Rather than saying "It's-a-me, Mario," Nintendo character Super Mario says "Itsumi Mario," which means "Super Mario" in Japanese. However, Nintendo's website always referred to the catchphrase as ...

That’s the declaration belted by Mario in his chintziest Italian accent at the start screen of 1996’s Mario Kart 64. It’s a cry most Millennials recall fondly, and for good reason. It’s a welcome to ...

In August and September 2024, social media users resurfaced a claim that Nintendo character Mario's catchphrase is actually "Itsumi Mario" — not "It's-a-me, Mario." For instance, one Facebook user ...

For decades, video game fans have debated the mystery surrounding Nintendo's most famous plumber. We know him simply as Mario, the mustached hero who's been rescuing Princess Peach since 1985. But ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. A British writer who specializes in indie gaming and LEGO. Of all the world’s best-known video game characters, Mario is the most ...

Numerous Lego Super Mario and Mario Kart sets are on sale at Amazon ahead of Prime Day, saving you as much as 30% off the ...

There are very few other gaming franchises out there today that have managed to stand the test of time and continuously put out amazing new titles year after year as Nintendo’s iconic Mario. We got to ...

Tristan Jurkovich began his career as a journalist in 2011. His childhood love of video games and writing fuel his passion for archiving this great medium’s history. He dabbles in every genre, but ...

Mario is a Nintendo icon. Everyone’s favorite plumber has been Nintendo’s vanguard for 35 years. He holds the company together with memorable one-liners like “It’s a me, Mario!” and “Mama Mia!” These ...