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Amazon Luna Pulls the Plug: Cloud Gaming Service Shuts Down Store, Leaving Families in Gaming Limbo
Amazon Luna is shutting down its game store on April 10, 2026, and all purchased games will become unavailable by June 10, 2026. This decision impacts families who relied on the service for shared gaming experiences, raising concerns about digital ownership and the future of cloud gaming. Amazon is pivoting to a new initiative called GameNight, but the closure has eroded trust within the gaming community.
US: Nintendo Download for 10th April, 2026
Nintendo has announced its latest download lineup for the Nintendo Switch, featuring new releases and classic titles. New additions include Pokémon Champions, PAC-MAN, Mendel Palace, THE TOWER OF DRUAGA, and PRAGMATA. The update also highlights ongoing sales and rewards for Nintendo Switch Online members.
Nintendo Download – April 9, 2026 (North America) – Pokemon Champions, Dosa Divas, more
The North American Nintendo Download for the week of April 9, 2026, features new releases on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, including Pokemon Champions and Dosa Divas. The report also highlights ongoing eShop sales and the return of Super Mario Galaxy merchandise for My Nintendo members.
My Nintendo Store Restocks Super Mario 40th Anniversary Reward (North America)
The My Nintendo Store in North America has restocked a special Super Mario 40th Anniversary pin set, available for 600 Platinum Points. This set celebrates the Super Mario Galaxy series and the 40th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. Nintendo is also offering anniversary t-shirts and Super Mario Galaxy series sticker sheets.
Rare Super Mario Games Could Be Worth Over $1,000 – Check Your Collection | Invision Game Community
Certain rare, well-preserved retro editions of Super Mario games are fetching high prices from collectors, with some copies selling for over $1,000. Factors like complete-in-box condition, early production variants, and professional grading contribute to their value, with titles like Super Mario Bros (NES) and Super Mario RPG (SNES) being particularly sought after.
Games Inbox: What is the best PS5 game?
Readers discuss their favorite PlayStation 5 games, with Elden Ring being a popular choice. The discussion also touches on the potential for Star Fox and Ecco the Dolphin remasters, concerns about developer survival, and the future of live service games.
Poll: Super Mario Galaxy Movie Characters Compared, Film Vs. Game Designs - Which Are Best?
This article compares the character designs from the Super Mario Galaxy movie with their original video game counterparts. It highlights new characters introduced in the film and discusses how Illumination's visual style alters familiar faces, inviting readers to vote on their preferred designs.
Steelbook cases are pretty useless, but this one can store Switch carts and comes free with any two of these games
Best Buy is offering a free Super Mario Bros. 40th Anniversary steelbook case with the purchase of any two Super Mario series games for the Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch 2. The steelbook features artwork celebrating Mario's 40-year history and can store Switch game cartridges.
Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone and other celebs name their favourite video games
Several Hollywood celebrities, including Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, and Chris Pratt, have shared their favorite video games in a compilation video. While some named classic titles like Super Mario Bros. and Pitfall!, others highlighted more recent or niche games such as Returnal and Civilization 6.
Morning Multiplex
Trailers have been released for the 'Spring Unending' update for Reverse: 1999 and a new update for Sultan's Game. The article also mentions content creator videos, including one related to Super Mario Bros.
Happy Resurrection Day 2026!
This article draws parallels between the concept of resurrection in video games like Pac-Man and Super Mario Brothers, and the religious concept of rebirth. It argues that just as players are given opportunities to 'respawn' and try again in games, religious figures offer a chance for new beginnings. The piece emphasizes embracing this opportunity for spiritual renewal.
Feature: Our Top Ten Favourite Easter Eggs In The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
This article lists ten favorite Easter eggs found in the Super Mario Galaxy Movie, highlighting numerous callbacks to the Super Mario series. The movie incorporates references from various games, including Super Mario Odyssey, Super Mario 64, and Super Mario World, alongside nods to Donkey Kong and Pikmin.
After 40 years, Super Mario Bros speedrunners discover "the Holy Grail of glitches"
Speedrunners have discovered a significant glitch in the original Super Mario Bros., dubbed "the Holy Grail of glitches," after a year of research stemming from a similar discovery in Super Mario Bros. 2. This arbitrary code execution exploit allows for extensive manipulation of the game's code, though it is not practical for standard speedruns due to its complexity and time investment.
Nintendo has made some changes to Mario user icons in latest Switch 2 and Switch update
Nintendo has updated user icons for the Mario franchise in the latest Nintendo Switch system software update. The changes include new renders for some icons and minor adjustments to retro Mario icons, such as those from Super Mario Bros. 3. The update also introduced a Handheld Mode Boost feature.
Buffs, Nerfs, and Bugs
Players of Super Mario Bros. have discovered a significant new glitch that impacts speedrunning strategies. The article discusses the implications of this bug for the speedrunning community.
US: Target celebrates Mario’s 40th Anniversary with special poster
Target is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Super Mario Bros. franchise with a special promotion, offering a double-sided poster to customers who purchase any Mario video game. Separately, a leaker claims Nintendo will release a New Super Mario Bros. Collection featuring titles from the Nintendo DS, Wii, and 3DS.
Best Buy Has A Neat Super Mario Bros. 40th Anniversary Game Case Up For Grabs (US)
US retailers Best Buy and Target are offering promotions tied to the Super Mario Bros. 40th anniversary. Best Buy requires the purchase of two Mario games to receive a 24-game card case, while Target has a gift card and collectible case offer. These promotions are available while supplies last.
US: Super Mario 40th anniversary game case with purchase of 2 select Mario titles
Nintendo is partnering with Best Buy in the United States to offer a free Super Mario Bros. 40th Anniversary collectible game case. To receive the case, customers must purchase two select Mario titles for the Nintendo Switch. This promotion celebrates four decades of the Super Mario franchise.
Super Meat Boy 3D PS5 review - full bloodied precision platformer
Super Meat Boy 3D attempts to translate the beloved 2D precision platformer into a 3D environment, but struggles with depth perception and imprecise controls, making it a frustrating experience. While it improves upon Super Meat Boy Forever and offers a challenge for speedrunners, the core concept of a 3D precision platformer proves to be a flawed idea.
Super Mario actor Charlie Day names Luigi Mangione as his second favorite Luigi
In a recent interview, actor Charlie Day, who voices Luigi in the Super Mario Bros. animated movies, humorously named Luigi Mangione, a man accused of killing the CEO of United Healthcare, as his second favorite American named Luigi. The comment was made on the Tintoria podcast and its sincerity is unclear due to the show's off-color humor.
