Miyamoto says Mario’s full name is “Mario Mario”
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Nintendo’s famous plumber simply goes by the name Mario. But did you know that he has a last name as well?
During Japan’s 30th anniversary Super Mario Bros. event this past weekend, Shigeru Miyamoto apparently stated that Mario’s full name is “Mario Mario”. As for Luigi, he’s “Luigi Mario”. It’s sort of like someone named Yamada Yamada having a brother named Itou Yamada.
This news is actually somewhat surprising despite what was shown in the 1993 Super Mario Bros. movie. Here’s what Miyamoto told Game Informer about Mario and Luigi’s names back in 2012:
“This is an old story, but Hollywood did a film version of the Mario Bros. many years back. There was a scene in the script where they needed a last name for the characters. Somebody suggested that, because they were the Mario Bros., their last name should be Mario. So, they made him “Mario Mario.” I heard this and laughed rather loudly. Of course, this was ultimately included in the film. Based on the film, that’s [how] their names ended up. But, just like Mickey Mouse doesn’t really have a last name, Mario is really just Mario and Luigi is really just Luigi.”
There’s definitely been some debate as to whether or not Mario has a last name since there have been contradictory comments floating around over the years. I suppose this is what we have to go by now!
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Google has a little Super Mario Bros. Easter egg
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There’s a small Mario-related Easter egg on Google’s website. By searching for the term “Super Mario Bros.”, you’ll see a Question Block towards the right side of the page. Clicking it plays the familiar animation and sound (try getting to 100 as well) that we all know and love! It’s a nice little nod to the 30th anniversary of Super Mario Bros.
It’s now the 30th anniversary of Super Mario Bros.
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Super Mario Bros. came out in Japan on September 13, 1985. You know what that means! Since it’s the 13th in Japan, today is the 30th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. Here’s to another 30, Mario!
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Miyamoto says it’s time to take Super Mario Bros. in a new direction
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TIME has an interview with up Shigeru Miyamoto and Takashi Tezuka. Some of the comments are actually from June, but there’s a sprinkling of fresh remarks as well.
One interesting excerpt concerns Miyamoto talking about how Super Mario Maker is like a transition point for the franchise, as Nintendo feels it’s time “to move in a new direction”. Miyamoto said:
“Doing this now at the 30th anniversary [of Super Mario Bros.] is really putting some more of that creativity into the players. But at the same time, we as the developers feel that it’s time for us to move in a new direction, and we’re preparing to work on the future of Super Mario from here on.”
You can check out TIME’s full piece here.
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Nintendo UK store taking pre-orders for a limited edition Super Mario Box with various items
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Nintendo UK’s online store is now taking pre-orders for a limited edition “Super Mario Box”. Inside, you’ll find a Mario Classic Colors amiibo, an 8-bit Mario toy, a t-shirt, and hat.
The Super Mario Box is due out on October 9. Pricing is set at £29.99. To reserve the box, head on over here.
Miyamoto, Reggie, other Nintendo legends share their fondest Mario memories
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In celebration of the 30th anniversary of Super Mario Bros., IGN reached out to nine Nintendo legends for their fondest memories. The site managed to obtain comments from high-profile people like Shigeru Miyamoto and Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime.
Miyamoto’s pick? Super Mario 64. Here’s what he shared about that game:
“Of course, I’ve had many memories with Mario over the last 30 years, but the one that sticks out for me most was when we made Super Mario 64. I felt very fortunate to be able to work in a 3D space for the first time, take on this new technology, and have Mario be the character that helped bring it to life. And that we did that by working with 3D technology at a time when there weren’t many people doing it. So that was a very important moment with Mario for me.
“The other memory links back to my childhood. When I was younger I used to always like to make puppets and do puppet shows. When we made Super Mario 64, it was like I was able to do a puppet show with Mario in a 3D space. It’s been very fun for me to have these moments where the things that I’ve enjoyed from my youth have blended in with the work that I do in video games.”
Reggie’s choice was none other than Super Mario World. He mentioned the following about Nintendo’s SNES classic:
“My deepest Super Mario memory is with Super Mario World. I came into the Nintendo family in 1991 via the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, and that console came with Super Mario World. I can still picture Yoshi’s Island 2 and the opening sequence to get a Koopa shell moving to the right and picking up my 1-Up. I also loved the various Yoshis – especially the Blue flying Yoshi and the Yellow sand-stomping Yoshi. I played and replayed that game with my sons and always kept it at 99 lives. I still have the cartridge, and a working SNES at home and in my office.”
You can find more comments from the likes of Takashi Tezuka, Bill Trinen, and more here.
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Nintendo shares “Let’s Super Mario! Thank You Video”
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Nintendo’s Japanese YouTube page has gone live with a new “Let’s Super Mario! Thank You Video”. It features a collection of footage created by various fans. We’ve posted the video below.
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Miyamoto will be shedding light on Mario myths tomorrow
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Nintendo’s European divisions are teasing a new video from Shigeru Miyamoto. Tomorrow, the legendary game developer will be shedding light on Mario myths. Miyamoto will comment on Bowser Jr.’s mother and more.
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Nintendo releasing 256-page Mario encyclopedia in Japan next month
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Next month, Nintendo will be shipping out a 256-page Mario encyclopedia in Japan. It contains content pertaining to 17 Mario games from the original Super Mario Bros. up through Super Mario World. In terms of content, readers can expect coverage of characters, enemies, power-ups, items, stages, techniques and graphics of each game.
The encyclopedia goes on sale on October 19. Pricing is set at 3,132 yen.
Super Mario 30th Anniversary Live rehearsal video
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An official video has gone up for Super Mario 30th Anniversary Live, which is taking place in Japan on September 20 and 21. Below, you can get a look at rehearsals that were recently held.
