GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Nintendo's star heroine wasn't always named Princess Peach, and for many years prior to the release of Super Mario 64 went by a different name: ...

Nintendo recently shared a surprising update about Mario and Princess Peach, turning a beloved duo into ‘just friends’—let’s explore this heartfelt twist with a smile! Nintendo clarified on July 23, ...

Mario and Princess Peach's Relationship Isn't What You Think, According to Nintendo originally appeared on Parade. For years, fans have wondered about the relationship between Mario and Princess Peach ...

Despite being a classic pairing in the world of gaming, it seems that Mario and Princess Peach's relationship isn't as romantic as you might think. While many Mario games end with Peach giving Mario ...

Despite what you may believe, Mario and Princess Peach are not lovers, according to Nintendo. Mario is arguably the most iconic character in gaming. He’s been around for so long that it’s hard for ...

Princess Peach made her debut as the damsel in distress in Super Mario Bros., but in the American release of the game, she was called “Princess Toadstool” instead of Peach, supposedly because Nintendo ...

Princess Zelda has been lost, kidnapped, and forced into hiding. She’s been trapped in stone, crystal, and in the twisting body of a dragon. Yet she’s never had a meaningful opportunity to remain on ...

Princess Peach just doesn’t get enough credit. I say that as someone who was saved multiple times as a young gamer by Peach’s gliding jump in the U.S. version of Super Mario Bros. 2 and also loved her ...

Despite being the ruler of the Mushroom Kingdom, Princess Peach has always played a supporting role in Nintendo’s games. She’s normally the one rescued or a playable character in an ensemble adventure ...

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