Mario Day: Video Game History and Screen Time Balance
On March 10th every year, gaming communities worldwide perk up to celebrate an icon who’s hopped through the gaming scene for over three decades.
Mario Day, from the date’s resemblance to the name “Mario” when represented as “MAR10,” is a homage to the beloved plumber.Mario has become not only the mascot of Nintendo but also a huge part of our childhood.
Nintendo’s pioneering game designer, Shigeru Miyamoto, conceived Mario as a playable character originally named Jumpman. It was a simple moniker that effectively described the character’s primary ability in the game he debuted in.
Mario wasn’t a plumber by trade at the very start; in his first appearance, he was depicted as a carpenter. The character underwent a key evolution when he was eventually named Mario.
Donkey Kong marked a significant milestone in the history of video games and for Nintendo of America. It wasn’t just the debut for Mario, who was then named Jumpman, but also the beginning of a franchise.
The importance of adhering to screen time recommendations cannot be understated. Kids, teenagers, and adults need to monitor the amount of time they spend in front of screens for their overall health.