Super Mario
Nintendo's flagship platformer franchise starring Mario in adventures across the Mushroom Kingdom.
Category
Game
Release Year
1985
Origin
Japan
Tags
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Detailed Overview Information
Basic Information
Full Name
Super Mario Bros.
Aliases
Super Mario, Mario Bros., Super Mario Series
Type
Video Game Franchise
Release Year
1985
Status
Active
Origin
Japan
Region
Japan
Creation Information
Creator
Shigeru Miyamoto
Publisher
Nintendo
Original Work
Super Mario Bros. (1985)
Genre
Platformer, Adventure, Action
Content Information
Synopsis
Mario journeys through the Mushroom Kingdom to thwart Bowser and save Princess Peach, featuring iconic platforming, power-ups, and imaginative worlds.
Main Characters
Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Bowser
Setting
Mushroom Kingdom and related worlds
Themes
Heroism, friendship, exploration
Target Audience
All ages
Media Forms
Toy Lines
Action figures and collectibles
Animated Series
Multiple animated TV adaptations
Live Action Films
The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)
Comics
Manga and comic adaptations
Video Games
Mainline and spinoff titles across Nintendo consoles
Merchandise
Wide range of licensed products
Commercial Information
Video Game Sales
Over 800 million units across the franchise
Franchise Revenue
Estimated multi‑billion USD cumulative
Merchandise Revenue
Significant annual revenue from toys, apparel and collectibles
Critical Reception
Consistently acclaimed for design, accessibility and innovation
Audience Reception
Beloved worldwide across generations
Awards
Multiple Game of the Year awards across entries, BAFTA and The Game Awards nominations
Fan Culture
Fanbase Size
Hundreds of millions globally
Demographics
All ages; strong family and nostalgic appeal
Community Platforms
Reddit, Nintendo forums, Speedrunning communities, Social media, Fan sites
Fan Creations
Fan art, Level mods, Cosplay, Speedrun records, Music remixes
Competitions
Speedrun marathons, Community tournaments, Cosplay contests
Fandom Characteristics
Joyful, Inclusive, Creative, Nostalgic
Historical Development
Creation Background
Created by Shigeru Miyamoto at Nintendo during the rise of home consoles
Major Milestones
1985: Super Mario Bros. launches on Famicom/NES, 1990: Super Mario World introduces Yoshi on SNES, 1996: Super Mario 64 pioneers 3D platforming, 2007: Super Mario Galaxy reimagines platforming with gravity, 2017: Super Mario Odyssey delivers sandbox exploration
Cultural Impact
Defined platformer genre; iconic characters and music permeate global culture
Legacy
Benchmark for game design and family entertainment for decades
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