Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami has sold his new studio, Unbound, to Stellar Blade owner Shift Up.

Unbound is currently working on "original" PC and console based games that Shift Up said are being designed to appeal to the "global market." You can watch the announcement video for the partnership below.

Fans have theorized that some of the eerie-looking art mixed in with the developer quotes might be for whatever Unbound is working on, but that remains to be confirmed. Mikami is known for his work on spooky games, and the art in the video surely seems to be in line with that.

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The RPG Crimson Desert from developer Pearl Abyss continues to put up strong sales numbers. The Korean studio has now confirmed that Crimson Desert has passed 4 million in sales.

That's up from 2 million sales in the game's first 24 hours and 3 million in sales after less than a week. "Thank you to all the Greymanes who have been a part of this journey with us and for all of your incredible love and support," Pearl Abyss said of the new sales milestone.

Crimson Desert released on March 19, and Pearl Abyss has released numerous updates since then to address issues and fan feedback. One of the biggest updates replaced AI-generated art that fans noticed. Pearl Abyss hasn't fixed or addressed everything, though, as fans are still irked by the game's inventory management. On the more positive side, fans have discovered all kinds of cool stuff in the game, including the best drip and how NPCs will do work for you.

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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie hit theaters on April 1, and it's putting up huge numbers right out of the gate. The animated film brought in $34 million in the US for its opening day, which is good for the biggest opening day so far in 2026, outpacing Project Hail Mary ($33.1 million).

It's also the highest opening for a movie that opened on a Wednesday in April in US history, beating a record set by April 2023's The Super Mario Bros. Movie ($31.7 million), according to Deadline.

The Super Mario Bros. Movie went on to make $146.3 million over its first three days on Easter weekend in 2023 and $204.6 million over the five-day period from Wednesday-Sunday. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, meanwhile, is projected to make $128.2 million over its first three days and $186 million for its first five.

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It's going to be a busy weekend at theaters with the release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and preorders for its upcoming Blu-ray release have already gone live at multiple online retailers. While the home video release doesn't have a release date yet, the Mario Movie sequel will be in cinemas for at least 5 weekends, and Blu-ray editions tend to drop a few months after their theatrical runs, so you've got plenty of time to preorder. It also gives you plenty of time to decide which version of The Mario Galaxy Movie Blu-ray editions to bring home. In addition to the standard 4K, Blu-ray, and DVD releases, there are also steelbook and collector's edition versions available to preorder, some of which are exclusive to specific stores. Here's a breakdown of each version and what you can expect to pay. One thing to note about all of these releases is that special features and tech specs have yet to be revealed, but we'll update this post when we know more.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie: Walmart Exclusive Collectible Tin (4K Blu-ray)

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Players control the protagonist, Jun-kun, to battle against the "Warugaki" gang. However, Jun-kun’s only move is jumping. You must fight by skillfully using the C-SOs, trampolines, and other features placed throughout each stage. When you step on a C-SO, a countdown begins; during this time, any gang member caught in the C-SO can be crushed and defeated. You can also launch chasing enemies into the air by running across a C-SO together. As the game title suggests, mastering the C-SO is the key to victory!

Immerse yourself in the vastness of endless fields, where an idyllic farm awaits amidst a picturesque landscape. Experience the authentic hustle and bustle of tending to your animals and crops. Farmer's Dynasty 2 invites you to build, farm, and embrace the essence of country life within its expansive open-world setting. Get up close and personal with the action, feeling the fresh breeze in your hair as you hop on the tractor to cultivate your fields. The beauty and challenges of rural life unfold like never before. Discover companionship, start a family, and pass on your farm to the next generation, carrying on the legacy as a proud descendant.

Oh no! That sneaky Grabbo has stolen all of Mr. Chickums' precious eggs! This misdeed cannot remain unpunished: Get out there and help the poor chick to regain his rightful property and give the culprit a well-deserved spanking! And if you ever get stuck, invite your best friend to play the role of Fritz, Mr. Chickum's BFF, to assist you in the hunt for the lost eggs! GO! GO! MISTER CHICKUMS is a fun, classic single-screen platformer, inspired by arcade hits of the 80s. The game can be played either in single player mode, or in local couch co-op with 2 players simultaneously.

Embark on a calming adventure to restore Earth’s most iconic environments and bring them back to life - one mission at a time. From pristine beaches to arid deserts and soaring mountain vistas, explore and heal a world overwhelmed by pollution. Play solo or team up with friends to clean, relax, and reconnect with nature. Thanks to intuitive and satisfying gameplay, every action brings visible change - and deep gratification.

In the peaceful vastness of the ocean, Darwin, a young octopus, explores the deep sea... until a strange beam of light pierces the abyss and pulls him toward the surface. Thrust out of his aquatic world, he wakes up disoriented in the middle of a gigantic junkyard, backed by a foreboding factory. But something is wrong. Between the threatening machines, strange holding tanks, and the mysterious and dangerous creatures and characters that inhabit the place, Darwin realizes he is in danger. To return to the ocean, Darwin will have to outsmart, evolve, and reveal to the players through his journey the mysteries of a conspiracy that goes beyond anything one could have imagined... and which could very well seal the fate of humanity!

Like lots of games, Minecraft is celebrating April Fools' Day with a good, old-fashioned joke. But rather than simply making a silly social media post, developer Mojang is fully committed to the bit, and this year's joke comes in the form of a playable game update.

The Herdcraft Update is live now, and gets rid of the inventory system entirely, leaving players' inventory items to follow them around the in-game world like sheep.

"Herdcraft is a completely new (and very permanent) way to play Minecraft," creative communications director and writer Cristina Anderca explained in a blog post announcing the update. "Instead of spending minutes, hours, years on end trying to organize the chaos in your inventory, you get to be present in the world, together with your new friends: all the items and blocks that you own!"

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