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Does Mario feel pain? It’s complicated

It’s also not the important question, according to Nintendo.

By Andrew Webster, an entertainment editor covering streaming, virtual worlds, and every single Pokémon video game. According to Takashi Tezuka, who has worked on the series since the original Super Mario Bros.( including serving as producer on last year’s Wonder), there isn’t really a clear answer. Mario’s face contorts in uncomfortable ways when the game over screen pops up and jolts into the air when taking damage from a spiky shell or chomping Piranha Plant.

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