From simple palette swaps to beloved protagonists with their own games—how Nintendo transformed Mario's companions into gaming icons When Super Mario Bros. debuted in 1985, the Mushroom Kingdom felt surprisingly empty. Mario had his quest, Bowser had his castle, and Princess Peach had her... well, her castle to be kidnapped from. But over the last … Continue reading The Evolution of Mario’s Supporting Cast
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How Super Mario Bros. Changed the Face of Western Civilization
I'll admit that, once upon a time, I watched Glee. I didn't watch it for long. I really enjoyed the music, but the stories were crap. I know that a lot of people will disagree with that notion, but that's just my opinion. Anyway, there was this one episode where a character had a throw … Continue reading How Super Mario Bros. Changed the Face of Western Civilization
The Confusing Middle 