Miyamoto Names Super Mario Bros.’ Biggest Invention

Shigeru Miyamoto has given an interview to Denfaminicogamer reflecting on his early years at Nintendo, including the creation of Super Mario Bros. In it, he names what he considers the game's biggest "invention," singling out a design element other than well-known features like warp pipes or Bullet Bills. The interview coincides with Miyamoto receiving Japan's Order of Culture award. Super Mario Bros. launched on the NES in 1985 and became one of the most influential platformers of all time.

Shigeru Miyamoto has given an interview to Denfaminicogamer reflecting on his early years at Nintendo, including the creation of Super Mario Bros. In it, he names what he considers the game's biggest "invention," singling out a design element other than well-known features like warp pipes or Bullet Bills. The interview coincides with Miyamoto receiving Japan's Order of Culture award. Super Mario Bros. launched on the NES in 1985 and became one of the most influential platformers of all time.

Originally reported 27 October 2026. Read the full story with all the details on timeextension.com

Miyamoto Names Super Mario Bros.' Biggest Invention
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