Super Mario News
Blast off again in October
Super Mario Galaxy and its sequel are returning to Switch on 2nd October 2025 in remastered form. Featuring a light star-dusting of new storybook content, amiibo functionality — plus bespoke amiibo figures coming in April 2026 — and enhancements for Switch 2 via a free update, this is looking like the best way to play...
News Nintendo Highlights Super Mario's Game History In 40th Anniversary Timeline
Take a trip down memory lane
Super Mario's 40th anniversary celebrations are now officially underway, and apart from all the exciting announcements during last week's Direct broadcast, Nintendo's official websites have also been updated with the series' timeline. It documents "The History of Super Mario Bros." on Nintendo platforms (and even other...
News Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 Switch Comparison Video Makes Nintendo's Upgrades Clearer
Silver wallet linings?
There's been some fairly heated debate since the announcement of Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2, over the remastered collection's hefty price tag. It's quite a lot of money for a pair of Wii games, as absolutely phenomenal as they are, there's no getting around it. However, we do already know that the games present...
News The Superb 'Mario Galaxy 2' Soundtrack Has Been Added To Nintendo Music
Sequel lands on Switch in October
Nintendo has updated its Nintendo Music app, adding in the soundtrack to arguably one of the greatest games of all time: Super Mario Galaxy 2. The full OST contains 70 tracks from the Wii original, including the likes of Sky Station Galaxy, Yoshi Star Galaxy, Throwback Galaxy, Hightail Falls Galaxy, and more. The...
Poll So, Will You Be Getting Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 For Switch?
Mario's cosmic adventures return this October
Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 is returning this October as a two-in-one package on the Switch for $69.99 / £58.99. The Switch versions include new features, amiibo functionality, a soundtrack mode, and enhanced resolution on the Switch 2 (4K in docked and 1080p in handheld mode). Each game...
Feature Jump, Man - A Celebration Of The Greatest Jumps In Gaming
Jump day
Super Mario Bros. is now 40 years old. To celebrate this big anniversary, Omar looks back over four decades of gaming's greatest verb and/or noun... When's the last time you jumped? Maybe when hopping from a kerb over an autumn puddle. Maybe bouncing up and down to House of Pain or that Blackpink song. Maybe you literally 'jump into bed'...
Guide Best Super Mario Games Of All Time
From Superfluous to Superlative - every Mario game, ranked
It's now 40 years — forty! — since Super Mario Bros. debuted on the Famicom in Japan on 13th September 1985. To celebrate, we're republishing this ranking of every Super Mario platformer. Enjoy! <related ids="187826"> What's the best Mario game ever? Over more than four decades,...
Opinion I'm Celebrating Super Mario Bros.' 40th Anniversary By Finally Finishing It
Clear Bowser history
Please, angry mob, wait! It's true, I had never finished Super Mario Bros. before this week, but that's not to say that I hadn't played it before. If you'll put your pitchforks and burning torches down for a moment, I promise, I can explain. It was 2004 when I first came into contact with Super Mario Bros. I remember that...
News Nintendo Releasing Physical 'Talking Flower' From Mario Wonder Next Spring
"We actually made them"
Nintendo is really mixing it up nowadays with merchandise, and the next surprise product on the way is a talking flower. It's not just any talking flower though, it's the same one based on the character from the 2023 Switch release Super Mario Bros. Wonder. If you were a fan, and admittedly not everyone was, as of next...
News Rosalina's Storybook From Super Mario Galaxy Goes On Sale This November
Just don't expect every page
In case you missed it during the Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 announcement, Rosalina's Storybook will be getting a physical release. This product is based on the same storybook featured in Super Mario Galaxy and will be available via the My Nintendo Store website. The US store has now confirmed it will be...
Round Up Everything Announced For Super Mario's 40th Anniversary
A Galaxy of goodies
As expected, Nintendo spent a good chunk of its latest Direct presentation focusing on the 40th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. with a host of announcements both big and small. The platforming icon celebrates his big four-zero on 13th September 2025 and, while we didn't get the brand-new 3D Mario that we were perhaps expecting,...
News Mario Galaxy amiibo Are On The Way, Plus Two New Kirby Ones With Swappable Bases
Waddle Dee knows
Nintendo has announced a clutch of new amiibo figures joining the lineup soon. Both Mario and Rosalina are getting brand new figures tying into the release of Super Mario Galaxy 1 + Super Mario Galaxy for Switch on 2nd October, although the amiibo won't be available until 2nd April 2026. And two new Kirby amiibo will launch...
News Super Mario Bros. Wonder Is Getting A Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Meetup in Bellabel Park
Mario's latest 2D platformer, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, is getting a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition next Spring. Tilted *deep breath* Super Mario Bros. Wonder Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup In Bellabel Park, this upgrade will feature tons of new multiplayer content. Bellabel Park plaza is a new location that you'll be able...
News Super Mario Galaxy 1 & 2 Bundle Confirmed For Switch, Launching October
And they're 'Enhanced for Switch 2'
Nintendo has announced that Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 will be coming to the Switch as a bundle, launching on 2nd October 2025. Nintendo is also launching new Mario Galaxy-themed amiibo alongside a physical storybook product from the game. Fans have been itching to get Super Mario Galaxy 2 on...
Rumour Another Claim Points To A Nintendo Direct Later This Month
Fuel, meet fire
Last week, it was claimed that a Nintendo Direct would take place later this month on 12th September via a post from SwitchForce on X. Now, this alone wouldn't be much cause for alarm, but VGC had also corroborated this and stated that its own sources have made mention of a Direct on this date. Adding f
Video We Bought 100 Copies Of Mario Paint... For Science
Art Attack
Last month, Nintendo brought Mario Paint to the SNES Nintendo Switch Online Library, finally unlocking the Mouse Mode experience we had all been dreaming of. It was a neat addition, no doubt, but there was something missing in diving back in on our shiny new Switch 2s, something that could only be achieved by playing a second-hand copy of...
Feature Nintendo's New App Reminds Me Of A Universal Truth: It Feels Good To Squash Mario's Face
The nose to the right, the eyes to the left
There are three things that you should know about me before we dive into this feature. 1) I am, to all intents and purposes, a 'grown-up'. 2) I do not have any children, nor any tiny relatives to test this app on. 3) I'm a sucker for a bit of N64 nostalgia. Keeping these first two points in mind, you...
News Nintendo Releases 'It's Me, Mario!' Stop Motion Shorts, Watch Them Right Here
Part of the 'My Mario' line launching today
Apart from a new range of toys and even an interactive app, Nintendo's new 'My Mario' line includes a series of stop motion shorts. The first three episodes have now been uploaded to the 'Play Nintendo' channel on YouTube, and you can watch them right here. Below is the official summary: "Fans of all...
News Nintendo's New 'Hello, Mario!' App Is Now Available On The Switch
A free download on the Japanese eShop
Following an announcement earlier this month, Nintendo's free Switch eShop and smart device application Hello, Mario! is now available to download. This game is designed for parents and their children and is only available in Japan right now. If you want to download the game on your Switch or Switch 2, you'll...
News Could This Mysterious Super Mario 40th Anniversary X Account Be Legit?
aaaaaaaaa I don't know
Fans have recently been pondering over a mysterious X/Twitter account that seemingly directly references Super Mario's upcoming 40th anniversary. As reported by The Gamer, X account @supermario40th has been causing a bit of a kerfuffle, with some suspecting that it might be legit, thus indicating that Nintendo will indeed...
Anniversary Paper Mario First Unfolded On N64 25 Years Ago
And the book's still open
25 years ago today, 11th August, Mario jumped into a whole new dimension. Today marks the anniversary of the N64 turn-based RPG, Paper Mario — which is a pretty big deal, because that means the entire series is also celebrating its quarter-century anniversary. Feeling old yet? Originally planned to be developed by...
Talking Point Nintendo Is Laser-Targeting Your Toddlers With This New 'My Mario' Line
Full-on Disney mode engaged
Of the big three platform holders, Nintendo is the 'family-friendly' one. Did you know that? Of course you did - you're an intelligent human being. And over the course of the Switch generation, with all the company's eggs now in a single console basket, Nintendo has diversified its business, leaning into non-gaming areas...
Gallery Nintendo Shows Off Its New 'My Mario' Product Line
Rattles, plush and much more
Nintendo today announced a whole range of themed products as part of its new 'My Mario' campaign for parents and children. Apart from a new smartphone and Switch app as well as wooden amiibo blocks, it's also announced a bunch of other stuff. This includes products like clothing, rattles, tableware and much more! Here's...
News Nintendo Announces New 'Hello, Mario!' App For Switch And Mobile Devices
Wood Block amiibo also revealed
Nintendo has today announced it's releasing a new line of Mario-themed products, videos and even an app designed for parents and their children. The free smart device and Switch app is officially titled 'Hello, Mario!' and allows kids to interact with Mario's face. Based on the description and footage so far, it...
Anniversary No Way Is Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island 30 Years Old Already
Yep, seems like it
In yet another indication that time is indeed marching on and on, it seems that Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island has somehow turned 30 years old. Released in Japan on 5th August 1995, Yoshi's Island marked a significant departure from its predecessor, yet received widespread critical acclaim regardless. It also happened to be...
News Mario Voice Actor Charles Martinet Will Appear At MCM Comic Con In Birmingham
Event kicks off in November
Charles Martinet may not be voicing Mario anymore, but that doesn't mean he isn't still deeply involved in the promotion of Nintendo's enduring mascot. As such, the voice actor will be making an appearance at this year's MCM Comic Con in Bimingham from 28th - 30th November, 2025. Martinet will be there for all three days...
Feature What We Expect From Nintendo For Super Mario Bros.' 40th Anniversary
Four decades of 1-1
Five years ago, Nintendo made an appropriately big thing of Super Mario Bros.' 35th anniversary, with a bespoke Direct broadcast featuring a bunch of new games and, naturally, merch celebrating the Famicom release of video gaming's most famous platformer on 13th September 1985. Half a decade on and the 40th anniversary is just...
News Japanese Variety Show Ranks Nation's Favourite Games, Mario & Animal Crossing Miss Top Spot
Mining for data
A new survey conducted by Japanese variety show Ariyoshiiieeeee! – Oh yeah! Wanna play games at your place now? has revealed Japan's favourite video games, both overall and by age rating, and while the likes of Mario, Splatoon, Pokémon, Zelda, Animal Crossing, and Dragon Quest all make frequent appearances, none of them made the...
News Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury Recieves Another Switch 2 Update
Here's what's included
Nintendo's been updating games non-stop since the Switch 2 arrived in June and following multiple other updates this week, we've now got another patch for Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury. This bumps this Switch title up to Version 1.2.1 and follows on from a Switch 2 game update at the beginning of last month. Here's the...
News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's SNES Library With A Mouse Game
Mario Paint is finally back!!
If you've been waiting to see the Super Nintendo title Mario Paint make a return, we've kind of got some exciting news today. The game has officially been added to the SNES app for Switch Online users. The catch is, it requires a mouse. On Switch 2, you can use the Joy-Con 2 mouse controls to play the game, and for...
Random Don't Worry Folks, Nintendo Says Mario And Peach Are Just "Good Friends"
Hmmm, we've heard this one before
It's official, folks — Mario and Peach are not in a relationship. Nintendo said it, so it must be true. A few days ago, on the Nintendo Today! App, the Big N dropped this major bombshell on the world, revealing that the Princess of the Mushroom Kingdom and the Italian plumber are simply "good friends". We missed...
Opinion Celebrating 20 Years Of Baseball In The Mushroom Kingdom
Mario Superstar, that is what you are
Monday 21st July marks the 20th anniversary of Mario Superstar Baseball, so to celebrate Jonny is taking us out to the ball game... My first gaming memory: waking up in the middle of the night, heading downstairs, and booting up Mario Superstar Baseball's campaign mode on my GameCube. It was completely out of...
News Mario Kart Tour Announces Limited-Time "Mario Kart World Special Campaign"
A new update for the mobile entry is on the way
Although we've been racing around in Mario Kart World for the past month, there's actually been some activity in the Nintendo mobile title Mario Kart Tour. The game's Pipe Tour is currently back for its second run, and now in another update, Nintendo has announced it will be celebrating the arrival of...
News Super Mario 3D All-Stars Updated To Version 1.1.3, "Improves Gameplay" On Switch 2
Wahoo!
Since the arrival of the Switch 2 last month, Nintendo has been busy updating many of its first-party Switch titles. This even includes an update for its "limited-time" release Super Mario 3D All-Stars, and following an update for the Switch 2 today, another patch is now available. Much like the Version 1.1.2 update, Version 1.1.3 also...
News Nintendo Expands Switch 2's GameCube Library This Week
Take to the pitch in Super Mario Strikers
[Fri 27th Jun, 2025 02:05 BST]: If you're in the mood for some more Mario action, Nintendo has today announced it will be adding the "five-on-five" GameCube title Super Mario Strikers to the Switch 2 'Nintendo Classics' library. The 2005 Next Level release, also known as Mario Smash Football, will...
News Nintendo Music Update Adds Another Mario Album, Here's Every Song Included
The 'Deluxe' version of NSMB. U returns
The Nintendo Music mobile app for Switch Online subscribers continues its weekly updates with more album drops and the latest one to join the service is New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe. This soundtrack, based on the 2019 Switch version, comes loaded with 90 tracks and has a total runtime of 2 hours and 7...
Random Death Stranding 2 Has Mushroom Kingdom References, Just Like Its Predecessor
Princess Beach 2: The Beach Is Back
Yes, as you'll likely know, Death Stranding, Hideo Kojima's incredibly good walking simulator, has got itself a fancy big sequel this week in the form of Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, and we've been playing it in what little free time we've got (well, this writer has, at least) over on the old PlayStation side...
Random Do You Remember This Utterly Insane Marketing Stunt For Super Mario Sunshine?
Fu-silly
Super Mario Sunshine is often regarded as a bit of an oddball entry in Nintendo's flagship platforming series. It has its fair share of jank, sure, but it's also considered to be a cult classic with fans thanks to its unique gameplay mechanics and memorable setting. If you happened to be clued in to the game's initial release back in 2002,...
News Charles Martinet Explains How He Wants To "Maintain The Integrity" Of Mario
"I just don't improvise non-Mario phrases"
There's been some recent confusion on social media and elsewhere online about what the former voice of Mario, Charles Martinet, is allowed to do when it comes to promoting the iconic Nintendo mascot at certain public events. It stems from a post shared by the online content creator Ricky Berwick, who...
Video Super Mario Odyssey Shines On Switch 2 In This Side-By-Side Graphics Comparison
No Cap(py)
Want to know what Super Mario Odyssey looks like after that sweet Switch 2 free update? Look no further! The wonderful Felix has put together the above side-by-side graphics comparison, so you can see how the new-gen matches up against the old, and spoilers: it's a huge step up. So much as a glance at the above footage reveals Mario's...
Quiz How Well Do You Remember Super Mario Galaxy 2?
Flex those sequel skills
We hate to be the ones to break it to you, but Super Mario Galaxy 2 is 15 years old today. Fifteen. That also means it's been five years since it was omitted from the Super Mario 3D All-Stars collection, but we won't touch on that sore subject right now. A decade and a half of one of Nintendo's finest sequels is worthy of a...
News New LEGO Mario Sets Starring Wario, Captain Toad & Prince Florian Land August Release Date
First look at the all-important prices
Earlier this month, LEGO lifted the lid on a fresh batch of upcoming Mario sets featuring a whole bunch of familiar faces. Today, those sets have finally cropped up online, giving us a closer look at the builds as well as the all-important price and release date. The big news is that all of the following sets...
Random 'New' Super Mario 64 Sound Effect Can Only Be Heard By Leaving The Game On...For 14 Months
But what about my backlog?
Super Mario 64 is one of those classic sorts of games that, almost 30 since its release, is still giving up delightful little secrets. This time around, and as reported by GamesRadar, it's a hidde
News Nintendo's New Store Will Stock Mini Sculpture Replicas
"Bring a piece of Nintendo San Francisco home with you"
Nintendo is opening its new San Francisco store in the US this week on 15th May and if you do plan on taking the trip there, you'll able to pick up one of five minature "sculpture replicas" based on the same statues in Nintendo's stores. This includes Mario, Link, Pikmin, Isabelle and the...
News Super Mario World Looks To Be The Official Name Of The Next Mario Movie
Update: Now removed from NBCUniversal's page
It's been over a year now since our last proper update about the next Mario Movie, but it seems we might finally have some new information to share. According to NBCUniversal, the Super Mario movie follow-up will be officially titled Super Mario Worl
Random A New LEGO Mario Kart 'Blue Shell' Gift Has Been Revealed
That's a spiny shell to you, mate
We love the little GWPs (gifts with purchase) that Lego likes to drop with certain special sets from time to time, and this latest one is an absolute doozy for us Nintendo fans. If you happen to have your beady eye already on the recently announced LEGO Super Mario: Mario Kart - Mario & Sta
Poll Box Art Brawl: Mario Party 3
Let's roll
We are back with another edition of Box Art Brawl! Are you ready to rank some cover art? Last time, we took a look at 1080° Avalanche for the GameCube, and the results were an absolute blowout. The European / North American design took a staggering win, claiming 80% of the vote and leaving the Japanese variant with the remaining 20%...
News More Super Mario, Mario Kart And Animal Crossing LEGO Sets Are On The Way
Here's what you can expect
Nintendo's partnership with LEGO continues to grow and it looks like we've now got the first details about the next batch of sets. This includes sets for the Super Mario, Mario Kart and the Animal Crossing line. Some of the highlights include a Mario Kart set with the Mario figure included as well as a new set for Captain...
Opinion Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's Best Gameplay Feature Is Straight Out Of Mario's Playbook
QTE in the place to be
If you've been paying any attention whatsoever to upcoming and newly released games of late, you'll no doubt already know all about Sandfall Interactive's stunning Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Indeed, this very writer slapped a 10/10 score on the new RPG over at our sister siter Pure Xbox, so yeah, it's quite good, is this...
News Grant Kirkhope Apparently Got A Bananas Reason For His Missing Mario Movie Credit
"I don't think they ever really liked DK 64 that much"
If you cast your mind back to 2023 and the release of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, you may recall that composer extraordinaire Grant Kirkhope was rightfully bemused upon finding out that he didn't get a credit at the end of the film, despite his 'DK Rap' playing a pretty prominent role in its...
