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.

Worth exploring

Fleur à la corolle nuageuse blanche pourvue de deux yeux, sur une tige verte

Cloud Flower: The power to walk on clouds

All about the Cloud Flower in Super Mario Galaxy 2: the Cloud Mario transformation, its cloud platforms, its limitations, and its return to cinema in 2026.

Cloud Flower: The power to walk on clouds

All about the Cloud Flower in Super Mario Galaxy 2: the Cloud Mario transformation, its cloud platforms, its limitations, and its return to cinema in 2026.

Pièce rouge vue de trois quarts, sur fond transparent

Red Coin: Mario's classic challenge collectible

Red Coins, from Yoshi's Island to New Super Mario Bros.: origin, value, the 8-coin challenge and Red Rings. A cult collectible-challenge decrypted.

Red Coin: Mario's classic challenge collectible

Red Coins, from Yoshi's Island to New Super Mario Bros.: origin, value, the 8-coin challenge and Red Rings. A cult collectible-challenge decrypted.

Intérieur violet d'une maison de Paper Mario, un petit personnage assis au fond

Rumpel (Doopliss): The Identity-Stealing Ghost

Rumpel (Doopliss): The identity-stealing ghost from Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. Chapter 4 boss, his secret name, and his story.

Rumpel (Doopliss): The Identity-Stealing Ghost

Rumpel (Doopliss): The identity-stealing ghost from Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. Chapter 4 boss, his secret name, and his story.

Portrait de Satoru Iwata accompagné des dates 1959-2015

Satoru Iwata: Nintendo's Programmer-President

A programmer who became Nintendo's fourth president, Satoru Iwata oversaw Mario's revival on the Wii and DS. A portrait of a video game visionary.

Satoru Iwata: Nintendo's Programmer-President

A programmer who became Nintendo's fourth president, Satoru Iwata oversaw Mario's revival on the Wii and DS. A portrait of a video game visionary.

Cinq Mario côte à côte, de la version 8 bits de 1985 au rendu 3D moderne

Mario: Graphic Evolution, From Pixels to HD

Mario's graphical evolution, from the 16-pixel sprite of 1981 to the expressive animations of Super Mario Bros. Wonder, guided by technology.

Mario: Graphic Evolution, From Pixels to HD

Mario's graphical evolution, from the 16-pixel sprite of 1981 to the expressive animations of Super Mario Bros. Wonder, guided by technology.

Cascade géante dévalant un paysage rocheux et verdoyant

Land of Falls: the kingdom where it all begins

The Cascade Kingdom, Super Mario Odyssey's 2nd kingdom: Capture, T-Rex, Madame Broode, and the Odyssey's repair.

Land of Falls: the kingdom where it all begins

The Cascade Kingdom, Super Mario Odyssey's 2nd kingdom: Capture, T-Rex, Madame Broode, and the Odyssey's repair.

FAQ – About the Super Mario blog

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.