Super Mario Bros.

Super Mario Bros. is a video game produced by Nintendo in 1985. Universally considered a classic of the medium, Super Mario Bros. was one of the first side-scrolling platform games of its kind, introducing players to huge, bright, expansive worlds that changed the way video games were created, played and perceived. The popularity of the game was unprecedented; it ushered in a new era of console-based gaming (wresting domination from Atari), and solidified the character of Mario as Nintendo's official mascot and an international icon.

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Video game - Nintendo - 1985 - Platform game - Console - Atari - Mario - Mascot

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The game was originally released as a cartridge for the Nintendo Family Computer (Famicom) in Japan and the Nintendo Entertainment System in North America and Europe. Upright and table-top arcade cabinet machines were also produced.

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Nintendo Family Computer - Japan - Nintendo Entertainment System - North America - Europe - Arcade cabinet

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The game was directed by Shigeru Miyamoto, who created the Mario character. He has created many other famous Nintendo titles including Donkey Kong, The Legend of Zelda, F-Zero, and Star Fox, among others. The famous music including the classic Mario theme {{audio|Super Mario Bros. - Original Theme.ogg|sample}} was composed by Koji Kondo.

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Shigeru Miyamoto - Donkey Kong - The Legend of Zelda - F-Zero - Star Fox - Koji Kondo

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