Nintendo 40th Anniversary Plans: New Games & Film
- Nintendo commemorates four decades of the iconic plumber with new games, a film, and a look back at the franchise's impact.
- 2023 marks the 40th anniversary of Super Mario Bros., the groundbreaking platformer that revolutionized the video game industry.Nintendo is celebrating this milestone with a series of announcements, including...
- The most prominent declaration is the upcoming animated film, The Super Mario Bros.
Super Mario Bros. 40th Anniversary: A Celebration of Gaming History
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Nintendo commemorates four decades of the iconic plumber with new games, a film, and a look back at the franchise’s impact.
What Happened: A Milestone Anniversary
2023 marks the 40th anniversary of Super Mario Bros., the groundbreaking platformer that revolutionized the video game industry.Nintendo is celebrating this milestone with a series of announcements, including a new animated film, updates to existing games, and the release of new titles. the celebration began with a Nintendo Direct presentation on September 14, 2023, outlining the plans for the year and beyond.
The New Animated Film: Bringing Mario to the Big Screen
The most prominent declaration is the upcoming animated film, The Super Mario Bros. Movie,released in April 2023.Produced by Illumination (known for the Despicable me franchise) and Nintendo, the film features a star-studded voice cast, including Chris Pratt as Mario, Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, and Jack Black as Bowser. The film has already grossed over $1.36 billion worldwide,becoming one of the highest-grossing animated films of all time.
New and Updated Games: A playable Celebration
Nintendo isn’t just looking back; they’re also releasing new ways to play. Key announcements include:
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder: A brand-new 2D side-scrolling Mario adventure for the Nintendo Switch, introducing the “Wonder Flower” mechanic that dramatically alters levels. Released October 20, 2023.
- super Mario RPG Remake: A full remake of the classic 1996 Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) RPG, featuring updated graphics and gameplay. Released November 17,2023.
- mario vs. Donkey Kong: A remake of the original Game Boy Advance title,reimagined for the Nintendo Switch.
Additionally, Super Mario 3D All-Stars, previously a limited-time release, is being re-released for a limited time, offering access to Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, and Super Mario Galaxy.
Timeline of Mario’s Evolution
| Year | Game/event | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Donkey Kong | Mario’s debut as “jumpman,” a carpenter rescuing Pauline. |
| 1983 | Mario Bros. | Introduction of Luigi and the underground world of pipes. |
| 1985 | Super Mario Bros. | Revolutionized the platforming genre; introduced the Mushroom Kingdom and iconic enemies. |
| 1989 | Super Mario World | Introduced Yoshi and expanded the world of the Mushroom kingdom. |
| 1996 | Super Mario 64 | Brought Mario into the 3D world, setting a new standard for 3D
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