Can Nintendo turn Super Mario Run into its first killer app?

This week, Nintendo released an app version of its iconic Super Mario Brothers game. It's Nintendo's first foray into smart phone and mobile gaming and it's expected to see 30 million downloads and bring in $80 million in its first month. Toronto game designer Benjamin Rivers reflects on the enduring appeal of Nintendo's 30-year-old powerhouse.

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