Like many other gamers with A/B roots, Mario defined my childhood. If I could count the hours I spent on the NES playing Mario, Mario 2, and the best, Mario 3, I would wonder why I didn't play even longer. Some of my best memories actually is in my teen years when the N64 released and playing Mario 64. That game grabbed me and hasn't let go, even at 26 years of age.

To this day I still play Mario 64 once or twice a year every year. And I sprinkle some Super Mario World or Super Mario 3 in for good measure. These games will always be the epitome of fun.

What I wouldn't do to acquire those mini go-kart racers and the race track..