this is a question that has boggled my mind, will the mario franchise ever end?
personally, i think in the next couple of decades, because if all the other game companies (sega, bungie, EA, ect.) will make new franchises and people might get bored with the same mario franchise.
but there is the possibilty that mario will last MUCH longer. there are over 200 mario games, more than any in a franchise, and it isnt showing any signs of slowing down.
so, what do you think?