Tag: Video Game History
Koopalings Aren’t Bowser’s Kids & Mario Isn’t a Plumber
If you grew up playing Super Mario Bros. 3 or watching the Saturday morning cartoons, you likely accepted two facts as absolute truth: Mario fixes pipes for a living, and those seven chaotic Koopalings are Bowser’s biological children. However, if you have tried to discuss this lore with younger gamers or read recent Nintendo publications,…
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A Game Made by the Japanese About an Italian Plumber
If you’ve ever picked up a video game controller, chances are you’ve met him: a mustachioed, overalls-wearing hero jumping through pipes and stomping on turtles. This beloved character is the star of what many describe as “a game made by the Japanese about an Italian plumber.” But how did a Japanese company create one of…
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