On September 13, 1985, Super Mario Bros. was released in Japan, meaning the world's most famous plumber's most famous game is now 25 years old. Happy birthday!
It seems almost pointless marking the occasion with a round-up, or a few paragraphs outlining his importance to video games - and video gamers - because it's Mario. He isn't important to video games. He is video games.
Whether appearing in his own flagship games or in spin-off titles where he plays basketball or becomes a paper airplane, Nintendo's mascot has been the most recognisable (and profitable) face this industry has ever - and will likely ever - see, almost single-handedly driving Nintendo through five whole generations of video game success.
He is the most recognisable face in gaming. His games are some of the highest-selling, and most critically-acclaimed of all time. And while other companies and characters either disappear into the history books or undergo awkward changes as they cling to relevance, Mario remains almost exactly the same. Still wearing redoveralls, still with that goofy moustache, still risking life and limb to rescue the same, careless Princess.
And what started it all? Sure, he was in Donkey Kong in 1981, but he didn't have a name. Sure, there was Mario Bros. in 1983, but it was the Famicom (and NES) edition of Super Mario Bros. that made him. Heck, many people - myself included - would probably say that of all of Mario's core games, Super Mario Bros. was perhaps their favourite. It's definitely the most iconic.
So here's to you, Super Mario Bros. Others will pay their dues over the course of the day, I'm sure, so let me just say...happy birthday. And may your next 25 years be as successful and enjoyable for us all as your first.
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The most successful video game character turns 25.
Its a me, Mario ! ( and imagine that with a huge italian accent XD )
peace, supporting you compadre !
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Great post! I rember playint SMB3 on the original NES system
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happy birthday mario lo l
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cool, I can't wait for more!
Has it really been 25 years? I feel old.
I must play in celebration!
Great news! The impact this game has had on the industry is gigantic.
Happy birthday :D
yay super mario!
YES, marios always gonna do well
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25 years!
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i had no idea, thanks for keeping us updated
Can never go wrong with Mario!
Sure why not? Happy birthday!
super mario is best game ever
25 years?? jesus
Nice. Happy B-day Mario & co.
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YAY MARIO!
Me and Mario are the same age, but this guy here... defined my entire early childhood.
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Wow, hes old now.
lol wow..
Very nice!
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Oh, the memories!!!
Makes me feel very very old.
Makes me feel very very old.
dammit it's been 25 years and i still havent beaten it with out warp pipes. i fail
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Happy anniversary mah lil' plumbha.
happy birthday old friends. get me back dude ;p
nice, i totally fell old now. haha
nice :D remember playing on my gameboy
It feels like just yesterday when I was playing Nintendo...
yay happy b-day!
Happy b-day, mario! ;)
Hoory for Mario! :D I remember my first time playing Super Mario Bros. Thanks for the great post, will probably have something similar on mine
wikid, this is older than me haha
I always liked Luigi better, root for the underdog!
This is a big deal. Thanks for making this post.
happy birthday marioooo !
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Cool, i wants it
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