Mario is quite possibly the biggest video game celebrity on this planet, because of the amazing games, there are even Mario games online. He is so well known that even people who do not play or like video games know who he is around the world. Mario is an Italian plumber who likes to wear a red suit.

Mario has a supporting cast that makes him so unique also. His older brother named Luigi is the skinny version of Mario. Princess Peach, who always plays a big role, is the damsel in distress that needs to be protected.

Mario has been in many games, some have been bad, because Nintendo was experimenting in different genres and failed. You cannot blame Nintendo for the failures, because they were trying to be different and try new things. Something that not many developers want to do. They are too frightened that they will lose money.

Mario Kart 64

Mario Kart 64 is the first game that you need to play. It is a very fun game with good graphics and you can play it with your friends or family members. You do not have to be an gaming expert as it is very easy to get in to. You can beat other racers by using your driving skills or by collecting items you pick up on the course to make your competition their live a living nightmare.

Super Mario World

Super Mario has been very innovative with the platform games. 2D platforms are its bread and butter. Super Mario World is a classic game that is still played today.

This game set the bar really high for 2D platform games. Think about it, many games to this day implement certain aspects from this game. And others look at it for inspiration on how to improve their game. Ten years from now this game will still be fun to play.

Mario 64

The last game that you need to play is Mario 64. the number behind his name was a catchy way of saying that the game used the power of the Nintendo 64 to it’s fullest. Mario 64 made took the step in bringing our favorite plumber to the 3D realm. Many platforms have tried it before, but Mario set the standard once again.

A great thing about Mario games is that the creators are able to take the same characters, but are able to spin in to a different genre like, tennis or racing and totally dominate and get new fans in the process. There have been failures to of course, but Mario will never be remembered for those as he has literally changed the video game industry and controls his own destiny.

So what is next for our chubby plumber with a big moustache? Only Nintendo and Shigeru Miyamoto know, but you can imagine that it will be something innovative and very fun for you kids and adults, like Mario Sunshine 64.

 

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