Survey Says Europe’s Favorite Video Game Character Is Mario

[wraggster]

According to a report from YouGov, an Internet focused market research company, Mario is Europe’s most popular video game character. Everyone’s favorite goomba stomping plumber beat out Sonic the Hedgehog, Master Chief, Pac-Man, and UK heroine Lara Croft.

YouGov’s research also notes the majority of Europe’s survey respondents recognized Mario’s soundtrack.
Nintendo is pleased with the result and in Europe they’re using the news to push New Super Mario Bros. Wii.

http://www.siliconera.com/2009/12/08/survey-says-europes-favorite-video-game-character-is-mario/

[Mr. Shizzy]

Mario is definitely my favorite videogame character.
Super Mario is the Muhammad Ali of videogames. :)

[fpcreator2000]

Super Mario is more recognizable than Mickey mouse. I think the statement might be also true in America.