Super Mario’s name came from a rent fight—Seriously!

Super Mario’s name came from a rent fight—Seriously!

Mumbai: Before he was “Mario,” the cheerful red-capped plumber we all love was just “Jumpman.” He debuted in 1981’s Donkey Kong—climbing ladders, dodging barrels, and rescuing his girl. But there was a problem: he didn’t have a proper name yet. That’s where Mario Segale enters the picture. The Man Behind the Name: Mario Segale Mario Segale wasn’t a game designer or a developer. He was a no-nonsense real estate developer from Tukwila, Washington…