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He’s become one of gaming’s cornerstones, a character that’s every bit as synonymous with videogames as Pac-Man, Lara Croft or those pesky little aliens from . There’s a good chance that even your dear old nan will recognise Mario – that’s how much of an important cultural icon he’s become.