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Nintendo has revealed a new trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie during this weekend's surprise Nintendo Direct, showing off Yoshi and several other classic characters making their big screen debut.
Hosted by the legendary creator of Mario, Shigeru Miyamoto, the short presentation began quickly with an extended look at Mario and Luigi motorbiking over the desert, as seen in the movie's previous trailer. The duo head to a location familiar to anyone who's played Super Mario Odyssey, an inverted pyramid in the Sand Kingdom.
Tasked with unblocking a rogue Warp Pipe, Mario and Luigi power up with Fire Flowers and head into the darkness. As Mario's infamous underground music plays, the brothers reach the blocked pipe which has something inside... It's Yoshi! Who talks!
Rather than the tough-looking enemy the brothers were expecting to find, Yoshi is shown to be initially fearful of Mario and Luigi, though later shots in the trailer make clear that the diminuitive dino quickly becomes part of the gang.
If you've watched the previous Super Mario Bros. Movie, you'll know that Yoshi's appearance had been expected following that film's post-credits scene, which featured a green Yoshi egg beginning to crack open. Today's trailer also gives us our first sense of how Yoshi will sound, as he is able to mumble a few words as well as his calling out his name.
The trailer then continues with a montage of shots featuring Mario and Peach infiltrating a lava-filled area that looks like a Bowser's Castle level. We also see a Toad gobbled up by an enormous Cheep Cheep, who is saved by Luigi wearing the classic Frog Suit Power-Up.
Here's Yoshi, as seen in new artwork for the movie:
Another quick montage of shots gives us our first look at Birdo, who is shown angrily firing eggs at Peach. The princess shields herself using her parasol, and for a split second we see Mouser, a real deep cut character that players of Super Mario Bros. 2 will recognize as a rodent boss from the game.
Whatever's going on here, it makes sense that we see Birdo and Mouser together in the same sequence — as both appeared in Super Mario Bros. 2, set in the world of Subcon. Has Peach been given her own sidequest to complete here, early in the film, while Mario and Luigi are off in the Sand Kingdom?
The next clip also shows our first look at Lakitu on the big screen, who fires projectiles at Mario, Luigi and Yoshi.
The trailer concludes with Yoshi clutching a gun that looks similar to the SNES Super Scope, while Toad holds Baby Luigi and Baby Mario. What is going on here? The group is shown to be facing off against a T-Rex, who looks straight out of Super Mario Odyssey.
Today's Nintendo Direct wrapped up with a quick recap of Yoshi's history throughout Nintendo games of the past, and a check-in with Chris Meledandri, boss of animation studio Illumination. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie's animation work is now fully completed, Meledandri revealed, and the film is now in post-production.
As work on the movie's sound and music continues, themes from the Super Mario Galaxy games are being re-recorded for the film's soundtrack, using a 70-piece orchestra.
Intriguingly, Nintendo did not name the actor providing Yoshi's vocals — or any new additions to the film's voice cast.
Rosalina and Bowser Jr. also sit this trailer out completely, after being the focus back in November, during the movie's previous dedicated Nintendo Direct that revealed Rosalina and confirmed the space princess would be voiced by Marvel star Brie Larson. The same trailer also announced that Bowser Jr. would be voiced by Benny Safdie.
Safdie and Larson are joined by all of the same major cast members back from the first movie: Chris Pratt as Mario, Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, Charlie Day as Luigi, Jack Black as Bowser, Keegan-Michael Key as Toad, and Kevin Michael Richardson as Kamek.
Previously, we heard word that the movie will feature some Nintendo characters that "are really deep cuts", and fans have speculated that its plot may finally confirm a long-held theory around Peach and Rosalina's origins.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will now land in theaters on April 1, two days' earlier than first announced, to align with other international releases.
Tom Phillips is IGN's News Editor. You can reach Tom at tom_phillips@ign.com or find him on Bluesky @tomphillipseg.bsky.social
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2025 marks 40 years since Akira Toriyama’s ground-breaking Dragon Ball manga first hit shelves in Japan. The Dragon Ball Genkidamatsuri was held in Japan over the weekend to celebrate the global manga, anime and video game phenomenon. Taking up the huge Makuhari Messe event space near Tokyo, the event featured everything from exclusive merch, live game contests, and specially-curated exhibits of original artwork. The main stage was packed with exciting announcements about where the series is headed after the death of series creator Akira Toriyama, including two new anime TV series, a new game and a “massive” new DLC for Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero.
The event kicked off with a brief talk between Son Goku’s Japanese VA Masako Nozawa and Dragon Ball series executive producer Akio Iyoku, followed by the premiere of a special video marking the 40th anniversary of Dragon Ball. Featuring music specially composed by Hans Zimmer, the film celebrates the evolution of Dragon Ball over the years, from Toriyama’s original manga drawings through to its various anime adaptations. The end of the video revealed a brand new anime series, Dragon Ball Super: The Galactic Patrol, prompting excited clapping from the audience.
Dragon Ball Super: The Galactic Patrol will adapt the Moro or Galactic Patrol Prisoner Arc (Chapters 42 to 67) of the Dragon Ball Super manga. It follows on from the Universe Survival Arc of the Dragon Ball Super anime, which aired between 2015 to 2018. Dragon Ball Super: The Galactic Patrol is currently in production, and fans will have to wait until 2027 to see Son Goku and Vegeta battle it out against Moro.
Next, Iyoku was joined on stage by Dragon Ball Games producer Masayuki Hirano, who revealed a flashy trailer for a brand new game project, Age 1000. However, the game’s official title will be announced later.
The Age 1000 project is good news for fans who thought they would never see any new creations from Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama after his death in 2024. Apparently, Bandai Namco started developing Age 1000 around seven years ago, and Toriyama himself put a lot of work into the game’s worldbuilding and brand new characters. The trailer shows a mysterious grey-haired young man decked out in Capsule Corp gear, with Hirano revealing that “I asked Toriyama sensei to create this character especially for the game.” Although the new character seems like a new Super Saiyan, Hirano was tight-lipped about who he is. However, fans will have to wait for Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2026 (to be held on April 18-19 in LA) for further details.
The project’s name calls to mind Dragon Ball Online, which took place in the age 1000- so it seems the new game will also be exploring this time period. “We have spent a long time carefully crafting this project.” Iyoku explained. “I think this game will allow us to experience a brand new part of the Dragon Ball world.” Age 1000 is slated for a 2027 release.
Announcing a New Dragon Ball Game Project, "AGE 1000", set for 2027!
— Dragon Ball Games (@dragonballgames) January 25, 2026
A new world and new characters brought to life by Akira Toriyama!
The latest updates will be unveiled at Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2026 in the U.S. on April 18-19.
Stay tuned for more information. pic.twitter.com/ouBqvz5FwA
Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero producer Jun Furutani revealed that the fighting game will be getting a “massive” new DLC this summer. The trailer for the DLC teased even more playable characters (including Super Android 17 and Demon King Piccolo), new costumes, new super attacks for Vegeta and Goku, as well as new stages and modes.
The upcoming DLC will also have its own theme song, Zero, sung by series veteran Hironobu Kageyama- who is known for his many Dragon Ball Z theme songs. Kageyama performed the new song, saying he was honored to contribute to Dragon Ball again after 18 years. With Zero, he aimed to create a cheerful and powerful song that will energize anyone who hears it.
For those who can’t wait, producer Furutani also reminded PS5, Xbox Series X/S and Steam players that Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero is getting a free DLC on January 26, the Mission 100 single player mode (which longtime fans will remember from Dragon Ball Budokai Tenakichi 3). He announced that Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 versions of the game will be getting the DLC at a later date: “please bear with us a little longer.”
Absolutely limit-breaking.
— Bandai Namco US (@BandaiNamcoUS) January 25, 2026
New characters. New costumes & Super Attacks. New stages. New mode.
New DLC for DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO coming soon. #DBSZ pic.twitter.com/CS1aRhVQsx
After lunch, Dragon Ball series executive producer Akio Iyoku and Son Goku VA Masako Nozawa returned to the stage alongside VA Koichi Yamadera for another new anime series announcement. Dragon Ball Super: Beerus, a remake of Dragon Ball Super’s first arc, is coming in Fall 2026.
Iyoku describes Dragon Ball Super: Beerus as an “enhanced version of the story.” The upcoming anime series is designed to be “more faithful to the original manga” created by Akira Toriyama. Dragon Ball Super: Beerus will feature enhanced visuals, redrawn and newly added cuts, narrative reworks, and promises to deliver “even more immersive battle scenes” than the original Dragon Ball Super anime.
Dragon Ball Super: Beerus also aims to show Beerus in a more serious light than the mischievous villain people are used to. “Beerus is a powerful enemy and a powerful character, so I wanted to make sure to bring that out this time.” Iyoku explained. Beerus’s voice actor Yamadera added, “You think he (Beerus) is just a weird uncle talking about food (…) but he’s actually the God of Destruction!”
Dragon Ball Super: Beerus will be airing on Japan’s Fuji TV in Fall 2026, with details about international distribution expected to be announced soon. For now, check out the trailer, below.
Dragon Ball Super: Beerus TV Anime Trailer
— Hype (@DbsHype) January 25, 2026
Coming: Fall 2026 pic.twitter.com/JuJANZkPHq
Despite Akira Toriyama’s passing, Dragon Ball fans have plenty to look forward to over the next two years. Which announcement are you most hyped about?
Image credit: Toei Animation.
Verity Townsend is a Japan-based freelance writer who previously served as editor, contributor and translator for the game news site Automaton West. She has also written about Japanese culture and movies for various publications.
Now here is something truly special for our retro fans. A team of modders has just ported one of the best Nintendo 64 games, Banjo-Kazooie, to the PC. Banjo: Recompiled is a project that takes Banjo-Kazooie and turns it into a native PC port using N64: Recompiled. This new version adds many new features, improvements, … Continue reading One of the best N64 games, Banjo-Kazooie, has been ported to PC →
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We've rounded up the best deals for Saturday, January 24, below. Don't miss your chance to save on these deals!
Octopath Traveler 0 was easily one of the most overlooked RPGs of 2025. This massive game packs in a huge amount of content, with over 100 hours required to 100% the game. In our 9/10 review, we wrote, "Octopath Traveler 0 asks you to stick with a 100-hour journey, and it rewards you with the kinds of moments only lengthy RPGs can pull off with its overarching story, an intricate turn-based combat system, and a soundtrack that'll leave you absolutely floored."
Yakuza Kiwami and Yakuza Kiwami 2 are remakes of the first two entries in the series, offering enhanced visuals and updated gameplay mechanics. Recently, SEGA went back and updated these releases for modern consoles, and the double-pack is discounted this weekend to $40.61. With over 80 hours of content available between the two, this is an excellent deal, especially for newcomers to the series.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond was only released in December, and today, you can save $5 off a physical copy of the Switch 2 Edition at Amazon. The latest adventure of Samus Aran takes place on the planet Viewros, and you're given new psychic abilities to utilize in navigating the secrets of the planet. In our 8/10 review, we wrote, "Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is an excellent, if relatively uneven, revival that reaches heights worthy of the Metroid name in its best moments."
Xbox and Playground Games finally revealed a first look at Forza Horizon 6 this week, and the game is set to launch this May for Xbox Series X|S and PC. Tokyo is Horizon's biggest city ever, with over 550 cars to discover and all sorts of new mechanics to explore. Lock in your copy today at Amazon and prepare for the biggest Horizon Festival yet.
Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 released for Nintendo Switch last Fall, and today, you can score this double pack for $58.99 at Woot! These two adventures are some of Mario's greatest, making this a must-own game for any Switch owner. Plus, there's a free update for Nintendo Switch 2 that enables 4K support.
If you watched Return to Silent Hill in theaters or are just waiting for the home release, Amazon has opened pre-orders for the 4K Steelbook this weekend. This exclusive edition also features a 4x6 lenticular of Pyramid Head, which you cannot get at any other retailer.
Noah Hunter is a freelance writer and reviewer with a passion for games and technology. He co-founded Final Weapon, an outlet focused on nonsense-free Japanese gaming (in 2019) and has contributed to various publishers writing about the medium.
Twitter/X user “j0nathan” appears to have leaked a screenshot from the canceled Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Remake. This screenshot features the Prince himself and gives us a glimpse of what he would have looked like. The leaker has also claimed that the remake was 99% complete before its cancellation. So, I’m curious now … Continue reading This Might Be Your First and Only Look at the Prince from the Canceled Prince of Persia Remake →
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The Harry Potter books are some of the bestselling novels of all time. Now that it's been almost 30 years since the first book was published, you can enjoy the story in pretty much every form. There's the Harry Potter movies, multiple audiobooks, and a ton of different video games to dive into. But for those just looking to read the original books in a new way, there are also multiple illustrated editions that are great for collectors.
Deciding which illustrated edition set to buy is slightly more complicated than it should be, however. There's the illustrated editions and then there's the interactive illustrated editions, both of which have yet to be fully completed. I have experience buying both as gifts, so I'm here to give you a quick rundown of the differences and what to expect from each series.
First up, there's the standard illustrated editions. These are illustrated by Jim Kay and began back in 2015. The pictures are vibrant and really do capture the essence of Harry Potter in a way that the movies never really could. There's a nice mix of story and images as you flip through the pages that make these great for reading to kids or just enjoying as an adult fan of the franchise.
One major note about these editions is that there are currently only five available. The Order of the Phoenix was the last book illustrated by Jim Kay before he decided to leave the project in 2022. It wasn't until recently that the publisher announced that the sixth book was being taken up by a new illustrator, Levi Pinfold. The Halfblood Prince Illustrated Edition is set to be released on October 6, 2026. You can currently preorder it for $54.99.
Alongside the normal illustrated editions, there are also the interactive illustrated editions. The first one of these was published back in 2020 by MinaLima. The interactive element here refers to papercraft hidden within the pages. These are essentially illustrations that spin, open up, or can be played with in some way. I own the first three of these and have really enjoyed playing with the interactive elements, but it's clear that they aren't built for heavy use. The illustrations and papercraft here are delightful, but you'll likely start to experience some wear and tear after a few read-throughs. This is doubly true if younger kids are involved.
Similar to the Jim Kay editions, the interactive illustrated editions hit a bit of a hiccup after design studio MinaLima announced they would no longer be working on these books Scholastic continued on with the project and released The Goblet of Fire just last year with a new illustrator and designer. Although we don't yet have a release date for the next book in the series, we do know that work is continuing.
If you're looking for something outside of the original series, you can also check the Hogwarts Library series of illustrated editions. These are companion books that are tangential to the main story. You can purchase these individually or buy the whole collection at once. Here's a quick rundown of each book in the collection:
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