(1999)

Nickname: "Mario Runs!"
Logo: On a white background, we see the giant N from the Nintendo 64 logo rise out of water with ripples already forming. It starts off as white, but the N soon turns into its signature rainbow color (the date and time also appears in the lower left corner in gray). "NINTENDO 64" (in blue and red, respectively) fade in over the logo. and the N drops, losing a reflection it had just made into the floor only seconds earlier. Mario then peeks out and waves, then begins running all around the logo, jumping, kicking, attacking, etc. The N also occasionally bounces, changes size, and changes textures.

Variant: If no disc is inserted, some green Japanese text would display below telling you so.

FX: The "N" rising out of water and dropping; standard N64 graphics.

Music/Sounds: A synthesized "whoosh", then a pounding synth hit.

Availability: It's seen when you turn on the Disc Drive add-on for the Nintendo 64. This accessory was only sold in Japan, however.

Scare Factor: None.