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Is there any character that represents video games like Mario? No, there isn't. Games featuring Nintendo's mascot are often among the best.
Jason Wilson, Bitmob's managing editor, posed the staff this question:
"Mario continues to chug along, sending out hit after hit after hit, while other mascots and long-term characters are firmly entrenched in the second string. What is it about Mario that's so goddamn enduring?"
We're giving you the opportunity to answer. Whether you picked up his latest effort, Super Mario Galaxy 2, or not, we want you to write about Mario, his games, his creators, and his audience. Take any angle — just attempt to explain some part of this character's success.
Here are the official guidelines to participate:
1. Write any article related to Mario and his games. Keep it concise — about 200-400 words should do it, but you can go longer if you choose.
2. Tag that article with the following tag "Mario" — we'll use it as a catchall for this activity.
3. Submit your article to the Mobfeed by June 9, 2010.