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The voice actor behind Mario looks back on his audition for the part

Aug 22, 2017
Mario Kart is celebrating its 25th birthday this year.
Mario and Luigi direct children ride through a McDonald's drive-thru in Los Angeles, California.
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Why do we keep returning to video games? Simple rewards

Dec 18, 2012
Students at USC's video game design school say jumping and flying are the fun experiences that keep us coming back to classic games.