Why is Mario called Mario? 🎮
Before becoming one of the most recognizable characters in video game history, Mario had a very different name. He was originally known as Jumpman when he first appeared in Donkey Kong in 1981.
The name “Mario” is widely credited to Mario Segale, a businessman and the landlord of Nintendo of America’s warehouse in Tukwila, Washington. According to the well-known story, Nintendo of America employees were reminded of Segale when they were dealing with the character’s name, and “Mario” eventually became the name we know today.
🕹️ Platform: Game Boy
📅 Game Release: 1992
What do you think — did you already know where Mario got his name? 👀
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