He’s a plumber, a kart racer, a fighter, and a pop culture icon—and now he’s 40! We're celebrating the milestone anniversary of Super Mario Bros. by tracing the hero's journey from his debut as "Jumpman" in 1981 to his current reign. We also look at the impact of his countless games and films, and discuss the major announcements from the recent Nintendo Direct celebrating his 40th anniversary, including a new animated film, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.

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