In 1983, Mario Bros. was one of the games that kickstarted gaming and got the wheels moving on the behemoth industry that exists today. The popularity of this arcade game led to numerous developments and innovation and is one of the reasons why technology has reached the stage of virtual reality.
The Mario franchise has stood strong for decades, thanks to the regular adaptation to different platforms and new technology. It is likely that there will soon be immersive Mario games in VR for players to enjoy.