Super Mario's Nostalgic Journey Through Photos

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By The Anand Market  

Mario's creator Shigeru Miyamoto

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Shigeru Miyamoto, at Nintendo since 1977, is likely behind your cherished childhood games like Donkey Kong, Super Mario Bros., and The Legend of Zelda. 

Mario has an obscure connection with Popeye

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Miyamoto's original idea for Donkey Kong in 1981 was a Popeye love triangle, but due to licensing, he created Mario, Princess Peach, and Donkey Kong instead.

Donkey Kong was a smash-hit for Nintendo

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Pre-Donkey Kong, Nintendo traded cards. But this game unveiled gaming potential. A US hurdle arose as Universal sued over King Kong copyright, yet dropped as they had argued King Kong was public domain years earlier.

An excellent first game trilogy

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Super Mario Bros. 1, 2, and 3, for the NES/Famicom, revolutionized gaming with tight 2D platforming, unique worlds, and hidden secrets encouraging replay.

An excellent first game trilogy

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Super Mario Bros. 1, 2, and 3, for the NES/Famicom, revolutionized gaming with tight 2D platforming, unique worlds, and hidden secrets encouraging replay.

Mario's live-action actor Bob Hoskin

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Two decades ahead of Chris Pratt's Mario voice role, Bob Hoskins and John Leguizamo starred as Mario and Luigi in a quirky live-action film. It added a unique plot about interdimensional dinosaurs in Dinohattan. It's true – look it up!

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