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Watch Miyamoto explain how he designed Super Mario Bros. World 1-1

Arguably one of gaming's most iconic levels, Super Mario Bros'. 1-1, is given the walkthrough treatment by none other than Miyamoto himself.

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Shigeru Miyamoto, the legendary designer known for his work on Mario, Zelda, Pikmin, Star Fox, and various other Nintendo franchises, sits down to give everyone a walkthrough of the classic World 1-1 level from Super Mario Bros.

Miyamoto explains why everything is where it is, and how some items are there to teach the player a mechanic which will be reused later. If you're interested in game design, or just want to learn some mind-blowing facts, watch the video.

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