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A sealed, second-production copy of Super Mario Bros. (found in a Control Deck NES bundle) sold for a record $3 million at Heritage Auctions, graded 9.6 A++ by PSA; its rarity stems from a gloss-sticker variant from the second production run and about 40 years in storage, underscoring the high-end market for video game collectibles.
A sealed, glossy-sticker copy of Super Mario Bros. sold at Heritage Auctions for $3 million, the highest price yet for a video game, driven by its rarity and a PSA 9.6 A++ grading, surpassing the prior $2 million record and following a high-profile Mario 64 sale.
Takashi Tezuka, a cornerstone of Nintendo who helped shape Super Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda and later produced titles like Super Mario 3D World and Breath of the Wild, will retire on June 26 after more than 40 years with the company at age 65. His departure follows a wave of retirement among Nintendo’s old guard, though Shigeru Miyamoto remains active in a creative role. The article also notes Switch 2 is underperforming relative to expectations, with a September price increase and a lower yearly sales forecast.
Lego and Nintendo announced that Mario minifigures are coming to the Lego Super Mario line in 2027, after years of fan demand and renewed interest from The Super Mario Bros. Movie; past releases used non-minifigure-scale figures, but the collaboration will finally deliver standard Mario minifigs for collectors and players when the 2027 launch arrives.
Hideo Kojima credits Super Mario Bros. as the primary inspiration for his career in game development, highlighting its simplicity and potential to surpass movies as a storytelling medium, despite not being able to play it now.
Hideo Kojima credits Super Mario Bros. as the game that inspired him to enter the industry, believing it demonstrated the potential for video games to surpass movies, after playing it extensively in college.
Nintendo and Macy's announced a new Mario balloon will debut in the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, celebrating the 40th anniversary of Super Mario Bros., featuring a 51-foot-tall balloon of Mario in a flying pose, marking a historic milestone for the beloved character.
After nearly 40 years, speedrunner Kosmic has discovered a new Minus World in Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels, revealing complex glitches and hidden worlds that had remained elusive since the game's release.
A fan has discovered new Minus World levels in Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels, revealing hidden stages accessible through a glitch similar to the original game, after four decades since its release.
A coding error in Super Mario Bros. led to the creation of the famous 'Minus World' glitch, inspiring a legacy of gaming hacks and glitches that have fascinated players and developers alike for over 40 years.
Steve Bagley, a Super Mario superfan from Staffordshire, has spent thousands on a comprehensive collection of nearly 500 Mario-related items, including games, consoles, and memorabilia, celebrating the character's 40th anniversary with an online showcase of his collection.
Nintendo's latest Direct celebrated the 40th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. with new game releases, a movie, and updates on upcoming titles for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, including remasters, new adventures, and collaborations across various franchises, set to launch through 2026.
A sequel to 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' titled 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' is set to be released by Universal Pictures in April 2026, featuring returning voice cast including Chris Pratt and Anya Taylor-Joy, with the film directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic.
The sequel to the successful 'Super Mario Bros. Movie' is officially titled 'Super Mario Galaxy Movie' and is set to release on April 3, 2026. It will be an animated film inspired by Nintendo's 'Super Mario Galaxy' game, featuring the return of the original voice cast, and follows Mario and friends in a new adventure in space. The original film was a box office hit, grossing $1.36 billion.
A leaker claims Nintendo will release a New Super Mario Bros. Collection for the 40th Anniversary, including titles from DS, Wii, and 3DS, but this has not been officially confirmed.