Mario Bros., probably as one of the special icons from Nintendo. Her presence during the 25 years also has its own meaning among gamers. But there are at least five interesting facts about these characters that have not been widely known.

At the beginning of its emergence in 1985, Mario Bros. games have shown an amazing achievement. Listed, its sales reached 40 million copies making it the best-selling Super Mario game of all time.

Since then the figure of Mario began to appear in a number of game titles. There are times when he acted as a doctor, an archaeologist, the drivers, until the golfer. Mario wonder if the figure so familiar with the gamer.

But there are at least five interesting facts about Mario figure which has not been widely known by gamers.

1. Last name is Mario Mario, this is known at the time of first appearance in the game Donkey Kong in the year 1981.
2. The official name of proposed new Mario Donkey Kong Jr. after the game, which at that time he acted as a criminal.
3. Mario not only as a best-selling characters of all time, but he also considered the most productive. Based on the Guinness World Records 2008 edition, Mario is now available in 116 games with different titles.
4. Mario distinctive sound somewhat shrill filled by the actor Charles Martinet.
5. Super Mario Bros. games that have been launched in Japan in 1986, new gamers can be enjoyed in western countries in 2007. It also changed the title to Super Mario Bros..: The Lost Levels.

Last January, Electronic Arts announced it was splitting its Need for Speed series into three subfranchises. One of those was Need for Speed World, an online, free-to-play street racing game featuring licensed cars and parts.

Today, EA announced that the game, codeveloped by EA Black Box and EA Singapore, has accumulated 1 million registered users since its launch on July 27. To celebrate–and draw in more players–EA is opening up the game’s formerly premium upper levels. Previously, players could play for free only until they reached level 10. Those seeking a deeper experience had to buy the $20 Need for Speed World Starter Pack to be granted access to level 50.

Now, players will have access to all the features in the pack except the $20 worth of speedboost, Need for Speed World’s in-game currency. Players can buy speedboost to accelerate their level progression, purchase power-ups and parts, double experience periods, and even rent and buy cars.

EA also said that it will soon be adding a host of new features to the game, including a co-op pursuit mode and a new region to race in. Also in store are more cars and a deeper vehicle customization mode.

NFSW has 150 miles of in-game road to traverse, including NFS: Most Wanted’s Rockport locale and NFS: Carbon’s Palmont city streets, as well as a full day/night cycle. For more on the game