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RIP Mario? Why The Internet Keeps Talking About Nintendo Killing Mario – GameSpot
An internet joke about Nintendo’s strange limited-time sales tactics has turned into a meme about Mario’s public execution.
Mario died on March 31, 2021. At least, that’s what large swaths of the internet are saying, thanks to a meme that has taken hold around Nintendo’s sales practices. Depending on how closely you’ve been following the Mario 35th Anniversary celebration, you may be confused about why some people are talking about Nintendo killing off one of its most iconic characters. Here’s what’s going on.
Why is Mario dying?
The short answer is: He isn’t. Mario isn’t going anywhere, and Nintendo has already announced…
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