Bret Elston over at GamesRadar goes through the changes in the size (both general and relative) of one of the oldest and our favorite hero/villan pairs in video gaming history- Mario and Bowser.

From the original NES games to the new Wii releases - things have gotten a little different throughout the years.

"Essentially a bizarre quick-fix take on ‘the beautiful game’ Mario Strikers Charged arrives as a frenetic limited-attention-span offering that might not attract the more dedicated and hardcore football fans. However, it probably will pull in a huge action-hungry chunk of the Wii’s existing demographic, and a considerable amount of those who ordinarily wouldn’t be drawn to the sport.

The proof is in the pudding, or – if you prefer – in the back of the net, so let’s see what the gathered cri..."

"Nintendo has let loose another sports-based title for its popular Wii gaming console, this time in the form of Mario Strikers Charged. This soccer-based title features Mario, Luigi, and other well-known Nintendo characters in a super-charged game which utilizes the unique capabilities of the Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers. Plus, Mario Strikers Charged offers online gaming which lets players take on opponents from around the world.

Mario Strikers Charged introduces nine new stadiums alo..."

"If you’re armed with either a DS or a Wii (or both) then this week there’s likely something fresh on the retail shelves to pique your gaming interest. For everyone else – be you a Microsoft or Sony fan – there’s still scant little on offer as the summer weeks continue to drag on.

That said, Nintendo quantity does not necessarily mean Nintendo quality, and this week’s new DS arrivals include the likes of Bratz Ponyz, Drake & Josh: Talent Showdown, Picross, Glory Days 2, Pet Alien, and Spel..."

"Mario Strikers Charged is exactly the kind of sequel I was hoping for. It plays similarly to its predecessor, which means that it's got tight control and it moves at a quick, arcade-style pace. But it's also got a lot of mechanical and aesthetic enhancements, from new Wii gesture controls that feel great to truly polished graphics. There's added content. More characters to choose from than ever before. You can select sidekicks, who now come with special moves of their own. There are wealth of..."

"Whether you're a longtime gamer who likes classic franchises or a newcomer aiming to keep your brain sharp, Nintendo's summer lineup of games has something for you. Nintendo's offerings are anchored by key Wii games like Metroid Prime 3 Corruption and Mario Strikers Charged. Nintendo DS owners can challenge their minds with games like Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day and the new picture-based puzzle game, Picross DS.

Licensees also are demonstrating a strong commitment to Wii a..."