{"id":297463,"date":"2025-03-10T05:40:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-10T12:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/es\/?p=350684"},"modified":"2025-07-01T15:13:17","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T22:13:17","slug":"march-10-is-the-official-super-mario-day-but-why","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/march-10-is-the-official-super-mario-day-but-why\/","title":{"rendered":"March 10 is the official Super Mario Day, but why?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The iconic Mario, whose first appearance dates back more than 40 years in the Donkey Kong arcade machine, has transcended his role as a mere mascot for Nintendo to become the most recognizable face of the video game industry. <strong>Initially known as JumpMan, &#8216;Ossan&#8217; or Mr. Video, the plumber acquired his famous name in honor of the landlord of the Nintendo of America offices in New York<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A word game with a lot of history<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">March 10, known as Mario Day, is celebrated in honor of this iconic character. <strong>This event, which is derived from a play on words with the date (Mar. 10), was officially adopted by Nintendo in 2016, and since then has served as a platform for promotions and special activities<\/strong>. The fan community, which has kept the tradition alive, has declined its influence over the years, creating a cultural phenomenon around the character.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Nintendo Switch 2 \u2013 V\u00eddeo del primer vistazo\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PR5XF8O4AlA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since 2017, Nintendo has started to implement a series of activities that have evolved, from events in the eShop to notable collaborations like the LEGO Super Mario line, introduced in 2020. <strong>This year, the promotion &#8220;Your game continues with Mario and his friends!&#8221; will offer discounts on various Mario video games, including the recent Princess Peach: Showtime! and Super Mario Bros. Wonder, in an effort to celebrate his legacy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The future of Mario looks bright, with a Nintendo Direct scheduled for April 2, where significant announcements about the Switch 2 and other projects are expected. <strong>Additionally, a new animated movie is anticipated that could bring the plumber back to the big screens once again<\/strong>. Without a doubt, Mario continues to be a pillar of digital entertainment, reminding us of the timeless influence he has had since his creation. 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Initially known as JumpMan, &#8216;Ossan&#8217; or Mr. Video, the plumber acquired his famous name in honor of the landlord of the Nintendo of America offices in New York. A pun with a lot of history March 10, known as Mario Day, is celebrated in tribute to this iconic character. 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