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We Might Finally Know What's Written On That Mysterious Plaque In Super Mario 64
Engadget • • technology
Key Points:
- A blurry plaque in Super Mario 64's castle courtyard, a mystery for over 30 years, may finally have its text identified thanks to programmer Mochi64 using open-source computational analysis software.
- Mochi64's software analyzed millions of word and font combinations to match the plaque's pixels, suggesting the text reads "Eternal Star" at the top and "We hope so" at the bottom, though this is not confirmed.
- Traditional graphical upscaling methods were ineffective due to the plaque's blurriness, and even modern game reissues retain the unclear image.
- The long-standing rumor that the plaque reads "L is Real 2401," implying Luigi's hidden presence in the game, originated in the 1990s and was fueled by statements from director Shigeru Miyamoto about a scrapped two-player mode.
- Despite official denials and lack of Luigi's unlockable status, early game builds showing both Mario and Luigi have kept speculation alive among fans.
