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?

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.

  • @KidsTryThisAtHomeEnglish
    3•1 year ago

    Am I the only one who knew about this? “Little fanfare” maybe but Nintendo announced it a while ago, with Charles saying goodbye in a video? This has been known. Just another reason to post a wired article I guess