Exclusive: Inside Scoop on Charles Martinet's Revolutionary Mario Ambassador Role Revealed by Nintendo and Shigeru Miyamoto

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Charles Martinet, the veteran voice actor renowned for his portrayal of Mario, has decided to take a hiatus from lending his voice to the iconic character in the highly anticipated game Super Mario Bros. Wonder. However, Martinet will continue his affiliation with Nintendo in a fresh capacity.

Nintendo fans were heartbroken upon learning that Martinet, who has been the voice of Mario since the release of Super Mario 64 in 1996, would no longer lend his voice to the character. However, as a new ambassador for Nintendo, Martinet will remain actively engaged in international events, interacting with fans, and delighting them with his beloved character voices.

Nintendo of America has made an official announcement regarding the new role of Charles Martinet, the renowned voice actor known for bringing various iconic Nintendo characters, including Mario, to life. Through an emotional video message, Martinet and Shigeru Miyamoto shared with fans what they can expect from Martinet in his new capacity. Although he will no longer be involved in the upcoming video game Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Martinet will continue to contribute in a different position.

On August 8th, Nintendo informed fans that Charles Martinet will no longer be providing the voice for the beloved and widely recognized character in Nintendo. This saddened fans who had grown accustomed to Martinet accompanying the beloved plumber throughout many years. Martinet's absence means that he will not be heard in the upcoming game Super Mario Bros. Wonder or any future titles in the franchise. Fans will have to wait until the release of this particular game to hear Martinet's successor in the role.

Shigeru Miyamoto and Charles Martinet disclosed the details of Martinet's new role as a Nintendo ambassador. Miyamoto expressed that Martinet would be involved in international Nintendo events, interacting with fans and autographing items while performing his beloved character voices. Essentially, this announcement does not mark a definitive goodbye to Mario.

Miyamoto further emphasized that the voices of certain characters in Super Mario Wonder would be fresh, urging users to stay tuned for that. He then shared a comical anecdote about Martinet's mishap in Kyoto where he bumped his head. Lastly, Miyamoto thanked Martinet for his contributions and well wishes, inviting all fans to join upcoming events celebrating the esteemed voice actor.

Despite being informative and entertaining, bidding farewell to the voice actor who has been the iconic voice of Nintendo's Super Mario character since the game's release in 1996 evokes a slight sense of nostalgia. Charles, with his charismatic nature, expresses his immense gratitude towards every Mario fan in the video's conclusion. He mentions that it has been a privilege and a delight to bring joy to fans over the years, and he looks forward to continuing to evoke that same joy and help us remember the innocence, happiness, and joy through great games. Although fans will still have the opportunity to see Martinet and interact with him at future events, his absence will surely be felt in upcoming Super Mario games.

Mark your calendars for October 20, as Super Mario Bros. Wonder will be launching exclusively for Nintendo Switch.