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Super Mario Galaxy

Rosalina backstory explained

Following the release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, we’re going over the differences between Rosalina’s backstory in the game and the film. Full spoilers ahead, so please be warned.

Super Mario Galaxy is one of the most beloved games in the series, and part of the reason why is that it introduced Rosalina and gave her a good deal of character development compared to others in the Mario series. Of course, her backstory isn’t some super-deep extreme lore type of thing, but it’s still much more than most other characters have received. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has its own take on her backstory, to say the least.

Starting today, Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy music can be played on Spotify.

Nintendo said that the music is being offered in celebration of Mario’s 40th anniversary. Between the two games, you can listen to 130 tracks, coming in at about five hours.

A new reward has arrived on My Nintendo in North America to celebrate the Super Mario Bros. 40th anniversary. Starting today, members can get their hands on a pin set celebrating the event as well as Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2.

You’ll be getting two jumbo collectible pins. They measure 2″ x 2″, for those wondering.

Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 1.3.1 update

For those who own Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 on Nintendo Switch, a new version 1.3.1 update can now be accessed.

This appears to be a pretty small patch in nature. According to Nintendo, the game’s software information has been updated. That is apparently all there is.

In any case, here’s the official notice:

Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 1.3.0 update

If you own Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2, you can now access a version 1.3.0 update for the game. This applies to both the bundle and the individual titles.

According to Nintendo, the patch improves the gameplay experience. What that means, however, is unclear. It seems that the update targets play on both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch.

The official notice is as follows:

Super Mario Run is back with another console game tie in event, this time being Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 for Nintendo Switch. The event is already available to players of the mobile game.

Similar to past events, players can get Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 themed rewards by completing missions. This time around, you can unlock statues of Bee Mario , Rosalina , and Balloon Yoshi, each of which requiring 9 missions to obtain.

September 12: Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 are returning in a new collection. This launches on October 2, 2025.

The two titles will be sold together as a physical bundle. Both of these titles will be available individually on the Nintendo eShop as well.

These are largely the same games as they were on Wii. There are some extra bells and whistles though, including enhanced resolution, improved UI, Assist Mode, and new Storybook content.

On top of the above, new amiibo are coming in April. Here’s a look:

September 17: This isn’t much of a surprise, but Nintendo has confirmed Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 icons for Switch Online.

The company tends to celebrate its new releases with user icon drops. For Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2, this will be starting next week. Fans can grab icons starting on September 24 (September 25 in Japan), which is one week before launch. Three waves are planned in total.

Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 review

System: Switch
Release date: October 2, 2025
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo

The 40th anniversary of the Super Mario Bros. series is finally here, and Nintendo’s most notable offering for the event has now arrived as well. By now, there isn’t too much to say about Super Mario Galaxy or Super Mario Galaxy 2 that hasn’t already been said – they’re absolutely brilliant 3D platformers and are properly rated as some of the greatest games of all time. Thankfully, that brilliance continues to shine bright on Nintendo Switch (and Switch 2) with the new re-release. Long story short: if you can stomach the $70 asking price, this is the best official way to play two of Nintendo’s greatest games. The developers have made a whole host of minor changes to these titles that make them a joy to play through, even to this day.

A comprehensive graphics comparison has come in for Super Mario Galaxy, putting the Wii, Nintendo Switch, and Switch 2 versions of the game up against each other.

Wii is of course the very original release. Following that, the Super Mario 3D All-Stars version is included. The last part of the equation is the new Nintendo Switch edition showing it on that console as well as on Switch 2.


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