Super Mario, Donkey Kong, Link – the mere mention of these names conjures fond memories for millions of gamers around the world.
Whole generations have grown up with these heroes from the Japanese video game developer Nintendo. These are cult figures, legends even – and a piece of pop culture history.
Fans can now find out how it all began at the world’s only Nintendo Museum, near Kyoto in Japan.
The telling of the company’s 135-year history – from its beginnings in the 19th century to the present day – begins with a lift ride to the first floor of the museum.
Your eyes are immediately drawn to oversized consoles from the various Nintendo eras hanging from the ceiling; the Nintendo Entertainment System – known as the Famicom in some markets – from 1983, and cult Game Boy, all the way up to the current Nintendo Switch.
