Mario, Priestly Tout Nintendo

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NEW YORK Mario hasn’t got his hack license, but he will treat unsuspecting New Yorkers to a free cab ride tomorrow.

The popular video game character will be hailing cabs for midtown Manhattan commuters in the morning and during lunch to promote the launch of the Mario Kart Wii racing game. The costumed character will appear near the Sheraton Hotel on Seventh Avenue and 52nd Street.

Jason Priestly, best known for Beverly Hills 90210, will then join the promotional efforts on Saturday, appearing at the Nintendo World store in Rockefeller Plaza to test drive the new title.

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