New Super Mario Bros. on the DS is arguably one of the best games on the system. The game harkens back to an era where Mario was little more than a sprite hopping about the screen, stomping Goombas, dodging Piranha Plants and running away from Dry Bones. Combining gameplay and level design from almost every entry of the storied franchise's history with a fresh graphical update, New Super Mario Bros. on the DS has been a perennial bestseller. Since Nintendo is in the business of making money, they've decided to capitalize on their success by producing New Super Mario Bros. Wii, set for release this fall.
The official creator of the Super Mario Bros. manga, Kazuki Motoyama, has passed away at the age of 69.
Fixed the headline for you...
Kazuki Motoyama, Super Mario _MANGA_ Creator, Dies at 69
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