Mario (franchise)

Fandom
Name:	Mario
Abbreviation(s):
Creator:	Nintendo
Date(s):	1981
Medium:	Video Game
Country of Origin:	Japan
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The Mario franchise is a video game franchise published and produced by Nintendo starring the fictional Italian character Mario. The franchise's other forms of media include several television series and a feature film. It was originally created by game designer Shigeru Miyamoto with the arcade Donkey Kong, released on July 9, 1981.

Notable Franchises

• Donkey Kong
• Super Mario
• Super Mario Land
• Wario
• Dr. Mario
• Mario Kart
• Yoshi
• Mario Tennis
• Mario Golf
• Paper Mario
• Mario & Luigi
• Mario Party
• Hotel Mario

Fandom

Shipping

• Bowser/Luigi

Connections with Other Fandoms

Mario and Sonic the Hedgehog had a famous rivalry during the 90's console wars, however it dissipated once Sega stopped making consoles. Now, since the two franchises have crossed over on many occasions since then, their fandom's have become much friendlier toward each other.

Fanworks

Examples Wanted: Editors are encouraged to add more examples or a wider variety of examples.

Animation

• Super Mario Bros. Z

Archives & Fannish Links

• Mario fanworks at FF.net
• Super Mario & Related Fandoms fanworks at AO3
• Supper Mario Broth - fanblog
• SMW Central - fangame and fan music site

Resources

• Super Mario Wiki (Nintendo Independent Wiki Alliance)
• MarioWiki (Fandom)