http://www.all-gamers.net A history of gaming Thu, 06 Oct 2011 10:16:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://www.all-gamers.net/mario-bros-part-one/#comment-11 Donkey Kong – Video Games – now and then Thu, 06 Oct 2011 10:16:50 +0000 http://all-gamers.net/?p=41#comment-11 [...] The multi-level element was a real step forward although the development team originally regarded it as merely repeating the same level.  After persuading them that it was the way to go, the game was eventually finished and tested.  The main character, who was originally known as Jumpman, become known as Mario following the introduction of the game into the United States.  Mario, of course, became the hero of the various Nintendo games featuring that character, beginning with Mario Bros. [...] [...] The multi-level element was a real step forward although the development team originally regarded it as merely repeating the same level.  After persuading them that it was the way to go, the game was eventually finished and tested.  The main character, who was originally known as Jumpman, become known as Mario following the introduction of the game into the United States.  Mario, of course, became the hero of the various Nintendo games featuring that character, beginning with Mario Bros. [...]

]]> http://www.all-gamers.net/sonic-the-hedeghog-part-one/#comment-8 Mario Bros – Part One – Video Games – now and then Mon, 18 Jul 2011 04:17:48 +0000 http://all-gamers.net/?p=29#comment-8 [...] Mario Bros is, by luck or judgement, one of the most iconic names in video gaming history.  It was the domination of Mario in the mid-1980s which led to Sega attempting (and succeeding) in an effort to create a character as popular – Sonic the Hedgehog. [...] [...] Mario Bros is, by luck or judgement, one of the most iconic names in video gaming history.  It was the domination of Mario in the mid-1980s which led to Sega attempting (and succeeding) in an effort to create a character as popular – Sonic the Hedgehog. [...]

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