Mario games are 12 for 12 this gen -- All million-sellers

[LordTheNightKnight]

Famine said:

LordTheNightKnight said:

We know Nintendo is banking on Mario for some games. The point is IT PAYS OFF. You think other developers haven't tried to make their own cash cows?

Using and reusing the same character? No.

BULLSHIT! Nintendo has RRECORD PROFITS! Do your damn research!

Can you name me one game developer that has used one character in as many games?

The point is that they DID use a character, but that they TRIED. Square uses Chobcobo in quite a few FF spinoffs, even a Mario Kart clone. You honestly think this isn't an attempt at making a popular character? Or what about Sonic? Mega Man? The Street Fighter series, and the King of Fighters series?

Those games may not be as much as those with Mario, but that's because they DON'T SELL AS WELL. If any of those sold a million copies over half the time, they WOULD be as used as Mario.