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Title: Super Mario Marathon for Child's Play
Post by: Luigison on June 27, 2008, 08:32:31 PM

Brian Brinegar, Dan May, and John Groth are playing Super Mario Bros. 1, 2, and 3, Super Mario World, Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, and Super Mario Galaxy to raise money for Child's Play.  You can join in the fun by chatting with them while watching the marathon live on Ustream.  Of course you could donate to Child's Play for the kids and to show Brian, Dan, and John your support, but could you play all those Mario games for 55 hours straight?

Although I've never tried to play a marathon of games, I have donated to Child's Play before.  I gave several GBA SPs and SMA4:SMB3 to three childrens' hospitals a few years ago.  I think it's time to do it again.  I just wish I could afford to send Nintendo Wiis this time.  Makes me almost regret spending my money on a PS3 this week. 

Source:  mariomarathon.com (http://mariomarathon.com/)

Title: Re: Super Mario Marathon for Child's Play
Post by: David on June 27, 2008, 10:47:09 PM

Neat.  I tossed a little in for them, and sent them an inspiring e-mail.

Or perhaps less than inspiring.

Title: Re: Super Mario Marathon for Child's Play
Post by: Lizard Dude on June 28, 2008, 02:45:41 PM

I watched a guy playing SMS. He was cleaning Sirena Beach.

Title: Re: Super Mario Marathon for Child's Play
Post by: Glitchy on June 28, 2008, 03:03:33 PM

I feel bad. What if they need to go to the bathroom? And eat?

Title: Re: Super Mario Marathon for Child's Play
Post by: CrossEyed7 on June 28, 2008, 03:10:02 PM

Kill two birds with one stone: don't eat, and you won't have to go to the bathroom.

Title: Re: Super Mario Marathon for Child's Play
Post by: Luigison on June 29, 2008, 11:11:03 AM

Update:
They started SMG at 9:09 last night, have lost 193+ lives, and collected 80 stars with Mario as of this post.  They did much better on SMB, SMB2, and SMW, but lost count of lives in SMB3.  Checkout http://mariomarathon.com/ for more specifics on times and lives. 

So far 512 people have donated a total of $9301.00.  That's 93% of their goal.  I just chipped in a little, but it hasn't showed up yet. 

You can chat while watching them play and leave a comment for Child's Play when you donate. 

Title: Re: Super Mario Marathon for Child's Play
Post by: N64 Chick on June 29, 2008, 12:48:54 PM

And I thought that SM64 marathon I did several years ago was a bit extreme. Wish I still had that video tape...

Title: Re: Super Mario Marathon for Child's Play
Post by: NintendoExpert89 on June 29, 2008, 08:53:51 PM

They have already reached their goal of $10,000. Right now they're at 115 stars in SMG and currently taking on Sea Slide Galaxy's Purple Comet.

Title: Re: Super Mario Marathon for Child's Play
Post by: Turtlekid1 on June 30, 2008, 09:31:50 AM

Are they going to play through as Luigi, too?

Title: Re: Super Mario Marathon for Child's Play
Post by: Luigison on June 30, 2008, 09:40:37 AM

It's over so I assume not.  Besides they say, "[Star count: 120] ALL STARS GOT!"  That's contradictory, buy anyway they raised $11,190.  It be cool if TMK/FF could have done this.   

Title: Re: Super Mario Marathon for Child's Play
Post by: Turtlekid1 on June 30, 2008, 09:44:24 AM

Perhaps someday...