Review Snack Box Micro Arcade Controller For Switch 1 & 2 - Tiny Yet Mighty
A tasty snack
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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (4th July)
Every Day's Great At Your Junes!
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News Capcom Wants To Reach An Even Broader Audience With Mega Man
Growing the Mega IP with new initiatives
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- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
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News Bandai Namco Officially Reveals What's Next For The Dragon Ball Xenoverse Series
Update: Final Xenoverse 2 DLC arrives next week, here's the trailer
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News Super Mario Bros. Wonder "Elephant Mario" Statue Officially Revealed, Here's A First Look
Update: Pre-orders are now live
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News Biped 2 Update Promises "Significant Improvements" On Switch 2
Step it up
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TodaySat, 4th Jul 2026
Review Snack Box Micro Arcade Controller For Switch 1 & 2 - Tiny Yet Mighty
A tasty snack
There are so many leverless controllers on the market at this point, yet few come quite as small as the Snack Box Micro from Junkfood Arcades. This no-nonsense controller is a delightful option for you if you’re after something simple, stylish, and easily portable for all of your fighting game needs. Weighing in at 360g and...
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- Nintendo Switch
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- Accessories
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (4th July)
Every Day's Great At Your Junes!
Hello everyone, and great job on making it through another week! It's felt like a bit of a quiet week in the world of Nintendo, despite the release of Rhythm Heaven Groove and a fairly meaty Splatoon Raiders Direct. Yet all eyes have been on Microsoft and Sony: the former for its impending studio closures and...
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News Capcom Wants To Reach An Even Broader Audience With Mega Man
Growing the Mega IP with new initiatives
Capcom's classic hero Mega Man will celebrate his 40th anniversary next year with a brand-new mainline release. As for the plans for this series beyond the latest game announcement, Capcom says it aims to continue to grow the IP by communicating its appeal to an "even broader audience". This includes...
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- Nintendo Switch
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News Bandai Namco Officially Reveals What's Next For The Dragon Ball Xenoverse Series
Update: Final Xenoverse 2 DLC arrives next week, here's the trailer
[Sun 19th Apr, 2026 23:55 BST]: At Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2026 this week, Bandai Namco shared two announcements tied to the future of its Dragon Ball Xenoverse series. Firstly, "the last DLC" for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 - officially titled Future Saga Chapter 4 - will...
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- Bandai Namco
- Upcoming Releases
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News Super Mario Bros. Wonder "Elephant Mario" Statue Officially Revealed, Here's A First Look
Update: Pre-orders are now live
[Fri 26th Jun, 2026 01:30 BST]: First 4 Figures is known for releasing all sorts of Nintendo-themed figures, and the next one on the way is "Elephant Mario" from Super Mario Bros. Wonder. It's now teased the "standard edition" of this upcoming figure in its latest showcase, and it will be "coming soon". No price...
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YesterdayFri, 3rd Jul 2026
News Shigeru Miyamoto Wants To Bring "New Characters To The World" Outside Of Nintendo Games
"not only Super Mario and The Legend of Zelda"
Nintendo designer and legend Shigeru Miyamoto says he wants to expand Nintendo's IP outside of video games to include "new characters" beyond Mario and Zelda. Speaking at Nintendo's recent investor Q&A (the official the English translation has now been published), one of the 19 questions put to...
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News Square Enix Is Apparently Open To A Nintendo Version Of Final Fantasy XV
Update: Here's the official translation
[Thu 25th Jun, 2026 06:55 BST]: Square Enix has released multiple Final Fantasy games on Nintendo's hybrid platforms in recent years, so what else could be on the horizon? At the company's most recent shareholders meeting, there was reportedly a question about the possibility of Final Fantasy XV getting a...
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News Industry Analyst: Sony's Shock Physical Announcement Unlikely To Influence Nintendo's Plans
Circana's Mat Piscatella says "Nintendo is going to be Nintendo"
Sony's announcement this week it would end PlayStation disc-based releases by 2028 has unsurprisingly raised questions about the future of physical games media on other console platforms. If you are wondering about Nintendo's position in this space, Circana senior director and video...
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ICYMI Switch 2's Co-Op Exclusive 'Orbitals' Is Getting A Proper Physical Release
The retro-anime adventure launches this September
This week, Sony surprised the gaming space when it announced PlayStation's disc-based physical releases would end by 2028. It has ignited all sorts of discussions about the future of physical video games, and it's also resulted in some developers taking the opportunity to promote hard copies of...
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Review Gulikit Portable Dock For Switch 1 & 2 - A Light, Elegant Travel Companion
Dinky dock
As a means to play your Switch 2 games on the TV, Nintendo’s official dock is perfectly fine. But when it comes to portability, it’s definitely a bit lacking. Though not massive, it’s going to take up substantial space in your backpack or suitcase if you want to bring the full-fat Switch 2 experience with you on the go. So that’s...
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News Cyberpunk 2077 Is A Breathtaking Success, Reaching 40 Million Copies Sold
A(dam) smash(er) hit
When the Switch 2 released over a year back (gulp!), one of the most high-profile launch titles was Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition. Containing both the base game and the expansion story Phantom Liberty, it's a comprehensive package that looks and runs like a dream, making it an easy recommendation for Switch 2 owners. In...
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News Rise Of The Tomb Raider At 60fps On Switch 2 Would Have Required "Serious Compromises"
Lara cutbacks
Rise of the Tomb Raider was a welcome port for the Switch 2, and one that seems to hold up pretty well on Nintendo's console. It earned a solid 8/10 from us, at least, in which we described it as a game that serves "as a strong example of the vision of the platform offering full-fat home console gaming on the go". Developer Aspyr did,...
- Nintendo Switch 2
Time Extension Extreme, close up
It's fair to say that Truxton Extreme has held my attention ever since it was first revealed. The latest instalment in a series which started life in arcades all the way back in 1989, the game – which is helmed by Masahiro Yuge, former Toaplan staffer and the driving force (and composer) behind the entire series – stays true...
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News Splatoon Raiders Demo Now Available At Switch 2 Kiosks (North America)
Splashing news
Ahead of the launch of Splatoon Raiders on the Switch 2 later this month, an in-store demo for the game has gone live. If you happen to be located in the US or Canada, and are near a Best Buy, Walmart, Target or GameStop, you'll be able to go hands-on with the new single-player experience before it's even released. This new kiosk...
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News Nintendo Will Remain Tough On IP Infringement, Whether AI Is Used Or Not
"our policy is to respond appropriately"
In case you haven't noticed, AI is a pretty big topic at the moment. More and more companies are embracing it, it's getting increasingly difficult to discern reality from fiction, and those hoping for the proverbial 'bubble' to pop could be waiting for a long time. During Nintendo's most recent shareholder...
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News Final Fantasy VII Revelation Store Page Lists Multiple DLC And 'Story Expansion'
Placeholders or something more?
New information about the third and final part in Square Enix's Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy has potentially surfaced. Listings on the Epic Store (tracked by the third-party tool EpicDB) reference nine separate DLC, a story expansion pass, premium editions of the game and pre-order bonuses: - Premium Edition -...
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- Final Fantasy
- Square Enix
- Upcoming Releases
News Biped 2 Update Promises "Significant Improvements" On Switch 2
Step it up
Meta Publishing has just released a new '2.0 Update' for the cute co-op puzzler Biped 2; one that promises some "significant improvements" on the Switch 2. First launched in November 2025, Biped 2 has now supposedly reached its "ultimate form", with the new update bringing new puzzles to all 17 levels. Each will play differently whether...
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Thursday2nd Jul 2026
News Bethesda Shows Off Oblivion Remastered Switch 2 Physical Release
"I knew I could count on you"
Earlier this week, Bethesda announced The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered for Switch 2 would be getting a proper "physical cartridge" release, containing the "full base game". In an update, the company has now shared a new promotional trailer on its social media pages, showing this physical game card in all its...
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Rumour Metroid Ravenous Might Not Be The Only Metroid Project In The Pipeline
"We eating, Metroid fans!"
Metroid could be making a return sooner than expected after a new rating for a project known as 'Metroid Ravenous' was recently spotted. If this wasn't already enough news about the galactic bounty hunter for one week, VGC's editor-in-chief Andy Robinson has now chimed in, claiming even more could be on the way. Here's...
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À la cartridge
Earlier this week, Sony dealt a devastating blow to the gaming community by confirming that it would no longer offer physical discs for the PS5 from January 2028. Now, according to a report from Windows Central, it sounds like Xbox's upcoming Project Helix will launch without a disc drive, potentially joining Sony in ditching the...
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News Beloved PSVR 'Moss' Games Jump To Switch 1 & 2 This Month, Pre-Orders Now Open
"Our guiding principle was never to replicate VR one-to-one"
Moss and Moss: Book II were two of those PSVR games that the headset-less among us really wanted to play on lunch. Earlier this year, we learnt that the pair were ditching the headset for a Summer Switch 1 & 2 release (yay!), and today, developer Polyarc h
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Japanese Charts Star Fox Proves There's Nothing Wrong With Its G-Diffuser In Week One
Systems? Check
We are back with our latest look at the Japanese charts, courtesy of Famitsu, and after grabbing the gold in the UK earlier this week, Star Fox has pulled the top prize in Japan, too. Fox's latest adventure barrel-rolled to the top spot in its debut week, nabbing over 41,000 sales. That means Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream has...
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Opinion What's The Best Star Fox Stage, And Why Is It Sector X?
Sector Why?
I'm all for celebrating the little anniversaries. For example, did you know that Star Fox launched on Switch 2 one week ago today? Far from the biggest achievement, I'll admit, but it does mean that one thought has been rattling around in my head for a whopping seven days now (even longer, if you include the review period), and I just...
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News Capcom Is Releasing Onimusha: Way Of The Sword On Switch 2 A Little Sooner Than Expected
Now arriving early September
Last month, Capcom revealed it would be bringing the action-adventure title Onimusha: Way of the Sword to the Switch 2 this September. In an update today, it's been announced the launch date will now be slightly earlier. Instead of the 25th, it's now arriving on all platforms (including the Switch 2) on 4th September...
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News Kirby Air Riders Is Getting A New amiibo This September
And King Dedede is out today
The Kirby Air Riders amiibo line is expanding this week and in the future. Apart from the release of the King Dedede & Tank Star amiibo today, Nintendo has now confirmed the date for the next release. As revealed on its official Japanese website, the Chef Kawasaki & Hop Star amiibo will arrive on 3rd September 2026...
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Nintendo Download 2nd July (North America)
Tekken! Gecko Gods! Mythmatch!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: Rhythm Heaven Groove (Nintendo, 2nd Jul, $39.99) - Tune in...
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News Nintendo Music "Special Release" Update Adds Songs From The New Rhythm Heaven Game
Listen to the beat
Rhythm Heaven Groove is out this week on the Switch and to celebrate the Nintendo Music app has been updated with a "special release". This adds seven tracks from the new game and has a run time of 15 minutes. Below is every song included. Nintendo has also released new icon elements inspired by Rhythm Heaven Groove today. And if...
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Wednesday1st Jul 2026
Review Deltarune (Switch 2) - A Superbly Subversive RPG That Defies All Rules
Updated with Chapter 5 impressions
With the release of Chapter 5, we've updated this Deltarune review with our impressions of the new content - scroll down and you'll find them above the conclusion. It’s going on seven years since the first chapter of Deltarune became available and after the release of Chapter 2 in 2021, we’re now finally...
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News Mario Kart World Has Been Updated To Version 1.7.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
New Knockout Tours, Photo Mode update and more
To end the month of June, Nintendo has released a new update for Mario Kart World on the Switch 2. It's a little more than just fixes, with the general changes for Version 1.7.0 also including the arrival of the "Drill Rally" and "Boomerrang Rally" in the Knockout Tour mode. Nintendo has also confirmed...
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Talking Point As Sony Bins Physical, How Long Until Nintendo Follows Suit?
The first of the Big Three to pull the plug
The day we've known for years was coming has finally arrived - or its arrival has been announced. From January 2028, Sony will not release physical disc versions of any PlayStation games. Coming shortly after Rockstar went digital-only with its GTA6 pre-orders and taking advantage of the latest avalanche...
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News Sony Ditches Physical Media - Suddenly Game-Key Cards Don't Look So Bad
The lesser of two evils
Sony has announced that it is completely ditching physical media for the PS5 – and presumably PS6 – from January 2028. As a response to "shifting trends", this move applies to all new games released for the PS5, with digital-only options available via the PlayStation Store and retailers. GTA 6 was the first game to adopt...
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Review Rhythm Heaven Groove (Switch) - A Low-Key Swansong And Perfect Mic-Drop For Switch 1
Capture the lag
I remember thinking that 2023's Tears of the Kingdom was the perfect bookend for Switch 1, a fitting sign-off for a generation which began with a transformative open-world take on Hyrule. But Switch 2 wouldn't arrive for another couple of years, which means it's a very different game that gets the 'swansong' label. And low-key as it...
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News Mysterious 'Metroid Ravenous' Game Rating Appears Online
Zeb-easy now
A mysterious rating for a project called Metroid Ravenous has been spotted on the Brazilian Ministry of Justice and Public Security site by Universo Nintendo (thanks, VGC). The rating was swiftly removed, but a screenshot has been posted to verify its authenticity. Filed by Nintendo of America, it refers to a project in producti
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News Cruis'n Blast Has Been Delisted From The Switch eShop
Speeding away
Back in 2021, the Cruis'n series returned to consoles with the release of the arcade title Cruis'n Blast on the Switch. Years later, this racing title has now been delisted from the Nintendo eShop. There's no word from the developer Raw Thrills about the game's removal from the digital store. Fortunately, if you didn't get around to...
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News Digital Foundry Delivers Its Tech Review Of Sonic Frontiers On Switch 2
"The technical improvements are substantial"
Sonic Frontiers got a not-so-surprising Definitive Edition release on the Switch 2 last week as part of the ongoing Sonic the Hedgehog 35th anniversary celebrations. Digital Foundry
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Round Up The Final Previews Are In For Splatoon Raiders
Here's what the critics had to say
Nintendo's Splatoon Raiders Direct has now aired, and the final previews for this single-player title have officially gone live ahead of the launch on 23rd July 2026. If you haven't already seen our own "hands-on" here on Nintendo Life, we've got high hopes for this new solo experience: "If the stages themselves...
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- Splatoon
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- Round Up
PSA New Knockout Tour Rallies Are Now Available In Mario Kart World
With more to come!
Mario Kart World was updated to ver. 1.7.0 last night. We covered the full patch notes earlier, but we think it's worth highlighting the main feature for those who haven't caught up yet: Nintendo's added new Knockout Tour Rallies! As showcased in the above trailer, both the Drill Rally and the Boomerang Rally are now available in...
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News Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition Switch 2 Limited Run Physical Release Announced
Pre-orders open this week
Following the shadow drop of Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition on the Switch 2 last November, physical distributor Limited Run Games has now officially announced a physical release. Pre-orders for a standard edition and collector's edition go live on 2nd July 2026. The standard edition priced at $49.99 comes with a copy of...
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Round Up The Reviews Are In For Rhythm Heaven Groove
You threw off my groove
The final first-party Switch 1 game (as announced at the time of writing) is almost here, with Rhythm Heaven Groove set to launch tomorrow on 2nd July. This one has felt like a long time coming, with the series being notably absent for almost the entirety of the Switch generation, but the previews and a free demo left us...
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Feature Thanks To These Upgrades, My Beloved Game Boy May Have Reached Its Final Form
Time Extension And it only took 37 years!
I've said it before, and I'll say it again – despite the passage of time and arrival of superior hardware, the original DMG-01 Game Boy is one of my favourite handhelds, and I still keep mine to hand whenever I fancy a quick game of Tetris or Super Mario Land. Just as many people have an unbreakable connection with...
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Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Games & Accessories For July & August 2026
July noted
The various heatwaves have kicked us into Summer mode in the Northern Hemisphere, with a whole bunch of reasons for gamers to stay inside with the fans on and air-con turned to the max. Having just pushed Star Fox out the door, Nintendo has Rhythm Heaven lined up at the start of July, with Splatoon Raiders landing later in the month...
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Tuesday30th Jun 2026
News Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Launches August, Physical Edition Confirmed
Big win
Bethesda Softworks has confirmed that The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered will launch on the Switch 2 on 11th August 2026. That's not all, though. It's also been announced that the game will receive a proper physical edition, much like Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, in which the base game is available in its entirety on the...
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- Upcoming Releases
Rumour Nintendo Might Be Updating The Switch 2's LCD Panel
Could another revision be on the way?
It's not uncommon for Nintendo to release subtle hardware revisions, and a new rumour doing the rounds online this week suggests the Japanese firm could be updating the LCD panel on the Switch 2. Now, before anyone gets too excited, we're not talking about Nintendo swapping the current screen out for a fancy...
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Quiz What Does The Upcoming Switch 2 Revision Actually Do?
Our monthly quiz hits summer season
We've very nearly put June 2026 in the rear-view mirror, and what a packed month it's been! With summer showcases galore, we've had our fair share of Nintendo news to tuck into over the last four weeks. So, as is becoming an end-of-month tradition, it's time to put your knowledge to the test. Below, we've got 12...
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Guide Splatoon Raiders Nintendo Direct: Every Announcement - How Would You Rate It?
What did you (th)ink?
Not content with multiple trailers and two Treehouse appearances, Nintendo showcased even more of the upcoming Splatoon spin-off, Splatoon Raiders, in a Direct presentation of its own. This 15-minute Direct ran through a bunch of the game's features, and we have listed them all below so you can make sure you're up to date...
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Preview Splatoon Raiders Promises The Single-Player Splatting I Always Wanted
Raiders of the Lost Carp
I've had my fingers crossed for a single-player Splatoon game ever since... well, since Splatoon 1, now that I think about it. I love a bit of online Turf War battling, really I do, but the very best parts of the series for me have always been those stellar single-player campaigns, which annoyingly seem to wrap up just as...
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Mini Review Arcade Archives 2 TEKKEN (Switch 2) - A Welcome Throwback To The Iconic Original
Still the King?
It’s been 14 years since Tekken last showed up on a Nintendo console. Yet despite supporting the Wii U and 3DS with Tekken Tag Tournament 2 and Tekken 3D: Prime Edition, Bandai Namco has yet to grace the Switch 1 or 2 with a new entry or port. Enter Hamster. The company’s latest Arcade Archives 2 release revives the original...
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News Turok: Origins Continues To Look Exceptional In New Gameplay Trailer
Rawr-some
Saber Interactive has released a new gameplay trailer for its upcoming Turok revival, heading to the Switch 2 in Autumn 2026. Turok: Origins can be tackled solo or with frienda via online co-op as you face off against ferocious dinosaurs and deadly aliens. You'll have a plethora of weapons to choose from along with some unique abilities...
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News Super Mario Galaxy Movie Streaming Release Date Confirmed (US)
Bring the adventure home
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie released earlier this year to great success, being the first (and currently only) 2026 movie to surpass $1 billion at the box office. Now, those in the US can look forward to experiencing the sequel in the comfort of their own home when it launches on the Peacock streaming service on 30th July...
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News Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Trailer Released, And It Looks Awesome
Preem
Netflix has released a new trailer for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, the second season in the critically-acclaimed animated series. Directed by Kai Ikarashi with Bartosz Sztybor serving as writer, producer, and showrunner, Edgerunners 2 will release in Autumn 2026 and will feature an entirely new cast of characters. The story is said to be darker...
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