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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie surpasses box office expectations to become this year's most successful film
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has achieved the second-best global opening for a video game movie, earning $372.6 million worldwide, making it the most successful film of 2026. Despite mixed critical reception, audience scores remain high, encouraging plans for a sequel. The article also reports the passing of Yoshihisa Kishimoto, the creator of the Double Dragon and River City series, at the age of 64.
Double Dragon creator Yoshihisa Kishimoto dies, aged 64
Yoshihisa Kishimoto, the acclaimed creator of the Double Dragon and River City Ransom (Kunio-kun) series, has passed away at the age of 64. Kishimoto was a pivotal figure in the development of the side-scrolling beat 'em up genre, with his early work at Data East and later at Technos Japan defining the genre. His son confirmed his passing on April 2, 2026.
Double Dragon creator Yoshihisa Kishimoto dies aged 64
Yoshihisa Kishimoto, the acclaimed creator of the beat 'em up genre and the iconic Double Dragon series, has passed away at the age of 64. Kishimoto's groundbreaking work on games like Renegade and Double Dragon established the core mechanics of the genre, influencing countless developers and titles for decades. His career began at Data East before moving to Technos Japan, and he later founded his own company, Plophet.
Obituary: Double Dragon creator Yoshihisa Kishimoto has passed away at age 64
Yoshihisa Kishimoto, the acclaimed creator of the Double Dragon and Kunio-kun series, has passed away at the age of 64. Kishimoto began his career at Data East before moving to Technos, where he is credited with creating the foundational beat 'em up titles Renegade and the original Double Dragon. He later founded Plophet Co., Ltd. and continued to contribute to various game projects.
Double Dragon creator and ‘grandfather of the beat 'em up’ dies aged 64
Yoshihisa Kishimoto, the influential developer behind iconic beat 'em up games like Double Dragon and Renegade, has passed away at the age of 64. Kishimoto was widely regarded as the 'grandfather of the beat 'em up' genre for his pioneering work at Technōs and Data East, establishing core mechanics that defined the genre.
Renegade Reborn - Retro Brawling Returns: "Renegade Reborn" Heading to the Amstrad CPC!
Renegade Reborn, a new beat 'em up inspired by the 1980s arcade original, is heading to the Amstrad CPC. The game features 6 levels, boss battles, and a graphical style consistent with the developer's previous work. It will be available in 64 KB and 128 KB versions, with a release date yet to be announced.
