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Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream beats out Resident Evil Requiem for best physical launch of 2026 in FranceTomodachi Life: Living the Dream has achieved the best physical launch of 2026 in France, surpassing the previous record held by Resident Evil Requiem. While exact sales figures are undisclosed, the game is expected to have sold over 70,000 copies. The article also touches on the varying popularity of physical versus digital sales across different game genres.
"It's Truly Baffling" - Shigeru Miyamoto Comments On The Mario Galaxy Movie's Critical ReceptionShigeru Miyamoto expressed surprise and confusion regarding the critical reception of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, noting that reviews were harsher than he anticipated. Despite the mixed critical response, the film has achieved significant box office success, surpassing $2 billion globally. Nintendo is now preparing to market its upcoming Legend of Zelda movie.
Nintendo is being sued by customers seeking tariff refundsNintendo of America is facing a proposed class action lawsuit filed by two customers who allege the company benefited from unlawful U.S. government tariffs. The plaintiffs claim Nintendo passed tariff costs onto consumers through price hikes and is now seeking refunds from the government for those same tariffs, potentially allowing them to collect the amount twice.
45+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Big Games Big Deals SaleThe PlayStation Store is currently hosting its Big Games Big Deals sale, featuring thousands of discounted PS5 and PS4 titles until May 6, 2026. The article highlights a curated selection of recommended games, many of which are at their lowest-ever prices.- Mario Galaxy Movie Backstory Now Video Game Canon, Miyamoto SuggestsNintendo 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 relationshipShigeru 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.
Gamers file class action lawsuit against Nintendo over U.S. tariff refundsA class action lawsuit has been filed against Nintendo by consumers who claim the company unjustly benefited from tariff refunds. The lawsuit alleges that Nintendo increased prices due to tariffs and is now seeking to recover those same payments twice, once from consumers and again from the government. This action follows Nintendo's own lawsuit against the U.S. government regarding the tariffs.
Miyamoto felt negative Super Mario Movie reviews were "understandable" but doesn't agree with the Galaxy…Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto found the initial negative critical reception to The Super Mario Bros. Movie understandable but disagreed with the harshness of the reviews. Despite a lukewarm critical score of 43% on Rotten Tomatoes, the film is performing well at the box office and is expected to reach $1 billion.
Shigeru Miyamoto wants Peach's backstory in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie to remain canon in future Nintendo gamesShigeru 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.
Mar 2026 USA Sales: Pokémon-Powered Switch 2 Finally Beats 5-Year-Old PS5In March 2026, the Nintendo Switch surpassed the PlayStation 5 in US sales, marking a shift after the latter's five-year dominance. Despite a year-over-year increase, the PlayStation 5 saw its sales dip before a price increase on April 2nd. Sony-published titles MLB The Show 26 and Marathon performed exceptionally well, topping software charts and contributing to a 12% overall industry spend increase.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is reportedly taking France by storm, beating out Resident Evil; Requiem in launch physical salesTomodachi Life: Living the Dream has reportedly surpassed Resident Evil: Requiem in physical game sales in France. While exact figures are not yet public, journalist Oscar Lemaire indicated that the Nintendo title's launch sales were stronger than Capcom's horror game. The article notes that these figures only account for physical copies and do not reflect digital sales, which are increasingly dominant in the market.
Dead by Daylight studio Behaviour Interactive confirms layoffsBehaviour Interactive, the studio behind Dead by Daylight, has confirmed layoffs due to a decline in demand for mobile and casual external development projects. The company cited the conclusion of remaining engagements and a lack of comparable future opportunities as reasons for parting ways with some employees. This news follows Behaviour's recent acquisition of The Fun Pimps and the closure of its Midwinter Entertainment subsidiary.
Miyamoto responds to critics who left negative reviews for Super Mario Galaxy MovieShigeru 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.
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book gets first gameplay on Nintendo Switch 2New gameplay footage for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book has been released, showcasing 15 minutes of gameplay ahead of its launch on Nintendo Switch 2 next month. The game features Yoshi exploring an island and learning about creatures from a talking encyclopedia named Mr. E, utilizing Yoshi's abilities to interact with the environment and discover new secrets.
IGN uploads 15 minutes of Yoshi and the Mysterious Book gameplayIGN has released 15 minutes of gameplay footage for the upcoming title Yoshi and the Mysterious Book. The game appears to be a 2D platformer with a focus on learning about wildlife and discovering secrets, featuring no damage or death mechanics for Yoshi. Previous videos for Yoshi's Crafted World and an unboxing of the Yoshi's New Island Nintendo 3DS XL were also mentioned.
Princess Peach's Super Mario Galaxy Movie Lineage Is Canon, Says MiyamotoShigeru 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.
Best-selling games of March 2026 in the U.S. on Nintendo platformsPokemon Pokopia topped the March 2026 sales charts for Nintendo platforms in the U.S., according to new data from Circana. Monster Hunter Stories 3 also debuted strongly at number seven, while Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 saw a significant rise in sales. The list primarily reflects physical sales for Nintendo-published titles.
Best-selling games in the U.S. for March 2026 – Pokemon Pokopia lands in the top 5Circana has released the top-selling video games in the U.S. for March 2026, with MLB The Show 26 leading the list. Pokemon Pokopia debuted at number 5, despite Nintendo not reporting digital sales for the game-key card title. Monster Hunter Stories 3 also made its debut on the chart at number 7.
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Preview – Discovery with Mr. EYoshi and the Mysterious Book is a new explorative platformer where players help Yoshi investigate the contents of a magical book. The game features a distinctive pencil-drawn art style and focuses on discovery and experimentation rather than traditional platforming challenges. It is set to launch next month for the Nintendo Switch, offering a more relaxed experience compared to previous Yoshi titles.
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book finds a brand-new identity for Nintendo's sidelined platformer mascotYoshi and the Mysterious Book, releasing May 21, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, aims to give the beloved platformer mascot a distinct identity. The game shifts focus from traditional platforming to exploration and discovery within the pages of a book, encouraging players to experiment with Yoshi's abilities to uncover the properties of various creatures. This approach, reminiscent of Nintendo's experimental design philosophy, seeks to offer a fresh experience for both new and returning players.