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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.
UK software sales chart for the week ending April 4, 2026 – Mario Kart World still putting in workThe UK software sales chart for the week ending April 4, 2026, shows Mario Kart World remaining a top performer, holding the second position. Resident Evil Requiem moved up to first place, while Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 saw a significant jump in sales.
UK Charts: Mario Galaxy Jumps Up The Rankings Thanks To A Big-Screen BoostThe latest UK physical game charts show EA SPORTS FC 26 retaining the top spot. Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 saw a significant jump to 12th place, attributed to a recent movie tie-in. LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga also climbed from 32nd to fourth.
Keys Factory is launching a new wave of Switch 2 Animal Crossing New Horizons accessories, and it's about timeKeys Factory is launching a new line of officially licensed Animal Crossing: New Horizons accessories for the Nintendo Switch 2 in Japan on August 31. The collection includes a game case, Joy-Con covers, and game card cases featuring popular characters like Isabelle and K.K. Slider. Availability outside of Japan has not yet been announced.
Mario Maker 2 Level Deletion Spree Possibly Traced to Infamous CheaterHundreds of levels in Super Mario Maker 2 have been deleted by Nintendo, with accusations pointing to a cheater known as 'LMT' or 'MT94'. This individual allegedly used multiple accounts to report levels, leading to their removal and potential bans for creators. The deletions appear to be a retaliatory act following the cheater's fall from grace within the community.
Sony removes a selection of 'spam' games from its storefront as it continues its battle against shovelwareSony has removed numerous 'shovelware' games from the PlayStation Store, including titles like Water Blast Shooter - Wet Gun and Jesus Simulator. This action is part of Sony's ongoing effort to combat low-quality and potentially AI-generated games, following criticism regarding the storefront's quality control.
Sony Drops Truth Bomb: Gaming Drives Their Entire Entertainment EmpireSony's executive Hiroki Totoki revealed that gaming constitutes the largest portion of the company's entertainment revenue, driving its overall business strategy. This focus positions PlayStation as a key platform for both players and publishers, aiming for dominance in the entertainment sector. The company's investment in PlayStation is expected to increase significantly due to gaming's critical role in its financial success.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie releases a taster of its best moment online for free and, yes, we're talking about the…The Super Mario Bros. Movie has released a free online sizzle reel featuring Glen Powell's Fox McCloud, a character who joins the Mario universe in the sequel. The film has achieved significant box office success, grossing $190 million domestically in its opening five days and $370 million worldwide. Executive producer Shigeru Miyamoto discussed the inclusion of the character and potential future crossovers.- Super Mario 64, Star Fox programmer says devs weren't historically given free copies of their games, so they had to "wait until supply caught up with demand" if their work sold outFormer Nintendo developers Takaya Imamura and Giles Goddard revealed that they were not historically given free copies of the games they worked on, such as Super Mario 64 and Star Fox. They would have to wait for retail supply to catch up with demand if the games sold out. This practice was common among Japanese companies, even for employees who were still with the company.
- As Ocarina of Time Remake Rumors Swirl, Co-Developer Discusses The Legend of Zelda Series FutureMonolith Soft, a Nintendo studio, has confirmed its intention to contribute to the future development of The Legend of Zelda series. This comes amidst ongoing rumors about a potential remake of Ocarina of Time.
Nintendo seemingly deleting Super Mario Maker 2 courses because of hashtagsNintendo is reportedly deleting user-created courses in Super Mario Maker 2 if their names contain hashtags, which the company appears to consider advertising. This action follows a similar pattern observed with Animal Crossing: New Horizons, where players faced penalties for related issues.
Steelbook cases are pretty useless, but this one can store Switch carts and comes free with any two of these gamesBest Buy is offering a free Super Mario Bros. 40th Anniversary steelbook case with the purchase of any two Super Mario series games for the Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch 2. The steelbook features artwork celebrating Mario's 40-year history and can store Switch game cartridges.
Nintendo says Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream won't support the Switch 2's new resolution boost feature because the game runs in 'higher resolution' 1080p 'regardless of whether Handheld Mode Boost is enabled or disabled'Nintendo has confirmed that Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream will not support the Nintendo Switch 2's new Handheld Mode Boost feature. The game already runs at a higher resolution of 1080p in handheld mode on the Switch 2, making the boost feature redundant. While the feature can be enabled in the demo, it will not be available at launch for the full game.
New Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Trailer Continues Hugh Morris' Rejected Romance DramaA new trailer for Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream, titled 'Part-Time Jobs and Full-Time Friends', focuses on the aftermath of Hugh Morris' romantic drama. The trailer showcases job options and character interactions as friends attempt to cheer up Hugh after his rejection of Angie. The game is set to release on April 16th, with a free demo available.
Super Mario Galaxy Movie Includes Disclaimer That It Cannot Be Used For AI TrainingThe Super Mario Bros. Movie includes a disclaimer in its credits stating that it cannot be used to train AI, a warning also present in Universal's recent films. Nintendo has been discussing AI internally, with former president Doug Bowser noting its potential to enhance gameplay while emphasizing the importance of human creativity in game development.
Rumour: The Legend Of Zelda Movie May Have Found Its ComposerA rumor suggests John Paesano may be the composer for the upcoming The Legend of Zelda movie, with Koji Kondo serving as consultant, according to an updated IMDB page. Paesano has previously worked with director Wes Ball and composed scores for Insomniac Games' Spider-Man titles on PlayStation.
Kirby themed Nintendo Switch Online user icons now availableNintendo has released new Kirby-themed user icons for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers, featuring art from Kirby's Dream Land and Kirby & The Amazing Mirror. Some icons require the NSO Expansion Pack and are available for a limited time until May 4, 2026. These icons can be purchased with Platinum Points earned through My Nintendo missions.
More Splatoon 3 Songs Have Been Added To Nintendo Music TodayNintendo Music has added 112 new tracks to its library, primarily featuring music from Splatoon 3, including its Side Order DLC and Grand Festival. This update significantly expands the Splatoon 3 album to over 8 hours of music. Soundtracks for the original Splatoon and Splatoon 2 have also been added, requiring a Nintendo Switch Online subscription to access.
Rising Oil Prices Are Bad News For Fans Who Still Need A Switch 2An anonymous ex-Nintendo employee suggests that rising oil prices may force Nintendo to increase the price of the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 hardware. The speculation was shared on a podcast with fellow Nintendo alumni.
More Splatoon 3 tracks added to Nintendo MusicNintendo has added 112 new tracks to the Splatoon 3 soundtrack within the Nintendo Music app. The newly included music features songs from the Side Order DLC and Grand Festival events. The Nintendo Music app is available on iOS and Android devices for Nintendo Switch Online members.