Super Mario Blog
Characters, games, kingdoms, power-ups and collectibles: 562 articles to explore every corner of the Mushroom Kingdom.
Dive into the complete Super Mario universe
Whether you have followed Mario since the NES, have a soft spot for Luigi, a fascination with Bowser or unwavering loyalty to Yoshi, you are in the right place. This blog tells the story of the Mushroom Kingdom characters, from the headliners to the most obscure faces, breaks down the Nintendo games from Super Mario Bros. to Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and maps the kingdoms and locations of the saga, from Peach’s Castle to Isle Delfino.
You will also find everything you pick up along the way: the power-ups and items that define the series — Super Mushroom, Fire Flower, Super Star, Ice Flower, Cape Feather — and the great spin-off series: Mario Kart, the RPGs (Paper Mario, Mario & Luigi, Super Mario RPG), Luigi’s Mansion and Donkey Kong.
And because being a fan is also a matter of collecting, every feature links back to the shop: plush toys, figures, LEGO, T-shirts, costumes and home decor, with gift ideas and buying guides to help you choose.
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Mario Kart 7: the glider, underwater racing and...
Released in December 2011 on 3DS, Mario Kart 7 adds the glider, underwater driving and the kart built piece by piece: 32 tracks, 17 pilots.
Mario Kart 7: the glider, underwater racing and...
Released in December 2011 on 3DS, Mario Kart 7 adds the glider, underwater driving and the kart built piece by piece: 32 tracks, 17 pilots.
Mario Kart Live Home Circuit: the real kart in ...
A real remote-controlled kart with an onboard camera, four cardboard gates set down on the floor, and a track that exists in the living room. Mario Kart steps out of...
Mario Kart Live Home Circuit: the real kart in ...
A real remote-controlled kart with an onboard camera, four cardboard gates set down on the floor, and a track that exists in the living room. Mario Kart steps out of...
Mario Kart Arcade GP VR: the only Mario Kart in VR
The only Mario Kart in virtual reality: headset on, you catch the shells with your hands and throw them with a sweep of the arm. An attraction, not a game.
Mario Kart Arcade GP VR: the only Mario Kart in VR
The only Mario Kart in virtual reality: headset on, you catch the shells with your hands and throw them with a sweep of the arm. An attraction, not a game.
Mario Kart Arcade GP DX: Bandai Namco's Arcade ...
Two karts as a team, a kart assembled piece by piece and Don-chan as a guest driver: the Bandai Namco cabinet has never left the arcades.
Mario Kart Arcade GP DX: Bandai Namco's Arcade ...
Two karts as a team, a kart assembled piece by piece and Don-chan as a guest driver: the Bandai Namco cabinet has never left the arcades.
Mario Kart Arcade GP 2: the Mario Kart of the a...
The second entry in the arcade branch, never ported to console: a roster open to guests from other licences and mechanics built for the arcade.
Mario Kart Arcade GP 2: the Mario Kart of the a...
The second entry in the arcade branch, never ported to console: a roster open to guests from other licences and mechanics built for the arcade.
Mario Kart Arcade GP: The Arcade Cabinet Where ...
Developed by Namco and playable only in arcades, Mario Kart Arcade GP (2005) has Pac-Man racing alongside Mario: eleven pilots, a steering wheel and a camera.
Mario Kart Arcade GP: The Arcade Cabinet Where ...
Developed by Namco and playable only in arcades, Mario Kart Arcade GP (2005) has Pac-Man racing alongside Mario: eleven pilots, a steering wheel and a camera.
FAQ – About the Super Mario blog
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What does the Super Mario blog cover?
Five main families: character profiles, from the headliners to the most obscure faces; features on the games, entry by entry; guides to items and power-ups; a tour of the kingdoms and locations of the saga; and in-depth analysis of Nintendo and its spin-off series.
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How often are new articles published?
The blog grows in themed waves, at a pace of several articles per week. The most recent posts always appear at the top of this page.
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Do I need to have played the games to follow the blog?
No. Every article starts from scratch, places the character or the game in context and lists the entries it appears in. Veterans find little-known details, newcomers find a way in.
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Does the blog also cover Mario merchandise?
Yes. Features link through to the matching shop departments — plush toys, figures, LEGO, clothing, home decor — and buying guides help you choose a gift by age, budget and favourite character.
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How do I find a specific article?
The search bar at the top of this page filters all 562 articles live, from two letters onwards. Shortcuts cover the most requested topics, such as Bowser, Yoshi, Mario Kart and power-ups.