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Super Mario 64 turns 20 and is still one of the greatest 3D games ever

  • Posted byby Mike Minotti
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Mario needs to replace that winged cap with a festive birthday cap.

Super Mario 64 was one of the most important games ever. It’s also now 20 years old. It debuted in Japan for the Nintendo 64 on June 23, 1996. It’s hard to imagine what the industry would be like if it didn’t exist. Super Mario 64 not only redefined the platforming genre; it gave developers a blueprint to follow for every 3D game that would come after it. It was also a commercial success, selling over 11 million copies.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.