Voice of Mario to write autobiography
Charles Martinet, whom you may know as the voice of Mario, has decided to write an autobiography that he hopes to finish sometime next year. The book will go into detail about what it's like to be the voice of an icon and work for Nintendo.Martinet has been working for Nintendo since 1990, so he probably has quite a bit of insight when it comes to the video games industry. We're sure the book will also be filled with some profound points regarding violence in video games, like when he states, "It's up to parents and family members to know what their children are doing and how much time they spend doing it and the impact those things have on them. People playing Mario games don't make them like pasta any more."
While we agree with the sentiment, using pasta as his comparison point probably hurts the argument more than it helps it. Either way, gems like that may make this book an interesting read.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Jeremy @ Nov 29th 2007 8:31PM
I saw this guy in an interview over at gamespot and he seems to be a funny down to earth kind of person. I will be one to give his book a read just to have insight.
Almadi @ Nov 29th 2007 9:46PM
Unless its an extra with a game purchase, I don't see it selling more then 100 copies.
GatorSax2010 @ Nov 29th 2007 10:04PM
Thank you so much for to reading my book!
hvnlysoldr @ Nov 29th 2007 11:49PM
His comparison is completely wrong. Well at least the SMB cartoon made me want more spaghetti.
DomoBraden @ Nov 30th 2007 2:03AM
Oh dear...sweet..jesus.......NO!!
DO NOT WANT!!
DomoBraden @ Nov 30th 2007 2:08AM
Just look at that picture...you can tell he's a pedobear
Wedge @ Nov 30th 2007 10:21AM
I'll buy it.
Almadi @ Nov 30th 2007 4:34PM
You and 99 others
Gerwurztraminer @ Nov 30th 2007 5:47PM
I know it seems downright HILarious to put up goofy pictures of people when they deserve it (i.e. certain lawyers), but c'mon, it'sa Ma-rio!
Jeff @ Dec 1st 2007 12:36PM
I'll buy it.
Also, this guy has really aged since Nintendo Power interviewed him before Super Mario Sunshine came out, which was the last time I saw a picture of him...