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March 10 marks National Mario Day, a celebration of the beloved video game character who has been in overalls for over 40 years.
Although Mario Day began in 2016, the Mario character was first introduced in Donkey Kong Arcade game in 1981. Video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto created Mario after failing to secure licensing rights to use Popeye. The character was originally called Jumpman before the name change, but according to other reports, was also called “Ossan” (a Japanese word for “middle-aged guy”).
Known and loved by millions, Mario was named after Mario Segale, a Seattle real estate developer who leased a warehouse to Nintendo in the ’80s.
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Mario became the star of his own video game when Super Mario Bros. was released in 1985. The success of Super Mario Bros. expanded Mario’s reach into other types of game genres, such as B. Puzzles like Dr Mario and role-playing games like Paper Mario And Mario & Luigi.
Since his debut, Mario has appeared in more than 200 video games. Outside of gaming, Mario has become an animated cultural icon, with Mario-inspired clothing, shoes, books, bags, towels, LEGOs, bedding, dolls, phone cases, jewelry, Halloween costumes, and other merchandise for fans to purchase .
He’s in movies too. Mario made it to the big screen in the 1993 comedy Super Mario Bros.while Chris Pratt will voice the character in the new one Super Mario Bros. Movie hits theaters on April 5 (click here for tickets). The final movie trailer was released on Thursday (March 9th) ahead of Mario Day.
Now that you’ve caught up with Mario, it’s time to shop! Mario Kart 9 is slated for release later this year. Until then, shop our roundup of Nintendo Switch video games in celebration of Mario Day.
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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Nintendo Switch
Go away, Jack! Race with your friends or compete against them in a “remastered battle mode” for new and returning battle courses Mario Kart 8 deluxe. According to the manufacturer, courses are included in the Mario Kart 8 deluxe – The Booster Course Pass appears in the online course selector for global and regional races.
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Super Mario 3D All Stars (Used)
Super Mario 3D All Stars allows you to play three classic games from Mario’s 3D adventures.
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New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe – Nintendo Switch
For less experienced and professionals New Super Mario Bros. & Deluxe you can transform into Mario, Luigi and friends in single player or multiplayer.
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Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit Nintendo Switch Edition
With more than 144 million copies sold Mario Kart Live is an obvious fan favorite. Up to four players can race Mario Kart: Live Home Circus edition.
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Nintendo Super Mario Maker 2
Super Mario Kart 3 It is rumored to be coming to Nintendo Switch later this year. While you wait, grab a copy of Super Mario Maker 2.
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Mario Gold Super Rush (Nintendo Switch Lite)
Golf as Mario, Peach, Yoshi and more; Compete against classmates from Mushroom Kingdom and level up your character Mario Golf: Super Rush.
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Mario & Sonic at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
Go for the gold! Skateboard, surf and race to the top Mario & Sonic at the Olympics.
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Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury
A colorful adventure! Choose your player to run, jump and run on the tracks Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury.
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Super Mario Party
Time to get the party started! Super Mario Party features character-specific dice blocks with dozens of exciting mini-games.
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