Bob-ombs, Shy Guys and Birdo may have begun as Wart's henchman, but all have since surpassed him as iconic members of the Mario cast. The Toad King is dead; Long live the Koopa King.

Voice actor Samantha Kelly discovered her 18-year tenure as Super Mario characters Princess Peach and Toad was over on ...

Mario Kart World marks the first time in 18 years that Samantha Kelly isn't voicing Peach and Toad. She has now confirmed that she will no longer be playing the characters in the series going forward.

Super Mario Strikers was rightfully reissued for the Switch 2 era — it’s a whole lotta fun — but I can’t help but wonder what this means for Toad’s reputation as a king of cool.