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[[File:MarioInRealTime.jpg|thumb|right|'''Mario in Real Time'''.]] | [[File:MarioInRealTime.jpg|thumb|right|'''Mario in Real Time'''.]] | ||
'''[[Mario]] in Real Time''' (also known as '''MIRT''') is an interactive system that was introduced around 1992<ref name="SCES">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1t6iNG28zI | '''[[Mario]] in Real Time''' (also known as '''MIRT''') is an interactive system that was introduced around 1992<ref name="SCES">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1t6iNG28zI YouTube] (Accessed 4-10-12)</ref>, and has since been used by [[Nintendo]] in various {{wp|trade fair}}s. Thought up by {{wp|Minoru Arakawa}}, MIRT is notable for introducing [[Charles Martinet]] as Mario's voice (prior to his videogame debut in ''[[Mario's FUNdamentals]]''). | ||
[[File:MTT2 Mario Head.png|thumb|left|Mario in Real Time as it appears in ''Mario Teaches Typing 2''.]] | [[File:MTT2 Mario Head.png|thumb|left|Mario in Real Time as it appears in ''Mario Teaches Typing 2''.]] | ||
MIRT displays Mario on a screen, through which he can talk to those attending the trade fair. Charles Martinet himself (previously Stevie Coyle<ref name="SCES"/>) works the device, standing out of view and reciting Mario's lines, which are instantly reiterated by the hero. Martinet also provides Mario's movement through sensors courtesy of [http://www.manta.com/coms2/dnbcompany_jqmh38 Simgraphics Engineering], who developed the '''VActor''' technology on which MIRT works. (''[[Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'' sound effects and various impossible movements are also available to Martinet.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWfZjVbFFkc | MIRT displays Mario on a screen, through which he can talk to those attending the trade fair. Charles Martinet himself (previously Stevie Coyle<ref name="SCES"/>) works the device, standing out of view and reciting Mario's lines, which are instantly reiterated by the hero. Martinet also provides Mario's movement through sensors courtesy of [http://www.manta.com/coms2/dnbcompany_jqmh38 Simgraphics Engineering], who developed the '''VActor''' technology on which MIRT works. (''[[Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'' sound effects and various impossible movements are also available to Martinet.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWfZjVbFFkc YouTube] (Accessed on 3-1-09)</ref>{{dead link}}) Although Martinet is hidden from the audience, he can see and hear them through a hidden camera and microphone. In addition to trade shows, an early Mario in Real Time was used to animate [[Mario's face]] in ''[[Mario Teaches Typing]]'' and [[Mario Teaches Typing 2|its sequel]]. | ||
Martinet occasionally voices an off-screen [[Luigi]] (as well as [[Mama Mario|Mama]] and [[Papa]]) in MIRT; this is also how Luigi's current voice originated.<ref name="GameSpy">[http://web.archive.org/web/20041214201633/http://archive.gamespy.com/interviews/august02/mario/index2.shtml GameSpy (Archived)] (Accessed on 3-1-09)</ref> A '''[[Wario]] in Real Time''' ('''WIRT''') and '''[[Donkey Kong]] in Real Time''' ('''DKIRT''') also exist<ref name="GameSpy"/>. The former was used at the Winter CES 1994<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_ZTt0YKpKY#t=7m20s | Martinet occasionally voices an off-screen [[Luigi]] (as well as [[Mama Mario|Mama]] and [[Papa]]) in MIRT; this is also how Luigi's current voice originated.<ref name="GameSpy">[http://web.archive.org/web/20041214201633/http://archive.gamespy.com/interviews/august02/mario/index2.shtml GameSpy (Archived)] (Accessed on 3-1-09)</ref> A '''[[Wario]] in Real Time''' ('''WIRT''') and '''[[Donkey Kong]] in Real Time''' ('''DKIRT''') also exist<ref name="GameSpy"/>. The former was used at the Winter CES 1994<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_ZTt0YKpKY#t=7m20s YouTube] (Accessed on 8-8-11)</ref> while the latter was present at the 1994 {{wp|Entertainment Merchants Association|VDSA}} expo<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcdkFsVFzMI#t=3m40s Footage of DKIRT]</ref>. Charles Martinet himself appeared on-screen with MIRT software at {{wp|Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3}} 2006.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Martinet#Career Wikipedia] (Accessed on 3-1-09)</ref> A more advanced version of MIRT software appeared at San Diego Comic Con 2012 and the Nintendo World ''[[Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon]]'' launch event in New York in 2013. The former featured Martinet (as Mario) answering questions from fans,<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAjhjLuWbC8 YouTube] (Accessed on 5-8-16)</ref> while the latter involved Luigi welcoming fans to the ''Dark Moon'' launch event.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZnKdCtex6I YouTube] (Accessed on 5-8-16)</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 00:04, December 16, 2017
Mario in Real Time (also known as MIRT) is an interactive system that was introduced around 1992[1], and has since been used by Nintendo in various trade fairs. Thought up by Minoru Arakawa, MIRT is notable for introducing Charles Martinet as Mario's voice (prior to his videogame debut in Mario's FUNdamentals).
MIRT displays Mario on a screen, through which he can talk to those attending the trade fair. Charles Martinet himself (previously Stevie Coyle[1]) works the device, standing out of view and reciting Mario's lines, which are instantly reiterated by the hero. Martinet also provides Mario's movement through sensors courtesy of Simgraphics Engineering, who developed the VActor technology on which MIRT works. (Mario sound effects and various impossible movements are also available to Martinet.[2][dead link]) Although Martinet is hidden from the audience, he can see and hear them through a hidden camera and microphone. In addition to trade shows, an early Mario in Real Time was used to animate Mario's face in Mario Teaches Typing and its sequel.
Martinet occasionally voices an off-screen Luigi (as well as Mama and Papa) in MIRT; this is also how Luigi's current voice originated.[3] A Wario in Real Time (WIRT) and Donkey Kong in Real Time (DKIRT) also exist[3]. The former was used at the Winter CES 1994[4] while the latter was present at the 1994 VDSA expo[5]. Charles Martinet himself appeared on-screen with MIRT software at E3 2006.[6] A more advanced version of MIRT software appeared at San Diego Comic Con 2012 and the Nintendo World Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon launch event in New York in 2013. The former featured Martinet (as Mario) answering questions from fans,[7] while the latter involved Luigi welcoming fans to the Dark Moon launch event.[8]
