Why Mario should retire

The stuff of gaming legend.
The thing is, Mario is a true icon of gaming. He's forever going to be associated with all that's good about our favourite consoles of yesteryear. His Jumpman beginnings in Donkey Kong and the arrival of Luigi for Mario Bros make him more old-school than the Tucker years on Grange Hill. (Dr Mario, GameCube, Mario Bros., Mario Galaxy, Mario Hoops 3 on 3, Mario Kart 64, Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, Mario Party DS, Nintendo DS, Wii)

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