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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Ricco Harbor: market, surfing and Gooper Bloope...
Ricco Harbor, the port of Super Mario Sunshine: its Ricco Tower, Blooper surfing, the Gooper Blooper boss and a name nodding to Puerto Rico.
Ricco Harbor: market, surfing and Gooper Bloope...
Ricco Harbor, the port of Super Mario Sunshine: its Ricco Tower, Blooper surfing, the Gooper Blooper boss and a name nodding to Puerto Rico.
Mario's sound effects: the bling and boing of a...
How Koji Kondo shaped the coin's “bling” and Mario's jump “boing” within the tight limits of the NES.
Mario's sound effects: the bling and boing of a...
How Koji Kondo shaped the coin's “bling” and Mario's jump “boing” within the tight limits of the NES.
Lost Kingdom: the jungle island drowned in a po...
Forgotten Isle, a tropical island ringed by a poison sea, is Odyssey's only kingdom without a boss: the Odyssey crash, a tropical Wiggler and pure exploration.
Lost Kingdom: the jungle island drowned in a po...
Forgotten Isle, a tropical island ringed by a poison sea, is Odyssey's only kingdom without a boss: the Odyssey crash, a tropical Wiggler and pure exploration.
Gelato Beach: the shore of the Sand Bird
The 3rd major stage of Super Mario Sunshine: a sludge-free beach, a Sand Bird hatched by giant mirrors, a raging Wiggler and a dive into the coral.
Gelato Beach: the shore of the Sand Bird
The 3rd major stage of Super Mario Sunshine: a sludge-free beach, a Sand Bird hatched by giant mirrors, a raging Wiggler and a dive into the coral.
Yoshi's Story: the N64's only Yoshi, as a livin...
The N64's only main Yoshi game: six baby Yoshis eat 30 fruits per level to win back the Super Happy Tree from Baby Bowser.
Yoshi's Story: the N64's only Yoshi, as a livin...
The N64's only main Yoshi game: six baby Yoshis eat 30 fruits per level to win back the Super Happy Tree from Baby Bowser.
Mario Golf: Super Rush: golf turns into a race
Camelot's Switch entry turns golf into a race with Speed Golf, adds an RPG-style Adventure mode and puts Pauline and Chargin' Chuck on the green.
Mario Golf: Super Rush: golf turns into a race
Camelot's Switch entry turns golf into a race with Speed Golf, adds an RPG-style Adventure mode and puts Pauline and Chargin' Chuck on the green.
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.