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Resident Evil Is Now The Highest-Rated Gaming Movie Ever
The new Resident Evil movie, directed by Zach Cregger, has become the highest-rated video game movie of all time with a 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and an 80 on Metacritic. Constantin, the film's studio, worked closely with Capcom to ensure respect for the IP, a contrast to the poorly received Borderlands movie. The film is set to release on September 18.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie previously unknown scene discovered
A previously unknown deleted scene from The Super Mario Bros. Movie has been discovered, revealing an alternate ending sequence where Mario's father is briefly kidnapped. The scene, posted by visual effects artist Xavier Zahra, features a different interaction during the final battle in Brooklyn.
Street Fighter director says he didn't want to make an "off-the-shelf" video game movie: "I was brought on to make something that didn't feel conventional"
Director Kitao Sakurai aimed to create a "Street Fighter" movie that felt unconventional and distinct from typical video game adaptations. He emphasized a desire to honor the fun and irreverence of childhood movie-making while balancing nostalgia with a fresh approach. The article also briefly mentions other upcoming video game movies in 2025 and 2026.
Pure Nintendo Magazine Reveals the Cover of Issue 72, Arriving Soon!
Pure Nintendo Magazine has revealed the cover for its upcoming Issue 72, which will feature a review of Star Fox on the Nintendo Switch 2. The issue will also include coverage of games available on the original Nintendo Switch, such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate, Constance, and Tomodachi Life. Additionally, a film-themed segment will explore which Nintendo games could be adapted into movies.
Why everyone thinks Nintendo has forgotten about Toadsworth
Nintendo fans have noted the absence of the character Toadsworth from all new Mario games since 2013, despite his significant role in earlier titles like Super Mario Sunshine. While his appearance in the Paper Mario series was altered to make Toads more uniform, his exclusion from The Super Mario Bros. Movie and recent promotional art suggests a deliberate decision, the reasons for which remain unclear.
Nintendo’s dream 2026: a $300 million tariff refund, a billion-dollar Mario Galaxy movie and a Switch that won’t quit
Nintendo reported a 150% profit increase, partly due to a $300 million tariff refund from the U.S. government. The company's financial report also highlighted strong performance from its intellectual property, with the Super Mario Galaxy Movie grossing over $1 billion, though it fell short of The Super Mario Bros. Movie. The Nintendo Switch continues to sell well, with the Switch 2 surpassing the GameCube's lifetime sales.
Nintendo Coy On Star Fox Numbers After Super Mario Galaxy Movie Push
Nintendo has remained vague about the sales numbers for the new Star Fox game on Nintendo Switch 2, stating it has "performed steadily" since its release. Despite a marketing push including Fox McCloud's appearance in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, the game has not yet reached significant sales milestones, missing the 1 million unit threshold for dedicated reporting.
As The Super Mario Galaxy Movie makes $1bn and with a live-action Zelda on the way, Nintendo says movies can…
Nintendo is expanding its presence in the film industry, with The Super Mario Bros. Movie grossing over $1 billion worldwide. The company views movies as a way to introduce its characters to a wider audience, especially in regions where dedicated gaming platforms are less common. A live-action The Legend of Zelda movie is also in development.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie drove 107.4% growth in Nintendo (NTDOY) Q1 FY27 IP related income
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has significantly boosted Nintendo's intellectual property-related income, driving a 107.4% growth in Q1 FY27 according to the company's earnings report. This success follows the positive impact of The Super Mario Bros. Movie on hardware sales. The report also indicated strong sales for the Nintendo Switch and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream.
There's a Breakout movie on the way as Atari signs deal to bring Pong, Asteroids, and other classic games to the big screen
Atari has partnered with Universal Pictures and Entertainment 360 to develop ten feature films based on its classic video game properties. The deal includes rights to games such as Pong, Asteroids, Breakout, and Centipede, with the aim of creating large-scale action-adventure movies. Universal has prior experience with video game adaptations, having distributed The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Five Nights at Freddy's.
Miyamoto says Nintendo made new Yoshi and Star Fox games because of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Shigeru Miyamoto revealed that Nintendo's recent game development decisions for Star Fox and Yoshi and the Mysterious Book were directly inspired by the inclusion of their characters in The Super Mario Bros. Movie. This cross-inspiration also applied to Princess Peach: Showtime!, which influenced Peach's portrayal in the film. Nintendo is also planning a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
The Super Mario Galaxy movie is directly responsible for Switch 2 releases like the Star Fox remake, says Shigeru…
Shigeru Miyamoto revealed that the inclusion of Star Fox and Yoshi in The Super Mario Bros. Movie directly led to the development of the Star Fox 64 Remake and Yoshi and the Mysterious Book. This synergy between film and game development is a strategy Nintendo plans to continue, as seen with upcoming titles like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake preceding its movie adaptation.
Miyamoto: Yoshi and Mysterious Book and Star Fox developed because of Mario Galaxy Movie
Nintendo developer Shigeru Miyamoto stated in an interview that the success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie influenced the decision to create new games based on characters featured in the films. This includes the development of Yoshi and the Mysterious Book and Star Fox.
Miyamoto defends the idea that there are too many remakes, explains why Nintendo releases them
Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto defended the practice of releasing game remakes, stating they provide access to older titles for new generations and can lead to future developments. He mentioned Star Fox 64 and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time as recent examples. Miyamoto also noted that the release of Star Fox and Yoshi games this year was influenced by The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
Miyamoto on how Nintendo chooses which games to release, confirms Star Fox and Yoshi games happened because of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto revealed that the development of new Star Fox and Yoshi games was influenced by their inclusion in The Super Mario Bros. Movie. He stated that Nintendo aims to maintain a strong connection between game development and other media projects, with decisions often made through discussion and collaboration.
The DK Rap composer made a whopping 56 cents after the song amassed 1.5 million plays on TikTok
Composer Grant Kirkhope revealed he earned only 56 cents from 1.5 million plays of the "DK Rap" on TikTok, sparking discussion about music royalties in the streaming era. Kirkhope also noted that he did not receive a credit for the song's inclusion in "The Super Mario Bros. Movie."
Garfield Craps On Mario Over Upcoming Mario Kart Game Shutdown
The social media team for Garfield Kart games mocked Nintendo's decision to shut down Mario Kart Tour this fall. While Garfield Kart is less popular, its developers claim it won't randomly kill game licenses like Mario Kart Tour is perceived to be doing. Mario Kart Tour is scheduled to cease operations on September 29, seven years after its initial release.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie announces streaming release date
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will be available for streaming on Peacock starting July 30, 2026. The animated film, which has already had a theatrical and digital release, features a star-studded cast including Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Jack Black. Like its predecessor, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, this film will debut on Peacock before potentially appearing on other platforms later.
The Lego Piranha Plant Set Is Down to Its Lowest Price Ahead Of Prime Day
The Lego Super Mario Piranha Plant set is currently available at its lowest price of $37.97, down from $60, at Amazon and Target. This 540-piece set is rumored to be retiring at the end of July, making this a prime opportunity for fans to purchase it. Additional Lego deals are expected during Amazon's Prime Day sale starting June 23.
Star Fox 64 Art Director Says Remake's Visuals "Bring Tears To My Eyes"
Takaya Imamura, the art director for Star Fox 64, expressed his emotional reaction to the updated visuals in the upcoming remake, stating they "bring tears to my eyes." He highlighted the challenges of conveying graphical differences on the Nintendo 64 and praised the advancements made for the new version, which he feels successfully capture the appeal of real-time graphics.
