Mario

Mario is a fictional character and the protagonist of Nintendo's flagship video game franchise, Super Mario. He is a cultural icon and a central asset in Nintendo's intellectual property portfolio.

Why it’s in the news: He is in the news due to a record-breaking sale of a sealed Super Bros. game and ongoing business competition with Sonic the Hedgehog.

Latest on Mario

• Lego’s Donkey Kong arcade machine lets Mario jump endless barrels — Miyamoto is reportedly happy
• Super Mario is mathier than you think
• Sonic the Hedgehog chases Mario in IP business, 35 years since debut
• Sealed Super Mario Bros. sells for a record $3 million
• Sonic the Hedgehog chases Mario in IP business

Connections

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