Edge: Of all the quantum leaps Mario has made in the name of innovation since he flattened his first goomba 25 years ago, the series' groundbreaking use of music and sound effects wins a relatively small slice of the acclaim. Before Nintendo's pioneering plumber came along, videogame music was little more than window dressing. With Super Mario Bros., Nintendo demonstrated for the first time that sound and music, when thoughtfully integrated, were crucial ingredients in fun, memorable gameplay and an important tool for manipulating players' responses to what was happening on screen.
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
These groundbreaking video games changed gaming forever and drew in scores of fans in the process.
From Toadsworth to King Wart, several Mario characters have been sidelined by Nintendo.
Koji Kondo is one of the best songwriters EVER. ;)
the soundtrack of the galaxy games are among the best.