To mark the 40th anniversary of Super Mario Bros., a new book called the Nintendo Museum Official Book has been released. It includes interviews with the original game developers, like Shigeru Miyamoto, Takashi Tezuka, and Koji Kondo, as well as Nintendo SRD president Toshihiko Nakago. They discuss the game’s history, its lasting impact, and even speculate whether the Mario franchise will still be beloved 65 years from now, on its 100th anniversary. VideoGamesChronicle recently published a transcript of these interviews.
According to the book, Tezuka attributes the enduring success of Super Mario Bros. to the developers’ ability to adapt to changing player preferences. Since it’s impossible to predict how long players will stay engaged, Nintendo consistently innovates to keep the games fresh and exciting.
Tezuka explained that keeping Mario relevant after 100 years is surprising, given that they create games without knowing how long players will stay engaged. He emphasized that player enjoyment is key, and he’s constantly focused on making games that remain fun and prevent people from losing interest.
Fun changes over time, and Mario games have evolved a lot since the beginning. My goal is to keep creating enjoyable experiences, constantly refining gameplay and adding new things players will love.
He also pointed out that the franchise’s lasting success comes from families enjoying the games together, with three generations currently able to play as a group. He’s not sure if it will ever reach four generations of players, though.
He expressed his joy at the possibility of sharing the experience of Mario with loved ones. He also assured fans that more Mario games are planned for the future, and encouraged them to anticipate those releases.
Miyamoto emphasizes the importance of constantly innovating while staying true to the fundamental gameplay of Mario – simply running and jumping. He adds that while Nintendo is exploring opportunities like movies, they remain committed to Mario‘s origins as an interactive, digital experience.
Miyamoto believes that Super Mario will continue to change and improve by using the latest technology. While they are exploring new areas like movies, he emphasizes the importance of keeping the experience interactive and digital. As long as the core gameplay – running and jumping – remains central, Miyamoto is confident that Mario will remain popular for years to come.
As a gamer, I love how Nintendo isn’t afraid to try new things. If a cool new technology comes along, they’re always thinking about how to use it to make games even more fun – like building something bigger and better, bit by bit. I’m excited to see what they come up with next, and I hope you’ll stick around to experience it with me!
Kondo explains that although he can’t predict the future, he plans to keep developing programs that are easy for people to understand.
So, I heard Miyamoto talking about the Nintendo Museum at Universal Studios Japan, and it sounds like Nintendo is really focused on keeping its games and characters relevant. He said the museum is a big part of that – basically, they want to make sure everyone can still enjoy their stuff for years to come!
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2025-10-28 18:12