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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Hotel Mario: The game Nintendo would rather for...
Released in 1994 on Philips CD-i, Hotel Mario is the game Nintendo would rather forget. Let's look back at this cult classic that became a meme.
Hotel Mario: The game Nintendo would rather for...
Released in 1994 on Philips CD-i, Hotel Mario is the game Nintendo would rather forget. Let's look back at this cult classic that became a meme.
Mario's Time Machine: When Mario Traveled Throu...
Released in 1993, Mario's Time Machine is an educational game in which Mario travels through history to retrieve items stolen by Bowser.
Mario's Time Machine: When Mario Traveled Throu...
Released in 1993, Mario's Time Machine is an educational game in which Mario travels through history to retrieve items stolen by Bowser.
Goomboss: The King of the Goombas Who Became Ma...
Goomboss, the King of the Goombas, appeared in Paper Mario in 2000 as the first boss in Bowser's service.
Goomboss: The King of the Goombas Who Became Ma...
Goomboss, the King of the Goombas, appeared in Paper Mario in 2000 as the first boss in Bowser's service.
Dixie Kong: The daring heroine of the Kong Family
Dixie Kong, heroine of the Kong Family: her first appearance in 1995, her hovering ponytail and her roles in Donkey Kong games.
Dixie Kong: The daring heroine of the Kong Family
Dixie Kong, heroine of the Kong Family: her first appearance in 1995, her hovering ponytail and her roles in Donkey Kong games.
Geno: the cult celestial warrior from Super Mar...
Geno, a puppet animated by a celestial entity, appears in Super Mario RPG in 1996 and remains a cult character beloved by fans.
Geno: the cult celestial warrior from Super Mar...
Geno, a puppet animated by a celestial entity, appears in Super Mario RPG in 1996 and remains a cult character beloved by fans.
King K. Rool: Donkey Kong's crocodile enemy king
King K. Rool, Kremling king and Donkey Kong's arch-nemesis: his absurd disguises, his madness, and his obsession with bananas.
King K. Rool: Donkey Kong's crocodile enemy king
King K. Rool, Kremling king and Donkey Kong's arch-nemesis: his absurd disguises, his madness, and his obsession with bananas.
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.