Meet Nintendo's new Mario, the voice of the video games - USA Today
Google News • 1/14/2026 – 1/16/2026
Summary
Nintendo has introduced a new voice for Mario, taking over from the iconic Charles Martinet. The new actor, Kevin Afghani, has expressed his awareness of the significance of the role and acknowledged feeling nervous about it. Additionally, he has denied rumors regarding his involvement in narrating Nintendo Directs.
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