Evidence VS Common Knowledge Survey - Super Mario

Super Mario Bros. was created by designer Shigeru Miyamoto and a team of programmers and artists at Nintendo, including Takashi Tezuka and Koji Kondo, in the mid-1980s.

• Evidence*

  *Requires a citation.

• Common Knowledge*

  *Does not require a citation.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Super Mario Bros. is one of the best-selling video games of all time, with over 40 million copies sold worldwide as of 2021.

• Evidence*

  *Requires a citation.

• Common Knowledge*

  *Does not require a citation.

In an interview, Shigeru Miyamoto stated, "When I create a game, I try to make it something that anyone can enjoy. That’s the reason I make them so simple."

• Evidence*

  *Requires a citation.

• Common Knowledge*

  *Does not require a citation.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Super Mario Bros. has had a significant cultural impact, inspiring countless imitators, sequels, and adaptations, and shaping the cultural identity of an entire generation of gamers.

• Evidence*

  *Requires a citation.

• Common Knowledge*

  *Does not require a citation.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Mia Consalvo analyzes the themes of identity and agency in Super Mario Bros., arguing that the game provides players with a sense of mastery and control over their virtual environment.

• Evidence*

  *Requires a citation.

• Common Knowledge*

  *Does not require a citation.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Super Mario is a video game series created by Nintendo.

• Evidence*

  *Requires a citation.

• Common Knowledge*

  *Does not require a citation.

The first Super Mario game, Super Mario Bros., was released in 1985 for the Nintendo Entertainment System.

• Evidence*

  *Requires a citation.

• Common Knowledge*

  *Does not require a citation.

The main character of Super Mario is Mario, a plumber who travels through a fantasy world to rescue Princess Peach from the evil Bowser.

• Evidence*

  *Requires a citation.

• Common Knowledge*

  *Does not require a citation.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Super Mario has become one of the most popular and enduring video game franchises of all time, with numerous sequels, spin-offs, and adaptations in various media.

• Evidence*

  *Requires a citation.

• Common Knowledge*

  *Does not require a citation.

Super Mario has had a significant impact on popular culture, inspiring merchandise, fan art, and even academic research into its cultural significance.

• Evidence*

  *Requires a citation.

• Common Knowledge*

  *Does not require a citation.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9