Super Mario Galaxy
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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.
Super Mario Galaxy Movie could arrive on digital platforms early next month
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is reportedly set to be released on digital platforms on May 5th, following its theatrical debut on April 1st. This collaboration between Nintendo and Illumination has been a cinematic success. The film is expected to incorporate elements from Super Mario Odyssey and Super Mario Galaxy.
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.
Shigeru Miyamoto posts thank you message to fans for watching Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Nintendo developer Shigeru Miyamoto shared a thank you message to fans for watching The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, highlighting Easter eggs and connections to previous games. Despite a mixed critical reception, the film has been enjoyed by audiences worldwide.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – April 25, 2026 – Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream wins again
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of April 25, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream retaining the top spot. Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate follow in second and third place respectively, indicating a stable sales landscape.
Nintendo Drops Super Mario Galaxy Soundtracks on Spotify for Limited Time
Nintendo has released the soundtracks for Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 on Spotify for a limited time. This marks a significant step for the company in embracing modern music distribution methods, allowing fans to stream the acclaimed orchestral scores officially.
Famously streaming-averse Nintendo has finally added the Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 OST to Spotify, but the big picture makes it look like a very weird move
Nintendo has made a surprising move by adding a limited selection of Super Mario Galaxy 1 and 2 soundtracks to Spotify, marking its first venture onto a major music streaming service. This decision is unusual given Nintendo's history of promoting its own Nintendo Music app and comes shortly after the release of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, suggesting a potential marketing tie-in.
Okay, So The Mario Galaxy Soundtracks Are Officially On Spotify Right Now
To celebrate Super Mario's 40th anniversary, Nintendo has made the official soundtracks for Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 available on Spotify for a limited time. A total of 130 tracks from both games can be found on the music streaming platform.
Nintendo uploads Super Mario Galaxy playlist to Spotify to celebrate movie
Nintendo has released playlists from Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 on Spotify to promote the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie. The company is also expanding its Nintendo Music app for Nintendo Switch Online members with more game soundtracks. The movie trailer and official poster have also been revealed, featuring Yoshi and elements from other Mario titles.
Super Mario Galaxy Music Hits Spotify with Limited-Time Playlist Collaboration
Nintendo and Spotify have partnered to release limited-time playlists featuring music from Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2, coinciding with the Super Mario Galaxy movie. This collaboration marks a rare official global release of game music from Nintendo onto streaming platforms, with separate playlists for the games and the film's soundtrack. Both Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 are available on the Nintendo Switch.
Nintendo releases Super Mario Galaxy 1 and 2 soundtracks on Spotify
Nintendo has released the soundtracks for Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 on Spotify, featuring a combined 130 tracks. This release coincides with Mario's 40th anniversary and is available for a limited time. The music is also accessible on Nintendo Switch.
Nintendo Finally Puts Some Music On Spotify, But Don't Enjoy It For Too Long
Nintendo has released soundtracks from Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 on Spotify for a limited time to celebrate the franchise's 40th anniversary and the release of the Super Mario animated film. While the Nintendo Music app offers these soundtracks permanently, this limited Spotify release marks a rare instance of Nintendo music appearing on mainstream streaming platforms.
Game Crossovers and Collaborations
This article discusses various crossovers and collaborations in gaming and media. It mentions a For Honor and Assassin's Creed crossover trailer, suggests that Shigeru Miyamoto believes Super Mario Galaxy movie backstory is now video game canon, and notes that The Rings of Power Season 3 will premiere in late 2026.
It Sounds Like Peach's Mario Galaxy Movie Backstory Will Be Canon In Future Games
Shigeru Miyamoto has stated that the backstory revealed for Princess Peach in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will be considered canon for future Mario games. He expressed a desire to incorporate the movie's character settings into game development, despite previous hesitations about story constraints.
Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto wants to keep The Super Mario Galaxy Movie's Princess Peach backstory changes canon…
Shigeru Miyamoto, creator of Mario, expressed a desire to incorporate the character revelations from The Super Mario Bros. Movie into future games. Specifically, he wants the film's depiction of Princess Peach and Princess Rosalina as sisters, both made of stardust, to be considered canon.
Mario Galaxy Movie Backstory Now Video Game Canon, Miyamoto Suggests
Nintendo legend Shigeru Miyamoto has indicated that Princess Peach's backstory, as presented in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, will be incorporated into future game narratives. This suggests a merging of cinematic and interactive storytelling within the Mario universe.
Miyamoto: Mario games will continue to explore Peach and Rosalina’s relationship
Shigeru Miyamoto stated in an interview with Nintendo Dream that future Mario games will explore the relationship between Princess Peach and Rosalina, a concept revealed in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. He emphasized that while he wants to expand on character backstories, he also wants to avoid being overly constrained by narrative choices in game development.
Shigeru Miyamoto wants Peach's backstory in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie to remain canon in future Nintendo games
Shigeru Miyamoto, creator of Mario, expressed his desire for the backstory established in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, specifically the familial relationship between Princess Peach and Rosalina, to be considered canon in future Nintendo games. He stated that while he doesn't want to be overly constrained by story settings, he finds it enjoyable to expand on characters and hopes future game development will adhere to the movie's established lore.
Miyamoto responds to critics who left negative reviews for Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Shigeru Miyamoto has responded to negative critical reviews for the Super Mario Galaxy Movie, expressing surprise at the harsh reception despite efforts to contribute to the film industry. He acknowledged some validity in the critics' points but found the increased negativity compared to previous films baffling.
Princess Peach's Super Mario Galaxy Movie Lineage Is Canon, Says Miyamoto
Shigeru Miyamoto has confirmed that Princess Peach's family origins, as revealed in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, are now considered canon within the Super Mario game franchise. While Miyamoto finds the movie's poor critical reception baffling, he intends to adhere to the established movie lore in future game development, with the caveat that too much pre-defined story could limit creative freedom.
