Mario Segale, the man who inspired Nintendo's flagship character, has died. He was 84. Born in 1934, Segale rented space to Nintendo US when the company was developing Donkey Kong. Originally, the plumber we all know as Mario was called "Jumpman." That changed when Segale stormed into Nintendo's offices demanding ... More
Mario Segale, the man who inspired Nintendo's flagship character, has died. He was 84. Born in 1934, Segale rented space to Nintendo US when the company was developing Donkey Kong. Originally, the plumber we all know as Mario was called "Jumpman." That changed when Segale stormed into Nintendo's offices demanding ... More
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