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Mario is a sports star, doctor, and has even fought Sonic – 40 years after Super Mario Bros, it's the plumber's sheer versatility that's been the secret to success
Feature The Magic of Mario | Mario's platform games are the core of the series, but the star has done everything from racing his rivals to throwing fists with icons like Sonic and Pac-Man – that adaptability has helped to ensure that the plumber's next outing is never far away
Super Mario Bros' legendary jump helped define 40 years of platforming, Donkey Kong Country programmer says: "You had more control... There was risk/reward"
Feature The Magic of Mario | From his Donkey Kong coin-op debut to the long-running Super Mario series, Mario has been defined by his responsive controls and eclectic abilities – Chris Sutherland helps to explain why Mario's mechanics are sublime
The "elegant design" of Super Mario Bros levels has inspired devs for over 40 years, but it was Super Mario 64's 3D leap that was a "watershed moment"
Feature The Magic of Mario | Mario could have all the appeal as a character, but without engaging worlds to explore he wouldn't be much of a star – Nintendo's divine design has been key
40 years later, Mario is still the ultimate gaming mascot: "He's got that Mickey Mouse effect"
Feature The Magic of Mario | A captivating character is one element that makes Super Mario Bros timeless – after all, you can't have Mario without the Mario
Nintendo has made my biggest problem with Mario Kart World even worse
Opinion Opinion | As random gets a little less random, I'm left pining for the humble 3-lap circuit
Mario Kart World's intermissions are a fun novelty, but I'm already sick of them detracting from more time in the circuits
Opinion Opinion | Please, Sir – may I have three laps?
