Mickey Mouse Inspired Super Mario’s Evolution, Says Series Creator Shigeru Miyamoto – International Business Times

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• A poll taken in 1990 that revealed that Mario was more recognizable than Mickey Mouse helped shape how Shigeru Miyamoto planned for the character’s future
• Since Mickey Mouse grew up alongside the evolution of animation technology, Miyamoto resolved to do the same with Mario for digital technology
• Every new Nintendo console has come with a new “Super Mario” game, a deliberate move so players can experience a new type of entertainment with the new technology Click here to view the original article.