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Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto defends The Super Mario Galaxy Movie's fast pacing
Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto defended the fast pacing of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, comparing its structure to his own game development philosophy of creating self-contained, enjoyable units. He believes Illumination's method of swapping and rearranging these units results in a dense and engaging experience, particularly for younger audiences.
Mouse P.I. for Hire Is a Pretty Face, but Not Much to Shoot For
Mouse P.I. For Hire features an impressive rubber-hose animation art style reminiscent of Cuphead, but ultimately fails to deliver engaging gameplay. While the noir-inspired world and cartoon logic are visually appealing, the combat feels clunky and the game design does not fully integrate its unique mechanics. The review suggests that despite its artistic merits, the game's core gameplay loop is generic and disappointing.
Cinematic Mode – The Sheep Detectives is a charming farmyard whodunnit
The Sheep Detectives is a charming farmyard whodunnit based on Leonie Swann's novel, featuring a flock of sheep who use their knowledge of mystery books to solve the poisoning of their farmer. The film blends live-action and animation, with strong voice performances from Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Chris O’Dowd, and Bryan Cranston, and direction from Kyle Balda. Despite its simple premise, the movie offers engaging twists and turns suitable for younger audiences.
Kokoh di Netflix, Apakah Kpop Demon Hunters Ada Kelanjutannya?
Netflix has confirmed a sequel to the animated film Kpop Demon Hunters, which achieved significant success after its June 2025 release, including Oscar wins and a long run on global charts. Directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans are returning, promising a larger scale and more spectacular film rooted in Korean culture and music genres like Trot and heavy metal. The sequel is tentatively slated for release in 2029 or later due to the extensive development and animation process.
Pac-Man Is Getting A New Animated Short Series, Here's The Official Teaser Trailer
Bandai Namco Entertainment is celebrating Pac-Man's birthday with a new animated short series titled "Pac-Man: Snack Breaks," created in partnership with Cartuna. The first episode will debut on YouTube on May 22, 2026, with new episodes released monthly. The series follows Pac-Man in New Pac-City, facing off against Team Ghost. Additionally, Pac-Man's birthday celebrations include live events, tournaments, and a free costume for Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac players.
PAC-MAY Celebrations Include New Animated Shorts and Live Events
Bandai Namco is celebrating PAC-MAN's birthday throughout May with "PAC-MAY" festivities under the "Connect the Dots" theme. This includes the debut of the animated short series "PAC-MAN: Snack Breaks" on May 22, a "45 Years of PAC-MAN" exhibition event at The Paley Museum on May 16, and a crossover with Halfbrick Studios' Fruit Ninja.
Pac-Man: Snack Breaks Animation Debuts on PAC-MAN Day May 22; Live Events Throughout May | Console Creatures
Bandai Namco Entertainment is celebrating Pac-Man's 46th birthday throughout May with "PAC-MAY" and a "Connect the Dots" theme. This includes live events in major cities, a Fruit Ninja x Pac-Man crossover, and the debut of the new YouTube animated short series, Pac-Man: Snack Breaks, on May 22. The series, created with Cartuna, follows Pac-Man in New Pac-City and features a retro anime visual style.
PAC-MAN CONNECTS THE DOTS ACROSS GENERATIONS WITH NEW ANIMATED SHORTS, LIVE EVENTS AND FRUIT NINJA COLLAB FOR PAC-MAY CELEBRATION
Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is celebrating PAC-MAN's birthday throughout May with the "Connect the Dots" themed PAC-MAY event. This celebration includes the debut of the animated short series "PAC-MAN: Snack Breaks" in partnership with Cartuna, live events like a PAC-MAN CHOMPIONSHIP Tournament at The Paley Museum, and a collaboration with Fruit Ninja. New episodes of the animated series will premiere monthly on the official PAC-MAN YouTube Channel starting May 22.
You know that Pokemon nature documentary channel? Yeah, it just got shut down
Nintendo of America has issued multiple copyright claims against the fan-made YouTube channel PokeNational Geographic, leading to its shutdown. The channel, created by EliousEntertainmentYT, produced animated nature documentaries about Pokémon. Despite the creator's defense that all models were original and in-game sounds were used sparingly, Nintendo's actions resulted in the channel's termination.
KPop Demon Hunters Tangguh 45 Pekan di Top 10 Netflix Global
The animated film KPop Demon Hunters continues its impressive run on Netflix's global Top 10 chart, maintaining a presence for 45 consecutive weeks as of April 2026. Despite a slight dip to sixth place in the latest rankings, the film has achieved record-breaking popularity since its June 2025 release, becoming Netflix's most popular film historically with 236 million views.
Netflix Is A Joke Festival 2026: 10 shows to check out — MP3s & NPCs
The Netflix Is A Joke Festival is returning to Los Angeles from May 4 to May 10, featuring a wide array of comedy shows. Highlights include a 40th-anniversary celebration of Pee Wee's Playhouse, a world premiere screening of animated shorts from Absurdaverse, and a reunion of the cast of Married... with Children.
Stranger Things: Tales From '85 showrunner compares it to Star Wars: Clone Wars, as he teases season 2: "These…
Showrunner Eric Robles is optimistic about the future of the animated series Stranger Things: Tales From '85, comparing its potential growth to that of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. He teased season 2, addressing the challenge of integrating new character Nikki Baxter into the established canon and ensuring the story connects seamlessly with Stranger Things season 3.
A new Nintendo animated movie is seemingly releasing in 2028, and signs are pointing to the rumored Donkey Kong spin-off
A Universal Pictures Spain release schedule indicates an untitled Illumination and Nintendo animated film is slated for April 12, 2028. This has fueled speculation among Nintendo fans that it could be the long-rumored Donkey Kong spin-off movie.
Nintendo & Illumination Are Releasing An Untitled Movie In April 2028
Nintendo and Illumination have scheduled an untitled animated film for release on April 12, 2028, according to Universal Pictures International Spain's schedule. While the specific project remains unknown, speculation includes a new Mario installment, a Donkey Kong movie, or potentially a Star Fox film, given Fox McCloud's appearance in The Super Mario Bros. Movie. The Legend of Zelda movie is also slated for release next year.
Phasmophobia's Next Update Will Remove Its Goofy Animations, Even Though Some Players Love Them
Phasmophobia is set to receive a "Player Character Update" on May 5 that will remove its janky animations and introduce character customization. While some players enjoy the current animations, developer Kinetic Games plans to refine them as part of the game's push towards its 1.0 version and a "Horror 2.0" overhaul.
Mouse P.I For Hire Review – A Boomer-Shooter For Cheese-Lovers
Mouse P.I. For Hire is a boomer-shooter featuring a 1930s cartoon noir aesthetic and numerous cheese puns. While the shooting mechanics are basic, the game's stunning visuals and entertaining writing make it a memorable experience. It is available on Xbox Series S/X, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch.
Review: Mouse: P.I. For Hire (Switch 2) - A Bold, Risk-Taking FPS, And A Fine Achievement
Mouse: P.I. for Hire is a bold and ambitious first-person shooter for the Nintendo Switch, blending 1920s rubber-hose animation with film noir storytelling and fast-paced 'boomer shooter' gameplay. Despite a slow start, the game evolves into a gripping narrative with satisfying progression, unlocking new abilities and weapons. Debut developer Fumi Games has delivered a visually impressive and unique experience that successfully takes risks.
Pokemon Champions producer says we “tried to do our best”
Pokemon Champions launched on Nintendo Switch with apparent issues regarding animation, bugs, and missing content, leading to significant player discourse. The producer stated that the team "tried to do their best" in response to the criticism.
Transmedia Collaboration with Metal Band ERRA and Animation Powerhouse THE LINE Reveals the Next Narrative Chapter of Warframe – Jade Shadows: Constellations
Digital Extremes, in collaboration with metal band ERRA and animation studio THE LINE, has revealed "Jade Shadows: Constellations," a new narrative chapter for Warframe. Directed by Louve Sarfati Karnas and Warframe Creative Director Rebecca Ford, the anime-inspired short follows rivals from two future timelines in a cosmic battle. The chapter is set to launch for free on all platforms in June, with additional details on new quests, Protoframes for Ash and Garuda, and a reworked clan event revealed.
KPop Demon Hunters Tak Tergoyahkan di Netflix 44 Pekan
The animated film KPop Demon Hunters has maintained a dominant presence on Netflix's Global Top 10 for 44 consecutive weeks, reaching fifth place in mid-April 2026. Since its release in June 2025, the film has achieved record-breaking viewership and remained a consistent phenomenon in the streaming landscape.
