The most beautiful legends about Super Mario, video game superstar

From the enigma of the surname to the lost Luigi in Super Mario 64, from the "prophecy" about 9/11 to creepypastas. Secrets and puzzles about the protagonist of Super Mario Bros., who turns 35 today

(photo: Denise Truscello / WireImage) The video game Super Mario Bros. was released by Nintendo for Nes (Nintendo Entertainment System) on 13 September of 1985. But 35 years ago, no one imagined it would become one of the most beloved console games and one of the titles that revived the industry after the famous 1983 crisis.

Initial success consolidated over the decades. There are dozens of Super Mario video games, and a new title comes out almost every year. The character is an icon also known outside of video games thanks to the products of his franchise. Of course, after 35 years there is still a film worthy of the name, given the resounding box office flop of Super Mario Bros. (1993), but an animation reboot is currently scheduled for 2022. Mario's empire does not know many for now. rivals.

There are also some legends and rumors related to Super Mario, and it is not surprising: even video games can boast a very rich folklore. Those on the most famous video game in the world could not be missing.

Mario's surname

Anyone who has had the misfortune to see the 1993 film knows well that the two hydraulic brothers are called Mario Mario and Luigi Mario. This is also the current version of Nintendo and creator Shigeru Miyamoto, but that wasn't always the case. Initially Mario's surname was simply a fan theory, and not too crazy either. If the characters were called Mario Bros., that is Mario brothers, then it could be deduced that Mario was also the surname.