[Let’s Talk] The next Nintendo movie after Zelda
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Right now Nintendo has two movies that have been officially announced: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and a live-action film for The Legend of Zelda. Mario is just a couple of months away (give or take), but Zelda will be coming next year.
Nintendo has already indicated that it will be pursuing the movie industry even further. A couple of months ago, president Shuntaro Furukawa teased that the company is “continuing to prepare for the ongoing release of movies in the future.”
So after we see Zelda in 2027, what do you think is next? You’d have to think that we’ll get a third animated Mario movie, but it’s more interesting to think about another franchise Nintendo could tackle. Let us know what your guesses are for the future in the comments.
Nintendo demanded SEGA to put Mario’s foot in front of Sonic’s for Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games
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Ryoichi Hasegawa, who was previously a producer has SEGA, has shared an interesting tidbit about Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games.
Back in the day, this was a pretty historic partnership. Mario & Sonic were once seen as rivals, but the two were coming together for the first time in their own game. As it turns out though, Nintendo did have a particular demand.
Fisher-Price releasing My Mario products, available to order
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Nintendo recently announced plans for the expansion of the My Mario line outside of Japan, and we’re now seeing brand new products coming from Fisher-Price. The company is readying a character set, Bowser’s Airship toy, and an adventure playset.
Six figures are planned in total for the figure set: Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Toad, Yoshi and Bowser For Bowser’s Airship, it’s a “push-along toy boat is packed with fun activities designed just right for preschoolers including a cannonball launcher, bat-at spinners, and a trapdoor pipe for drop-through play.” Lastly, with the adventure playset, you’re getting “toddler-friendly activities inspired by the game, plus iconic music and sounds that activate as kids play their way around with Mario.”
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The Legend of Zelda live-action movie to be streamed on Netflix worldwide after theatrical run
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Netflix and Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) announced a new Pay-1 licensing deal this week, and as part of that, we have some news about the upcoming live-action movie for The Legend of Zelda.
As part of the partnership, SPE’s feature films will stream on Netflix worldwide after their full theatrical and home entertainment windows. The initiative will roll out gradually starting later this year with full global availability on Netflix in early 2029.
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Leak reveals LEGO set for Zelda: Ocarina of Time featuring the final battle [update: announcement, trailer]
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Original: Another LEGO set is on the way for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, this time depicting the final battle.
Bricktap shared images on what’s in store on Reddit today. The new set is apparently planned for March 1 at a price point of $130. Standing in at just over 1,000 pieces, there’ll be minifigures for Link, Zelda, and Ganondorf, Navi, brick-built Ganon, the Megaton Hammer, and recovery hearts. This depicts the very final battle in the game.
Below is a look at the packaging:
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2026 Game Developers Choice Awards nominees announced
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Organizers of the GDC Festival of Gaming today announced the finalists for the 26th annual Game Developers Choice Awards (GDCA), the premier, globally recognized accolades for peer-recognition in the video game industry. All winners will be revealed during this year’s GDCA ceremony, held on March 12, during the GDC Festival of Gaming in San Francisco.
Any game released and made publicly available during the 2025 calendar year can be nominated for the 2026 Game Developers Choice Awards. Nominees and winners are chosen by the Game Developers Choice Awards-specific International Choice Awards Network (ICAN), an invitation-only organization composed of leading game creators from across the industry.
Donkey Kong Bananza gets a lot of love here, including a nomination for Game of the Year. Other Nintendo-related titles like Hollow Knight: Silksong, Hades 2, and Split Fiction are also represented.
Fans can make their voice heard by voting on the Audience Award from all of this year’s GDCA finalists. Voting can be done here between January 26 and February 8.
Below is the complete list of nominees for each category of the 26th annual Game Developers Choice Awards, including honorable mentions:
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Super Mario World glitches let Yoshi eat Peach and prevent the ending from playing
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It’s been 35 years since the launch of Super Mario World, and one of Nintendo’s most iconic games continues to surprise fans even after all this time. Some players are just now learning about a secret ending of sorts and it’s far from the traditional happy one in which Princess Peach is rescued from Bowser and everything turns out fine.
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New voice of Mario denies rumors that he narrated Nintendo Directs
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Kevin Afghani, the new voice of Mario who succeeded the legendary Charles Martinet following his retirement, has spoken out to address a long-standing online rumor for the first time. Afghani officially took over the roles of Mario and Luigi with the 2023 Nintendo Switch release Super Mario Bros. Wonder and recently discussed his journey in an interview with USA Today.
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Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox give update on shared commitment to safer gaming
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Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox have provide an update on their shared commitment to safer gaming.
At the end of 2020, the three sides announced their collaboration with a focus on online gaming. The three sides have been working behind-the-scenes on improving player safety across platforms since then.
An updated list of their shared principles was shared today. These “reflect new innovations in player safety that have evolved with technological advancements, and new ways in which we collaborate through key industry initiatives and with trade associations.”
You can get the full rundown below. You’ll notice that this is similar to what was posted in 2020, but with some additions.
First Pokemon LEGO sets revealed
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Nearly a year after plans were initially announced, we finally have news about the first Pokemon LEGO sets. Everything is dropping on February 27, 2026.
It looks like the line is kicking off with three products and a bonus. First up is Pikachu and Poke Ball, which has 2,050 pieces. Also planned is a combination of Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise at over 6,838 pieces. There’s another one for Eevee at 587 pieces. The Pokemon Kanto Region Badge Collection, standing in at 312 pieces, will be available as a gift with purchase set.
Here’s some additional information:
