Mario's original name:
Game designer Shigeru Miyamoto nearly called his famed character Mr.Video speculating it would be a name he'd return to with each and every title. In his first appearance in 1981's Donkey Kong, he was known only as 'Jumpman', given his ability to jump over barrels.
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Facts about Mario
RandomFacts about the famous video game character and the mascot of Nintendo.