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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Music of Invincibility: Decoding the Starman's ...
Composed by Koji Kondo in 1985, the Starman music blends disco, a tempo that speeds up at the end of the effect, and a nod to Offenbach's French Cancan.
Music of Invincibility: Decoding the Starman's ...
Composed by Koji Kondo in 1985, the Starman music blends disco, a tempo that speeds up at the end of the effect, and a nod to Offenbach's French Cancan.
Seaside Kingdom: the lucky Sparkle Water
Discover the Seaside Kingdom, the beach paradise of Super Mario Odyssey: Sparkle Water, the Glass Tower, Mollusque-Lanceur, Maw-Ray and the Sphynx.
Seaside Kingdom: the lucky Sparkle Water
Discover the Seaside Kingdom, the beach paradise of Super Mario Odyssey: Sparkle Water, the Glass Tower, Mollusque-Lanceur, Maw-Ray and the Sphynx.
Koopa Family Tree: Who Is Bowser Jr.'s Mother?
The Koopa Clan's Family Tree Deciphered: Sole Heir, Koopalings Retcon, and the Unsolved Mystery of Bowser Jr.'s Mother
Koopa Family Tree: Who Is Bowser Jr.'s Mother?
The Koopa Clan's Family Tree Deciphered: Sole Heir, Koopalings Retcon, and the Unsolved Mystery of Bowser Jr.'s Mother
Star Haven: the celestial refuge of the seven S...
Star Haven, the floating city of the seven Star Spirits in Paper Mario: climb up to it along Star Way before the final duel against Bowser.
Star Haven: the celestial refuge of the seven S...
Star Haven, the floating city of the seven Star Spirits in Paper Mario: climb up to it along Star Way before the final duel against Bowser.
P-Wing: the flying holy grail of Super Mario Br...
All about the P-Wing: the holy grail of Super Mario Bros. 3 that grants Raccoon Mario unlimited flight, and its surprising mutation in 3D Land.
P-Wing: the flying holy grail of Super Mario Br...
All about the P-Wing: the holy grail of Super Mario Bros. 3 that grants Raccoon Mario unlimited flight, and its surprising mutation in 3D Land.
Mario's underwater theme: the waltz that came f...
The underwater theme from Super Mario Bros. was the first piece Koji Kondo finished: a 3/4 waltz reprised for forty years.
Mario's underwater theme: the waltz that came f...
The underwater theme from Super Mario Bros. was the first piece Koji Kondo finished: a 3/4 waltz reprised for forty years.
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.