The celebration took place in the newly renovated Nintendo World Store. The renovation didn't change much, save for the greatly expanded "museum" area. There's been a lot of Mario-themed merchandise created over the franchise's 25 plus years:
Happy birthday, Mario! We share cake with Mario and Miyamoto at NYC's Nintendo World Store
by Andrew Yoon 
on Nov 7th 2010 5:29PM
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The celebration took place in the newly renovated Nintendo World Store. The renovation didn't change much, save for the greatly expanded "museum" area. There's been a lot of Mario-themed merchandise created over the franchise's 25 plus years:
Reader Comments (57)
Posted: Nov 7th 2010 5:34PM Foetoid said
Someone please find me a recipe for this cake. I want it for my 28th birthday :D
Happy Birthday Mario you rough Italian stud ;)
Happy Birthday Mario you rough Italian stud ;)
Posted: Nov 7th 2010 8:09PM Solar Jetman said
@Foetoid Inside this cake is a Minus Cake that you'll never finish eating.
It kinda blends in against the ceiling, but I really like the flagpole Mario on top.
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It kinda blends in against the ceiling, but I really like the flagpole Mario on top.
Posted: Nov 7th 2010 5:36PM MystileArmor said
We've been friends for 25 years, Mario.... 25 YEARS!
And no invitation to your birthday party?!?!?
RAGEEEEEEEEEEEEE
YOU CAN KEEP YOUR CAKE SIR!
And no invitation to your birthday party?!?!?
RAGEEEEEEEEEEEEE
YOU CAN KEEP YOUR CAKE SIR!
Posted: Nov 7th 2010 6:29PM ArchiGamer said
@MystileArmor
Don't worry, its not made of chocolate pudding so you're not missing on anything...
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Don't worry, its not made of chocolate pudding so you're not missing on anything...
Posted: Nov 7th 2010 5:39PM Ducarta said
I want some of that cake too! Just look at Reggie's face.
Posted: Nov 7th 2010 5:44PM MystileArmor said
@Ducarta
"My name is Reggie, and I'm about eating cake and kicking ass."
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"My name is Reggie, and I'm about eating cake and kicking ass."
Posted: Nov 7th 2010 5:42PM religiousjedi said
The cake is NOT a lie.
Posted: Nov 7th 2010 6:14PM Mrguy you know that guy said
@religiousjedi
NEVER use that meme ever again on this site. Believe me, i learned the hard way.
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NEVER use that meme ever again on this site. Believe me, i learned the hard way.
Posted: Nov 7th 2010 5:42PM PR0F3TA said
i missed this cause of work, and a meeting. my only wish is that they had 3DS on the floor. i'd call sick to work for that.
Posted: Nov 7th 2010 5:44PM peter pham said
that is a pretty beast cake :D i want those shoes tho!!!
Posted: Nov 7th 2010 5:48PM Rm88 said
I love Miyamoto's Mario drawings. If only he could do the art for the games.
Posted: Nov 7th 2010 5:48PM ArchiGamer said
That is best damn cake ever. I want some...
Posted: Nov 7th 2010 5:56PM evilkoala said
I remember when he was just an 8 bit boy... *tear*
Posted: Nov 7th 2010 5:58PM McDuckScrooged said
Nice, wonder what the cake tasted like.
Posted: Nov 7th 2010 6:32PM The Wicker Man said
@ArchiGamer. It tasted like a lie. On a serious note, it has been great to have such a wonderful franchise to grow with. So weird I have a son now who is a Mario fan too. 25 years....wow. :)
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Posted: Nov 7th 2010 6:01PM camronm21 said
Happy Birthday Mario!
Posted: Nov 7th 2010 6:09PM CyberTyrant said
Courtesy of Princess Peach; right before Bowser crashed the party and kidnapped her... again.
Posted: Nov 7th 2010 6:13PM Mrguy you know that guy said
My body is ready... for that cake!!!!!
Posted: Nov 7th 2010 6:13PM Unvrfd said
The question is - did you give them Joystiq T-shirts?
Posted: Nov 7th 2010 6:20PM tBanzai said
You know... I still remember when Nintendo made decks for traditional japanese card games rather than video games.....
Posted: Nov 7th 2010 6:21PM oOWallaceOo said
Dear Mario,
Please come to the
castle. I've baked
a cake for you.
Yours Truly--
Princess Toadstool
Peach
Please come to the
castle. I've baked
a cake for you.
Yours Truly--
Princess Toadstool
Peach
Posted: Nov 7th 2010 6:22PM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said
I think today is also the birthday of the marine corps.
Posted: Nov 7th 2010 7:03PM hapa77 said
its not mario's birthday its anniversary of SUPER Mario Bros since 1985 mario has been around since '81 when donkey kong was made and orignal mario brothers came out in '83
Posted: Nov 8th 2010 12:48PM hapa77 said
@RedRose but he was in '83 which was called Mario Bros and introduced Luigi
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_(series)
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_(series)
Posted: Nov 7th 2010 7:15PM HBlakeH117 said
Looks like I just found my birthday cake design.
Posted: Nov 7th 2010 8:09PM LittleMofreaky said
Reggie the glutton?
Posted: Nov 7th 2010 8:29PM RobAccomando said
wtf. I didn't get an invite!
Posted: Nov 7th 2010 8:41PM yeah568 said
It's awesome how Miyamoto is like all casual and wearing a T-shirt and all.
Posted: Nov 7th 2010 9:04PM ZigmaTheEliminator said
The Mario Chess game. DO WANT. DO WANT VERY BAD.
Anyone know where to buy this? Preferrably online?
Anyone know where to buy this? Preferrably online?
Posted: Nov 7th 2010 9:53PM gamerso1990 said
Oh Mario. Only you know how to throw an awesome party.
Posted: Nov 7th 2010 10:00PM Prboi said
ITSSSA ME! MARIO! WOO HOO!!!
Posted: Nov 8th 2010 12:01AM pluupy said
Is it just me or does Miyamoto's signature have two large female breasts on it...?
Posted: Nov 8th 2010 12:19AM yoshi95 said
WANT. THOSE. SHOES.
Posted: Nov 8th 2010 12:26AM CamisadoRush said
Look at the bottom of the second picture. It looks like Mario's being stealthy.
Posted: Nov 8th 2010 12:27AM nomisro said
what goodies was they giving out? I seen the t-shirt(when taking your photo) and the red bags when you buy a Wii or DS. was there anything else?
Posted: Nov 8th 2010 8:40AM mrmobius said
O, so this is actually what Peach meant by cake?
A little disappointing really...
A little disappointing really...
Posted: Nov 8th 2010 9:33AM bigjf said
I wouldn't want to cut that cake, it's so beautiful!
Posted: Nov 8th 2010 9:34AM gameburke said
Shiggy and Reggie make such a cute couple, look at them cutting into their cake. Seriously though, I've got a little man crush on both of them.
Posted: Nov 8th 2010 10:24AM theaceplaya said
Shiggy! And the Regginator! I wish I lived in New York
