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Pokemon Champions Bug Has Made Some Players Lose Access To Their Precious MonstersA significant bug in Pokemon Champions is preventing players from transferring their Pokemon from Pokemon Home, effectively locking their monsters. This issue, reported by competitive player Justin Carris and others, makes the affected Pokemon untradeable and unmovable from Pokemon Home. Nintendo Support's suggested cache clearing has not resolved the problem for affected players.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Rockets Past Sonic 2 And Uncharted On The All-Time Video Game Movie ChartsThe Super Mario Bros. Movie has surpassed $414 million globally, making it the seventh highest-grossing video game movie of all time, ahead of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Uncharted. It is expected to climb further, with potential to overtake Rampage and Warcraft soon. The film is still awaiting its release in Japan on April 24 to coincide with the Golden Week holiday.
Star Fox For Switch 2 Could Be Announced Very Soon - ReportA report suggests that Nintendo is developing a new Star Fox game for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, with an official announcement potentially happening this month. The franchise, which has been dormant since 2016, could see a revival coinciding with the success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
Native Zelda: Twilight Princess PC Port Runs at Glorious 60FPSA native PC port of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess has been developed, allowing the game to run at a smooth 60 frames per second, a significant upgrade from its original 30FPS on GameCube. This fan-made project offers enhanced performance and potential for mods, though concerns exist regarding Nintendo's reaction to unauthorized fan endeavors. The port highlights the importance of fan-driven game preservation efforts.
F-Zero 99 Has Been Updated To Version 1.7.1, Here Are The Patch NotesF-Zero 99 has received its first update of 2026, version 1.7.1, which addresses several issues. The update includes fixes for World Tour rewards, Elite leaderboard resets, and bonuses for reaching S50 Elite, aiming to improve the overall gaming experience.
F-Zero 99 version 1.7.1 update out now, patch notesNintendo has released version 1.7.1 of F-Zero 99, a software update that addresses several bug fixes. The patch notes detail corrections for issues related to World Tour rewards, Elite leaderboard resets, and bonus point awards. F-Zero 99 is available exclusively for Nintendo Switch Online members.
Exterminate Even More Spiders In Kill It With Fire 2, Coming Soon To SwitchKill It With Fire 2, described as the ultimate co-op spider-hunting experience, is set to launch for the Nintendo Switch on May 7, 2026, for $14.99. The game will feature a story campaign playable solo or with up to four players online, as well as a Humans vs. Spiders PvP mode. The game is also noted to be supported on the Switch 2.
Next Star Fox Title Announcement Coming This Month – RumorA rumor suggests that Nintendo may announce a new Star Fox title as early as this month, with a potential release this summer. The last mainline entry, Star Fox Zero, was released in 2016 for the Nintendo Wii U. Insider NateTheHate claims the announcement could come via Nintendo Today or Twitter.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie includes a disclaimer that it may not be used to train AIThe Super Mario Galaxy Movie includes a disclaimer in its credits stating that the film may not be used for AI training. Universal began adding similar disclaimers to all its films starting in June 2025, with the specific wording referencing laws pertaining to data mining and AI training.
Takaya Imamura concerned about Link speaking in Zelda movie as could ruin the magicFormer Nintendo artist Takaya Imamura expressed concern that Link speaking in the upcoming The Legend of Zelda movie could diminish the franchise's established magic. His comments reflect broader fan discussions about the adaptation, which is slated for release in 2027.
Fire Emblem: Three Houses Characters Become Kids in Fire Emblem HeroesThe yearly kids banner event for Fire Emblem Heroes is now live, featuring child versions of five characters from Fire Emblem: Three Houses, including Claude, Felix, Ingrid, Dimitri, and Edelgard. These new units are exceptionally strong and available until May 6, 2026. The event also includes a Tempest Trial with Eliwood: Pledged Friend as a reward.
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.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Dulang Cuan Selama Libur PaskahThe Super Mario Bros. Movie dominated the North American box office during the Easter holiday weekend, earning $130 million in its debut and $190 million over five days. Globally, the film grossed $372.5 million, making it the biggest domestic debut of the year and a significant financial success for Illumination, Nintendo, and Universal Pictures.
Majora’s Mask art director worried about Link speaking in the Zelda movieTakaya Imamura, art director for The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, has expressed concerns about the protagonist Link speaking in the upcoming movie adaptation. He worries that Link's dialogue could diminish the series' established "Zelda magic." Imamura noted that while Link will talk, he is expected to be a taciturn character.
The animator behind Fox's intro in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has been revealed, and they previously worked on…Animator Benjamin Faure, who previously worked on Jujutsu Kaisen, revealed his involvement as a 3D supervising animator for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, specifically handling the 2D Fox intro sequence. He credited Takaya Imamura for the original Fox McCloud design and noted Shigeru Miyamoto's initial surprise at the potential for a Mario and Star Fox crossover.
Tomodachi Life Living The Dream has seemingly leaked onlineTomodachi Life: Living The Dream, Nintendo's upcoming life-simulation game for the Nintendo Switch, has seemingly leaked online ahead of its April 16th release date. Photos of early copies have appeared on social media, indicating the game is already in the hands of some players. The article also references past leaks and related content for the Tomodachi series.
I've been collecting amiibo for 12 years, but the Super Mario Galaxy figures are a huge feast for the eyesThe new Super Mario Galaxy amiibo figures for Rosalina and Mario are praised for their exceptional detail and large size, surpassing other figures in the collector's extensive collection. Despite a higher price point of $34.99/£24.99, the quality of the sculpt, paint, and pose justifies the cost, making them highly recommended pieces of Super Mario merchandise.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie surpasses box office expectations to become this year's most successful filmThe Super Mario Galaxy Movie has achieved the second-best global opening for a video game movie, earning $372.6 million worldwide, making it the most successful film of 2026. Despite mixed critical reception, audience scores remain high, encouraging plans for a sequel. The article also reports the passing of Yoshihisa Kishimoto, the creator of the Double Dragon and River City series, at the age of 64.
A Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remaster On Switch 2 Would Be A Huge Missed OpportunityA remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the Nintendo Switch 2 could be a missed opportunity if it only updates visuals without modernizing gameplay mechanics. While the original's Z-targeting was revolutionary, current players are accustomed to dual-stick controls and more dynamic combat. The article suggests borrowing Link's abilities from Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom to create a more engaging experience, rather than simply porting the classic.
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask lead worries Link speaking in the movie will ruin the magic for some fansTakaya Imamura, art director for The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, expressed concern that Link speaking in the upcoming The Legend of Zelda movie could diminish the series' magical quality. This follows discussions about Link's potential dialogue in the film, with director Wes Ball hinting at the character having spoken lines.