It's hard to believe now, but Mario's jump was a platforming first when he and it were introduced in 1981's Donkey Kong coin-op, and his barrel-smashing hammer attack was equally novel. In his first ...

Mario saw his coming-of-age during the Nintendo 64 era. Mario's voice would no longer be based on Captain Lou Albano and his soundalike's portrayal of the plumber as a Brooklynite. Instead, Charles ...

Despite Mario reaching his 40th anniversary this year with Super Mario Bros, we’re about to approach the 30th anniversary since Mario made his 3D debut with Super Mario 64 in 1996. This became a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. A British writer who specializes in indie gaming. Of all the world’s best-known video game characters, Mario is the most iconic.