It’s strange to think that Mario is just as old as many of us. Heck, he’s older than a lot of us! Today, Nintendo made it known that Mario is 25 years old by issuing a press release and launching a special Web site commemorating the event.
It’s almost surreal to think that 25 years ago today, Super Mario Bros. was released in Japan and the title defined an entire generation of games. According to Nintendo, the original game has gone on to sell 40.24 million copies worldwide. It’s amazing when you realize that the main character was created by some guy whose original plan was to make toys for children and had never worked on a game in his life. What does he have to say about the series now?
“Stimulated by advancements in technologies, we have always enjoyed developing the Super Mario Bros. series,” says Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto. “The Super Mario Bros. series has always taken advantage of the latest technologies and is the fruit of the creativity of a number of my hard-working friends working as a team.”
Learn more about Nintendo’s iconic character on their special Web site, built just for Mario’s 25th anniversary: 25 Years of Super Mario Bros.
