Poll Who's Your Favourite Resident Evil Villain?
The baddest of the bad
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News Picross S Konami Antiques Edition Features Castlevania, Contra, And More
Launching end of April
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Poll Box Art Brawl - Resident Evil: Code Veronica X (GameCube)
Welcome to Rockfort Island
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News Digimon Story Time Stranger Is Getting Major DLC In 2027
The game launches on Switch 1 & 2 this July
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News Multiple Switch Games Receive Switch 2 Compatibility Fixes
Kirby, Final Fantasy and more
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News Angry Birds Arrive At Two Point Museum In New Spring Seasonal Update
"Coming soon to Nintendo Switch 2"
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TodaySun, 22nd Mar 2026
Poll Who's Your Favourite Resident Evil Villain?
The baddest of the bad
22nd March 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of the Japanese launch of Resident Evil — or Biohazard — on PlayStation. To celebrate, we'll be publishing various articles this week focused on Capcom's quintessential survival horror series. Also, a quick note before we start. This article encompasses all of the main villains...
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News Picross S Konami Antiques Edition Features Castlevania, Contra, And More
Launching end of April
Jupiter Corporation has announced a new Picross entry to its growing lineup: Picross S Konami Antiques Edition. Launching on 30th April 2026 for the Switch eShop, the new game will introduce several classic Konami properties, including: - GRADIUS series - TwinBee series - Castlevania series - Ganbare Goemon series - CONTRA...
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Poll Box Art Brawl - Resident Evil: Code Veronica X (GameCube)
Welcome to Rockfort Island
Hello folks, and welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl! Last time, we looked at the overlooked DS title Mario Hoops 3 on 3, and it really wasn't a particularly close race. Although Europe / Japan performed admirably, the North American design easily won the day with 77% of the vote. This week, as we celebrate 30...
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News Digimon Story Time Stranger Is Getting Major DLC In 2027
The game launches on Switch 1 & 2 this July
During Digimon Con 2026 this weekend, Bandai Namco announced it would be releasing a new large-scale expansion DLC for Digimon Story: Time Stranger. It's scheduled to arrive at some point in 2027, but no details have been revealed just yet. Here's the official announcement from the Digimon Game social...
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News Multiple Switch Games Receive Switch 2 Compatibility Fixes
Kirby, Final Fantasy and more
Nintendo has continued to improve Switch game compatibility on the Switch 2 and it's reportedly rolled out a new batch of fixes. This latest round of backward compatibility fixes apparently includes heavy-hitters such as Kirby, Final Fantasy and DOOM (which got a fix last month). Here's the full list via Nintendo...
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News Angry Birds Arrive At Two Point Museum In New Spring Seasonal Update
"Coming soon to Nintendo Switch 2"
We've already heard about Red joining Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds this week, and now Two Point Museum has announced its own collab with Angry Birds. This is part of a new free "Spring Seasonal Update" and it's "coming soon" to the Switch 2 version of the game. "Two Point experts discovered a crack in the fabric of...
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Round Up Minecraft Live (March 2026) - New Game, Drops, Mobs, Biomes And More
Here's everything announced
Mojang aired its first major Minecraft Live broadcast of the year this weekend, and once again, it was packed with multiple announcements and reveals. If you didn't catch it live, here's the rundown: Updated Baby Mobs The upcoming game drop Tiny Takeover will change the look of "almost" every baby mob in the game,...
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YesterdaySat, 21st Mar 2026
Guide 50 Best Game Boy Advance Games Of All Time
Your essential guide to the very best GBA games
21st March 2026 marks the 25th anniversary of the Game Boy Advance's Japanese launch. In honour of this little 32-bit system, we're republishing our list of the GBA's best. And if you're looking to celebrate, remember that there's a 28-game strong library of GBA games on NSO if you're an Expansion...
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News Nintendo Remains Tight-Lipped About Animal Crossing: New Horizons' Future
Can we borrow your crystal ball, Katrina?
Although Animal Crossing: New Horizons got a major update and Switch 2 Edition at the start of 2026, questions are once again being asked about its future. Variety recently spoke to Nintendo of America's vice president Reiko Ninomiya about th
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Anniversary 25 Years Ago, Nintendo Put SNES Games In The Palm Of Your Hand With The GBA
Time Extension Advanced age
Nintendo's Game Boy Advance handheld is now 25 years old. The system launched in Japan on March 21st, 2001, alongside titles such as Castlevania: Circle of the Moon, F-Zero Maximum Velocity and Konami Krazy Racers. It would go on to sell 81.51 million units, and, at the time of writing, is the final system to use the iconic 'Game Boy'...
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News Minecraft Dungeons II Announced For Switch 1 & 2, Out This Year
"A hero’s work is never done!"
At the first Minecraft Live event of the year, Mojang has officially announced Minecraft Dungeons II will be coming to Switch 2, Switch and multiple other platforms in "fall of 2026". This is an "entirely new action RPG" and like the previous game, it will be packed with "high-stakes combat and epic amounts of...
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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (21st March)
Pokémoar?
It's Saturday, lovely people, and we're back after another packed week in the world of video games! Well, it wasn't too packed, Nintendo-wise, but it still felt busy as Pokopia continues to dominate the Switch-2-dom, and Nintendo itself just casually dropped a firmware update with a new Handheld Boost Mode feature that immediately had us...
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News Mario Tennis Fever Takes Out Top Spot In February 2026 Nintendo Charts (US)
And Requiem debuted as the best-selling game of the year
It's been quite a busy start to the year with a lot of major games releasing on not only the Switch 2, but across all platforms. Now that February is over, Circana's Mat Piscatella has shared data for the "Top Best-Selling Platinum Games" on Nintendo platforms in the US for this same month...
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PSA Switch 2's "GameChat Welcome Offer" Ends This Month, Try It Out For Free While You Still Can
Have you used it yet?
When the Switch 2 arrived last June, Nintendo introduced a special "Welcome Offer" for GameChat, which allowed users to access these features for free for a "limited-time". As we get closer to the end of March, it means there's now just over a week left to try out these features without having to pay to access them (thanks for...
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Hands On Nintendo's My Mario Toy Series Is Cute, But Offers Mixed Value For Your Little Ones
Wood you pay over £100?
I don’t think anyone was that surprised when Nintendo recently brought its My Mario line of children’s toys to Western markets. Mario’s huge in most corners of the world, and if the big N wants to instil brand awareness and loyalty at a young age, this is the way to do it. Nintendo UK kindly sent over a selection of...
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Friday20th Mar 2026
News Europe Might Be Forcing Nintendo To Revise The Switch 2
A revision with a replaceable battery, according to Nikkei
Nintendo is working on a new Switch 2 revision to comply with European Union rules around the ability for owners to replace batteries in consumer electronics themselves, according to a new report from Nikkei. The Japanese outlet reports that this move is specifically targeted at the...
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Guide Pokémon Pokopia: Walkthrough, All Pokémon, Abilities, Building Tips & Tricks
A Pocket Monster Paradise
Welcome to our Pokémon Pokopia Full Walkthrough Guide hub! The Switch 2-exclusive is making a splash online, and we're here to help guide you through every single aspect of the game. Our Pokémon Pokopia Walkthrough will help you make your way through the main story, from exploring each of the four main towns to rolling...
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News Investor Who Urged Nintendo To Monetise Mario's Jumps Acquires Shares In Kadokawa
“Just think of paying 99 cents just to get Mario to jump a little higher"
Oasis Management Company, a Hong Kong-based investment firm, has reportedly acquired a significant stake in Japanese media giant Kadokawa. As reported by Automaton, the firm now owns an 8.86% stake in Kadokawa after purchasing over 13 million shares. Kadokawa famously owns...
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News Sega Shares Updated DLC Roadmap For Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
Game demo also updated on select platforms
Sega hasn't taken its foot off the pedal since Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds launched last September, and on top of a huge update this week, it's also shared an "updated" post-launch roadmap. In case you missed it, this follows the announcement of
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Opinion Is Winds & Waves Just 'Pokémon: Tears Of The Kingdom'?
Gequa used Bubbul Beam!
If you’re reading this, then you’ve probably already seen the Pokémon: Winds and Waves trailer with its underwater exploration and probably-important cloud. You’ve marvelled at the tropical setting, sighed with relief at the 2027 release date, and admitted that Gecqua would be a cooler hang than Pombon. Pomeranians are...
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News System Shock 2.1 Update Brings Massive Improvements To Performance
About time, right?
Nightdive Studios has confirmed that a new update for System Shock on Switch 1 and 2 is now available for download, bringing huge improvements to the game's performance. Patch 2.1 has been applied across all available platforms to nuke any nasty bugs, but it's Nintendo's consoles that receive the most TLC. Performance has been...
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Rumour Minifigure Scale Pokémon Lego Appears Online In New Leak
I choose you...
Pokémon Lego is now officially in the wild, and if you're hoping to see some minifigures (or something similar) in the future, you might be in luck. A new set leak has reportedly surfaced online and it supposedly reveals a...spoiler alert...minifigure scale version of Eevee. This Pokémon will apparently be part of an expensive...
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Review 8BitDo 64 Controller For Switch 1 & 2 - A Worthy Alternative To Nintendo's N64 Pad
Tempered weirdness
If you’ve been in the market for an Analogue 3D, then chances are you’ve already seen 8BitDo’s accompanying 64 Bluetooth Controller. Although originally only available in black or white, 8BitDo now has a variant that pays homage to the original N64 grey colour scheme, so now seems the perfect time to check it out and see if...
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Random A Classic Super Mario Cartoon Is Heading To MeTV Toons In The US
Mamma mia!
Put your hand up if you remember The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!. Whether you do or you don't, you'll be able to catch up with the series from 30th March 2026 when it lands on MeTV Toons in the US. Yes, although the announcement doesn't specify whether all of the episodes will be available, we're going to assume they will. So you're...
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Try before you buy
Nintendo has ramped up its store demos for first-party titles since the launch of the Switch 2, and the latest one available is for Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup In Bellabel Park. These demos for this new Mario Wonder experience can be found at "select" retailers located in the US. As usual, this...
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News Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake Receives A New Patch On Switch 2 This Week
Smile!
Koei Tecmo's recent release Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake got an update earlier this week for multiple platforms, but the Switch 2 wasn't included. Fortunately, it's now officially landed on Nintendo's hybrid platform. This latest update for the Japanese horror title contains a bunch of adjustments, and also increases and reduces...
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Time Extension "Available for the first time in 37 years"
The dust has only just settled on the 2026 edition of the Game Developers Conference, but The Video Game History Foundation is giving us the chance to blissfully drift back in time to the third such instalment of the (Computer) Games Developer Conference, recorded on audio tape and now finally preserved for...
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Nintendo Download 19th March (North America)
MLB! Rushing Beat! Bang Bang Bandits!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America arrived yesterday, and it's brought new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch (2) eShop - Highlights: MLB The Show 26 (Sony...
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News Capcom Wants To Know Your Thoughts About Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
Tell 'em how you feel in this new survey
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection launched for the Switch 2 and multiple other platforms last week, and Capcom is eager to know what fans think about the latest entry in this spin-off series. If you fill out its new survey, you'll receive a free digital wallpaper for mobile and PC, which you can...
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Thursday19th Mar 2026
News Pokémon Legends Z-A Has Received A Small Patch Today
Update: Version 2.0.2 is out now, just don't expect much
[Thu 22nd Jan, 2026 02:11 GMT]: Pokémon Legends: Z-A has received its first update of the year today for the Switch and Switch 2. When you download it, your copy will be updated to Version 2.0.1. It focuses on some adjustments for obtaining certain items (including an increase to the...
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News Toby Fox Shares Another Deltarune Chapter 5 Development Update
The dev team is mostly done
Deltarune developer Toby Fox recently provided an update about the progress of Chapter 5, and now he's shared another update via social media. Fox notes how outside of bugs and translation, most of the development team has now "moved on" from Chapter 5, and the professional testers will begin "formally testing" this...
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News Super Mario Galaxy Movie Toys Arrive In McDonald's Next Week
The key(ring) to success
McDonald's marked the release of The Super Mario Bros. Movie back in 2023 with a line of tie-in Happy Meal toys, so it will come as no surprise to hear that the fast food chain is doing the same for the sequel. The chain's North American branch has today revealed a first look at its Super Mario Galaxy Movie toys, featuring...
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News Switch 2's GameCube App Has Been Updated (Version 1.6.0)
Here are the reported improvements
Switch Online's 'Nintendo Classics' service has improved each retro game library over time, and alongside the release of Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness yesterday, the GameCube app has been updated. If you didn't already notice, this application available to Switch 2 users has now jumped from Version 1.5.0 to...
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News Super Mario Bros. Wonder Has Been Updated To Version 1.1.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Get ready for the Switch 2 Edition
Nintendo's wonderful Switch platformer Super Mario Bros. Wonder has today received a new update, bumping the game up to Version 1.1.0. This update gets the game ready for the arrival of the Switch 2 Edition and new DLC, due out next week on 26th March 2026. This also includes amiibo support, some general changes...
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News PlayStation Indie Hit 'Kena: Bridge Of Spirits' Is Headed To Switch 2 Next Week
Raising the spirits
Back in 2021, you may recall the release of Ember Lab's celebrated Kena: Bridge of Spirits on PS5 - perhaps you even played it on Sony's consoles or PC. This lovely-looking indie adventure was snapped up by PlayStation in a timed exclusivity deal on consoles until it came to Xbox in 2024 - and it's coming to Switch 2 "this...
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News Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Adds Mega Man Next Week, New Update Out Today
Game changer
After announcing a trio of new DLC characters for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, Sega has now released a new major update for the title. Before we get into this, it's also confirmed the Capcom icon Mega Man will be blasting into Sonic Racing on 25th March 2026 (aka next week). You can see the promotional trailer for this character in the...
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News Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Publisher Responds To AI Outfit Allegations
Wardrobe malfunction
Last week, Aspyr released a free upgrade for Tomb Raider I-III Remastered, throwing in a new 'Challenge Mode' and a bunch of fresh outfits to anyone who downloaded. Despite being free, the newbies were not well-received. Shortly after launch, players began reporting inconsistencies in the new 'fits, with strange symbols and odd...
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News Shenmue III Enhanced Is Coming To Switch 2, Physical Editions Confirmed
Ryo returns "this year"
Fans of Dreamcast-era Sega, Yu Suzuki, and sailors rejoice! Officially revealed at Gamescom last year, and confirmed for 'Nintendo platforms', ININ Games has announced that Shenmue III Enhanced will be coming to the Switch 2 (and other platforms) "this year", with physical pre-orders now live. The trailer above gives an...
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News Sonic The Hedgehog 4's Full Movie Cast List Has Been Revealed
Ben Kingsley! Nick Offerman! Matt Berry??
We are still a year out from the Sonic the Hedgehog 4 movie's release date on 19th March 2027, but it's never too early to start the marketing push, is it? Today, Paramount and SEGA have shared a title reveal video confirming the return of Dr. Eggman and Shadow (with a dash of Sonic Boom, it seems), and...
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News Vampire Survivors' Crazy Dungeon Crawler Spin-Off Launches Next Month
Tea or Coffin?
After its big reveal at the end of last year, Poncle has today announced the release date for it's wild-looking deckbuilding, dungeon-crawling Vampire Survivors spin-off, *inhales* Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors. Crawlers will arrive on Switch 1 and 2 on 21st April for £9.99 / $9.99 / 9,99€, which,...
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Japanese Charts Ditto Copies Another Win For Pokémon Pokopia
Gold? Ditto.
We are back with another look at the latest Japanese physical charts from Famitsu, and despite some newbies entering the standings, Pokémon Pokopia remains firmly at the top. It was another big week for TPC's latest, with Ditto & co. summoning up another 117,029 sales to its name. This meant that Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted...
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News Splatoon 3's Spring Splatfest Returns Next Month
Who gets your vote?
Splatoon 3's seasonal events are still alive and kicking, and next month, it's time for another Spring Splatfest. The event is set to kick off on 11th April at 1am BST (10th April for those in North America), running throughout the weekend until 13th. It's a returning theme heading to the Splatlands for this event, with the...
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News Pokémon TCG Pocket's Next Expansion Is A Shiny Hunter's Dream
I wanna be SHINY
Just like clockwork, The Pokémon Company has revealed this month's booster pack expansion heading to Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, and it's absolutely packed with shinies. As its name suggests, the Mega Shine expansion is all about shiny Pokémon. The above reveal trailer showcases sparkly Mega Gengar ex and Mega Charizard ex...
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News Human Fall Flat Brings The Chaos In New Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Wibbly Wobbly
No Brakes Games and Curve Games have today announced that the 2017 indie hit Human Fall Flat is wobbling our way once again in a new Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. This fresh version of the game is available on the Switch eShop right now as a £15.99 / $19.99/ €19.99 standalone purchase, or a £3.99 / $4.99/ €4.99 Switch 2 upgrade if...
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Wednesday18th Mar 2026
News Pokémon Pokopia Updated To Version 1.0.2, Includes Improvements & Fixes
Here's what you can expect
Last week, The Pokémon Company announced its relaxing life sim Pokémon Pokopia, which sold more than 2.2 million units globally in its first four days, would be getting a new update to address multiple issues with the game. This update is now available, and as part of this, the
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News Nintendo Expands Switch 2's GameCube Library This Week
Catch 'em all in Pokémon XD
Last month, during the annual Pokémon Day broadcast, The Pokémon Company announced the 2005 GameCube role-playing title Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness was on the way to Switch 2 in March. Following this news, the successor to Pokémon Colosseum is now officially available to Switch 2 user
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News Splatoon 3 Is Getting A Fresh New Update, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Details about the next update have also been revealed
Nintendo has already been quite active this week, rolling out a new Switch 2 firmware update and "Handheld Mode Boost" option, and adding to this it's now announced a new update for Splatoon 3. According to Nintendo of America's
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Silky smooth
Team Cherry has been gradually churning out the updates for Hollow Knight: Silksong since it launched last year, and now, the game's getting one "last significant update" before the arrival of Sea of Sorrow. As shared in a recent blog post from the devs, 'Patch 5' launched on PC earlier this week, with a console release "coming soon"...
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News Epic Mickey: Rebrushed Joins A Trio Of THQ Nordic Titles Getting The Switch 2 Treatment
While SpongeBob goes back to Switch 1
THQ Nordic has announced that four "fan favourite" titles will be heading to new Nintendo Switch systems this year. Three will be making the most of the latest hardware's improved specs as they jump from Switch 1 to 2, while one Switch 2 title will be expanding its reach with a fresh Switch 1 release. Let's...
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News The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Just Teased Some Tiny Creatures You Might Not Have Expected To See
Spoiler alert: There's a whole Galaxy out there
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is almost here, and in a promotional teaser today, some Nintendo characters you might not have expected to see have been spotted. Yes, after featuring at Super Nintendo World, on the
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