We at BattleGround21 report only the hard hitting news. After weeks of bashing Mario in his new hit game Mario Galaxy, I received an off the record call from Mario. I was surprised! As I held the phone in shock and awe, I slowly grabbed my pen and steno pad and preceded with the interview.

Illmatic Genius: How did you feel when Nintendo approached you about doing Super Mario Galaxy.

Mario: I was excited by the script Mr Illmatic. It was something that I haven’t done before therefore expanding my horizon.

Illmatic Genius: Gamers have been waiting for you to make a strong showing since Mario 64. Do you think Mario Galaxy accomplished this?

Mario: Our numbers are strong in Japan and the US and numbers don’t lie.

Illmatic Genius: Sometimes they do, if your Sony.

Mario: No comment. (wink)

Illmatic Genius: I’ve been really critical about Nintendo not giving you a love scene. Do you hold any bitterness toward Nintendo?

Mario: I would like a romantic scene with Rosalina or the Princess but Nintendo feels as though Nintendo gamers wouldn’t respond well to it.

Illmatic Genius: Is this because Nintendo is marketed towards children and senior citizens?

Mario:* Probably but it’s also good to stay on Jack Thompson’s good side. He’s never accused me of causing any violent situations.

Illmatic Genius: We have heard rumors of you and the Princess for years, is it any truth to the rumors.

Mario: Nintendo made us sign a contract to never touch or speak in public or private. There is a strict do not touch or cohabitate clause in our contract as well.

Illmatic Genius: Do you ever sneak a peek at the Princess?

Mario: Nintendo has strict rules about adult working situations. We are restricted from flirting on the set or eye balling a person of the opposite sex.

Illmatic Genius:( Wow! So Nintendo wouldn’t green light a Mature rated Mario.

Mario:* No.

Illmatic Genius: Would you like to work for Microsoft of Sony game division?

Mario: That’s not even an option.

Illmatic Genius: Who would you like a romantic scene with?

Mario: I’m really feeling Bastila from KOTOR or the alien from Mass Effect . Liara T’soni.

I will have more from my interview with Mario next week. We discuss his next game and his estrange relationship with Luigi