Which iconic gaming mascot was originally created as a placeholder character during development before becoming the face of the company's flagship console?

The world of gaming has seen many iconic mascots that have become the face of major brands and platforms. These characters often transcend their original games to become cultural phenomena, appearing in merchandise, movies, and even influencing product design across the industry. Test your knowledge about one of gaming's most recognizable brand mascots and its fascinating origin story!

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Sonic the Hedgehog (Sega)
Master Chief (Xbox)
Mario (Nintendo)
Crash Bandicoot (PlayStation)