edition:
Donkey Kong, Super Mario Bros 1 2 and 3 (NES originals), All-stars, Super Mario World, Yoshi's Island, Super Mario RPG, and Super Mario 64.
Just those alone would have made this a great package, but they could have also included other games like Super Mario Land 1 & 2, and just for giggles, those odd-man-out titles like Mario is Missing. Plus some sort of screen shot and concept art gallery, plus maybe a commentary and you've got a compilation that does the series justice.
Yep. Thats exactly what happenedPosted: Jan 12, 2011 12:00AM PST by E-Rob
The notion that they are trying to stay conservative for a broader audience is very true. Maybe that is what happened. However, Nintendo also must've forgotten that this is MARIO we're talking about! This is character is the face of video gaming! If you ask someone to name a video game character, anyone, their going to say Mario, not Sonic, and definately not no fucking Pac Man. What I'm saying is yes maybe you lose some of your audience with the extra/Japaneese content etc., however if the game was made how it was supposed to be made, there would be a greater appreciation for the product by the fans. An Anniversery Collection is made for fans, not everyone. Its supposed to have all that excess materials for nerds like us to drool over. Even if it is made for everyone, do you know what these kids are like these days? They love Mario! They want to go back and beat every game. I have a 10 year old cousin and SHE just got a N64 this past Christmas just so she can play old Mario games no lie (by the way I was so proud of her!). Although I dont have the game, (actually dont even own a Wii) I know that was something I would be looking forward to, and now I'm kind of upset with Nintendo. After reading this blog, I realized it was really more of a marketing strategy than a Anniversery game. Anyone with eyes can see this. If this was really for fans, they would've went all out but they just wanted to put something out to make you wanna buy old titles. Pretty coldblooded.
TRUE THATPosted: Jan 13, 2011 12:00AM PST by mega_mega_man
Uh...Posted: Jan 12, 2011 12:00AM PST by AdvancedCaveman
If you people wanted them to put some effort into this collection then you shouldn't have gone out and bought the thing in the first place. At this point Myamoto could just take a shit in a carboard box and people would buy it if it had the name "Mario" printed somewhere on the outside. Due to the mindless, unwavering devotion of fans you will continue to see cashins like this. You people will always complain about it not having enough, yet you'll keep consuming it over and over again.
There are a lot of really great old games that will never see any kind of re-release at all, let alone a half assed cash grab re-release. They just get tossed into the pit of abandonware, never to be purchased again as people continue to re-buy Nintendo and Sega games (including the shitty ones) indefinitly.
True...however,Posted: Jan 12, 2011 12:00AM PST by E-Rob
If Nintendo says their celebrating something they made 25yrs ago (which is their bread and butter) wouldn't you expect them to go all out? I mean seriously, if you're celebrating something thats made you money continuously for over 25 yrs then you gotta do something special.
I know for a fact that you purchased this product solely on the basis that its Mario, made by Nintendo, and you expected it to contain old titles. You had to think that this was going to be a good purchase when you went out and bought it cause its Nintendo. The thing about it is you like the Collection which is fine, nothing wrong at all with that. I understand that people will buy anything without taking into consideration that it could potentially be a bad purchase, but you EXPECT Nintendo to put out a Mario Anniversary collection that contains hella stuff.
Especially after 25yrs. its too much stuff they could've done with that. They didn't put out Mario Galaxy in eight months.....so why not put your heads together and celebrate it the best way you can, instead of make a profit. Cause lets be real here, they know their going to make money.
Super Mario Bros All-Star Would Have Been CoolPosted: Jan 12, 2011 12:00AM PST by CruncherNumb
If it had been an updated version using the New Super Mario Bros. Wii graphics engine- including Super Mario World as was done in the later version that came with the Super NES.
How true it isPosted: Jan 12, 2011 12:00AM PST by skyknight
Really Nintendo!?
All you could offer was just to transplant the whole Mario All-Stars from the SNES to a Wii disc? And less than 100 pages of some arts, minor interviews...
We are talking about one of the most iconic videogame characters; a franchise that have never faltered too badly. I am not asking the release of all Mario-related games, but at least touch up a bit on the classic Mario games that gamers are most familar with - original game and enhanced version should both be included.
Never forget to tip the hats towards the gamers that have stand behind this series!
I said the same thing ...Posted: Jan 12, 2011 12:00AM PST by Dark_Rubes
I used to be one of those hardcore Nintendo fans until I realized that, seriously, they aren't about their old fanbase anymore. I run a gaming publication on the side, and I just touched on the issue in a recent editorial. This is what I said needed to have been in the compilation:
1. Super Mario Bros. 1, 2, 3, Lost Levels, World and Mario Bros. on one disc. On a second disc, Mario 64 and Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island, but this is depending on getting both to fit on the disc.
2. A special version of a level editor simply entitled "Super Mario." It could function much like Little Big Planet wherein you create levels using Mario elements from the first four games in the platforming series. Super Mario Kart could also be thrown in here, and the player could create tracks and scenarios like ModNation Racers. I think it could work, and if Nintendo's Internet strategy were worth anything, created stages/tracks could be uploaded to servers. I'm almost positive it could be a big hit in Japan and the U.S.
3. A multi-disc set of Mario music. Most Mario fans will already have their favorite tracks from the games but let this be a Koji Kondo's composer's choice. He could write the foreword on the CD liner notes and include a written paragraph on why he picked a particular track. The music could go all the way from Mario Bros. to Super Mario Galaxy, much like the included soundtrack already does, but it'd have more than one disc with two songs from each game.
4. The artwork book could be included but add the NES Game Atlas maps for Super Mario Bros. 1-3 in with Lost Levels and the Super Mario World atlas from the Mario Mania Player's Guide of 1991.
For this, even if they included the Mario All-Stars port of SMB 1-3, I would pay more than $60. Hell, I'd pay $70 crazy old-school cartridge prices or more if they asked. It's that crucial. And for Mario, the character deserves it. I'm just saying, there's not too many franchises from that point that A. haven't had to reinvent themselves; or B. are still relevant to the conversation of gaming. My full editorial (at Gaming Insurrection) touched on my displeasure, but suffice to say, I'm not happy with the release, and I'm glad someone from a major gaming journalism outfit put this out there.
Meh...Posted: Jan 12, 2011 12:00AM PST by AJAPAM_34
I thought the Donkey Kong Country games were much better than any 2D mario games anyway. Mario gets more credit than it should sometimes.
Great FeaturePosted: Jan 12, 2011 12:00AM PST by Xcite79
I completely agree with everything in this article. I thought commentary would also be a great thing. There is plenty as mentioned that could have been done. It is real sad. It makes me feel that Nintendo just tried to take advantage of making anniversary edition cash-in and that was all.
Games are mature enoughPosted: Jan 12, 2011 12:00AM PST by Gaian
You said so yourself that Super Mario Bros has a rich history. That's all that is needed.
How many Mario Bros fans are out there right now? Who has not heard of Mario the videogame character aka icon.
You're right, Nintendo has missed an opportunity. But then, collectors mindset has never been Nintendo's mindset, so we can only hope this article and other people can influence Nintendo into opening up to a more comprehensive archival edition in the future (which most likely will cost tons of money lol).
I ranted about the exact same thingPosted: Jan 12, 2011 12:00AM PST by Clark.Griswold
What a shame, definitely should have had more content. I paid for this game all those years ago. They did it right then, they failed miserably this time.
CONTENTPosted: Jan 12, 2011 12:00AM PST by king_mob
This "collection" should have included every major Mario title from Donkey Kong, Donkey Kong Jr., Donkey Kong 3 (even though M doesn't appear), Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 1-3, Super Mario World, and SMW2: Yoshi's Island, Super Mario 64, and Super Mario Sunshine.
It should have had three "mixes" of each game: Original: for the 8-bit titles only, All Star: Presenting the games in their 16-bit versions. Paper: A Paper Mario style rendition of each classic Mario title. Something that will last in the age of HD Gaming.
Such a collection would easily be worth $59.99. Nintendo kind of blew it this time but maybe they'll do something like this on their next system.
Golf clap of you find value in this.Posted: Jan 12, 2011 12:00AM PST by UltramanJ
Yeah, they're a bunch of great games. Yeah you could spend more on the rip-off VC. The point is Nintendo didn't even put effort into what should've been a killer anniversary collection celebrating their biggest character ever.
I owned this collection over a decade ago when it was on the SNES. Maybe someone should notify Nintendo that there's been plenty more Mario games since then. Games that should've been placed on the disc. I'm happy to say I didn't fall for it this time Nintendo. If you want my money you need to do better.
Heck,Posted: Jan 12, 2011 12:00AM PST by SamuraiTerry
I still own my SNES cart and it has Super Mario World on it to boot! I guess my thinking was by supporting it would show interest in this type of thing, maybe going the other way will work though.
AgreedPosted: Jan 12, 2011 12:00AM PST by joshnickerson
Though I did buy All-Stars and appreciate it for what it was (a basic repackaging of an old SNES game with a couple of physical doo dads), and I'm not going into 'nerd rage' over how Nintendo is "ripping us off", it does feel like a wasted opportunity.
Nintendo: Too Conservative for its Own GoodPosted: Jan 12, 2011 12:00AM PST by Pacario
When it comes to celebrating itself, Nintendo has always seemed disinterested. I remember reading an interview about five years ago where the interviewer asked Mr. Miyamoto what Nintendo would be doing for the 20th anniversary of Super Mario Bros., and the Master answered something akin to, "Oh, that is coming, isn't it? Maybe we'll do something." I appreciate Nintendo's humility, but when it suddenly does release a cash-in like Super Mario All-Stars Wii, then I can't help but become cynical.
By the way, I have those e-reader level cards for the GBA version of Super Mario Bros. 3, and they were indeed pretty fun. You could also scan cards that altered the main game, such as adding vegetables (that you could pluck a la Super Mario 2) and Mario World power-ups to each level. Super Mario Bros. Deluxe was also cool, as it had its own achievement system. For example, if you defeated the first four "Bowsers" with fireballs, you unlocked a sticker that you could print out on the GB Printer. Pretty fun, forgotten stuff.
I totally agree, Jeremy.Posted: Jan 12, 2011 12:00AM PST by TheLostSkeleton
A lot of your article here made me think back to Sonic Jam on the Sega Saturn. Even on a measly 650mb CD, Sega managed to cram it full of goodies, like an extensive Sonic History section spanning 1990 to 1997, complete with screenshots and images for every single Sonic game released in that time frame. It also featured close to a dozen videos, like never-seen-in-America Japanese TV commercials and an exclusive look at a Sonic Theme Park Ride that was planned but never finished, and a pilot for a Sonic cartoon. On top of that, there was extensive concept art galleries, character profiles, a 3D minigame collection, and of course, the original four Sega Genesis Sonic games, each with new modes and features.
Nintendo really dropped the ball on this Mario All-Stars 25th Anniversary thing.
SighPosted: Jan 12, 2011 12:00AM PST by chi_chi_felipe
I regretfully have to agree with everything. What I would have been more than happy with would have been simply the first All-Stars reskinned in the New SMB graphics.
Really feels likePosted: Jan 12, 2011 12:00AM PST by BananaJane
Nintendo's been pinching every penny since the Wii came out.
Yes!Posted: Jan 13, 2011 12:00AM PST by smokeyflea
They've changed. They really have.
Their first party titles used to be guaranteed amazement.. Now we get things like 'Wii Party' which could have been better, but are so limited and unfun it appeals to only one demographic... people that haven't played video games before.
Even if you played any other Mario Party you'd know Wii Party is crap.
Nintendo is despicable.
that is why i never bothered with itPosted: Jan 12, 2011 12:00AM PST by shampine77
Did not like mario all stars on the super nes either because it's just not the same game the 16 bit graphics are nice and all but I grew up with the old 8 bit and changing that killed it for me so when I saw this come out and all this crap on it in the nintendo channel making it sound like a big deal they even went and had a box opening video on it and all I thought was, this is it? just a crappy port and book with so little in it. if it was like in this article well I would have been interested.
wowPosted: Jan 12, 2011 12:00AM PST by Dragongod83
so i agree with this fully, and i am tired of half assed re-hashes and repackagings of the same games over and over. i would love to have the compilation as described by Perrish,
also, why cant this be on DS also? my 7 year old kids would love to play these games but they use DSs. i think DSi ware and the DS itself gets snubed alot when it comes to quality titles instead of just shovel ware.
Sorry but Nintendo isn't the company for this...Posted: Jan 12, 2011 12:00AM PST by Misterpants
It just doesn't care. I don't think Nintendo was held as a baby.
What a letdown...Posted: Jan 12, 2011 12:00AM PST by Dave_the_Hamster
I was really excited for thism until I found out about how uninspired this "Collection" is. I still own an SNES version of Super Mario All-Stars, so I guess I'll just play that one instead.
I actually think it's the opposite situationPosted: Jan 12, 2011 12:00AM PST by moodsformoderns
Personally, I suspect the collection was compromised not because Nintendo was going for "the broadest audience possible" - I know for a fact that the damn thing, at least where I lived, was sold out well before Christmas, which hardly seems to be the way to reach a "broad audience" - but because it was extremely limited. Why put in all the programming effort alluded to here if only a couple thousand people get to play it? In that respect, I understand the decision.
I love expanded reissues of music and films, and I'd love to see more of them for games (the PS3 collections are a step in the right direction, and the occasional developer commentary mentioned in the article). I just don't think companies have worked out where the market is, or how to successfully implement it. Maybe they'll get it "right" for the inevitable 30th anniversary set.
Have to agreePosted: Jan 12, 2011 12:00AM PST by projectrunaway
Even though i passed on getting this, i think it should've offered more content for what it was worth.


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In the NCAA tournament, there is nothing more vital than having a big-time sharpshooter. A guy who can hit any shot on the court and can be look toward to hit the clutch three-point shots.
This season's March Madness has not been short on drama and looks to continue to break hearts. There is nothing tougher to swallow than losing on a last-second three that sends your team home for the summer.
These are two biggest sharpshooters still remaining in the NCAA tournament.
NCAA Tournament 2011: 10 Biggest Shooters Left in the Field
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In the NCAA tournament, there is nothing more vital than having a big-time sharpshooter. A guy who can hit any shot on the court and can be look toward to hit the clutch three-point shots.
Howard is know mostly for his work on the glass and his offensive inside, but he can also be deadly from deep.
In the regular season, Howard averaged 16.7 points per game and shot 44 percent from beyond the arc.
Last year's Cinderella team proved it still has some of the magic left in 2011. In their first game against Old Dominion, Howard actually hit a put-back layup with time expiring, the first buzzer-beater of the whole tournament.
Doron Lamb is one of many great freshman players on the Kentucky Wildcats. He is the perfect supporting wing player to guard Brandon Knight and forward Terrence Jones.
During the season, Lamb shot 47 percent from three-point land, good enough for 13th in the nation. He also averages 12.8 points per game and shoots an impressive 49.8 percent from the field.
Lamb is a deadly player because he is always hiding in the corners. If you give him too many open looks, he is going to make you pay.
Tim Abromaitis is a senior dead-eye from three. He is starting at forward for the Irish, and along with being a great shooter, averages six rebounds per game.
His main role in the offense is to be the second option if the Big East Player of the Year, Ben Hansbrough, isn't making his shots.
Abromaitis shoots three-pointers at a 42.4 percent clip and has been known to hit in bunches from deep.
In a late February game against Villanova, Abromaitis buried nine three-pointers to lead his team to a 93-72 victory.
The focal point of the 2011 Missouri Tiger offense is Marcus Denmon. He is as pure of a scorer as you will find at the guard position.
Denmon shoots 50 percent from the field and 44.8 percent from beyond the arc, along with averaging a team-high 16.9 points per game. He is one of the main reasons Missouri is one of the biggest dark horses in the 2011 tournament.
The rest of Denmon's game has not totally developed yet, but his shooting from deep is definitely one of the strongest in the nation.
Jordan Taylor is the do-it-all junior point guard out of Wisconsin.
He is the team's second-leading scorer, third-leading rebounder and best distributor. Along with distributing the basketball, he is also the team's best shooter.
Taylor is averaging 18.2 points due to that fact that he is shooting 44 percent from deep and 84.4 percent from the free throw line.
Defenses need to keep a close eye on Taylor. He has the ability to go off for big scoring nights. If he is not contained, he will burn you.
Justin Harper is one of the most consistent scorers in college basketball and is a big part of Richmond's late success.
He has not had a game in which he didn't score in double figures since November 3rd.
He is currently averaging 17.7 points per game and is shooting 46 percent from beyond the arch. Along with being a terrific shooter, he is also a solid rebounder.
Harper is 6'10" and taller than most dead-eye shooters around the country. His Richmond Tigers are one of the most likely Cinderella stories this season.
Ashton Gibbs is in his second consecutive season of being Pittsburgh's go-to scorer.
He averages 17 points per game, 48.8 percent from behind the three-point line and shoots 88.9 percent at the charity stripe.
The Panthers will probably only go as far as Gibbs can carry them. He has had huge scoring games in the past. In the regular season, he scored over 20 points on 12 occasions.
For three consecutive seasons, Jon Diebler has been a deadly three-point shooter for the Buckeyes. He is shooting 50 percent from three, good enough for fourth in the nation.
Diebler does all the little things right. He rarely turns the ball over, shoots well from the field and makes his free throws.
Strong supporting players like Diebler are the main reason why Ohio State is the favorite to win the whole tournament. He can get hot and carry the team any given day.
Ben Hansbrough, another Irish senior star, has earned his right to be named the Big East Player of the Year.
He is shooting 44 percent from three-point land, 48.6 percent from the field and leads his team with 18.5 points per game. Hansbrough is just an excellent all-around player.
He has had as many big games as anyone in the country, scoring 20 or more points on 15 different occasions. If Hansbrough can get hot, the Irish will be one of the hardest teams to beat in the 2011 tournament.
Jimmer might not have the greatest three-point shooting percentage in the nation, but it is tough to argue that he isn't the best shooter.
Fredette became a national sensation in 2011. He is the most prolific scorer in college basketball and can hit any shot in the gym. He averages a NCAA-best 28.3 points per game and has led his BYU team to the three seed.
Fredette has buried four or more three-pointers in a game 16 times in the regular season. He has also scored 40 or more points three different times this season. Fredette has really separated himself from the rest of the scorers in college basketball.


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The intimate bonds between colonial scholarship, European colonialism, and the discursive production and employment of 'religion' have by now been well charted as have the alternately fruitful and vexed exchanges between feminist, gender-critical, and postcolonial bodies of theory. It is curious, therefore, that there has been so sparse an engagement in the field of Religion and Gender (R&G) concerning the potential intersections between its eponymous objects of study and the constellation of concepts marked as and by 'postcoloniality'. Even a cursory review of literature in the field in the last decade reveals a startling absence of sustained reflection by R&G scholars on the implications that postcolonial theory might have for their theorizations of gendered practices, identifications, and discourses within religious traditions, or of the ways in which the field itself might require reformulation and revision in light of the compelling epistemological and ontological challenges posed to metropolitan academia by a variety of postcolonialisms. Also worthy of note is the parallel lack of direct attention in postcolonial literature to the assertion of, or resistance to the imposition of 'religious' identities in response to colonial valuations of culture, communal identity, and social formations. Under the rubric of 'postsecularism', considerations of the overlooked relationship between gender and religion are only now beginning to garner attention, as postcolonial scholars have started to attend more forcefully to the ways that religious affiliation provides rich contexts within which women are able articulate political imaginaries that are consciously resistant to secular-liberalist and feminist frameworks of organising. There is as yet, however, little analysis of the possible formulations of masculinity that are enabled, prevented, or dissimulated via the conjunction of 'religion' and 'postcoloniality'. Furthermore, little attention has been paid to the imperative question as to how 'postcoloniality' challenges, criticizes and moves forward discussions initiated by queer theory in relation to religion.
This workshop offers a timely, perhaps overdue, opportunity to (re)visit the question of the necessary triangulation of 'religion', 'gender' and 'postcoloniality' or, put differently, to pose the question of the necessity of thinking these categories together. What imperatives demand their assemblage, what constraints might require their dispersal? To what extent might the field of Religion and Gender need to undergo a process of 'coming to terms' such that the theoretical categories that underpin its intellectual itineraries are subjected to renewed critical reflection and reform? With these questions in mind, the workshop proposes a preliminary framework of the 'catachresis', defined by Gayatri Spivak as the act of 'reversing, displacing, and seizing the apparatus of value-coding' , a definition that extends with political intent the Derridean formulation of catachresis as indicating the original and indeed originary incompleteness that is inherent in all systems of meaning. As Derrida has put it, catachresis 'concerns first the violent and forced, abusive inscription of a sign, the imposition of a sign upon a meaning which did not yet have its own proper sign in language. So much so that there is no substitution here, no transport of proper signs, but rather the irruptive extension of a sign proper to an idea, a meaning, deprived of their signifier. A "secondary" original"' (This 'secondary origin' produces 'a new kind of proper sense, by means of a catachresis whose intermediary status tends to escape the opposition of the primitive [sense] and the figurative [sense], standing between them as a "middle"'. Catachresis, as the 'middle', is here also a 'between', an interval that is neither purely semantic nor purely syntactic; a spacing in other words. As such, the conceptual richness of catachresis as a thematic focus for the triadic formulation of 'religion', 'gender' and 'postcoloniality' may enable some ground clearing, a space for reflection on the variety of naming and conceptualizing mechanisms, the forging of connections, the imposition of systems of intellectual prescription that have been wielded, challenged and refused with the field of Religion and Gender. It is the catachrestic nature of these three concepts that we seek to probe and push here such that the relationship between categorization and value coding can be disclosed, undone, displaced, and rethought. What do the terms 'religion', 'gender' and 'postcoloniality' disclose about their own and their respective incompleteness? What might the assumption of their intersection or dialogic necessity imply about their inscription in a particular type and time of 'worlding'? Is the neglect of their intersection by R&G scholars a sign of their incompatibility or possible emptiness as intellectual constructs—indeed, as lived realities—or of a troubling lacuna in the field? What impropriety is promised by the conjunction of these three concepts and which boundaries might their coalition begin to transgress?
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PITTSBURGH -- Despite the University of Pittsburgh and Cincinnati Bearcats putting up an astounding 89 points Saturday, the natural grass at Heinz Field looks good one day later.
The Pittsburgh Steelers (6-5) are hosting the Oakland Raiders (3-8) Sunday at 1 p.m.
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Afitos-Church of St. Dimitrios
We haven't found it opened, but the architecture is something new for us...
If you'll look with attention, on the "campanille" you will find the stone dove... is nothing to tell you that the dove is there (excepting this tip of course) so... it will be a nice surprise to find it...
You can find here that special colour of Greece... and the calm of the summer afternoons too.
Afitos-Take a walk (!)...
...on the southern part of the wild beach.
There are not so many people and sometime you need intimity... isn't it?
The beach is wild and quiet.
If you love Greek's sun, this is the place to burn your skin badly :)
We had car hire and did a lot of travelling. We preferred the Sithonia Peninsula and circumnavigated both Kassandra and Sithonia.
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Chiquita Brands International, the US fresh food giant, and Ireland's Fyffes say they will merge to create the world's biggest banana company.
The transaction will create a combined company valued at US$1.07 billion ($1.26 billion) named ChiquitaFyffes, a fresh produce company with annual revenue of US$4.6 billion, the companies said.
The all-stock deal values the Irish company at US$526 million.
The combined company will become the leading global banana and other fresh produce company, with sales of more than 160 million boxes of bananas a year, they said.
The deal puts together two banana companies that began in the 19th century as modest suppliers and grew into global powerhouses.
Chiquita was founded by Captain Lorenzo Dow Baker, who in 1870 bought bunches of bananas in Jamaica and sold them for a profit in New Jersey.
Fyffes, founded in 1888 as EW Fyffe, Son and Co, launched the first fruit brand in the world in 1929 with its "Fyffes Blue Label" sticker on bananas.
"This is a milestone transaction for Chiquita and Fyffes that brings together the best of both companies," said Ed Lonergan, Chiquita's chief executive.
Chiquita is a leading global marketer and distributor of fresh food products, including bananas and packaged salads. Fyffes is one of Europe's largest tropical produce distributors, mainly bananas, pineapples and melons.
Chiquita shareholders will own approximately 50.7 per cent of the new company, with Fyffes shareholders owning the rest.
The value of the transaction was based on the companies' closing share prices on Saturday and an exchange rate of 1 to US$1.39.
ChiquitaFyffes will have an operating presence in more than 70 countries and a workforce of some 32,000 people.
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Elk Creek is off I 40, one of the few campgrounds not directly at the edge of the highway. Quiet and peaceful. But that was about it. No pool, a busted picnic table. The water and electric worked and the wifi was more than adequate. I felt bad about the raggedy American flag whipping around on the flag pole. Since we were just passing through it was okay, but I wouldn't stick around. - nickypoo
Aug 2016 - $38.00
This park is ok for an overnight but if you are 40' plus a tow vehicle, it is a little tight getting around. This is a "no frills" facility. Just off the interstate, so a little noisy in the morning as expected. wifi was slow but it worked. I might look around a little more before I stayed here again. - Djb
Jun 2016 - $33.00
Found this RV Park on a billboard off of the interstate, called them to see if they have a spot available for one night, they did. I headed their direction. Their base rate for 30 amp is $33 a night -10% discount for good Sam, AAA, and other various clubs. Not sure how much the 50 amp is per night but I think it might be $38 a night.
They have two Wi-Fi towers available for no charge, they have two bath houses, they have cable television at every campsite and it's close to local markets to pick up various items - Denise M Smith
Washington Ave Elk City, Oklahoma 73644 (map) | (580) 225-3230
Sites: 5 | Latest Rate: $1.00 | 3 Reviews
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Jul 2016 - $1.00
This is a small City Park that has five RV sites which are free on a first come, first serve basis for a max stay of four nights. The park is clean and well kept. Each site has a fairly level asphalt pad with grassy areas between the sites. There is thirty amp electric with water available at one spot to fill up your tank if needed, but I understand this is shut off in the winter. No sewer and no dump station. There is a bathroom located at the picnic area, but we did not go in, so I can't say if it were clean it not. Based on the overall cleanliness of the park, I would imagine they were clean. There is a pretty little lake that had a couple of boaters. The park is located in a quiet area. The lady who gave us directions was very nice and helpful. - PaLa
Dec 2015 - $1.00
This was a beautiful little park that is first come first served but is free to use. There is a lake with wildlife. The setting is so pretty and serene, quiet. We have a 35' motorhome and while it took a bit of maneuvering, we were able to park comfortably. It is a level paved pad with grass next to you. There was electric, but in the winter no water. There is no dump, no services. except for nature. It is not set up for campfires or cooking. Maximum stay is 4 nights. I-40 is close, but you definitely don't hear it. Woman I called to inquire about the park, was very nice, very helpful. We would go again. - dorcol
May 2015 - $1.00
This is a free RV park, maximum stay of 4 nights. The park is just outside town, and sits on a lake. Very Quiet and peaceful. No sewer or dump but there is 30 amp power and water. Easy access but sites might be short for long motorhomes with toads. - Soos
102 Allee Dr Elk City, Oklahoma 73644 (map) | (580) 225-4888
Sites: 50 | Latest Rate: $28.00 | 18 Reviews
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Mar 2016 - $28.00
Very good instructions for late arrivals. Be careful of directions to them, as without escort to short term sites, turns can be confusing. Short term sites level, long and defined. We enjoyed our overnight visit. - SDCampowneroperator
Mar 2015 - $35.00
Well, I'd have to say this place was terrible. It is by far the worst campground I've been to. The rest rooms if you like to call them that were absolutely filthy. It was disturbing how unclean, and vile they were. The cheap linoleum was coming off the floors. There was absolutely no toilet paper, and on arrival we were told there was no hot water. Not that you would want to take a shower there. Since the shower floors were absolutely filthy and not fit for a dog to be in. Thankfully Love's is across the street, and their bathrooms were clean. There is no cable, and wifi is non-existent. If your looking for a quick overnight, and don't need to use the bathroom or shower then this your place, if you do avoid this place at all cost! - JayC90
Apr 2013 - $25.00
Military discount applied. Park was full. 50 amp was missing one leg, mgr said "It worked last night" and didn't offer any help. CableTV did not work, again mgr offered no help. All sewer connections were missing lids. Pull-through site #49 was obviously only for pop-up tent trailers, we had to back out of the site. Park is for sale and apparently is not being maintained. Wi-Fi was intermittent. When checking in we got a receipt and verbal directions to find our site (that were wrong) and when we asked for the Wi-Fi access code the manager said "there it is on the whiteboard (barely readable), I don't know nothing about computers". Access road is directly behind the Loves Travel Park and access is single lane, I had to move for an entering school bus. We would never stay at this park again! - NorCal Dan
1016 Airport Industrial road, Elk City, OK 73644 Elk City, Oklahoma 73644 (map) | 580-243-7692
Sites: 35 | 0 Reviews
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Sep 2016 - $25.00
Watch out for overhead clearance due to overhanging trees. I missed hitting a branch with the awning cover on the passenger side of my 45' bus by about two inches. Otherwise everything was satisfactory. Really friendly staff. - Archer2
Sep 2016 - $35.00
Stayed only one night while traveling across Oklahoma. Friendly and helpful staff. Level gravel site with grassy area between sites. Well shaded. Had a minor problem with cable, fixed quickly by staff. - Kazoo Tom
Jul 2016 - $53.00
Rate is for a family of 5 with no discounts. They are accommodating and put us next to the pool so we could let the kiddos swim under easy supervision. The playground is from yesteryear and has the fun equipment not found in most places today; our kids love it. When the wind picks up along 40 this is great campground to shut down in because it has trees and seems to be somewhat blocked. For the rate I would expect a bit more care of the grounds but it's by no means run down. Site was level and all facilities were in order. - ChrisE
2005 NE Hwy 66, Sayre, OK 73662, USA Sayre, Oklahoma 73662 (map) | 580-210-9877
Sites: 31 | Latest Rate: $27.00 | 7 Reviews
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Sep 2016 - $27.00
This is a very nice overnight stop; right off Hwy 40 but there is not a lot of highway noise. Very friendly and helpful owner who lives on the site. Cash or check only. Nice long pull thru sites, some shady trees. - alm
Aug 2016 - $26.00
This is a very small operation but it was convenient, clean, safe and quiet. NO FACILITIES although some obviously longer-term customers.
Caution: Drive in off the highway involves a rather steep gravel road which dips down and then back up. Could be a problem getting in/out if there is heavy rain/flooding as some places have had. Otherwise, OK for a night's stay. - Ilene S
Aug 2016 - $27.00
Very nice, clean, pretty little park. We stayed one night on way to OKC. Owners were extemely friendly and helpful. Would definitely stop again. - Sandy&Steve
Foss, Oklahoma (map) | (580) 592-4433
Sites: 145 | Latest Rate: $25.00 | 37 Reviews
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Sep 2016 - $25.00
We have visited a lot of State parks and this is clearly on e of the best. Foss Lake is a man made lake and has 58 miles of coastline with depths ranging from 24 ft up to 70 ft. Great area for fishing and boating. Unlike many parks - this one can easily handle big rigs. The water pressure is good. Only downside is that only about 10 sites have sewer hook-up. Surprising, we got good Digital TV reception from Oklahoma City stations. It is easy to see why this place stays booked full during summer months. - rv time
Aug 2016 - $23.00
We stayed in Cedar Point space #1 which had a fabulous lake view. The pad was concrete, level, and spacious. There were shade trees on either side, a picnic table, and fire pit which had wood already waiting for us. The grounds were well maintained and impeccably cared for. The restrooms were clean, but tons of creepy crawly things invade them after dark so shower early!
We would definitely return to Foss State Park on our next cross county trip if traveling down the I-40. - Thirtygoodyears
Oct 2015 - $27.00
We went for the full hook up sites which were on the opposite side of the park from the lake. Sites were level and were long enough for our camper and truck. The other sites were kind of close but we didn't spend much time there so it was okay.
If you want great views go for the lake side sites. They have hookups but no sewer.
Park itself was very nice and we would stay again. - John Borajkiewicz
Sayre, Oklahoma (map) | (580) 928-2260
Sites: 80 | Latest Rate: $12.00 | 22 Reviews
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Sep 2016 - $12.00
This is a very well kept city campground in a large park with several huge graveled pull through sites and lots more grassed sites. There is no sewer at site which is the only negative. The dump station is on the access road which is quiet enough during the week to not pose a problem but may cause some problems if the park is full of people on the weekends. Our 50A pull through site had good power and water pressure. It might be interesting accessing some of the sites if the park was full but we were the only rig there when we parked for the one night. If we didn't have to be elsewhere we would have stayed longer. - KiwiRVer
Aug 2016 - $12.00
There are lots of sites in this campground. Some are on grass, others are on gravel. The newer sites with 50 amp service are on gravel and they are pull-throughs. Some of the sites on grass also have 50 amp service. You need to check the individual sites to see what type of service each has.
Warning, some of the electrical hook ups on the grass sites are not in good shape with exposed wires, etc. Also, not all sites have picnic tables. - Bobbi1948
Jun 2016 - $12.00
We stayed here two nights. 30 amp and 50 amp hookups with water. Dump station available too. Pool was open and a 2.00 charge. Camping spot was big. When you enter rv section, just stop and walk around to find a 50 amp site. Close to route 40 on and off ramps. Very quiet . - New yorker


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Friendly Hotel
Lovely hotel with friendly staff.
location - Excellent! Few metres from habour. Although it is a steep climb uphil to get to sorrento centre - so not so good for the less mobile. We had a car and put it in a reasonably priced car park just next to the hotel. The trains are very good though. We took the train to Herculaneum, Pompei and to Versuvius.
Room - Small but comfortable and clean. Good view of harbour.
Food - breakfast was average. The restaurant attached to the hotel is amazing though! Great food. Very friendly waiters - pooring endless limoncello!!!
Although I would stay at this hotel again as we were made to feel so welcome I would not rush back to Sorrento in a hurry. It is extremely touristy and there are so many other nicer locations in Italy!
Enduring Charm!
My husband and I stayed here 18 years ago on a honeymoon/college graduation trip. We stumbled on it accidentally this summer through a reservation service. The rooms were immaculate. The staff friendly and helpful. The views still amazing. We will return in 2008!
Fabulous Hotel!!
Based on recommendations in Rick Steves and on this site, I booked the Hotel Il Faro. What a wonderful choice! The view of the Bay of Naples and Vesuvius from our little balcony was terrific and the location couldn't have been better. The bus the went up into town and to the train station was very convenient (although we never could find it to take back down - but walking back down was easy). The folks who run it were very helpful and gave us an excellent recommendation for a restaurant in town (Il Parruchiano). The restaurant attached to the hotel (Vela Bianca) was our favorite of the whole trip and the only restaurant we went to twice. All in all, our stay in Sorrento was the highlight of the trip and made more so by the choice of the Hotel Il Faro. I can't recommend them enough!
Steep Climb to the town
Hotel is located in the Port. It is a very steep climb back up to the town centre but there is a bus service. The hotel itself is basic, rated 3 star might be a bit high. Room was spacious and clean but could do with a paint job. The bathroom was not that great, the shower rail was very rusty, mildew on the shower curtain and a lot of dirty looking marks on the wall. No proper towels provided, just bathrobes (which were not changed during our 4 night stay) and face cloths and small towels that were like dishcloths. Staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was a let down with not very fresh rolls and toast in a bag! All in all for the price we paid it was acceptable but if they spent a little bit of time on the basics it would be much better.
Great Value Hotel In Sorrento
This hotel is tucked away in Marina Piccola in the city of Sorrento. It is below the city on the marina, down a curvy road that is accessible by bus. It is also walkable. It took 10 minutes to get to the piazza from the hotel, up many stairs that hug the inside of a cliff. There was parking available if you have a car. If you are off to Capri for the day, the ferries leave from right on the doorstep. If you want to take the train, there is a city bus that takes you door-to-door. The staff was very friendly and spoke fantastic English. The room was clean, large, and had an incredible view of Mount Vesuvius, just on the other side of the Gulf. There was a restaurant right outside the hotel that looked great but we did not eat there because we wanted to explore the town. The breakfast was standard continental Italian style.
Highly recommend if you're looking for somewhere affordable to stay in Sorrento!
Delightful, typically Italian family run Hotel - Excellent value
This hotel is in a super location overlooking the marina, perfect for catching the boat to Capri/ Naples/Ischia. The hotel is only around five floors high and built into the cliff with a charmingly quirky layout. It is run by a local Italian family and is typically Italian in everyway, from the warm welcome, to the decor.
My room had a breathtaking view over the marina and beyond. Best of all the room was huge, unlike many others that i have stayed in in Sorrento. Off the room was a couple of steps that led to a large ensuite, which enhanced and added to the character of the room.
For the money you pay, I would warmly reccomend this hotel to anyone thinking of staying in Sorrento.
Value hotel in a great location
This hotel is in a really fantastic location, right by the harbour, the ferry port, and the bits of beach in the centre of sorrento. Its only a short bus ride or a steep walk up the cliff steps to the town centre, cafes and shops, and dinner at the restaurant attached to the hotel (though not cheap) is really great- outside seating is especially lovely.
The hotel itself is small and a bit basic I suppose, but really good value - the rooms have a funny blue plastic floor but they're nice (comfortable, clean and modern with shuttered balconies overlooking the sea). There's a solarium if you fancy sunbathing and don't want to pay for the beach, and you can pay to use the pool of the swanky Excelsior Vittoria on the cliff overlooking this hotel.
The hotel is really well positined for trips to Capri and Positano, both of which I hugely recommend - Amalfi however was more missable. All in all a cute little hotel that's great value for money.
Good clean hotel
Stayed for a week in Spring 2003. Large clean room overlooking the sea. 2 minute walk to catch ferry to Capri. Very friendly staff. Decent food. Located at the foot of the road/stairs up to the centre. Massive climb but a great choice of restaurants and ice cream parlours at the top.
An awesome place
I was with a group of 32 other people, most teenagers like myself. We had been touring Europe and we stopped for a couple nights in Sorrento.
When we got to the hotel we were amazed by the size of the rooms. They were huge and they all had AC! The rooms were very nice and the food was even better. That night we all went onto the sundeck and played some cards. It's beutiful up there. I plan on staying here again when I return to Sorrento.
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By Paula Guillory
CROWLEY - Pastor Loyd Singley of Northside Assembly of God and Pastor Roger Tarver of First Baptist Church recently came together for one common goal, "to pray together for the spiritual needs of Crowley."
The duo through prayer realized that the community was in need spiritually, this is when Pastor Singley was contacted by a friend and evangelist Doyle Jones regarding his interest in a citywide revival. Pastor Singley instantly knew this was what Acadia needed, "for everyone in the city to have a renewed, vital relationship with Jesus Christ."
Pastor Singley approached Pastor Tarver about spearheading this citywide revival and felt Jay Lowder Ministries out of Texas was a source that they should explore.
Pastor Tarver explained, "I contacted both the Louisiana and Texas Baptist Convention to get their opinion of Jay Lowder and Harvest Ministries." When Tarver received overwhelmingly positive responses from both organizations, he said that he "felt confident that this was the right direction to take this."
Following a gathering of over thirteen churches at the Rice Theatre in Crowley, both Pastors Singley and Tarver, "felt good and ready to lay the ground work."
Pastor Singley explained that committees, mostly of lay people, were formed to successfully organize as well as facilitate the revival in town and that once these committee chairs took over, "we took a more hands-off approach." Pastor Tarver agreed that at that point, "it was time to back up and let the Lord work through the committees."
Both pastors are very excited about the spiritual possibilities that this revival will open the area up to.
Pastor Tarver said that he, "expects to see God do what only he can do, especially breaking down those spiritual boundaries keeping members of the community from the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ."
"Those who attend this event should expect to anticipate a new, life changing experience," explained Pastor Singley, "I really believe that only a good impact can result when one meets and accepts Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior."
Pastor Tarver explained that he along with Pastor Singley and Pastor Bob Bradley of the Crowley Church of the Nazarene will continue to pray together for the success of the event and are all "excited to see what God will do with all of this."
The Acadiana Festival of Life is set for March 14 - 17, 2010 at the Crowley Rice Arena. The event is free to attend and those requesting more information can visit www.acadianafestival.com or call 337-250-4316.