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 Games

• Donkey Kong
• Super Mario
• Dr. Mario
• Mario Kart
• Paper Mario
• Mario & Luigi
• Mario Party

Fandom

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

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Animation

• Super Mario Bros. Z

Archives & Fannish Links

• Mario fanworks at FF.net
• Super Mario & Related Fandoms fanworks at AO3

Reources

• mariowiki
• MarioWiki on wikia