Mario

Mario is the main character of the Mario series and the mascot for Nintendo. He is the most well-known video game character of all time.

Donkey Kong
Mario first appeared in the Video game Donkey Kong, an arcade game created by Nintendo. In this game, he appeared as a short carpenter named Jumpman who had to save his girl friend from Donkey Kong, an insane ape. Pauline was saved by Mario, but never heard from again.

Super Mario Bros.
Mario, and his brother Luigi, fought through the Mushroom Kingdom to stop the mysterious lord Bowser from taking over the Mushroom Kingdom. Mario was able to defeat the Koopa King and save Princess Peach.

Personality
Mario is always seen as a kind-hearted and brave hero. He is willing to risk his life to save the lives of millions from a large amount of evil. He also saves Princess Peach from Bowser's claws.



Powers and Abilities
Mario's most used ability is jumping. He also can use power-ups to do various things. In Super Mario 64 he is also able to do punches and kicks. He can also throw fireballs when having a Fire Flower. If he gets a star, he becomes invincible.

Cameo

 * Mario made a cameo in The Simpsons Game in one of the levels seen in the background alongside with Sonic the Hedgehog.
 * Mario made a cameo in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time as a portrait inside Hyrule Castle
 * Mario made a cameo in Majora's Mask as a mask behind the salesman
 * Mario made a cameo in Banjo Tooie when Loggo The Toilet asks for help and Banjo says "Maybe Mario's Free at the Moment.
 * Mario has been shown to be an italian in the Super Mario Bros. Super Show. Though he was also shown to have residence in New York City.
 * Mario has a speaking Cameo in The Simpsons as U.N. Ambassador of Italy.
 * Mario's head has been preserved in a jar in Futurama.
 * In Kirby Super Star Ultra he can be seen in the crowd when battling King Dedede, and Rock Kirby can transform into a golden Mario statue

Landmark Games

 * Donkey Kong
 * Mario Bros.
 * Super Mario Bros.
 * Super Mario Bros. 3
 * Dr. Mario
 * Super Mario World
 * Super Mario 64
 * Mario and Luigi: Superstar Saga
 * Super Smash Bros.
 * Super Mario Galaxy
 * Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games
 * Paper Mario

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