Mario Power-Ups & Dr. Mario

In this episode we take a look at the secrets and history of Mario. The main series of Super Mario games are platformers, which mostly follow Mario's adventures in the fictional world of the Mushroom Kingdom. These games rely on Mario's jumping ability to progress through levels. Analysts suggest that by 2012, the Mario franchise was valued at over $10 billion. The franchise has spawned over 200 games of various genre, including Super Mario Bros, Mario Kart, Mario Party, Mario Tennis, and Mario Golf. The franchise has collectively sold more than 500 million copies, making it the best-selling video game franchise of all time.