Mario (???, Mario?) is a video game character created by Japanese game designer Shigeru Miyamoto and the official mascot of Nintendo. As one of the most recognizable video game characters in the world, Mario is often used to represent the video game industry as a whole.[citation needed] He has appeared in over 100 video games since his creation, more than any other character.[citation needed] Originally used for platforming games, he has also found his way into racing games, puzzle games, role-playing games, fighting games, sports games, and many others. |