Mario fans around the world are buzzing with excitement as a major shake-up hits the beloved franchise. One of its key figures, Charles Martinet, is stepping down from his iconic role as the voice of Mario in video games, leaving fans curious about the implications for the upcoming game, Super Mario Bros. Wonder.
A new era for Mario
On Monday, August 21, Nintendo made the stunning announcement that Charles Martinet, who has been the voice of Mario for more than three decades, would be moving on to a new role as Mario's Ambassador. While he will still represent the cherished game series, he will no longer voice the characters in the games.
This surprising revelation comes just before Gamescom 2023, Europe's largest video game convention, where Nintendo is expected to showcase upcoming Mario games. The timing has led fans to speculate that Nintendo wanted to get ahead of the news and address the change before it became widely known.
New voices in the Mushroom Kingdom
Sharp-eared Mario fans have already noticed slight differences in Mario's voice in the trailers for Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Nintendo has now confirmed that the upcoming game will feature new voice talent for the roles of Mario and Luigi, as Charles Martinet will no longer be lending his voice to the iconic characters.
In addition to Mario, Martinet has also voiced other beloved Mushroom Kingdom characters, including Luigi, Wario, and Waluigi. Nintendo revealed that WarioWare: Move It! will also feature a new voice actor for Mario's antipode, Wario.
A historic change for the series
Charles Martinet has been the only official voice of Mario in the games, and most fans first heard him in Super Mario 64, released in 1996 for the Nintendo 64. With Martinet's departure, this voice change marks a historical moment for the long-running series, disregarding portrayals by Chris Pratt and other actors in movies and TV shows.
The highly anticipated Super Mario Bros. Wonder is set to release on October 20, 2023, for the Nintendo Switch. Fans can also look forward to a video message from Charles Martinet and Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto, which Nintendo has promised to release soon.
As Mario fans brace themselves for a new era in the franchise, the question remains: who will be the new voice to take on the iconic character and captivate fans around the world?
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