The game was a smash hit, selling more than 20 million copies worldwide and ranking as one of the best-selling video games of all time. Mario and Luigi stepped into the ’90s with a new friend in tow – a freshly hatched dinosaur named Yoshi – as they battle evil King Bowser on the search for Princess Toadstool. Super Mario debuted in 1985 and was included for free with the Nintendo Entertainment System, gaining masses of fans instantly for its side-scrolling capabilities and imaginative worlds. Let’s take a look back… 1985: Super Mario BrosĪfter his first appearance in the 1981 game Donkey Kong, Mario (who was then still called Jumpman), earned his very own game world. From the 8-bit hero that helped launch the Nintendo empire to the slick, 3D character of today, Super Mario continues to thrill fans young and old. While some things – like those signature blue dungarees – never change, Mario’s makeovers through the years have been a fascinating indication of the forever changing gaming landscape. This past weekend, Super Mario Bros turned a whopping 30 years old!
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