When you are in a train compartment, waiting for time to pass, one of the best things you could think of doing is to play a game on your phone or any other handheld device. This is when the Super Mario character takes on an all-new dimension – a character that is loveable, well, at least most of the time! You can like him, or you can dislike him, but you certainly cannot ignore him.
The Evolution Of Mario
It is certainly quite strange to imagine how and why Mario (Super Mario sunshine rom) came into being. The original characters that Miyamoto came up with were Donkey Kong and Lady. There is no doubt that this creator was quite inspired by the fictional and most lovable seaman, Popeye and his lady love Olive Oyl. When the cartoon character was first brought out on to the screen and into the various games, there was no mention of the character Mario. As days went by, there was a need to identify with a character that has some sort of a westernized name. First, the idea of Jumpman came around – as the character was constantly jumping to avoid being shot. Eventually, Mario was the name that was used in sales brochures.
Who Was The Inspiration For The Name Mario? Read On To Find Out!
In the life of a creator, there are always those rather inconspicuous people who end up creating an identity for themselves through the characters created by the artist/creator. In the case of Miyamoto, this was a similar situation. There are many who believe that when Donkey Kong was being introduced to audiences in America, there was a man named Mario Segale who was the landlord of the warehouse that Nintendo was using. Since this imposing figure was quite a pain as far as the Nintendo company was concerned, Arakawa – the then president of the company decided on using Mario as a name. So, now you know the reason behind the naming of this lovable character.
Isn’t it good to know about the characters you are playing with on your video screen? Take some time to get to know this little guy who seems to be all over the place, trying to make your run for the winning post, a lot more difficult than it should be. It’s fun to be with Mario and see how he can overturn crazy situations and win hearts at the same time.