Ten Reasons Mario Games Never Get Old

October 26, 2007 | By: Robert Workman

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Why are Mario games so gosh darn special?

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Mario. What is it about him that makes him such a driving force in the game industry? Why are most of his games so popular even twenty years after their release? Behold, the ten reasons why you and millions of Nintendo-philes keep coming back for more.

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sizemoan1337 at 10:04 pm on October 26th 2008

Old mario kicks new mario's ass

dupont24fan1989 at 8:36 pm on October 26th 2008

I think this was written last year, and then recycled this year, since GameDaily doesn't like to update their website.

chedderchet12 at 6:11 pm on October 26th 2008

Good article, especially loved the paper mario images, but... "and this will probably carry over to Mario's upcoming adventure, Super Mario Galaxy." when was this written, exactly?

apocrypha3000 at 5:30 pm on October 26th 2008

I've always been a fan!!! I've been playing mario games since b4 tha game was about mario. Meaning since Donkey kong(the orange handheld game). I also had mario cement factory. I also remeber playing donkey kong, where mario was the hero, for Coleco Vision....That was b4 Nintendo for all u youngsters!!! I then upgraded to the N.E.S where the love for Mario & Luigi solidified. Since then I 've beaten almost every mario game. My last true conquest was mario sunshine, I'am now trying to beat paper mario for the wii and as soon as I do I will get my hands on mario galaxy and beat thatb 1 too. BUT 1 last thing....I'm currenty also enjoying mario kart wii. I fell in love with that one since nintendo64. I'm trying to get my golden stiring wheel. i've completed almost every course in all speeds(50cc 100cc 150cc) and I opened up a few characters like Diddy kong, king boo, dry bones and a few new karts and bikes.By the way that is very touching jhbroa I'm glad u was able to improve your condition via video games especially mario. I wish u continious good health!!! :)

apocrypha3000 at 5:23 pm on October 26th 2008

I've always been a fan!!! I've been playing mario games since b4 tha game was about mario. Meaning since Donkey kong(the orange handheld game). I also had mario cement factory. I also remeber playing donkey kong, where mario was the hero, for Coleco Vision....That was b4 Nintendo for all u youngsters!!! I then upgraded to the N.E.S where the love for Mario & Luigi solidified. Since then I 've beaten almost every mario game. My last true conquest was mario sunshine, I'am now trying to beat paper mario for the wii and as soon as I do I will get my hands on mario galaxy and beat thatb 1 too. BUT 1 last thing....I'm currenty also enjoying mario kart wii. I fell in love with that one since nintendo64. I'm trying to get my golden stiring wheel. i've completed almost every course in all speeds(50cc 100cc 150cc) and I opened up a few characters like Diddy kong, king boo, dry bones and a few new karts and bikes. Oh yeah i got my wifi connection so when u get yours "extremedrummer52" I welcome your challenge!!! I appear as Alpha in (NYC) I'll see there!!!