Mario (Gaming Icon)

  One of the most iconic video game characters if not the greatest video game character of all time, is the little Italian plumber named Mario.

What of the things that many of the younger fans may or may not know is that Mario first appeared as Jumpman in the Donkey Kong arcade game back in the early 80s and has never stopped.

Then in 1985 Mario made his video game debut with Super Mario Bros. for the original NES gaming system. Basically the storyline was Mario was sent to the Mushroom Kingdom to save Princess Peach from the evil Bowser.

 As times went along, we all got to be introduced to several other amazing characters throughout the series' amazing run such as Mario’s brother Luigi, Wario, Yoshi and many others.

What I love about playing Mario games is simply the fact that they are fun, wholesome games that really anyone can play and enjoy.

What’s even crazier about Mario is that Nintendo created so many amazingly fun franchises through this one character. Games like, Mario Party, Mario Tennis, Mario Kart and of course Super Smash Brothers. It feels like no matter what kind of game it is, you put that little plumber in the game and it was going to be a hit for Nintendo.

Honestly, I’m extremely happy to see Mario still going strong after all these years. Because to me, It is nice to see games that everyone can enjoy and it doesn’t have to be overly sexual and or violent.

I hope we can all continue to enjoy saving the Mushroom Kingdom from the evil clutches of Bowser for many years to come.

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