It's a me - Mario! The most popular gaming character of all time When Shigeru Miyamoto created “Jumpman” for his new video game Donkey Kong, he most likely didn't realize that he was creating the most famous gaming character of all time. But that was exactly what happened, and after a name change to Mario, the Italian plumber became the mascot par excellence. And so Super Mario has already inspired entire generations of gaming enthusiasts who, together with Mario and Luigi, go in search of Princess Peach or race across Rainbow Road in Super Mario Kart. There is a lot that you probably don't know yet about Nintendo's most prominent figure. In this ultimate fan book, you'll learn everything you ever wanted to know about Super Mario and his world. 100% unofficial. Beginnings — Classics — Most Exciting Facts - Interviews Format: special format