Even those only vaguely familiar with video games probably know names like Super Mario, Grand Theft Auto, and Call of Duty. They’re the franchises that have come to dominate gaming over the last 50 years or so. Some of those franchises are currently being updated almost every year, while the new releases in others have become milestone events that seem to reshape the industry. New franchises come along and others fade away, but the biggest and best video game franchises have been slowly growing for years and, in some cases, decades.
Honestly, it can all be a little difficult to keep up with. For as significant as gaming’s biggest franchises are, they’re also…well, big. Over a long enough period of time, it’s easy to forget when specific games in certain franchises were released and where exactly they fit into the history of those series. You may know the names,...
Honestly, it can all be a little difficult to keep up with. For as significant as gaming’s biggest franchises are, they’re also…well, big. Over a long enough period of time, it’s easy to forget when specific games in certain franchises were released and where exactly they fit into the history of those series. You may know the names,...
- 5/2/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
Mario , Luigi, Donkey Kong and friends are coming to Orlando in 2025!
Back in January, Universal Orlando dropped a bombshell announcement offering a few tasty tidbits coming as part of Epic Universe – scheduled to open in 2025. As part of the announcement, Universal identified five themed lands which will make up the resort’s fourth theme park, joining Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure, and Universal Volcano Bay water theme park.
The themed lands of Epic Universe will include:
Celestial Park The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic Super Nintendo World Dreamworks How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk Dark Universe
Today, Universal has released many powered-up, whimsical details on another of these new lands – Super Nintendo World.
Super Mario Land Image: Universal
Enter through the iconic green pipe into a world full of colorful scenery, charming characters, and collectible coins. Instantly recognizable landscapes abound with multi-level, three-dimensional terrain,...
Back in January, Universal Orlando dropped a bombshell announcement offering a few tasty tidbits coming as part of Epic Universe – scheduled to open in 2025. As part of the announcement, Universal identified five themed lands which will make up the resort’s fourth theme park, joining Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure, and Universal Volcano Bay water theme park.
The themed lands of Epic Universe will include:
Celestial Park The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic Super Nintendo World Dreamworks How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk Dark Universe
Today, Universal has released many powered-up, whimsical details on another of these new lands – Super Nintendo World.
Super Mario Land Image: Universal
Enter through the iconic green pipe into a world full of colorful scenery, charming characters, and collectible coins. Instantly recognizable landscapes abound with multi-level, three-dimensional terrain,...
- 5/2/2024
- by James Smith
- Pirates & Princesses
Next year, guests can jump into the action of their favorite video games when Super Nintendo World makes its much-anticipated debut at Universal Orlando Resort as one of five imaginative worlds at the all-new Universal Epic Universe theme park.
Developed in partnership between Universal Creative and Nintendo’s visionaries, the vibrant land combines iconic Nintendo characters with Universal’s renowned craft of creating innovative theme park experiences to deliver a multi-sensory environment where guests can experience the fun and adventure of Nintendo games in a whole new way.
Today, Universal Orlando reveals official details about all the excitement that awaits in Super Nintendo World at Epic Universe – featuring attractions plus dining, shopping, and interactive experiences inspired by the Super Mario franchise and – for the first time in the U.S. – Donkey Kong Country.
Enter The Iconic Green Pipe
It all begins the moment guests enter the portal to Super Nintendo World,...
Developed in partnership between Universal Creative and Nintendo’s visionaries, the vibrant land combines iconic Nintendo characters with Universal’s renowned craft of creating innovative theme park experiences to deliver a multi-sensory environment where guests can experience the fun and adventure of Nintendo games in a whole new way.
Today, Universal Orlando reveals official details about all the excitement that awaits in Super Nintendo World at Epic Universe – featuring attractions plus dining, shopping, and interactive experiences inspired by the Super Mario franchise and – for the first time in the U.S. – Donkey Kong Country.
Enter The Iconic Green Pipe
It all begins the moment guests enter the portal to Super Nintendo World,...
- 5/2/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
The Kingdom Hearts video game series is one of the best-known fantasy brands. A collaboration between Disney and Square Enix, the series follows the main character, Sora, as he travels in a fictional universe with numerous Disney characters, meeting characters from other fictional universes, as well as original characters. One of the most successful crossover series ever, Kingdom Hearts is beloved by fans around the world, and it seems that the series will now be accessible to non-gamers as well, as recent rumors suggest that a Kingdom Hearts is in the works at Disney.
These rumors come from Skyler Shuler, a well-known Disney insider, who has taken the time to answer some of the fans’ questions, one of which also had to do with Kingdom Hearts. So, let us dive in and see what Shuler has for us.
As Shuler said on his The DisInsider portal, he “thought it would...
These rumors come from Skyler Shuler, a well-known Disney insider, who has taken the time to answer some of the fans’ questions, one of which also had to do with Kingdom Hearts. So, let us dive in and see what Shuler has for us.
As Shuler said on his The DisInsider portal, he “thought it would...
- 4/29/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
There are a lot of rumors from Mario’s creators about the next console. Nintendo is likely to release the Nintendo Switch 2 next year, with an announcement expected in 2024. A peripheral manufacturer claims that the company will significantly alter the button layout and distribution on the upcoming console.
According to many alleged leaks, this new platform will have a lot of backward compatibility with controllers and games. The design also stated that new buttons will be located near the classic buttons, such as Home.
According to the Nintendo Switch 2 Leaks, the New Console Will be Very Compatible with Previous Equipment and Gear There may have been leaks of Nintendo Switch 2 designs.
Months or even years before the official launch of a new gaming platform, rumors and leaks abound about the features of the upcoming console. Every new generation is the same, and few sources revealed information that ended up being...
According to many alleged leaks, this new platform will have a lot of backward compatibility with controllers and games. The design also stated that new buttons will be located near the classic buttons, such as Home.
According to the Nintendo Switch 2 Leaks, the New Console Will be Very Compatible with Previous Equipment and Gear There may have been leaks of Nintendo Switch 2 designs.
Months or even years before the official launch of a new gaming platform, rumors and leaks abound about the features of the upcoming console. Every new generation is the same, and few sources revealed information that ended up being...
- 4/29/2024
- by Lucas Lapetina
- FandomWire
Nintendo announced today that a pair of racing games have dropped on the Nintendo 64 Nintendo Switch Online app, expanding the ever increasing library of retro games on the Nso subscription service. Speeding onto the N64 app is the futuristic rollercoaster racer Extreme-g and the adorably ugly bouncy racer Iggy’s Reckin’ Balls , both of which feature local and online multiplayer – a feature not seen on the original N64! Related: Mario Wrecks It in Latest Nintendo Switch Online Update The Nintendo Switch Online classic libraries are available for free to subscribers of the Nintendo Switch Online service with all the classic consoles, barring Nintendo 64, Sega Genesis and Game Boy Advance available with the basic tier and the others unlocked in the Expansion Pack, including today’s new games. Source: Nintendo on YouTube...
- 4/24/2024
- by Daryl Harding
- Crunchyroll
It has been a major few years for Epic Games, and its now-lead title is Fortnite, as it grows at a rapid pace with gamers around the world enjoying the chaotic battle royale mode that has been going for over 7 years, but no matter how big the game gets, gamers will always want more.
One of the many items that players hoped would make its way onto the popular game is the ability to play as characters like Samus Aran, Link, Zelda, and others that are only available on Nintendo consoles, and now, thanks to an interview, we know why they won’t ever make an appearance.
Aran Sadly Won’t Be Making an Appearance in Fortnite and Now We Know Why Nintendo could have made a major mistake by not bringing its characters to Fortnite.
Throughout the game’s history, there have been multiple collaborations, spanning from other game franchises like Halo,...
One of the many items that players hoped would make its way onto the popular game is the ability to play as characters like Samus Aran, Link, Zelda, and others that are only available on Nintendo consoles, and now, thanks to an interview, we know why they won’t ever make an appearance.
Aran Sadly Won’t Be Making an Appearance in Fortnite and Now We Know Why Nintendo could have made a major mistake by not bringing its characters to Fortnite.
Throughout the game’s history, there have been multiple collaborations, spanning from other game franchises like Halo,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Liam Magee
- FandomWire
It’s undeniable. Fallout is an absolute hit, and the age of terrible TV adaptations and low expectations is behind us (Halo notwithstanding). After years of sub-standard, terrible adaptations like Resident Evil, Max Payne, and countless others, we gamers thought we were in for the long haul while waiting for good quality TV and movies. Well, that wait is certainly over.
First, we got The Last of Us, then the critically panned but as-equally fun The Super Mario Bros. Movie which was an incredible Mario experience, if a terrible film, and now we have the excellent Prime Video Fallout. And this wealth of good gaming content on the big screen means a few knock-on effects in the actual gaming space.
Xbox and Microsoft Won’t be Blind to Fallout’s Recent Successes
Walton Goggins’ Ghoul is one of the standout parts of the excellent Fallout show.
As already mentioned, Fallout is a success,...
First, we got The Last of Us, then the critically panned but as-equally fun The Super Mario Bros. Movie which was an incredible Mario experience, if a terrible film, and now we have the excellent Prime Video Fallout. And this wealth of good gaming content on the big screen means a few knock-on effects in the actual gaming space.
Xbox and Microsoft Won’t be Blind to Fallout’s Recent Successes
Walton Goggins’ Ghoul is one of the standout parts of the excellent Fallout show.
As already mentioned, Fallout is a success,...
- 4/21/2024
- by Luke Addison
- FandomWire
After several leaks last year about the possible Nintendo Switch 2, the Japanese company made a controversial decision that disappointed some fans. Nintendo will not be part of this year’s Gamescom; many are speculating that this is about the leaks.
This news circulating on X makes fans mention the leaks and how Nintendo is angry with this major video game event that will reveal many updates and new possible titles. Other users are speculating about how this company will make its own announcement about this possible future console.
Gamescom will be lacking some Nintendo content Gamescom 2024 will not be having Nintendo this year.
Like every new year, the gaming industry has a few very important places to reveal new trailers, games, or even consoles. One of the major events that covered this was Gamescom, which will happen after the first half of the year. This year, a very big name...
This news circulating on X makes fans mention the leaks and how Nintendo is angry with this major video game event that will reveal many updates and new possible titles. Other users are speculating about how this company will make its own announcement about this possible future console.
Gamescom will be lacking some Nintendo content Gamescom 2024 will not be having Nintendo this year.
Like every new year, the gaming industry has a few very important places to reveal new trailers, games, or even consoles. One of the major events that covered this was Gamescom, which will happen after the first half of the year. This year, a very big name...
- 4/15/2024
- by Lucas Lapetina
- FandomWire
Fans of the looter-shooter Fortnite have seen some incredible crossovers with Marvel, Star Wars, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and even Avatar: The Last Airbender. However, there are still a bunch of franchises we have yet to see in the game. These are 10 Epic Fortnite Crossover’s Fans Want to See in the Game.
10. Star Trek Star Trek
Players could play as iconic Star Trek characters like Spock, Captain Kirk, or Picard. The surface of Vulcan and the bridge of the USS Enterprise are just two examples of famous Star Trek locales that may be recreated on the Fortnite map. A variety of Star Trek-inspired weaponry and devices, including as tricorders, phasers, and teleporters, may also be added to Fortnite.
9. Five Nights at Freddy’s Five Nights at Freddy’s
Bringing Five Nights at Freddy’s into Fortnite might provide a distinctive take on the horror and action genres. Naturally, we would require skins from Foxy,...
10. Star Trek Star Trek
Players could play as iconic Star Trek characters like Spock, Captain Kirk, or Picard. The surface of Vulcan and the bridge of the USS Enterprise are just two examples of famous Star Trek locales that may be recreated on the Fortnite map. A variety of Star Trek-inspired weaponry and devices, including as tricorders, phasers, and teleporters, may also be added to Fortnite.
9. Five Nights at Freddy’s Five Nights at Freddy’s
Bringing Five Nights at Freddy’s into Fortnite might provide a distinctive take on the horror and action genres. Naturally, we would require skins from Foxy,...
- 4/15/2024
- by David Moya
- FandomWire
It didn’t happen at Universal’s presentation, but we finally got a Christopher Nolan announcement at CinemaCon 2024.
On Thursday morning, Paramount Pictures’ President of Domestic Distribution Chris Aronson revealed that Nolan’s “Interstellar” will return to theaters on September 27, 2024 in both 70mm and IMAX formats. The re-release is a celebration of the film’s 10-year anniversary. It is probably also — at least somewhat — a continued celebration of Nolan’s Best Picture-winner “Oppenheimer.”
Of course, the “Oppenheimer” victory isn’t for Paramount to tout, and its studio Universal took a brief victory lap (or two) during its own Wednesday afternoon Colosseum presentation. The on-stage champagne-popping split time with “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” and included a prerecorded message from Nolan. (He did not touch on “Mario.”)
In the package played for a packed house of (mostly) exhibitors, Nolan said he had been “very nervous” about showing “Oppenheimer” footage to the same CinemaCon audience last year.
On Thursday morning, Paramount Pictures’ President of Domestic Distribution Chris Aronson revealed that Nolan’s “Interstellar” will return to theaters on September 27, 2024 in both 70mm and IMAX formats. The re-release is a celebration of the film’s 10-year anniversary. It is probably also — at least somewhat — a continued celebration of Nolan’s Best Picture-winner “Oppenheimer.”
Of course, the “Oppenheimer” victory isn’t for Paramount to tout, and its studio Universal took a brief victory lap (or two) during its own Wednesday afternoon Colosseum presentation. The on-stage champagne-popping split time with “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” and included a prerecorded message from Nolan. (He did not touch on “Mario.”)
In the package played for a packed house of (mostly) exhibitors, Nolan said he had been “very nervous” about showing “Oppenheimer” footage to the same CinemaCon audience last year.
- 4/11/2024
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
Since its launch, Helldivers 2 has achieved great popularity among players. Arrowhead Game Studios’ game is rapidly expanding, attracting new players every day and making a significant impact in the gaming community. The studio has Johan Pilestedt as CEO; he became a very big personality on X, always sharing memes and jokes about this title.
In a recent post, he shared a pixelated animation showing how the soldiers in this game make it to other famous titles like Mario and Sonic. Pilestedt praised this video and said that it was on point.
Helldivers 2 Creator Praised A New Viral Video With the Characters of the Game Helldivers 2 invades other games, like Super Mario.
Arrowhead Game Studios made an outstandingly popular title with Helldivers 2. In just four days after its launch in February, this game sold over 1 million units. Analysts say that the title has already sold more than 8 million copies. This action...
In a recent post, he shared a pixelated animation showing how the soldiers in this game make it to other famous titles like Mario and Sonic. Pilestedt praised this video and said that it was on point.
Helldivers 2 Creator Praised A New Viral Video With the Characters of the Game Helldivers 2 invades other games, like Super Mario.
Arrowhead Game Studios made an outstandingly popular title with Helldivers 2. In just four days after its launch in February, this game sold over 1 million units. Analysts say that the title has already sold more than 8 million copies. This action...
- 4/11/2024
- by Lucas Lapetina
- FandomWire
Universal Pictures took to the CinemaCon stage in Las Vegas on Wednesday afternoon on top of the box office, becoming the highest grossing studio in 2023 with $4.9 billion in worldwide revenue.
Domestic distribution president Jim Orr thanked movie theater owners for their partnership in a year that saw “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” become the highest grossing film in Illumination history with $1.36 billion, while Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” became the highest grossing biopic of all-time and the highest grossing Best Picture Oscar winner in 20 years with $968 million.
“We’re here at an unprecedented time in our industry, but no doubt a crossroads that will lead us to a lucrative and exciting future,” Orr told exhibitors. “Audiences are sending us a very clear message…they are ready for something new.”
While Universal and Focus Features’ 2024 CinemaCon presentation didn’t have the sheer volume of films as in years past, it did showcase...
Domestic distribution president Jim Orr thanked movie theater owners for their partnership in a year that saw “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” become the highest grossing film in Illumination history with $1.36 billion, while Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” became the highest grossing biopic of all-time and the highest grossing Best Picture Oscar winner in 20 years with $968 million.
“We’re here at an unprecedented time in our industry, but no doubt a crossroads that will lead us to a lucrative and exciting future,” Orr told exhibitors. “Audiences are sending us a very clear message…they are ready for something new.”
While Universal and Focus Features’ 2024 CinemaCon presentation didn’t have the sheer volume of films as in years past, it did showcase...
- 4/11/2024
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
The recent critical acclaim for HBO’s The Last of Us and the box office success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie have sparked a wave of optimism. Could this be a turning point for video game adaptations?
Pedro Pascal as Joel Miller in The Last of Us
For decades, such adaptations have struggled to capture the essence of beloved games and translate them effectively to the cinematic medium. Despite Hollywood’s persistent efforts to turn popular video game characters into cinematic heroes, the vast majority of these adaptations have fallen flat.
Suggested“They only started filming the other week”: Pedro Pascal’s The Last of Us 2 Update Seemingly Confirms the Worst for Fans Awaiting His Return
While some triumphed, most of them were unsuccessful. We share 10 of the worst video game adaptations to date.
Prince of Persia: Sands of Time (2010)
Jake Gyllenhaal in Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time...
Pedro Pascal as Joel Miller in The Last of Us
For decades, such adaptations have struggled to capture the essence of beloved games and translate them effectively to the cinematic medium. Despite Hollywood’s persistent efforts to turn popular video game characters into cinematic heroes, the vast majority of these adaptations have fallen flat.
Suggested“They only started filming the other week”: Pedro Pascal’s The Last of Us 2 Update Seemingly Confirms the Worst for Fans Awaiting His Return
While some triumphed, most of them were unsuccessful. We share 10 of the worst video game adaptations to date.
Prince of Persia: Sands of Time (2010)
Jake Gyllenhaal in Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time...
- 4/6/2024
- by Prantik Prabal Roy
- FandomWire
April will not be a good look for domestic box office. We know it can’t possibly compete with 2023, which saw “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” take the month to $900 million, but even a shortfall of 25 percent would be great news.
Two days after AMC Theatre head Adam Aron wished his X followers a happy Easter with the promise that the box office would also rise, his stock price hit a new annual low. Aron’s upbeat messaging aside, the apparent vote of no confidence stemmed from AMC’s announcement that it may sell yet more stock to raise cash.
Happy Easter everyone.
My good news on this Easter Sunday is that in March, the domestic industry box office finally turned upwards. The best March in five years.
This is so encouraging in looking at the movie slate deeper into 2024. Many superb movies are coming. pic.twitter.com/sbhlgiCKlr
— Adam...
Two days after AMC Theatre head Adam Aron wished his X followers a happy Easter with the promise that the box office would also rise, his stock price hit a new annual low. Aron’s upbeat messaging aside, the apparent vote of no confidence stemmed from AMC’s announcement that it may sell yet more stock to raise cash.
Happy Easter everyone.
My good news on this Easter Sunday is that in March, the domestic industry box office finally turned upwards. The best March in five years.
This is so encouraging in looking at the movie slate deeper into 2024. Many superb movies are coming. pic.twitter.com/sbhlgiCKlr
— Adam...
- 4/3/2024
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
Kanye West’s fall from grace has been difficult to watch. Once a legend who relished in his gilded glory, he has now become one of the most controversial figures in the music industry. Although it was almost a part of his brand and starting conflicts was not new to him, his anti-Semitic statements are something the public simply could not look past.
Kanye West from All Day Mv via YouTube
It would seem that over time, his situation has been becoming graver and graver as he keeps finding himself in tricky circumstances. While the release of his recent album, Vultures, acted as a saving grace for his career, recent news suggests that his problems are only getting worse.
Anti-Black Racism Lawsuit Filed Against Kanye West
Recently, it was reported by Variety that the controversial rapper, Kanye West, has a lawsuit filed against him by a former employee. Trevor Phillips...
Kanye West from All Day Mv via YouTube
It would seem that over time, his situation has been becoming graver and graver as he keeps finding himself in tricky circumstances. While the release of his recent album, Vultures, acted as a saving grace for his career, recent news suggests that his problems are only getting worse.
Anti-Black Racism Lawsuit Filed Against Kanye West
Recently, it was reported by Variety that the controversial rapper, Kanye West, has a lawsuit filed against him by a former employee. Trevor Phillips...
- 4/3/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Director Jeff Fowler confirms the conclusion of filming for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and hints at the introduction of the franchise’s next character (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Director Jeff Fowler confirms the conclusion of filming for “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” and everything else you need to know about it.
Movies “Sonic the Hedgehog” and “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” have garnered widespread acclaim as remarkable adaptations of a classic video game saga. Director Jeff Fowler clearly adeptly captures the essence of the cherished games.
Jeff Fowler just wrapped up shooting Sonic the Hedgehog 3, adding more cinematic depth to Sega’s iconic video game character. His 2020 debut of the speedy, anthropomorphic hedgehog in Sonic the Hedgehog grossed an astounding $319 million globally, paving the way for more sequels and an upcoming TV series with Idris Elba as Knuckles from Sonic the Hedgehog 2.
Trending Henry Cavill Flaunts Wolverine’s Adamantium Claws In...
Director Jeff Fowler confirms the conclusion of filming for “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” and everything else you need to know about it.
Movies “Sonic the Hedgehog” and “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” have garnered widespread acclaim as remarkable adaptations of a classic video game saga. Director Jeff Fowler clearly adeptly captures the essence of the cherished games.
Jeff Fowler just wrapped up shooting Sonic the Hedgehog 3, adding more cinematic depth to Sega’s iconic video game character. His 2020 debut of the speedy, anthropomorphic hedgehog in Sonic the Hedgehog grossed an astounding $319 million globally, paving the way for more sequels and an upcoming TV series with Idris Elba as Knuckles from Sonic the Hedgehog 2.
Trending Henry Cavill Flaunts Wolverine’s Adamantium Claws In...
- 4/2/2024
- by Hari P N
- KoiMoi
Helldivers 2 is Unfortunate Proof Outgoing PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan was Right About 1 Genre of Games
PlayStation is currently the reigning champion in the gaming industry, beating both Nintendo and Xbox by a wide margin. This is a combination of many factors, but a great line-up of exclusives and solid hardware has played a big part in its success.
While not one of the most talked-about games before launch, Helldivers 2 has now become a cultural phenomenon. Many would also consider it a reason to buy a PlayStation! However, the popularity of the game is a double-edged sword. It shows a particular genre of games is here to stay, much to the annoyance of gamers.
Former PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan’s Live Service Future is Taking Shape
PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan helped usher in the live service era.
March 2024 marked the last month of Jim Ryan holding the position of President and CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment. He has been a critical individual responsible for the growth of the gaming giant.
While not one of the most talked-about games before launch, Helldivers 2 has now become a cultural phenomenon. Many would also consider it a reason to buy a PlayStation! However, the popularity of the game is a double-edged sword. It shows a particular genre of games is here to stay, much to the annoyance of gamers.
Former PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan’s Live Service Future is Taking Shape
PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan helped usher in the live service era.
March 2024 marked the last month of Jim Ryan holding the position of President and CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment. He has been a critical individual responsible for the growth of the gaming giant.
- 4/1/2024
- by Sagar Nerala
- FandomWire
Helldivers 2, the co-op third-person shooter from Arrowhead Game Studios, is the most surprising but deserving hit of 2024. The game is the direct sequel to the top-down shooter Helldivers, which was released back in 2015. The game has broken several records since its release in February.
The game has been praised by both fans and critics as they fight for democracy against the Automatons and Terminids. But this fun co-op game probably would not have existed if it wasn’t for the Mario developer Nintendo, as it was an inspiration for Arrowhead CEO Johan Pilestedt.
There Wouldn’t Be a Helldivers 2 if not for Nintendo
Helldivers 2 CEO got into game development due to Nintendo.
Johan Pilestedt, the CEO of Arrowhead Game Studios and creative director of Helldivers 2, has been very active on social media ever since the release of the game. He has been interacting with the fans and answering all the...
The game has been praised by both fans and critics as they fight for democracy against the Automatons and Terminids. But this fun co-op game probably would not have existed if it wasn’t for the Mario developer Nintendo, as it was an inspiration for Arrowhead CEO Johan Pilestedt.
There Wouldn’t Be a Helldivers 2 if not for Nintendo
Helldivers 2 CEO got into game development due to Nintendo.
Johan Pilestedt, the CEO of Arrowhead Game Studios and creative director of Helldivers 2, has been very active on social media ever since the release of the game. He has been interacting with the fans and answering all the...
- 3/31/2024
- by Rohit Tiwari
- FandomWire
Lego started targeting kids but has since expanded to include young adults and even adults in their demographic. They achieved this by tapping into popular culture, which goes beyond age brackets, and positioning their pieces as collectible showpieces.
They have even extended their reach into the gaming sphere, leading many fans to hope for Lego builds featuring their favorite franchise. With the immense popularity of Helldivers 2, it was only a matter of time before a request was made for the same, and the CEO of Arrowhead Games has responded.
Will Lego Offer a Helldivers 2-Themed Build?
Will Lego partner with Helldivers 2?
Johan Pilestedt is very active on X, often engaging with fans in discourse and also sharing his appreciation for their love of Helldivers 2. So, when he offered his love for artwork made of the Eagle in Blender, @HareBlix on X retweeted him, inquiring when fans would get a Lego...
They have even extended their reach into the gaming sphere, leading many fans to hope for Lego builds featuring their favorite franchise. With the immense popularity of Helldivers 2, it was only a matter of time before a request was made for the same, and the CEO of Arrowhead Games has responded.
Will Lego Offer a Helldivers 2-Themed Build?
Will Lego partner with Helldivers 2?
Johan Pilestedt is very active on X, often engaging with fans in discourse and also sharing his appreciation for their love of Helldivers 2. So, when he offered his love for artwork made of the Eagle in Blender, @HareBlix on X retweeted him, inquiring when fans would get a Lego...
- 3/31/2024
- by Sagar Nerala
- FandomWire
It’s rare to find a game as overwhelming in its technical mastery as Japanese developer Vanillaware’s Unicorn Overlord. Not technical in the sense of production value (though the game is no slouch in that regard), but in its mechanical design. It’s a tactical RPG whose real-time battles you play from a top-down perspective and can be freely paused so you can issue commands. Those battles play out as brief side-on cutscenes with two units (squads consisting of one-to-six individual characters) launching attacks at each other in sequence, and they’re separated by overworld exploration and a smattering of dialogue-heavy story beats.
The closest precedent for the battle stages of Unicorn Overlord is Quest Corporation’s Ogre Battle series (the sister series/progenitor of Tactics Ogre), which, beginning in 1993, combined real-time strategy and then nascent tactical RPG elements in much the same way. One major distinction is that,...
The closest precedent for the battle stages of Unicorn Overlord is Quest Corporation’s Ogre Battle series (the sister series/progenitor of Tactics Ogre), which, beginning in 1993, combined real-time strategy and then nascent tactical RPG elements in much the same way. One major distinction is that,...
- 3/22/2024
- by Mitchell Demorest
- Slant Magazine
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League released back in February of this year to a prickly reception from DC fans and critics alike. The game was derided for ruining the beloved legacy of the Batman Arkham games due to its mundane gameplay and grindy nature which never resembled the dark, macabre cat-and-mouse game between the Joker and the Dark Knight in any way, swapping it out for a headache-inducing Ui and mediocre shooting mechanics.
Alarm bells were ringing when no review codes were sent out for the game prior to launch, despite the game having already been delayed multiple times. Within the first two weeks of that eventual launch, the total player count has dropped to a meagre 3 digit figure of less than 1000.
Rocksteady and Warner Bros Games have (arguably unfairly) put all of their eggs into the Dlc basket, promising that the first free content update for the game...
Alarm bells were ringing when no review codes were sent out for the game prior to launch, despite the game having already been delayed multiple times. Within the first two weeks of that eventual launch, the total player count has dropped to a meagre 3 digit figure of less than 1000.
Rocksteady and Warner Bros Games have (arguably unfairly) put all of their eggs into the Dlc basket, promising that the first free content update for the game...
- 3/20/2024
- by Daniel Boyd
- FandomWire
Some habits die hard, and now Jack Black has reverted back to being a gamer, falling deep into Minecraft to prepare for his upcoming role as Steve in the animated adaption of the insanely popular game.
Jack Black recently explained to IGN, “An actor prepares so I have literally been exclusive to Minecraft for the last month and a half. All Minecraft all the time…Just Steve-in’ it up in the Minecraft universe, getting back into it – because I did play years ago because my kids were super duper into it and I wanted to speak their language. So I studied hard and I learned and I was getting really into it, building houses and tunneling around…Now I’m getting back into it and it’s pretty rad.” Now we’re wondering just how deep Black will get into the Super Mario Bros. franchise now that a sequel has been announced…...
Jack Black recently explained to IGN, “An actor prepares so I have literally been exclusive to Minecraft for the last month and a half. All Minecraft all the time…Just Steve-in’ it up in the Minecraft universe, getting back into it – because I did play years ago because my kids were super duper into it and I wanted to speak their language. So I studied hard and I learned and I was getting really into it, building houses and tunneling around…Now I’m getting back into it and it’s pretty rad.” Now we’re wondering just how deep Black will get into the Super Mario Bros. franchise now that a sequel has been announced…...
- 3/17/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
The concept of platform exclusivity, once a cornerstone of gaming giants like Xbox and PlayStation, is facing a reckoning in 2024. Xbox’s recent decision to port previous first-party exclusives to competing platforms, and Helldivers 2, Arrowhead’s smash-hit co-op shooter, have become an unlikely symbol of change, sparking a critical conversation about the future of this practice.
Former CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment America, Shawn Layden, recently weighed in on the exclusivity debate, and said that PlayStation may be shooting themselves in the foot.
Former PlayStation Boss Says More Platforms Equal More Success
The former PlayStation boss thinks Aaa games need as many players as possible to make a profit. Image credit: PlayStation
In an interview with GamesBeat, Layden spoke about first-party exclusivity in 2024. He argued that for high-budget games exceeding $200 million, exclusivity acts as an “Achilles’ heel”. In Layden’s view, it artificially shrinks the potential player base, particularly for...
Former CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment America, Shawn Layden, recently weighed in on the exclusivity debate, and said that PlayStation may be shooting themselves in the foot.
Former PlayStation Boss Says More Platforms Equal More Success
The former PlayStation boss thinks Aaa games need as many players as possible to make a profit. Image credit: PlayStation
In an interview with GamesBeat, Layden spoke about first-party exclusivity in 2024. He argued that for high-budget games exceeding $200 million, exclusivity acts as an “Achilles’ heel”. In Layden’s view, it artificially shrinks the potential player base, particularly for...
- 3/17/2024
- by Viraaj Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
One of the greatest entertainers of the 20th century, Frank Sinatra is not only considered one of the greatest actors to ever grace the silver screen but also an icon in the music industry. The actor-singer has numerous accolades under his name, including eleven Grammys. Among many of his works, Sinatra would also go on to record covers of Elvis Presley’s hit Love Me Tender, along with Paul Simon’s Mrs. Robinson.
Frank Sinatra in Suddenly (1954)
And Simon was not too pleased with the Guys and Dolls star’s cover of his song. The singer opened up about his initial reaction to Sinatra’s cover and how Warner Bros. got embroiled in the matter in a recent interview.
Paul Simon Expressed Discontent With Frank Sinatra Covering His Song
A year after the 82-year-old singer released the hit single Mrs. Robinson, Frank Sinatra released his cover of the song with some changes to the lyrics.
Frank Sinatra in Suddenly (1954)
And Simon was not too pleased with the Guys and Dolls star’s cover of his song. The singer opened up about his initial reaction to Sinatra’s cover and how Warner Bros. got embroiled in the matter in a recent interview.
Paul Simon Expressed Discontent With Frank Sinatra Covering His Song
A year after the 82-year-old singer released the hit single Mrs. Robinson, Frank Sinatra released his cover of the song with some changes to the lyrics.
- 3/16/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
New Switch games that are heavily influenced by the 16-bit era of gaming are something I will always get very very excited about. The 16-bit era and the Super Nintendo in particular is the time I started to really get into gaming and also my love of platformers.
Berserk Boy is a retro, but modern, action-platformer for fans of the Mega Man and Sonic the Hedgehog games, but it never feels like it is copying either. Berserk Boy is very much its own thing.
As a fan of Mario games, a good story is not something I really need to enjoy a game but Berserk Boy does have a fun one. It goes like this. “In the distant future, a mad scientist and his army of darkness seek to enslave the people of Earth. Hope for all humanity rests with The Resistance, but are they enough? Enter Kei, a rookie...
Berserk Boy is a retro, but modern, action-platformer for fans of the Mega Man and Sonic the Hedgehog games, but it never feels like it is copying either. Berserk Boy is very much its own thing.
As a fan of Mario games, a good story is not something I really need to enjoy a game but Berserk Boy does have a fun one. It goes like this. “In the distant future, a mad scientist and his army of darkness seek to enslave the people of Earth. Hope for all humanity rests with The Resistance, but are they enough? Enter Kei, a rookie...
- 3/15/2024
- by Alain Elliott
- Nerdly
Sydney Sweeney has been in a plethora of diverse projects like the mature yet relatable HBO show Euphoria, donning a skin-tight super suit in a poorly received Marvel movie Madame Web, starring in a rom-com that feels like it was straight from the past with Glen Powell in Anyone But You and will star in a horror film titled Immaculate. An impressive resume to adore, and will be more so when she shares her gaming roots through The Simpsons: Hit and Run.
The actress went on in an interview stating that she would play the game with her brother growing up, and it was not a secret that Sweeney has a passion for four wheels and an engine. She was exposed to cars growing up and one thing led to another. Being able to drive in any direction at any speed and do whatever a player wants is certainly right up her alley.
The actress went on in an interview stating that she would play the game with her brother growing up, and it was not a secret that Sweeney has a passion for four wheels and an engine. She was exposed to cars growing up and one thing led to another. Being able to drive in any direction at any speed and do whatever a player wants is certainly right up her alley.
- 3/13/2024
- by Rouvin Josef Quirimit
- FandomWire
After the mega-success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, it’s no secret that Nintendo and Illumination are looking to maximize their partnership by adapting more classic Nintendo video game properties for the silver screen. To celebrate Mario Day, which was March 10th (get it? Mar10?), Shigeru Miyamoto, the character’s creator, and Illumination head Chris Meledandri, officially announced another film set in that universe, with an April 3rd, 2026 release date. But, with a Super Mario Bros Movie 2 finally happening, what other Nintendo properties might be getting a movie?
Closer to the release of The Super Mario Bros. Movie last year notorious scooper Daniel Richtman, who has a solid track record for sharing information that often pans out, said Nintendo and Illumination were working on various titles. In the original post linked to Richtman’s Patreon, he mentioned the team behind Mario was hard at work on adaptations of The Legend of Zelda,...
Closer to the release of The Super Mario Bros. Movie last year notorious scooper Daniel Richtman, who has a solid track record for sharing information that often pans out, said Nintendo and Illumination were working on various titles. In the original post linked to Richtman’s Patreon, he mentioned the team behind Mario was hard at work on adaptations of The Legend of Zelda,...
- 3/12/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
The word "iconic" gets used a lot, but if there's one character who deserves to be called that, it's Mario. The little mustachioed guy revolutionized gaming (and plumbing) forever. He has defended kingdoms against countless threats, saved princesses, and even fought off gorillas. He hasn't done all that much actual plumbing, but he has been a racer, a doctor, a golfer, a superhero, and even an elephant.
After the huge, incredible, and not entirely surprising box office success of "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" — not the Bob Hoskins one, the Chris Pratt one — it was inevitable that we would get more of the Mario brothers. After all, if Mario can have almost as many careers as Barbie, why not add "movie star" to the list?
While we wait to return to Mushroom Kingdom and witness Bowser's latest attempt at getting Princess Peach to marry him for some reason, let's...
After the huge, incredible, and not entirely surprising box office success of "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" — not the Bob Hoskins one, the Chris Pratt one — it was inevitable that we would get more of the Mario brothers. After all, if Mario can have almost as many careers as Barbie, why not add "movie star" to the list?
While we wait to return to Mushroom Kingdom and witness Bowser's latest attempt at getting Princess Peach to marry him for some reason, let's...
- 3/11/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Nintendo celebrates Mario Day every year on March 10 and makes some announcements catering to its fans. The company has revealed some exciting things this year as well for the fans to commemorate the occasion, including the release dates of two upcoming titles.
The launch dates for Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door and Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD were revealed to keep the fans excited as Princess Peach: Showtime inches closer to its launch on March 22, 2024, and gamers are celebrating that they don’t need to wait for long to play the other two titles.
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door and Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD Launch Dates Have Been Revealed
The release dates for the upcoming Mario games have been confirmed.
Both of these games were announced during the September 2023 Direct showcase, and now the release dates have been revealed, and it’s not much further. Nintendo released a video on its...
The launch dates for Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door and Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD were revealed to keep the fans excited as Princess Peach: Showtime inches closer to its launch on March 22, 2024, and gamers are celebrating that they don’t need to wait for long to play the other two titles.
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door and Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD Launch Dates Have Been Revealed
The release dates for the upcoming Mario games have been confirmed.
Both of these games were announced during the September 2023 Direct showcase, and now the release dates have been revealed, and it’s not much further. Nintendo released a video on its...
- 3/11/2024
- by Rohit Tiwari
- FandomWire
Considering it’s Mario Day, it’s no surprise that we got some news related to the series. And this is a Bowser-sized one, as Nintendo and Illumination will re-team for another movie based around the Mario franchise. Let’s-a go!
Shigeru Miyamoto, creator of Mario, announced the project today, while Illumination head Chris Meledandri said the studio “is excited to continue its partnership with Nintendo, bringing its signature mix of joy and discovery to worldwide audiences of all ages, allowing them to connect with the beloved characters and stories from one of the world’s most popular franchises.”
Details on the plot to this Mario follow-up are non-existent to the public, but Shigeru Miyamoto did say they hoped to be “broadening Mario’s world further”, also adding the film will “have a bright and fun story.” Meldandri also assured that animation would be starting soon. As for others involved,...
Shigeru Miyamoto, creator of Mario, announced the project today, while Illumination head Chris Meledandri said the studio “is excited to continue its partnership with Nintendo, bringing its signature mix of joy and discovery to worldwide audiences of all ages, allowing them to connect with the beloved characters and stories from one of the world’s most popular franchises.”
Details on the plot to this Mario follow-up are non-existent to the public, but Shigeru Miyamoto did say they hoped to be “broadening Mario’s world further”, also adding the film will “have a bright and fun story.” Meldandri also assured that animation would be starting soon. As for others involved,...
- 3/10/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Illumination and Nintendo will join forces to produce a new animated film based on the world of Super Mario Bros.
The companies previously partnered on last year’s “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” which grossed more than $1.3 billion and became the second highest-grossing movie of 2023. It’s unclear which fanciful characters the new film will focus on — be they plumbers, princesses, Koopas or other residents of the Mushroom Kingdom — and the partners are not using the word “sequel.” However, the companies did specify that the movie will be released in theaters on April 3, 2026, in the U.S. and additional markets globally. It will be unveiled in other territories throughout April.
The film will be produced by Chris Meledandri, founder and CEO of Illumination, and Shigeru Miyamoto, representative director and fellow of Nintendo and one of the most famous figures in gaming. The close collaboration between the filmmakers and Miyamoto is...
The companies previously partnered on last year’s “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” which grossed more than $1.3 billion and became the second highest-grossing movie of 2023. It’s unclear which fanciful characters the new film will focus on — be they plumbers, princesses, Koopas or other residents of the Mushroom Kingdom — and the partners are not using the word “sequel.” However, the companies did specify that the movie will be released in theaters on April 3, 2026, in the U.S. and additional markets globally. It will be unveiled in other territories throughout April.
The film will be produced by Chris Meledandri, founder and CEO of Illumination, and Shigeru Miyamoto, representative director and fellow of Nintendo and one of the most famous figures in gaming. The close collaboration between the filmmakers and Miyamoto is...
- 3/10/2024
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
As March 10 is now considered Mario Day, Nintendo has decided to continue celebrating the day by making major announcements for the franchise. The biggest and most anticipated of this year's announcements was confirmed with the news that the sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie from 2023 is currently in the initial stages of production with partner Illumination. A release date of April 3, 2026 was also confirmed for the US and other selected territories by Chris Meleandri of Illumination, with further premieres across the world later in the month. Nintendo has also released a video featuring Shigeru Miyamoto detailing its major announcement, featured below. While the confirmation of The Super Mario Bros Movie sequel was the biggest announcement, that wasn't the only surprise in store, as Nintendo followed the confirmation with release dates for highly anticipated Mario releases on the Switch. Paper Mario The Thousand Year Door is now slated for release...
- 3/10/2024
- by Humberto Saabedra
- Crunchyroll
The new Nintendo Switch video game, “Princess Peach: Showtime!”, featuring the Super Mario” character as ‘Swordfighter Peach’, ‘Cowgirl Peach’, ‘Detective Peach’ and a whole lot more, is available March 22, 2024:
“…when ‘Princess Peach’ and a couple of loyal ‘Toads’ visit the ‘Sparkle Theater’…
“…they’re expecting to see a show. But when the villainous ‘Grape’ and the ‘Sour Bunch’ take over the theater…
“…she must team up with the theater’s guardian ‘Stella’ to save all of the plays that are due to take to the stage…”
Click the images to enlarge…...
“…when ‘Princess Peach’ and a couple of loyal ‘Toads’ visit the ‘Sparkle Theater’…
“…they’re expecting to see a show. But when the villainous ‘Grape’ and the ‘Sour Bunch’ take over the theater…
“…she must team up with the theater’s guardian ‘Stella’ to save all of the plays that are due to take to the stage…”
Click the images to enlarge…...
- 3/8/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
The nominations for the 20th BAFTA Games Awards were unveiled on Thursday, with Baldur’s Gate 3 and Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 leading the pack with 10 and nine noms, respectively.
In the best game category, the two will compete against Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Alan Wake 2, Dave the Diver and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
A total of 40 games across 17 categories were nominated today, according to the British Academy
Among the other top contenders are Alan Wake 2 with eight nominations, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of The Kingdom and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor with six each, Dave the Diver and Hi-Fi Rush with five each, as well as Cocoon, Dredge, Final Fantasy XVI, Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Viewfinder with four each.
The BAFTA Games Awards 2024 will take place at the Queen Elizabeth Hall at London’s Southbank Centre on Thursday April 11. They will be streamed live around the world at 7 p.
In the best game category, the two will compete against Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Alan Wake 2, Dave the Diver and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
A total of 40 games across 17 categories were nominated today, according to the British Academy
Among the other top contenders are Alan Wake 2 with eight nominations, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of The Kingdom and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor with six each, Dave the Diver and Hi-Fi Rush with five each, as well as Cocoon, Dredge, Final Fantasy XVI, Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Viewfinder with four each.
The BAFTA Games Awards 2024 will take place at the Queen Elizabeth Hall at London’s Southbank Centre on Thursday April 11. They will be streamed live around the world at 7 p.
- 3/7/2024
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A court has ordered that the makers of a Switch emulator cease development, and give Nintendo $2.4m in damages.
Like Mario jumping on a Goomba, Nintendo’s legal effort to halt the production of a Switch emulator has been swift and effective. A court in Rhode Island has found in Nintendo’s favour, and has ordered that development on the emulator, called Yuzu, be ceased down immediately.
As reported by Gamespot, the company behind the emulator, Tropic Haze, has also been ordered to hand over $2.4m in damages to Nintendo, and will be unable to develop any similar kinds of software in the future.
Taking to Twitter/X, the makers of Yuzu released a statement, announcing that both Yuzu and Citra – a 3Ds emmulator “are being discontinued, effective immediately.”
The team argued that it has “always been against piracy,” adding, “we started the projects in good faith, out of passion...
Like Mario jumping on a Goomba, Nintendo’s legal effort to halt the production of a Switch emulator has been swift and effective. A court in Rhode Island has found in Nintendo’s favour, and has ordered that development on the emulator, called Yuzu, be ceased down immediately.
As reported by Gamespot, the company behind the emulator, Tropic Haze, has also been ordered to hand over $2.4m in damages to Nintendo, and will be unable to develop any similar kinds of software in the future.
Taking to Twitter/X, the makers of Yuzu released a statement, announcing that both Yuzu and Citra – a 3Ds emmulator “are being discontinued, effective immediately.”
The team argued that it has “always been against piracy,” adding, “we started the projects in good faith, out of passion...
- 3/5/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. That seems to be the sensible approach that Nintendo took with this remake of the 2004 puzzle-platformer Mario vs. Donkey Kong, perhaps believing that the original Game Boy Advance game required little mechanical overhaul. The fact that there’s marginal change in how this version operates—think of it as a spiritual sequel to the Donkey Kong arcade classic—in comparison to the original isn’t itself an issue. However, if you’re dropping into the game hoping for more than just a straight shot of nostalgia, you may find yourself wondering if the experience is diverting enough to justify its existence.
Mario vs. Donkey Kong’s levels are elegantly designed and visually impressive. Oftentimes, they introduce a brand new obstacle and the object you’ll use to overcome it—such as hitting the right color switch to activate a corresponding warp...
Mario vs. Donkey Kong’s levels are elegantly designed and visually impressive. Oftentimes, they introduce a brand new obstacle and the object you’ll use to overcome it—such as hitting the right color switch to activate a corresponding warp...
- 2/24/2024
- by Paul Attard
- Slant Magazine
You’d think being royalty would afford one all kinds of privileges, but in the case of Nintendo’s Princess Peach, it’s been a mixed bag. Despite appearing in dozens of games since her initial appearance in 1985’s Super Mario Bros. — including as a skilled tactician in Super Mario RPG and the Mario + Rabbids series as well as a flat-out brawler in the Super Smash Bros. franchise — the Mushroom Kingdom’s sovereign has only starred in two games of her very own.
The first, Princess Toadstool’s Castle Run,...
The first, Princess Toadstool’s Castle Run,...
- 2/23/2024
- by Christopher Cruz
- Rollingstone.com
Paramount Pictures didn’t have a bad 2023 but had put a lot of hopes on the latest in the Mission: Impossible franchise to push them towards a great year. After Tom Cruise soared with Top Gun: Maverick, they had hoped fans would flock to theaters once again to see him in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning: Part One. Off that’s a long title. It underperformed, so the next film will get a new name. What can fans look forward to on Paramount’s 2024 release schedule?
Bob Marley: One Love – Now Playing
A new music biopic, which has been a trend that has proved profitable over the last few decades. This one is with the cooperation of the Marley family. I’m curious to see if the film will show anything that might put the singer in a bad light. The biggest problem with these types of films is that...
Bob Marley: One Love – Now Playing
A new music biopic, which has been a trend that has proved profitable over the last few decades. This one is with the cooperation of the Marley family. I’m curious to see if the film will show anything that might put the singer in a bad light. The biggest problem with these types of films is that...
- 2/22/2024
- by Bryan Wolford
- JoBlo.com
“Oppenheimer” has achieved the most-watched launch for a pay-one film in Peacock’s history.
That puts it ahead of “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” which previously held the record for highest opening weekend viewership among films that landed on the streamer through its pay-one deal with Universal Pictures. An exact number of viewers, however, was not available for either film.
After Universal’s pay-one deal with HBO expired in 2021, parent company NBCUniversal opted to keep its films within the family and set up pay-one at its in-house streamer. Through the arrangement, Universal films have their streaming debuts on Peacock as early as four months after their theatrical releases, then stay there for four months before non-exclusively moving to other partners and eventually moving back to Peacock.
“Oppenheimer” arrived on Peacock on Feb. 16, roughly seven months after its July 21 theatrical release, while “Mario” had its pay-one Peacock debut on Aug. 3 of...
That puts it ahead of “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” which previously held the record for highest opening weekend viewership among films that landed on the streamer through its pay-one deal with Universal Pictures. An exact number of viewers, however, was not available for either film.
After Universal’s pay-one deal with HBO expired in 2021, parent company NBCUniversal opted to keep its films within the family and set up pay-one at its in-house streamer. Through the arrangement, Universal films have their streaming debuts on Peacock as early as four months after their theatrical releases, then stay there for four months before non-exclusively moving to other partners and eventually moving back to Peacock.
“Oppenheimer” arrived on Peacock on Feb. 16, roughly seven months after its July 21 theatrical release, while “Mario” had its pay-one Peacock debut on Aug. 3 of...
- 2/21/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Mario has whizzed by on his kart and claimed the top spot on the Mario charts today with Nintendo announcing that Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has sold over 60 million copies, making it the most-sold Mario game of all time, including Super Mario Bros. , the pack-in title for the Nes. Not only that, but Nintendo revealed that the recently released Super Mario Bros. Wonder is the fastest-selling Super Mario game ever. As of December 31, 2023, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has sold 60.58 million copies. Coupled with the Wii U version of the game, Mario Kart 8 has sold 69.04 million copies, keeping it as the sixth best-selling video of all time. For the latest Mario game, Super Mario Bros. Wonder has sold 11.96 million copies since it was released on October 20, 2023, up until December 31, 2023. According to Nintendo, it is now the fastest-selling Super Mario game of all time. Nintendo said in the 3rd Quarter of the Fiscal Year...
- 2/6/2024
- by Daryl Harding
- Crunchyroll
Ice Spice is back with her latest single: “Think U the Shit (Fart),” a meme-inspired bop that throws shade and makes it clear that the New York rapper is “goin’ hard.”
Built around the chef’s-kiss-worthy hook “Think you the shit, bitch?/ You’re not even the fart,” the new single places Ice Spice’s flow in a soundscape of synths, with a driving kick drum holding down the bottom. On the chorus, she reminds any haters that: “Bitches be quick, but I’m quicker/ Bitches be thick, but I’m thicker/ She could be rich, but I’m richer.”
Spice first began teasing “Think U the Shit (Fart)” on social media earlier this month, sharing a clip with the Mario advice animal meme the hook takes inspiration from along with a snippet of the song. Now, it arrives as her first release of 2024.
Last year, Ice Spice made waves with her EP Like.
Built around the chef’s-kiss-worthy hook “Think you the shit, bitch?/ You’re not even the fart,” the new single places Ice Spice’s flow in a soundscape of synths, with a driving kick drum holding down the bottom. On the chorus, she reminds any haters that: “Bitches be quick, but I’m quicker/ Bitches be thick, but I’m thicker/ She could be rich, but I’m richer.”
Spice first began teasing “Think U the Shit (Fart)” on social media earlier this month, sharing a clip with the Mario advice animal meme the hook takes inspiration from along with a snippet of the song. Now, it arrives as her first release of 2024.
Last year, Ice Spice made waves with her EP Like.
- 1/26/2024
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Music
Ice Spice thinks you’re just a booty hole blowing a kiss. On Friday, the rapper released her silly single “Think U the Sh*t (Fart)” several weeks after teasing the track online.
“Think you the shit, bitch? You not even the fart,” she raps. “I be going hard. I’m breaking they hearts, like. Bitches be quick, but I’m quicker. Bitches be thick, but I’m thicker. She could be rich, but I’m richer.”
On Thursday, the singer shared the artwork for the track, which sees her...
“Think you the shit, bitch? You not even the fart,” she raps. “I be going hard. I’m breaking they hearts, like. Bitches be quick, but I’m quicker. Bitches be thick, but I’m thicker. She could be rich, but I’m richer.”
On Thursday, the singer shared the artwork for the track, which sees her...
- 1/26/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Despite the Covid-19 pandemic wreaking havoc with theaters in 2021, there were still 14 movies released that year that were able to cross the coveted $100 million mark at the U.S. box office. In 2022, that number jumped up to 18 films that reached $100 million and beyond domestically. So how many feature films released during the current 2023 calendar year will end up becoming box office behemoths? Stay tuned.
To date, the biggest money-maker of 2023 is “Barbie,” which broke all sorts of domestic records when it was released alongside “Oppenheimer” in July. Scroll through our gallery above (or click here for direct access) to see all of the 2023 box office hits that made more than $100 million (so far). The number continues to grow as films released in December are still making money in the new year, including “Wonka” and “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.”
See Grab the popcorn and sound off in our movie forums...
To date, the biggest money-maker of 2023 is “Barbie,” which broke all sorts of domestic records when it was released alongside “Oppenheimer” in July. Scroll through our gallery above (or click here for direct access) to see all of the 2023 box office hits that made more than $100 million (so far). The number continues to grow as films released in December are still making money in the new year, including “Wonka” and “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.”
See Grab the popcorn and sound off in our movie forums...
- 1/25/2024
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Princess Peach is back in the spotlight in Princess Peach: Showtime! , which gives the Mario series mainstay another shot at her own game when it hits Nintendo Switch on March 22, 2024. Nintendo shared a new trailer this week, this time focusing on the many transformations Peach can undergo. Watch as she goes from ninja to detective and beyond in the new video below. Related: Princess Peach From Super Mario is Married to Someone Other than Mario in Nintendo-Licensed Book Players can look forward to saving the day as Cowgirl Peach, Swordfighter Peach, Patissiere Peach, Kung Fu Peach, Detective Peach and Ninja Peach. Here's how Nintendo describes Princess Peach: Showtime! : Help Peach save the Sparkle Theater from the wicked Grape and the Sour Bunch, who have set the stage for the ultimate tragedy. Joined by Stella, the theater’s guardian, Peach is ready to save the day! Source: Press Release...
- 1/24/2024
- by Joseph Luster
- Crunchyroll
CBS gave its new late night series “After Midnight” a bit of a soft launch on Tuesday night, premiering the show with minimal fanfare in its 12:37 a.m. timeslot behind “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” Comedian Taylor Tomlinson hosts the series, which tapes on the Paramount lot in Hollywood.
The decision to keep the “After Midnight” premiere lowkey is by design: Allow the new show to find its voice over the next few weeks, prior to the Super Bowl and return of first-run scripted series in February, when more eyeballs will be back at the broadcast networks.
“I’m Taylor Tomlinson and this is ‘After Midnight, where three comedians enter, one wins and two will regret participating,” she said in opening the first episode. “We’re taking the internet and desperately trying to make it fun. It’s gonna be fun, right? Comedians, you’ll be competing for...
The decision to keep the “After Midnight” premiere lowkey is by design: Allow the new show to find its voice over the next few weeks, prior to the Super Bowl and return of first-run scripted series in February, when more eyeballs will be back at the broadcast networks.
“I’m Taylor Tomlinson and this is ‘After Midnight, where three comedians enter, one wins and two will regret participating,” she said in opening the first episode. “We’re taking the internet and desperately trying to make it fun. It’s gonna be fun, right? Comedians, you’ll be competing for...
- 1/17/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Sandra Hüller, who is an awards contender with “The Zone of Interest” and “Anatomy of a Fall,” will be one of the guest speakers taking part in the International Film Festival Rotterdam’s Talks program later this month.
In her talk, Hüller will “delve into her acting trajectory, discussing the highlights of her career, but also lesser-known performances – including work in the theater and other arts,” the festival said. She will talk about her approach to acting and character with an emphasis on “The Zone of Interest,” playing at this year’s festival, and the different methods of the directors she has collaborated with through the years.
The program also includes a talk by Italian filmmaker Marco Bellocchio, who comes to IFFR with his latest examination of Italian history, “Rapito.” In this wide-ranging talk, Bellocchio will “reveal his passion as a filmmaker and his emotional connection to all stages of the filmmaking process.
In her talk, Hüller will “delve into her acting trajectory, discussing the highlights of her career, but also lesser-known performances – including work in the theater and other arts,” the festival said. She will talk about her approach to acting and character with an emphasis on “The Zone of Interest,” playing at this year’s festival, and the different methods of the directors she has collaborated with through the years.
The program also includes a talk by Italian filmmaker Marco Bellocchio, who comes to IFFR with his latest examination of Italian history, “Rapito.” In this wide-ranging talk, Bellocchio will “reveal his passion as a filmmaker and his emotional connection to all stages of the filmmaking process.
- 1/9/2024
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
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Super Mario Bros emerged as one of the highest-earning movies of 2023 so far, creating several other box office records. The animated movie is based on the iconic Nintendo Mario video game. It had actors like Chris Pratt, Jack Black, Anya Taylor-Joy, and others in the voice cast, and they all did a splendid job, especially Jack has been receiving a lot of praise for his voice acting and his song ‘Peaches.’
Jack reportedly wrote the lyrics of the song himself. The song is about his love for Princess Peach, and the versatile actor sang it himself. In a recent interview, Black shared his thoughts on the sequel of the video game-inspired film. The film is directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic and was made on an estimated budget of $100 million.
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