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Before becoming the iconic star of Super Mario Bros., what was Mario originally named?

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Nintendo's iconic Mario was initially named "Jumpman" in the 1981 Donkey Kong arcade game. Created by Shigeru Miyamoto, Mario's name changed during US localization, inspired by Nintendo of America's landlord. Originally a carpenter, Mario later became a plumber. His mustache and hat, designed due to hardware limitations, became defining features of the character.

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