I hated history too, but the history of Mario is interesting. I am interested in Physic and other physical sciences as well as trig. and programing. Without physics engines, math, and logic mario game would not have been posible. And, art was also important, but I think mario's apperance is more a product of the limitations of the early systems than than Myamotos (sic.) artist design. I was in art honors, but don't think I was really that good since I am more of an analytical artist like Ecsher (again, sic?) than creative.
Since you may have missed some of my post I will let you know that I teach Physics. I use Mario and Luigi, Link and Zelda, and characters from the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy in my lectures and test. I even have a day were we play nintendo games on my N64 thru my Tristar64 and on the school computer with SNES9X to motivate and teach physics.
Welcome back, and good luck on the shines. I haven't got a GC yet. When I have enough money from teaching night classes I will get a GC, S.Mario Sunshine, StarFox, and then Zelda. Any other good games to suggest? (I like Mario and Zelda type games as well as puzzle games like Tetris and Dr. Mario, but don't care for first person shooters.)
