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Earlier this year Charles Martinet, who voiced Mario for decades, retired. After weeks of speculation about his replacement, Nintendo revealed the new voice actor with little fanfare. What gives?

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“We want people to enjoy the gameplay experience, and if they enjoyed the voice behind the gameplay experience, that’s what's most important to us, not necessarily highlighting [Mario’s actor],” Bowser told WIRED last week.

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[-] HipsterTenZero@dormi.zone 3 points 1 year ago

Captain Lou Albano had the best take on mario imo, 2nd place being Bob Hoskins

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