With events like "Games Done Quick" becoming more mainstream, and with tons of world record attempts popping up on YouTube, it's time for speed running to have its time in the limelight as an e-sport.
These groundbreaking video games changed gaming forever and drew in scores of fans in the process.
From Toadsworth to King Wart, several Mario characters have been sidelined by Nintendo.
Besides leading his own franchise, Mario has appeared in many crossover games that capitalize on Nintendo's greatest hero.
