James Burns

Creator of SUPERJUMP. Former contributor to N64 Gamer and Official Nintendo AU/NZ magazines.

📍 Australia

Mario's Bizarre Side-Gig

Mario's Bizarre Side-Gig

Does Nintendo’s iconic plumber mention his Wrecking Crew stint on his CV?

The Third Place: Bizarre Video Game Commercials

The Third Place: Bizarre Video Game Commercials

The games industry has often pushed the boundaries of television advertising

Rediscovering Retro Gaming

Rediscovering Retro Gaming

The pleasure and pitfalls of a gamer’s mid-life crisis

Physical Vocabulary for Digital Worlds

Physical Vocabulary for Digital Worlds

Why the humble game controller is more powerful than you think

Bringing Super Mario to Life

Bringing Super Mario to Life

Exploring the iconic artwork of Yoichi Kotabe

Castlevania Redux

Castlevania Redux

How the Nintendo Switch resurrected my love affair with the classic game

Final Fantasy's Green New Deal

Final Fantasy's Green New Deal

FFVII Remake casts a complex shadow over environmental justice

Games to Lift Your Spirits

Games to Lift Your Spirits

Some games possess unique qualities that may offer relief during this period of heightened anxiety

Resident Evil 3 Review

Resident Evil 3 Review

Surviving the final pandemic

Building the Nintendo Switch Pro

Building the Nintendo Switch Pro

Exploring the possibilities of a next-generation Switch console

SUPERJUMP's 2019 Games of the Year

Games of the Year

SUPERJUMP's 2019 Games of the Year

Celebrating the best games we played throughout 2019

Inside Tokyo Joypolis

Inside Tokyo Joypolis

Take an in-depth tour of the famous Sega-based indoor amusement park

Celebrating 25 Years of PlayStation

Celebrating 25 Years of PlayStation

The SUPERJUMP team reflect on their personal histories with Sony’s iconic game consoles

Tear Down That Fourth Wall

Tear Down That Fourth Wall

Death Stranding kicks off a timely and important conversation with its players

Leaving Luck to Grezzo

Leaving Luck to Grezzo

How a Japanese upstart became Nintendo’s right-hand

Forza Horizon is Food for the Car Enthusiast Soul

Forza Horizon is Food for the Car Enthusiast Soul

It also feels like an increasingly rare experience in driving games

Inside Nintendo

Inside Nintendo

A small glimpse behind the walls of the gaming giant

Al Lowe Reflects on Leisure Suit Larry

Al Lowe Reflects on Leisure Suit Larry

An exclusive interview with the father of raunchy video game comedy

Creating Better Courses in Super Mario Maker 2

Creating Better Courses in Super Mario Maker 2

Three tips to overcome course creator’s block

Surviving Cadence of Hyrule

Surviving Cadence of Hyrule

Tips for beginners

Saving Mortal Kombat

Saving Mortal Kombat

How Mortal Kombat 11 rekindled my love for the franchise

The Man Behind Super Castlevania IV

The Man Behind Super Castlevania IV

A surprising tale that was almost lost to history

How to Not Completely Suck at Apex Legends

How to Not Completely Suck at Apex Legends

Advice from one beginner to another

Akihabara Shopping Tips for Gamers

Akihabara Shopping Tips for Gamers

Five tips to help you navigate Tokyo’s gaming paradise

How to Visit Nintendo in Kyoto

How to Visit Nintendo in Kyoto

Tips for video game pilgrims