But Mario didn't even have a name in that 1981 debut – it was the then-villainous Donkey Kong who was the star of the show.
Like the humble banana, Donkey Kong has been the good, old trusty treat in Nintendo’s overflowing lunch box of mascot-driven games. Yes, the big ape has carried some noteworthy classics prior to the ...
Chris is a writer with an academic background in Creative Technology and Games Design. This experience has allowed him to look at games through a critical lens, analyzing what makes for good design.