GameBunker debuts with Marios toughest game ever

Three friends were just hanging out, playing some video games, when up and out of the sudden, the apocalypse came. GameBunker chronicles that tale. Join GamesRadar editors Henry Gilbert, Ryan Taljonick, and Lucas Sullivan as they idle away the world’s end in their radiation-proof and game-stocked shelter.

Our first transmission from this grim future is Super Mario Bros. 2. No, not the one you’re thinking of--the other one. The Japan-only sequel skipped the US because it was deemed too difficult. Watch the video below to see if these guys agree. (And subscribe to our YouTube channel where we answer questions about the future and so you don't miss the next episode.)

Expect a new episode of GameBunker each and every Wednesday. And who knows--maybe somewhere along the way, Henry, Ryan, and Lucas will find more survivors… to play games with.

Henry Gilbert

Henry Gilbert is a former GamesRadar+ Editor, having spent seven years at the site helping to navigate our readers through the PS3 and Xbox 360 generation. Henry is now following another passion of his besides video games, working as the producer and podcast cohost of the popular Talking Simpsons and What a Cartoon podcasts. 

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