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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Swimming in Mario: The Core Mechanic of Water L...
From Super Mario Bros. (1985) to 3D: how swimming evolved in Mario, including drowning, air meters, Cheep Cheeps, Bloopers, and aquatic suits.
Swimming in Mario: The Core Mechanic of Water L...
From Super Mario Bros. (1985) to 3D: how swimming evolved in Mario, including drowning, air meters, Cheep Cheeps, Bloopers, and aquatic suits.
Paper Mario: The Origami King: Fold the kingdom
The sixth Paper Mario, released in 2020 on Switch: King Olly folds the kingdom, Olivia guides Mario, and the ring-based combat reinvents turn-based battles.
Paper Mario: The Origami King: Fold the kingdom
The sixth Paper Mario, released in 2020 on Switch: King Olly folds the kingdom, Olivia guides Mario, and the ring-based combat reinvents turn-based battles.
Paper Mario Partners: Allies from the Two Cult ...
The partner system in the first two Paper Mario games: recruited allies, double powers, full French voice cast, and reasons for its disappearance.
Paper Mario Partners: Allies from the Two Cult ...
The partner system in the first two Paper Mario games: recruited allies, double powers, full French voice cast, and reasons for its disappearance.
Super Mario All-Stars: The Cult 16-Bit SNES Box...
The 1993 SNES compilation that updates the four NES Mario games in 16-bit: a box set that has become a cult collector's item.
Super Mario All-Stars: The Cult 16-Bit SNES Box...
The 1993 SNES compilation that updates the four NES Mario games in 16-bit: a box set that has become a cult collector's item.
Fred Lafonce: The Koopa footballer who rushes a...
Portrait of Fred Lafonce (Chargin' Chuck), the American Football Koopa from Super Mario World: names, charge, and many subtypes.
Fred Lafonce: The Koopa footballer who rushes a...
Portrait of Fred Lafonce (Chargin' Chuck), the American Football Koopa from Super Mario World: names, charge, and many subtypes.
Cap Kingdom: Odyssey's first misty kingdom
Hat Kingdom, the very first realm in Super Mario Odyssey: mist, Bonneters, meeting Cappy, learning to Capture, and the Topper boss fight.
Cap Kingdom: Odyssey's first misty kingdom
Hat Kingdom, the very first realm in Super Mario Odyssey: mist, Bonneters, meeting Cappy, learning to Capture, and the Topper boss fight.
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.