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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Donkey Kong (1981): The Game That Gave Birth to...
How Donkey Kong, the 1981 game born from repurposed Radar Scope arcade cabinets, gave life to Mario and saved Nintendo. A look back at this foundational classic.
Donkey Kong (1981): The Game That Gave Birth to...
How Donkey Kong, the 1981 game born from repurposed Radar Scope arcade cabinets, gave life to Mario and saved Nintendo. A look back at this foundational classic.
Smithy: The Big Bad of Super Mario RPG
Smithy is the final boss of Super Mario RPG: his plan, his Gang, his five battle phases, and his return in the 2023 Switch remake.
Smithy: The Big Bad of Super Mario RPG
Smithy is the final boss of Super Mario RPG: his plan, his Gang, his five battle phases, and his return in the 2023 Switch remake.
Queen of Darkness: The Demon of the Millennial ...
The complete lore of the Shadow Queen, a demon sealed a thousand years ago and the cult final boss of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door.
Queen of Darkness: The Demon of the Millennial ...
The complete lore of the Shadow Queen, a demon sealed a thousand years ago and the cult final boss of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door.
Ice Flower: Mario's icy power-up
The Ice Flower transforms Mario into Ice Mario: story, mechanics, and differences from the Fire Flower in Mario games.
Ice Flower: Mario's icy power-up
The Ice Flower transforms Mario into Ice Mario: story, mechanics, and differences from the Fire Flower in Mario games.
Spiny: the spiky enemy thrown by Lakitu
Spiny, the spiked enemy launched by Lakitu since 1985: why you can't jump on it and how to defeat it.
Spiny: the spiky enemy thrown by Lakitu
Spiny, the spiked enemy launched by Lakitu since 1985: why you can't jump on it and how to defeat it.
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door: The Cult M...
The HD remake of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, the GameCube RPG masterpiece, arrived on Nintendo Switch on May 23, 2024.
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door: The Cult M...
The HD remake of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, the GameCube RPG masterpiece, arrived on Nintendo Switch on May 23, 2024.
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.