We celebrate a true milestone in gaming history—the 40th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. The ’85 classic didn’t just put Nintendo on the map, it redefined what video games could be, inspiring generations of players. We’ll discuss its legacy, explore how it became a cultural icon, and look at why Mario’s first big adventure still holds up all these years later.

(May contain some explicit language.)

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Show Notes

• Learning from the great Super Mario! Part 1: Mechanics and Level Design. » bit.ly/4mYD01H
• Learn about Mario through the years » mario.nintendo.com/history/
• How Super Mario Helped Nintendo Conquer the Video Game World » bit.ly/4mSTHvy
• Super Mario Bros: The ultimate video game icon » bbc.in/3KGVNRR
• A Super Mario History Lesson » bit.ly/3WsE7Mp
• The History of Mario and His Impact on Popular Culture » bit.ly/4mZ4bK7
• 40 years of Super Mario Bros: AFP charts the rise of a worldwide icon » bit.ly/4nSqiCU
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