The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will be available on digital storefronts starting May 19, bringing more than an hour of exclusive behind-the-scenes featurettes on its creation, cast performances, settings, emotional themes, score, power-ups and hidden Easter eggs. The film has earned over $942 million so far this year, making it the top box-office performer of 2026 despite trailing its predecessor.
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A consortium led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund has completed the $55 billion acquisition of Electronic Arts, delisting the company from Nasdaq with shareholders receiving $210 per share. The leveraged buyout, financed in part by $20 billion reportedly borrowed from JPMorgan, is expected to push EA toward its core sports and established franchises amid heavy debt.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has described Project Helix as a family of devices rather than a single next-generation console. The clarification emerged during a BBC interview at gamescom 2026 as the company prepares to send alpha versions to developers starting next year.
EA has confirmed the authenticity of leaked footage from Motive Studio's Iron Man game, sharing a statement that more will be shown later. The over-two-minute clip from an AUG26 test build highlights flight mechanics, combat, and story elements but remains a work in progress with placeholder assets.
