This marks the first time I voted against Link in a long, long time...if ever. I wasn't terribly pleased by Skyward Sword for a few reasons and haven't even played it in days.
Meanwhile, the last three Mario games that came out (besides NSMBWii, which was also good) - Galaxy, Galaxy 2, and 3D Land - have been nothing but exceptional. I'm willing to say Mario's reclaimed his title as Nintendo's hallmark series, sitting Zelda at #2 now. Having grown up on Mario since World, All-Stars, and their NES incarnations, I can safely say this has been his best era.
I only wish it was closer in the contest.
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