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{{Infobox media franchise |title = Mario |image = File:Mario emblem.svg |caption = The emblem of Mario's hat as commonly used in the series. |creator = Shigeru Miyamoto |origin = Mario Bros. (1983) |owner = Nintendo |books = |novels = Super Mario Bros. (1991) |comics = |magazines = |strips =
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</ref> "Jumpman" was called "Mario" in certain promotional materials for the game's release overseas;[1][2] his namesake was Mario Segale, the landlord of Nintendo of America's office/warehouse, who barged in on a meeting to demand an overdue rent payment.[3][4] Eventually Jumpman's name was internationally and permanently changed to Mario. The success of the game spawned several ports, and a sequel, Donkey Kong Jr., which is Mario's only appearance as an antagonist. Donkey Kong 3 did not feature Mario. Donkey Kong has established his own unique franchise outside the Mario universe, starting with Donkey Kong Country and has spawned many sequels and spin-offs (such as Diddy Kong Racing).