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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Whomp: the Stone Slab that Crushes Mario
Whomp: Super Mario 64's Grumpy Stone Slab. Nurikabe origins, back weakness, King Whomp, and variations deciphered.
Whomp: the Stone Slab that Crushes Mario
Whomp: Super Mario 64's Grumpy Stone Slab. Nurikabe origins, back weakness, King Whomp, and variations deciphered.
Super Mario World: The SNES Cult Classic
Super Mario World, the SNES launch title in 1990: the arrival of Yoshi, the Cape Feather, 96 exits, and Dino-Land.
Super Mario World: The SNES Cult Classic
Super Mario World, the SNES launch title in 1990: the arrival of Yoshi, the Cape Feather, 96 exits, and Dino-Land.
In what order should I play the Mario games?
Practical guide to knowing in what order to play Mario games: release order or grouped by sub-series, and where to start.
In what order should I play the Mario games?
Practical guide to knowing in what order to play Mario games: release order or grouped by sub-series, and where to start.
F.L.U.D.D.: Mario's water pump
F.L.U.D.D. (Flash Liquidizer Ultra Dousing Device) is Super Mario Sunshine's talking water pack: its 4 nozzles, its inventor and its role explained.
F.L.U.D.D.: Mario's water pump
F.L.U.D.D. (Flash Liquidizer Ultra Dousing Device) is Super Mario Sunshine's talking water pack: its 4 nozzles, its inventor and its role explained.
The Broodals: Mario Odyssey's Rabbit Bosses
Meet the Broodals of Super Mario Odyssey: Topper, Hariet, Spewart, and Rango, their gadgets, battle order, and the RoboBrood.
The Broodals: Mario Odyssey's Rabbit Bosses
Meet the Broodals of Super Mario Odyssey: Topper, Hariet, Spewart, and Rango, their gadgets, battle order, and the RoboBrood.
Toadsworth: Peach's Butler
Portrait of Toadsworth, Princess Peach's anxious butler: his role as a guardian, his verbal tics, and his appearances.
Toadsworth: Peach's Butler
Portrait of Toadsworth, Princess Peach's anxious butler: his role as a guardian, his verbal tics, and his appearances.
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.