I wouldn't go so far as to call SMB one of mankind's greatest inventions. But one of it's greatest works of art? I'd go for that. Mario is one of the cornerstones of gaming, and it's almost impossible to think where games would be without Mario.
Hideo Kojima Loves Super Mario Bros a Bit Too Much
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There is nothing that describes Hideo Kojima better.therandombear said:That picture of Hideo riding on the duck is just priceless, it's a popular pic here
Also, people, why all the talk about losing respect for him? If anything, I'd say that he gains an enormous amount of respect from this; he is clearly a man who acknowledges his roots, who understands that one can only see far from the shoulders of giants. The "cerebral" comment also shows a sense of medium-wide awareness, as he knows that making a game as the story, rather than a way to punctuate one, is an equally valid design philosophy. Before, I thought of him as merely a designer, albeit an inventive one, but now I truly see him as an innovator, who's goal is not only to create games, but to bring those creations (and creators) closer together.
Cool story, Hideo.
Shigeru Miyamoto not only altered the future of gaming, but actually changed the concept of 'value' for all forms of entertainment. And, in the process, changed my future-leading me to become the game designer I am today.
I feel the game truly deserves to be hailed as one of mankind's greatest inventions. The game's design, sense of fun, interactivity, and cerebral philosophy have made it the forefather of every game that has come since and of every game yet to come.
Super Mario Bros. is the equivalent to the big bang of our gaming universe. If it were not for this blindingly spectacular creation, digital entertainment as we know it today would not exist.
I swear being that crazy must be fun. SMB as one of mankind's greatest inventions...hehe. Oh Hideo Kojima, if only you made games I liked, I really would love you, you silly, silly, man.
I feel the game truly deserves to be hailed as one of mankind's greatest inventions. The game's design, sense of fun, interactivity, and cerebral philosophy have made it the forefather of every game that has come since and of every game yet to come.
Super Mario Bros. is the equivalent to the big bang of our gaming universe. If it were not for this blindingly spectacular creation, digital entertainment as we know it today would not exist.
I swear being that crazy must be fun. SMB as one of mankind's greatest inventions...hehe. Oh Hideo Kojima, if only you made games I liked, I really would love you, you silly, silly, man.
John Funk said:
[HEADING=2]LEAVE NINTENDO ALONE![/HEADING]
OT: Fuck medical science, SMB is truly the greatest stride that mankind has made towards godhood. Apparently.
Ha. Nice.Nurb said:
Anyways, when you look at it, Mario is almost as trippy as MGS 3. Both involve you eating some sort of mushroom and going after a woman who may or may not repay you. But at least Peach promised a cake and not to die for Snake.
But, really, has Hideo Kojima never sat on any other type of playground equipment? 'Cause that picture is now the first thing I visualize when I hear Hideo Kojima.
I cant help but lol at this picture. Also, Hideo really does like Mario, in a intense sort of way...
Well, now I just feel silly... I think I somehow confused Funk for some other editor... sadly enough, I think I confused him with someone from another one of my daily sites. I really don't know how I managed to screw that up, but I should probably apologize for screwing up that much, and to be honest I probably shouldn't have been so rash.
Now, back onto the subject on hand: I still don't see how no one seems to understand what Kojima's trying to say. Just think about it for a minute: who can honestly say SMB didn't leave much of an impact on gaming? While there were a probably few games before it that began to use gameplay, progression and some story to improve the game, SMB is widely recognized for popularizing it. Many games before SMB were Atari 2600 type games that centered around high scores instead of game progression; Hell, the Odyssey, the first home console, didn't even have that.
We should also take into account that SMB, let alone Mario himself, is so widely recognized to both gamers and non-gamers that's impossible to claim that it hasn't had some impact on the industry. I mean, I've never met a single person in my life (who isn't amish) who has ever said, "I'm sorry, Mario who?" The game, the music, the enemies, everything about it is well known worldwide.
Looking at it now I'm thinking the NES itself would be a better "big bang of videogames" but since Mario debuted on it I guess he does deserve all the credit.
Now, back onto the subject on hand: I still don't see how no one seems to understand what Kojima's trying to say. Just think about it for a minute: who can honestly say SMB didn't leave much of an impact on gaming? While there were a probably few games before it that began to use gameplay, progression and some story to improve the game, SMB is widely recognized for popularizing it. Many games before SMB were Atari 2600 type games that centered around high scores instead of game progression; Hell, the Odyssey, the first home console, didn't even have that.
We should also take into account that SMB, let alone Mario himself, is so widely recognized to both gamers and non-gamers that's impossible to claim that it hasn't had some impact on the industry. I mean, I've never met a single person in my life (who isn't amish) who has ever said, "I'm sorry, Mario who?" The game, the music, the enemies, everything about it is well known worldwide.
Looking at it now I'm thinking the NES itself would be a better "big bang of videogames" but since Mario debuted on it I guess he does deserve all the credit.
Mr. Hideo praising SMB?... wow... I mean, MGS is great and all, but praising SMB as an inspiration of his own work?...
Even looking at the very first Metal Gear (it wasn't Solid until it was released and wide well known in the PS1) and I don't see anything related to Mario, or even a 2D platformer of sorts.
Don't get me wrong, I love Mario games, hell, I don't have/had a single Nintendo console without a single game featuring Mario and Mario 64 was simply magical. And if it wasn't for Mario, Yoshi wouldn't exist at all. Happy Bday Mario!.
Even looking at the very first Metal Gear (it wasn't Solid until it was released and wide well known in the PS1) and I don't see anything related to Mario, or even a 2D platformer of sorts.
Don't get me wrong, I love Mario games, hell, I don't have/had a single Nintendo console without a single game featuring Mario and Mario 64 was simply magical. And if it wasn't for Mario, Yoshi wouldn't exist at all. Happy Bday Mario!.
That's not physically - oh, never mind. I WILL say, however, that if someone actually did this and all three survived the experience, I would most definitely pay $200 for the result.HeySeansOnline said:
well... to be fair, you got a slap in the hand by Susan herself!, thats gotta be some sort of achievement (if you get a medal tell me!)FungiGamer said:
on the point, i love SMB, and love MGS, and i get what Kojima means by what he says, i mean, in the era of SMB, MG was an "below average" game at best, and it was so confusing and weird i guess he envies the ability to comunicate actions without words.
did anyone finished Metal Gear? the original game??
My thought process:
*sees title*
[jokingly]...Uh...I'm gonna guess he was caught humping a large inflatable Mario doll.
*click, sees picture*
Wait, WHAT? Oh, that's a duck. Never mind..........Wait, WHAT?
OT: Yeah, I think the OP pretty much summed my opinion. They guy seems to operate in extremes. I don't think he even knows the meaning of the word(s) "middle-ground".
*sees title*
[jokingly]...Uh...I'm gonna guess he was caught humping a large inflatable Mario doll.
*click, sees picture*
Wait, WHAT? Oh, that's a duck. Never mind..........Wait, WHAT?
OT: Yeah, I think the OP pretty much summed my opinion. They guy seems to operate in extremes. I don't think he even knows the meaning of the word(s) "middle-ground".
Also this.TheRightToArmBears said: