Super Mario Galaxy Movie Revives Spirit from Super Mario Odyssey; Metroid Prime 4 Trailer Highlights New NPCs; Other Gaming News Roundup

Super Mario Galaxy Movie Recaptures Spirit of Super Mario Odyssey

IGN’s latest analysis reveals that the new Super Mario Galaxy movie poster echoes the nostalgic vibe and visual aesthetics of the beloved 2017 title, Super Mario Odyssey.

• The Latest Super Mario Galaxy Movie Poster Has Big Super Mario Odyssey Vibes — IGN
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – A Fresh Trailer Reveals Additional NPCs Joining Samus Throughout the Game

As Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’s initial sidekick is revealed as ‘annoying’, a new trailer confirms that other NPCs will join Samus during her adventure, ensuring diverse gameplay and interactions.

• As Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’s ‘Annoying’ Initial Sidekick is Revealed, A Fresh Trailer Confirms Other NPCs Will Join Samus Throughout The Game — IGN
• Metroid Prime 4: Beyond delivers the series’ trademark gameplay in spades, but I fear one very annoying addition might derail the whole thing — Eurogamer
• Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – The Final Preview — IGN

XDefiant Originated as a Splinter Cell Game by Dispatch Developers

XDefiant is reportedly the successor to a canceled Splinter Cell game developed by the team behind Dispatch.

• XDefiant was apparently born from the ashes of a Splinter Cell game being made by the team behind Dispatch — Rock Paper Shotgun
• XDefiant Reportedly Began as a New Splinter Cell Game by the Dispatch Developers — IGN

Pennywise’s Absence from The Running Man: A Missing Piece Explained

The article discusses why Pennywise, the iconic villain from Stephen King’s ‘It,’ does not appear in Rob Lowe’s adaptation of ‘The Running Man.’ It explores the reasons behind this omission and its implications for the film.

• Why Isn’t Pennywise in The Running Man? — IGN
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Star Trek Movie from Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Filmmakers Not Connected to Franchise

A new Star Trek movie, helmed by the creators of Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, is announced as being unrelated to any other films or series within the franchise.

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• New Star Trek Movie from Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Filmmakers Unconnected to Anything Else in the Franchise — IGN

Steam Machine Week Ends with Gabe Newell’s $500 Million Superyacht Acquisition

On the heels of announcing his support for Steam Machines, industry heavyweight Gabe Newell concluded ‘Steam Machine week’ by purchasing a luxury superyacht valued at $500 million. The vessel features an on-board submarine garage, medical facilities, and houses 15 high-performance gaming PCs.

• Gabe Newell caps off Steam Machine week by taking delivery of a new $500 million superyacht with a submarine garage, on-board hospital and 15 gaming PCs — PC Gamer

Bungie Admits The Edge of Fate Was a Mistake for Destiny 2: Four Months of Dwindling Players and Community Outrage

After four months marked by dwindling player counts and widespread community discontent, Bungie has acknowledged that their bold new vision for Destiny 2 in ‘The Edge of Fate’ turned out to be the wrong direction for the game.

• ‘This was the wrong path for Destiny’: After 4 months of dwindling players and community outrage, Bungie admits that The Edge of Fate’s bold new vision for Destiny 2 was a mistake — PC Gamer

The Life Sim Revolution: Paralives Delay Pushes Back Next-Gen Sims

Paralives, the highly anticipated next-generation life simulation game from EA, has been delayed until at least 2026 due to ongoing development challenges. Despite this setback, industry experts believe the life sim genre will continue to evolve post-Popalives.

• The life sim revolution may not be over but it will have to wait until 2026, because Paralives is delayed — PC Gamer

Paralives Delayed into 2026: A Life Simulation Overview

Rock Paper Shotgun and Eurogamer report on the delayed release of Paralives, explaining that life simulation games are inherently three distinct experiences combined. The game’s development is being slowed to ensure it meets high standards.

• Paralives delayed into 2026 as designer explains that life sims are “really 3 games in one” — Rock Paper Shotgun
• Indie Sims-like Paralives delays early access release into next year after playtests prove it “isn’t up to the standard we wanted it to meet” — Eurogamer

Misery Returns to Steam After DMCAs With GSC Game World Are Resolved

Following a dispute over Stalker-related content, Misery has returned to Steam after ending its DMCA conflicts with GSC Game World.

• ‘We resolved this misunderstanding’: Misery returns to Steam after ending its Stalker DMCA spat with GSC Game World — PC Gamer

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Faces Criticism Over Generative AI Use in In-game Calling Cards

Players of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 have expressed dissatisfaction with what they perceive as the use of generative AI for creating in-game calling cards, finding it unappealing and inferior to previous iterations.

• Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 players call out “awful” apparent use of generative AI for in-game calling cards — Eurogamer
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 review — Eurogamer

OnePlus 15 Review: Cutting-Edge Performance and Premium Features

The IGN review of the OnePlus 15 highlights its powerful Snapdragon processor, stunning 6.7-inch AMOLED display, exceptional camera capabilities, and premium build quality, making it a top contender in the flagship smartphone market.

• OnePlus 15 Review — IGN