Overused implies a negative context... and I really can't say that either franchise has been used in such a way that they're now seen in a more negative light. (Many) People are still excited for Mario as well as Final Fantasy... so they're still going strong.
Now, as far as Mario goes, the public really disagrees with the notion that he's overused in any way. Take a look as to how he's been received so far this generation.
Mario Kart Wii: 17,130,000
Super Mario Galaxy: 8,080,000
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games: 7,100,000
Mario Party 8: 6,640,000
Super Paper Mario: 2,800,000
Mario Strikers Charged: 1,990,000
Mario Super Sluggers: 1,160,000
Mario Power Tennis: 880,000
New Super Mario Bros.: 19,260,000
Mario Kart DS: 15,610,000
Super Mario 64 DS: 7,700,000
Mario Party DS: 5,990,000
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games: 4,380,000
Mario Hoops 3 on 3: 1,840,000
Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time: 1,540,000
Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis: 1,440,000
Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story: 690,000
So the only games that haven't sold over a million copies is a GCN Wii-Make and a game released in only one region so far. The public doesn't think Mario is overused in any way, shape, or form methinks.
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