I don't think it will happen. Think about it, Link Kart. Super Link Baseball. Link Kart Wii. It just doesn't fit. Besides, Mario is Mr. Nintendo. After the Game & Watch series' Mario (known as Jump Man then) was what sold Donkey Kong & boosted Nintendo into what it is today. Take out Mario & nintendo won't be seeing as much fans, or games selling unless it's Wi-Fi.

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