Mario's Debut: Mario made his first appearance in the 1981 arcade game "Donkey Kong," where he was known as "Jumpman." His mission was to rescue his girlfriend, Pauline, from the giant ape, Donkey Kong.

Name Origin: The character was named after Mario Segale, the landlord of Nintendo of America's office. The name change from "Jumpman" to "Mario" happened in the 1982 game "Donkey Kong Jr."

Professions: Mario has held various jobs over the years. While he is best known as a plumber, he has also been depicted as a carpenter, doctor (in "Dr. Mario"), and even a professional kart racer.

Super Mario Bros.: The game "Super Mario Bros.," released in 1985 for the NES, is often credited with reviving the video game industry after the crash of 1983. It introduced many elements that would become staples of the franchise.

Voice Actor: Since 1995, Mario has been voiced by Charles Martinet. His iconic voice debuted in the game "Super Mario 64."

Power-Ups: Mario's adventures are famous for their power-ups, like the Super Mushroom, Fire Flower, and Starman. These items help Mario gain abilities and defeat enemies more effectively.

Mario's Rival: Wario, Mario's rival, made his first appearance in the game "Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins" in 1992. Wario was created to be the opposite of Mario in every way.

Princess Peach: Mario's primary goal in many games is to rescue Princess Peach from the villain Bowser. Princess Peach first appeared in "Super Mario Bros." and has since become a central character in the series.

Multiplayer: Mario has appeared in numerous multiplayer games, including the "Mario Kart" series, "Mario Party" series, and various sports games like "Mario Tennis" and "Mario Golf."

Cultural Impact: Mario is one of the most recognizable characters in video game history and has appeared in over 200 games. He has become a cultural icon, representing Nintendo and video gaming as a whole.

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