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Mario is widely considered to be what?
Answer
The most famous video game character in history
Mario is widely considered the most famous video game character in history due to his iconic status and enduring popularity.
💡 Did you know?
Mario has appeared in more games than any other video game character.
Other options people guess
- The fastest video game character
- The first video game character ever
- The highest-earning video game character
Topics
- Video Games
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