Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2
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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie comes to digital services on 20th May
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will be available on digital platforms like Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV starting May 20th, with a 4K version priced at £20. The film has achieved a global total of $894.2 million at the box office. Additionally, a limited-time offer bundles the Nintendo Switch 2 with Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 games.
UK software sales chart for the week ending May 2, 2026 – Tomodachi Life rises top the top
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream has claimed the top spot in the UK software sales chart for the week ending May 2, 2026. The chart features a variety of titles from major publishers like Nintendo, Bandai Namco Entertainment, and Electronic Arts, with Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition and EA Sports FC 26 also appearing in the top rankings.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – May 2, 2026 – nothing is stopping Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of May 2, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream retaining the top spot. New download-only titles like Elementallis and Monster Crown: Sin Eater also made appearances in the top 30.
Super Mario Galaxy 2’s new storybook epilogue explained
Nintendo released an update for Super Mario Galaxy 2 on Nintendo Switch, adding a new epilogue to the storybook. This epilogue features Luma twins Mari and Lu transforming into suns, potentially explaining the brighter skies in the game's levels compared to the original Super Mario Galaxy. The update also includes a symbolic appearance of a younger Rosalina and a butterfly that was present in the first game's ending.
Famitsu software sales (4/20/26 – 4/26/26) – Top 30
Famitsu has released its weekly Japanese software sales data for the period of April 20-26, 2026. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream for Nintendo Switch topped the charts with 178,533 units sold. The data includes sales figures for both Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 titles, with several new entries appearing in the top 30.
Bandit Trap joins this week’s Nintendo eShop roundup
This week's Nintendo eShop update features the physics-based brawler Bandit Trap and the Star Wars-themed Monopoly: Heroes vs. Villains, which is available for pre-order. The Nintendo Music app has added tracks from Mario Tennis Aces and Super Mario Galaxy 2, while Tetris 99 is hosting its 53rd MAXIMUS CUP event with Tomodachi Life themes.
Nintendo just surprised everyone with a Super Mario Galaxy 2 update, which adds new story content over a decade after the game originally released
Nintendo has released an update for the Nintendo Switch port of Super Mario Galaxy 2, adding a new epilogue chapter to Rosalina's storybook over a decade after the game's original release. This new content, titled 'The Epilogue,' can be unlocked after clearing any galaxy and earning a power star, and features Rosalina speaking to a mysterious young girl, sparking fan theories about her identity.
Nintendo Download: May’s Blooming
Nintendo's latest download update for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 includes new titles like Bandit Trap and Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains. The update also features new music tracks from Mario Tennis Aces and Super Mario Galaxy 2, and announces the 53rd Tetris 99 Maximus Cup event with Tomodachi Life themes.
Video: Super Mario Galaxy 2 patch improves lighting issue, but other graphical quirks still present
A recent patch for Super Mario Galaxy 2 on Nintendo Switch has addressed a significant lighting issue, particularly with a tree in Tall Trunk Galaxy, bringing it closer to its original Wii appearance. However, other graphical quirks like color banding and a broken depth-of-field effect on the stage selection screen persist. The update also includes a new storybook chapter.
Nintendo fixes lighting effect that they broke from the Wii version in Super Mario Galaxy 2
Nintendo has released an update for Super Mario Galaxy 2 on Nintendo Switch that corrects a lighting effect issue present in the collection. This graphical glitch was not in the original Wii version but appeared in the Super Mario 3D All-Stars compilation. The fix addresses the visual discrepancy for players.
Super Mario Galaxy 2 Surprise Update Adds More Story
Nintendo has released a surprise update for Super Mario Galaxy 2, introducing a new storybook chapter. The update adds additional narrative content to the game.
Super Mario Galaxy 2 Got A Surprise Update Amid The Movie's Massive Success
Nintendo released a surprise update for Super Mario Galaxy 2 on Nintendo Switch, adding an epilogue to Rosalina's Storybook. This update, coinciding with the success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, also includes a new musical track titled "Journey" in the Nintendo Music app. Despite speculation, the epilogue does not directly incorporate the canon from the recent film.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0.3 Patch Notes - Switch 2 And Switch Updates And Fixes
Animal Crossing: New Horizons has received Version 3.0.3, making the 25th Anniversary leaf statue available for purchase in the Nook Shopping catalog with an adjusted price. This update also includes bug fixes for both the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Additionally, Nintendo released a new update for Super Mario Galaxy 2 on Switch, adding a storybook feature.
Super Mario Galaxy 2 Update Adds New Storybook Chapter
Nintendo has released an update for Super Mario Galaxy 2 on Nintendo Switch, adding a new storybook chapter accessible after clearing the final chapter and obtaining any Power Star. The update also includes general fixes for a smoother gaming experience on the platform.
Super Mario Galaxy 2 update adds new story to Rosalina’s storybook
Super Mario Galaxy 2 has received an update on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, adding a new story to Rosalina's storybook. The update, version 1.4.0, also includes unspecified bug fixes and gameplay adjustments. The new story becomes available after unlocking the Final Chapter and clearing any galaxy to earn a Power Star.
Super Mario Galaxy 2 Updated To Version 1.4.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Nintendo has released version 1.4.0 for Super Mario Galaxy 2 on the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. This update includes general fixes for a smoother experience and surprisingly adds a new story to the game's storybook, accessible after clearing a galaxy and earning a Power Star.
Super Mario Galaxy 2 1.4.0 update out now, patch notes – includes new story in story book
Nintendo has released version 1.4.0 for Super Mario Galaxy 2 on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The update includes general bug fixes for a smoother experience and adds a new story to the in-game storybook, accessible after clearing any galaxy and earning a Power Star.
Tetris 99 announces 53rd Maximus Cup with Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream theme
Tetris 99 is hosting its 53rd Maximus Cup event, offering players the chance to unlock a special "Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream" theme. The event runs from May 1st to May 4th and requires players to earn 100 event points to obtain the theme, which includes unique art, music, and Tetrimino designs. This event follows previous Maximus Cups that featured themes from games like Super Mario Galaxy.
UK software sales chart for the week ending April 25, 2026 – Pragmata and Tomodachi Life in the top 3
The UK software sales chart for the week ending April 25, 2026, shows Pragmata taking the top spot, pushing Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream to third place. Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition and Resident Evil Requiem also feature in the top 5, with Elden Ring and Tekken 8 following closely.
Nintendo Skips Over Some Heavy-Hitters In Its Super Mario 40th Anniversary Ad
Nintendo released a new advertisement celebrating the 40th anniversary of Super Mario, highlighting key titles from the Famicom era to the Nintendo Switch. The ad, titled 'It's You, Mario', omits several significant entries in the series, such as Super Mario Bros. 3 and Super Mario Sunshine, which the author notes as a minor disappointment. Additionally, soundtracks for Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 are temporarily available on Spotify.
