OFFICIAL MARIO AWARDS X CEREMONY

Anton · Aug 12, 2016

Anton · Aug 12, 2016

Squawks · Aug 12, 2016

Awards are finally here! We're on time too
We'll see Best DK Game, according to you!
So get yourselves comfy, and grab a snack
Not long to go, and I'll be back...

Lord Bowser · Aug 12, 2016

my body is x% ready

too slow freakworld

Kanna Kizuchi · Aug 12, 2016

hype

TRAAAAAAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNN!! (choo choo!)

DragonFreak · Aug 12, 2016

Ono I'm first. I'm nervous.

Squawks · Aug 12, 2016

Cynder said:
Ono I'm first. I'm nervous.

C'mon, set the bar high for us.

Anton · Aug 12, 2016

Welcome to the Official Mario Awards X Ceremony!

We are here tonight to celebrate Unijus birthday!!!

...and also I guesssssss the MarioWiki.

Dont worry guys, Im in for the long haul; Ive bought plenty of snacks, most of which arent even visible because I took like 10 seconds to plan and shoot this photo:

You can be certain that, between the time that photo was taken at 2am today and now at what should be 6:40pm today if things are running on schedule, most, if not all of that has been consumed, and Ive used the 10 minute breaks to pilfer the fridge of chocolate snack pies Ive stored in there to chill. But enough of that...

It is the 11th Anniversary of the Mario Wiki, making this the 10th Mario Awards ceremony! WOW, double digits, thats a lot of years! While I welcome our many community veterans who are returning for the festivities, and honor everyone else who has been keeping this wiki and community active and thriving this whole time, I admit that Im not one to wade in nostalgia; I am really enjoying people in #mwchat as Im typing this go on about how this is the first awards ceremony theyre attending and how excited they are to be here for it. Im excited that youre excited!! :bowser:

Its easy to be an old person here and think that its all been said and done, but to actually be in the community and see young peeps get hyped is invigorating.

I would like to thank our back-up presenters Edo and DragonFreak, who picked up many presentations and completed them all before the deadline all while looking fantastic, and a special thanks to Meta Knight who also did those things but without having formally signed up to do so! All of todays events would not have been possible if not for them. THANKS !!!

I would also like to thank 2257 for providing his expertise to make tallying a lot less like hammering a nail into our skulls for a week straight, and instead just hammering a smaller nail for like only 2 days! You turned what was one of the most grueling tasks of being an awards hosts into something that was manageable without compromising sanity. Additionally, Id like to thank this years Awards Committee, the rest of the presenters, tournament hosts, and anyone else who has volunteered their time, advice, efforts, words, literally anything that has gone into these events.

Before I take up all of your time, I will just continue letting the presentations and results speak for themselves. I hope you all enjoy our show and all of the hard work put into it!!

DragonFreak is up first with M1 - Best Sound Design!

DragonFreak · Aug 12, 2016

I would kill for all those airheads @u@

Turboo · Aug 12, 2016

best speech

Nabber · Aug 12, 2016

you have good taste in girl scout cookies

shortbread is the best

Apollo Justice · Aug 12, 2016

IT BEGINS

Turboo · Aug 12, 2016

i mean tbh i like thin mints more but shortbreads are ok too

NSY · Aug 12, 2016

7/6 speech better than donald trump

2257 · Aug 12, 2016

"better than donald trump" was that really the best praise you could manage?

Annie Eilenberg · Aug 12, 2016

why don't any of you like tagalongs

DragonFreak · Aug 12, 2016

[size=18pt]Hello everyone! DragonFreak here to present to you M1. Best Sound Design. In my opinion, music is one of the most important featuresin everything. Not just in video games, but in tvs shows, and cartoons, and movies too. In video games, great music playing along with great gameplay enhances the experience to the point where some people may not find a game particularly as fun if it wasnt for fitting music. Dont ever underestimate the power of music.

The Mario franchise has amazing music. NINTENDO makes amazing music in general. I wish I could talk about not only Mario, but the music of Zelda and Earthbound and Kirby and Fire Emblem and well you get the point. Anyways, from the very first level of Super Mario Bros., to the China inspired music of Chai Kingdom, to the jazzy style of Super Mario 3D World, the music is top notch by any standards. Without any more delay, here is the top five best Mario games with the best sound design according to the Mario Wiki Community. As always, the full list with all the nominations and write-ins will be at the end.

[size=18pt]The Thousand Year Door. One may say this game is overrated, and to say I will say good, because this game deserves all its praise. Especially the soundtrack. Its a little hard to explain the overall tone of The Thousand Year Door. I would like to say what I feel is the overall tone, which is Space. Considering two of the villains Lord Crump and Sir Grodus look like two aliens, it makes sense to me. I have a few songs to support this tone. First there is Luigis Theme which to me completely sounds like a frolic through space, possibly with limited or anti-gravity. Next is Rawk Hawk Battle, which has multiple swoosh sounds which sounds like a rocket blasting in the cosmos. I can see this song being played over a dogfight but with spacecraft. And lastly there is Shadow Queen Part 2, which I think this song speaks for itself when I say that the theme of this soundtrack is space. Every time I hear this I imagine a fleet of UFOs invading. Regardless of what the overall tone is, this sound design is amazing.

[size=18pt]The Super Mario 3d World. Im not going to lie, overall I dont like the New Super Mario Bros. series soundtrack, so when we found out that this game is going to have entirely new music, I was excited. And I was not disappointed. Riding on the wings of the Galaxies orchestral soundtrack, Super Mario 3D World takes a jazzier approach which is an instant win in my books. First lets just appreciate the main theme of the game, the song played on the first level. This song makes me want to dance, and I dont like dancing. Its a style that Mario music hasnt really stepped in, but it fits so incredibly well. Another gem is Fuzzy Time Mine Theme. The brass and percussion in this song is near perfection, which I have listened to this song for a few hours in a row in the past and will continue to listen to it. And lastly we have Champions Road, which if it isnt apparent, its a remix of my favorite Super Mario Galaxy song Gusty Garden Galaxy in the style of the overall tone of Super Mario 3D World. You know how to make a dragon happy with your music Nintendo.

[size=18pt]Super Mario Galaxy 2. Galaxy 2s soundtrack is similar to the original Galaxy but it is very much its own identity. Fleety Glide Galaxy fits the galaxy so well. The song feels like youre flying (or gliding) through thrilling scenery, which is exactly what you are doing. Slimy Spring Galaxy is mysterious with a slight hint of uncertainty. A certain tune not really found in Galaxy 1. And then my favorite Galaxy 2 song Bowsers Galaxy Reactor. Admittedly, the song starts off a little, slow, but it builds up into a wonderful piece of music.

[size=18pt]Mario Kart 8. As of now, its the latest Mario Kart game with no Dry Bones and Birdo (which Im still salty about) and has the gimmick of anti-gravity and 200cc racing. So lets drive into the music. First up is the sweet, sweet Sweet Sweet Canyon. Mmm so sweet. When I think of Mario Kart music in general, I think of songs like this, and it is absolutely great. Now for a song that can rival any Luigis Mansion song, Twisted Mansion. It is the unholy (but also holy) combination of pianos, string instruments, and spookiness. And to end the final lap of this number, the course that always manages to frustrate me but also manages to fill my ear in wonderful music, Mario Kart 8s Rainbow Road. As always, the Rainbow Road's theme fits perfectly with cosmic and chaotic courses.

[size=18pt]Yeah who didnt see this coming? Super Mario Galaxys soundtrack is simply amazing. Both Zeldas Skyward Sword and Super Mario Galaxy have fully orchestrated soundtracks, which made me very musically happy at the time. It was so hard deciding what songs to showcase for this game. The sound design is just that good. Lets start out with the first world: Good Egg Galaxy. When a games first real area starts with music this good, you know that the rest of it is going to be spectacular. If this doesnt make you excited to play the rest of the game, I dont know what will. Next us we have a softer song, the music of To The Gateway of Gateway Galaxy, the one with the very special and underwhelming rare Red Star power-up. All of these instruments harmonize together in a very soothing tone. And last but not least, we have what I already mentioned before to be my favorite Super Mario Galaxy song, Gusty Garden Galaxy. I am in love with this song. Everything from the brass, to the strings, to the woodwinds are composed so masterfully that I could listen to this for a week straight, which Ive gotten pretty close to doing before. And with so many other fantastic orchestral pieces, its no wonder Super Mario Galaxy was voted as the Mario game with the Best Sound Design.

#	Game	Number of votes	Percentage of votes
1	Super Mario Galaxy	553	20.81%
2	Mario Kart 8	418	15.73%
3	Super Mario Galaxy 2	310	11.67%
4	Super Mario 3D World	198	7.45%
5	Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door	175	6.59%
6	Super Mario 64	135	5.08%
7	Super Paper Mario	132	4.97%
8	Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story	128	4.82%
9	Mario & Luigi: Dream Team	87	3.27%
10	Super Mario World	86	3.24%
11	Paper Mario	85	3.20%
12	Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddys Kong Quest	76	2.86%
13	Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze	74	2.79%
14	Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam	72	2.71%
15	Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island	51	1.92%
16	O. Super Mario Sunshine	12	0.45%
17	O. Super Mario RPG	7	0.26%
18	O. Mario Kart 7	5	0.19%
18	O. Mario Kart Wii	5	0.19%
18	O. Paper Mario: Sticker Star	5	0.19%
21	O. Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga	4	0.15%
21	O. Wario Land 4	4	0.15%
23	O. Donkey Kong 64	3	0.11%
23	O. Super Mario Bros.	3	0.11%
25	O. Hotel Mario	2	0.08%
25	O. Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time	2	0.08%
25	O. Mario Kart: Double Dash!!	2	0.08%
25	O. New Super Mario Bros. Wii	2	0.08%
25	O. Super Mario Maker	2	0.08%
25	O. Yoshis Story	2	0.08%
25	O. Yoshi's Woolly World	2	0.08%
32	O. Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix	1	0.04%
32	O. Donkey Kong Barrel Blast	1	0.04%
32	O. Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! (GBA)	1	0.04%
32	O. Luigi's Mansion	1	0.04%
32	O. Mario Kart 64	1	0.04%
32	O. Mario Party	1	0.04%
32	O. Mario Party 7	1	0.04%
32	O. Mario Party 8	1	0.04%
32	O. Mario Party 9	1	0.04%
32	O. Mario Strikers Charged	1	0.04%
32	O. Super Mario Bros. 3	1	0.04%
32	O. Super Smash Bros.	1	0.04%
32	O. Super Smash Bros. for 3DS/Wii U	1	0.04%
32	O. Super Smash Bros. Brawl	1	0.04%
32	O. Wario Land: Shake It!	1	0.04%

Total Votes: 2657

results table design (c) pidgey 2015, probably

Mr. Edo is up next with M13 - Favorite Level Theme!

BEEEEEAAARRRS · Aug 12, 2016

hey guys im am a mario fan and like mario gam :mario:

es

Meta Knight · Aug 12, 2016

Glad l could be of service Anton :yoshi:

Also great presentation DF :birdo:

NSY · Aug 12, 2016

2257 said:
"better than donald trump" was that really the best praise you could manage?

well all of his dedicated fans think he's the best speaker in the universe

Mayumi Joutouguu · Aug 12, 2016

Mario games have great music.

I would pay so much money for a Symphony of the Goddesses or Symphonic Evolutions for Mario (if it included all the spin-offs). Unfortunately, I know that won't be happening.

Big Smoke · Aug 12, 2016

M13 - Favorite Level Theme
by Mr. Edo

Milky Way, somewhere outside Citadel Space

.....

EDI: Mr. Moreau, we have a problem.

EDI: Mr. Moreau, can you hear me? Your input is required!

Joker: zzzZZZzzz

EDI: Jeff, WAKE UP!

Joker: Huh??? What??? EDI?

EDI: Mr. Moreau, scanners have picked up an unknown object.

Joker: Well this looks like a situation.

EDI: I have calculated its trajectory and it is on a direct collision course. Evasive maneuvers are recommended.

Joker: Guess I better tell them to strap on the seatbelts, huh.

Joker: Commander, this is Joker. We got some unexpected company, so if the trip gets rough, don't blame me if things fly off the shelves.

Shepard: What is it, Joker? Is it a Collector ship?

Joker: No, it's... uh...

Joker: It appears to be a middle-aged man with weight problems... flying through space at mach speed.

Shepard: ...

Are you high?

Joker: Hey, listen Commander! When I want to daydream about asses, plumber's crack isn't usually the first thing that comes to mind, ok!?

Favorite Mario level theme of 2016, with 305 votes...

SPACE

#	Game	Number of votes	Percentage of votes
1	Space	305	11.87%
2	Grasslands	247	9.61%
3	Airship	215	8.37%
4	Castle	214	8.33%
5	Snow/Ice	207	8.05%
6	City/Town	205	7.98%
7	Beach	190	7.39%
8	Factory/Industrial	177	6.89%
9	Ghost House	162	6.30%
10	Carnival	155	6.03%
11	Sky	103	4.01%
12	Jungle	85	3.31%
13	Underground	70	2.72%
14	Fire	66	2.57%
15	Mountain	54	2.10%
16	Underwater	53	2.06%
17	Desert	48	1.87%
18	O. Athletic	2	0.08%
18	O. Autumn	2	0.08%
18	O. Dessert/Food	2	0.08%
18	O. Future	2	0.08%
22	O. Giant	1	0.04%
22	O. Music	1	0.04%
22	O. Retro	1	0.04%
22	O. Toy Box	1	0.04%
22	O. Train	1	0.04%
22	O. Void	1	0.04%

Total Votes: 2570

Mr. Edo is up next again with M12 - Favorite Supporting Character!
That guy sure loves to hear himself talk, huh?

Kanna Kizuchi · Aug 12, 2016

Caramel deLites/Samoas are clearly the superior cookie

DF, awesome job with your presentation! (Music is power~)

Nabber · Aug 12, 2016

When I want to daydream about asses, plumber's crack isn't usually the first thing that comes to mind, ok!?

may this line be immortalized forever

DragonFreak · Aug 12, 2016

IDK SPM's space level is ok at best.

OFFICIAL MARIO AWARDS X CEREMONY

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