Nintendo has announced that Charles Martinet, the voice of Mario for over 25 years, will no longer be voicing the iconic character. Martinet has been the voice behind Mario since the ’90s, lending his talents to mainline Mario titles such as Super Mario 64, Super Mario Odyssey, and Super Mario Galaxy, as well as numerous spinoffs.
In a statement released by Nintendo, it was revealed that Martinet will be transitioning into a brand-new role as Mario Ambassador. As a result, he will be stepping back from recording character voices for Nintendo’s games. The statement expressed gratitude for Martinet’s contributions in bringing Mario to life and thanked him for his years of service.
The news of Martinet’s departure as the voice of Mario comes after speculation about the character’s voice sounding slightly different in promotional material for the upcoming Super Mario Bros. Wonder game, set to be released on October 20th. However, Nintendo has not confirmed whether Martinet is involved in the game or if it will mark his final portrayal of the beloved plumber.
Despite his absence as the voice of Mario in the recent billion-dollar grossing Super Mario Bros. Movie, Martinet remains a significant figure in video game history. Nintendo’s statement also mentioned an upcoming video message from Martinet and CEO Shigeru Miyamoto, although no specific release date has been announced.
Fans of the Mario franchise will undoubtedly miss Martinet’s iconic portrayal of the character, but they can look forward to his new role as Mario Ambassador. As the voice of Mario, Martinet has left an indelible mark on the gaming industry, and his contributions will be celebrated and remembered for years to come.
Will Charles Martinet be returning as the voice of Mario for future projects, such as the Super Mario Bros. Wonder game, or has his time as the iconic character come to an end
In a surprising announcement from Nintendo, it has been revealed that Charles Martinet, the beloved voice of Mario for over 25 years, will no longer be lending his talents to the iconic character. Since the ’90s, Martinet has brought Mario to life in mainline titles like Super Mario 64, Super Mario Odyssey, and Super Mario Galaxy, as well as countless spinoffs.
Nintendo shared a statement, disclosing that Martinet will be transitioning into a new role as Mario Ambassador. As a result, he will be stepping back from recording character voices for Nintendo’s games. The statement expressed deep gratitude for Martinet’s dedication in breathing life into Mario and thanked him for his incredible years of service.
This news comes after speculation about Mario’s voice sounding slightly different in promotional material for the highly anticipated Super Mario Bros. Wonder game, set to launch on October 20th. However, Nintendo has neither confirmed Martinet’s involvement in the game nor indicated if this will be his final portrayal of the beloved plumber.
Martinet’s absence as the voice of Mario in the recent blockbuster Super Mario Bros. Movie did not diminish his significance in video game history. Nintendo’s statement also mentioned an upcoming video message from Martinet and CEO Shigeru Miyamoto, although a specific release date has not been announced.
Undoubtedly, fans of the Mario franchise will miss Martinet’s iconic portrayal of the character. However, they can look forward to his new role as Mario Ambassador. As the voice of Mario, Martinet has left an indelible mark on the gaming industry, and his contributions will be celebrated and remembered for years to come.
No one can ever replace the iconic voice of Charles Martinet as our beloved Mario! Thank you for 25 incredible years of pure joy and countless “Yahooo!” moments. It will never be the same without you.
It’s a bittersweet moment as Charles Martinet bids farewell to the character that defined our childhoods. Thank you for bringing Mario to life all these years. Your legacy will forever be cherished.