Nintendo Renames Mario Character to Avoid Offence in Japan
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Nintendo has announced that it will change the name of the character "Blackie" to "Spike" in all regions, including the upcoming Super Mario Bros. Movie, due to the original name's insensitivity. Blackie was the name of Mario and Luigi's former boss who appeared in the 1984 video game Wrecking Crew. The decision was made to avoid any potential controversy and criticism.
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