Which of these famous gaming mascots was originally conceived as a very different character before becoming the icon we know today?

In the competitive world of gaming, iconic mascots have become powerful symbols of brand identity, often evolving into cultural phenomena that transcend their original games. These characters not only represent their franchises but also help establish brand recognition in an increasingly crowded market. Test your knowledge of gaming history by identifying which famous mascot had a surprising original design concept!

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Sonic the Hedgehog was initially designed as a rabbit who could use his ears to pick up objects
Mario was first conceptualized as a cowboy character before Nintendo settled on an Italian plumber
Master Chief from Halo was originally designed as a reformed alien covenant soldier instead of a human super-soldier
Pikachu was first sketched as a tiger cub before Game Freak decided on an electric mouse design