Shigeru Miyamoto Reveals What He Believes Is Super Mario Bros. 'Biggest

(Oh, and he's receiving Japan's Order of Culture award).

Shigeru Miyamoto, who needs no introduction, has revealed what he believes is one of the more unique and important "inventions" in his seminal game Super Mario Bros. And it's not warp pipes, Bullet Bills, or even the greatest character in the history of Nintendo, Lakitu.

Speaking in an interview with Denfaminicogamer, Miyamoto reflected on his career, particularly his earlier years with Nintendo. These formative years would see him create one of the most notable gaming franchises of all time: Super Mario Bros. The 1985 NES platformer gave rise to a globally recognised mascot in its hero, Mario, and is still held up as a blueprint for an entire genre, having popularised many design elements that are frequently taken for granted.

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