MAR10 Day! Mario History and Drinking Game!

🎮🍻 Welcome to a special MAR10 (Mario Day) edition of the SoberKart Podcast! 🍻🎮

Tonight, we’re taking a deep dive into the rich and legendary history of one of the most iconic characters in video game history – Mario! From his early days as Jumpman in the classic Donkey Kong arcade game to becoming the face of Nintendo and gaming culture itself in 2025, we’re exploring every key moment of Mario’s evolution. 🚀

Here’s what we’ll be covering in tonight’s celebration of Mario:

The Beginning: Mario’s first appearance as Jumpman in Donkey Kong (1981) and how it set the stage for his long career in gaming.
The Birth of Super Mario: How Super Mario Bros. revolutionized platformers and gaming as a whole in 1985, introducing us to Mario’s iconic world of pipes, Goombas, and Super Mushrooms.
The Technological Evolution: From the 8-bit days of the NES to the groundbreaking 3D adventure in Super Mario 64 (1996) on the N64, we’ll explore how Nintendo pushed the boundaries of console hardware to make Mario games better, bigger, and more immersive.
Mario & The Nintendo Franchise: How Mario became the face of Nintendo and helped define its hardware, including the Super Nintendo, GameCube, Wii, Switch, and beyond.
The Best of the Best: Ranking the best Mario games from the 2D classics to the 3D masterpieces, including Super Mario World, Super Mario Galaxy, and Super Mario Odyssey.
The Expanded Mario Universe: Beyond the main games, we’ll talk about Mario’s foray into spin-offs like Mario Kart, Mario Party, Mario Tennis, Super Smash Bros., and his appearances in Super Mario Maker, Paper Mario, and even the Super Mario Bros. movie.
The Impact on Gaming: We’ll explore Mario’s legacy in gaming culture and his influence on platformers, storytelling, and how his games shaped the gaming industry and inspired generations of gamers.
As always, we’ll be having a few drinks, playing Mario Kart, and diving into hilarious, insightful, and unfiltered discussions about all things Mario. So, grab your controller, crack open a cold one, and join us for a celebration of the most iconic video game character ever created! 🍻🚗💨

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We can’t wait to share this Mario-filled night with you all, so be sure to tune in and celebrate Mario Day with us in style!