Well, not really. Despite what some have been saying, Mario did not depart for that Ultimate Castle. Nor did he go to Hell for his sins against Koopas. (Not yet at least.) As we covered on Nerdist ...

Super Mario fans are mourning the loss of two games, Super Mario 3D All-Stars and Super Mario Bros. 35, by sharing jokes and memes about Mario's supposed execution on 'Mario's Death Day.' Mario fans ...

Super Mario is dead at age 37. The noted plumber and mascot of Nintendo was best known for his signature red overalls and hat, as well as his prolific killing of turtles and enslavement of Yoshi. Born ...