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'''Mario in Real Time''' (more commonly known as '''MIRT''') is an interactive system developed by SimGraphics and introduced in 1991,<ref>https://twitter.com/CharlesMartinet/status/1493266234644779012?s=09</ref><ref name=Coyle>{{media link|Coyleinfo1.png}}</ref> and it has since been used by [[Nintendo]] across various promotional events. Thought up by SimGraphics CTO Mike Fusco,<ref name="SIMG"> [https://simg.com/about/ SimGraphics homepage.]</ref><ref name="GWR"> Guinness World Records (December 13, 2018). [https://youtu.be/jGego2-o3u4?t=184 Charles interviewed on GWR podcast]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved February 7, 2023.</ref> the system allows for passersby at conventions, tradeshows, and other promotional events to interact with [[Mario]], and on occasion other characters as well. | '''Mario in Real Time''' (more commonly known as '''MIRT''') is an interactive system developed by SimGraphics and introduced in 1991,<ref>https://twitter.com/CharlesMartinet/status/1493266234644779012?s=09</ref><ref name=Coyle>{{media link|Coyleinfo1.png}}</ref> and it has since been used by [[Nintendo]] across various promotional events. Thought up by SimGraphics CTO Mike Fusco,<ref name="SIMG"> [https://simg.com/about/ SimGraphics homepage.]</ref><ref name="GWR"> Guinness World Records (December 13, 2018). [https://youtu.be/jGego2-o3u4?t=184 Charles interviewed on GWR podcast]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved February 7, 2023.</ref> the system allows for passersby at conventions, tradeshows, and other promotional events to interact with [[Mario]], and on occasion other characters as well. | ||
MIRT is notable for being [[Charles Martinet]]'s first role as Mario (prior to his video game debut in ''[[Mario Teaches Typing]]''), | MIRT is notable for being [[Charles Martinet]]'s first role as Mario (prior to his video game debut in ''[[Mario Teaches Typing]]''), first appearing at aforementioned conventions and tradeshows, and later during events at [[Nintendo New York]] following the installation of mupltiple kiosks, and later a massive 23-foot wide display. In the lead-up to Martinet's retirement the system was overhauled to be fully automated with the use of directab;e AI, becoming available six days a week.<ref name="AI"> [https://simg.com/case-study AI-VActor press release]</ref> | ||
MIRT has been repeatedly used by Nintendo for promotional events throughout the years, examples including {{wp|San Diego Comic-Con}} 2012<ref>Patrick Scott Patterson (July 16, 2012). [https://youtu.be/AAjhjLuWbC8 Mario reveals his last name & other tales - San Diego Comic Con 2012]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved May 8, 2016.</ref> and the [[Nintendo New York]] ''[[Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon]]'' launch event in 2013<ref>CubedLink (March 27, 2013). [https://youtu.be/bZnKdCtex6I Luigi's welcome at the 'Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon' Nintendo World launch]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved May 8, 2016.</ref>. Despite this, following MIRT's establishmet as permanent fixture of Nintendo New York and the introduction of it's AI, it has been retired from event appearances. | MIRT has been repeatedly used by Nintendo for promotional events throughout the years, examples including {{wp|San Diego Comic-Con}} 2012<ref>Patrick Scott Patterson (July 16, 2012). [https://youtu.be/AAjhjLuWbC8 Mario reveals his last name & other tales - San Diego Comic Con 2012]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved May 8, 2016.</ref> and the [[Nintendo New York]] ''[[Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon]]'' launch event in 2013<ref>CubedLink (March 27, 2013). [https://youtu.be/bZnKdCtex6I Luigi's welcome at the 'Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon' Nintendo World launch]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved May 8, 2016.</ref>. Despite this, following MIRT's establishmet as permanent fixture of Nintendo New York and the introduction of it's AI, it has been retired from event appearances. | ||