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Nintendo’s Super Mario Galaxy Movie Fuels Peach-Rosalina Lore Debate

Mamma mia! Nintendo drops the Super Mario Galaxy Movie announcement, and suddenly, the entire fanbase transforms into a collective of string-theory-weaving detectives.

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Pearlescent Gear Is Back in Borderlands 4: Drop Rates, Release Date & More

You thought Legendary was the ceiling? Oh, sweet summer Vault Hunter. That golden glow was just the prologue. For longtime players, the word “Pearlescent” hits like a prophecy fulfilled.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / September 15

Wolverine in 2026, Venom in the Shadows: What’s Next for Insomniac Games?

It seems like Insomniac Games has been busier than a one-armed drummer. Hot on the heels of the absolute banger that was Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 , rumors are swirling about what’s next.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / September 15

No Straight Roads 2 Brings Band Back for a Brutal Encore for 2026

For a game like Hi-Fi Rush to succeed, No Straight Roads had to be a success. Ever since Tango Gameworks’ character-action masterpiece arrived in early 2023, that thought has lingered in the minds of many fans.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / September 15

Aino, Nod Krai’s Free Character, is a Decent Addition to Genshin Impact

New nation means a new free 4-Star unit. In the case of Nod Krai, that unit is Aino, the boss of the Clink-Clank Krumkake Craftshop. Though she isn’t

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / September 15

Seed and the Obol Squad Drift into the Zenless Zone Zero Limelight

Obol Squad is finally starting to get a little more love. Originally, it was only Soldier 11. Then came Soldier 0 – Anby and Trigger. Now we have Seed and (so enough, Orphie and Magus). What once was the least fleshed out faction is now taking center stage.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / September 15

Honkai Star Rail: Cerydra Build Guide, Traces, Relics & Synergy

First came the blade, now comes the brain. Cerydra, Imperator of the Northern Empire and demigod of Law, has arrived. Though she has been hidden through most of Version 3, the time has come for her to take an active role. The question is, will her grand schemes be enough to save the day?

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / September 15

Genshin Impact 6.1 Leaks – Sources Reveal Nefer’s Secrets

Version 6.0 is out, and Nod Krai is open for business, and we already have leaks for 6.1. For those who haven’t done the Archon Quest yet, hop to it.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / September 15

Lauma, Genshin Impact’s Newest Support, Canter into the Spotlight

Nod Krai has arrived, and with it comes the region’s first genuine 5-Star character, Lauma. Like Ineffa before her, Lauma brings with her a new Elemental Reaction, Lunar-Bloom. As with Lunar-Charged, this new reaction can CRIT.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / September 15

The Infamous Virtual Boy is Coming Back – With an Expensive Catch

Who remembers the Virtual Boy? It was Nintendo’s failed attempt at 3D gaming back in the ’90s. The bulky design, eye-straining red and black graphics, and tiny library of games – not to mention how it gave players headaches – have made the system infamous among Nintendo fans.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / September 15

Super Mario Galaxy and Galaxy 2 Buying Guide – How Much Will These Classics Cost and Where Can You Play Them?

With the release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie in April, Nintendo is rereleasing both of the beloved Galaxy games in a compilation next month. You might

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / September 14

Borderlands 4 Shift Codes: Your Golden Ticket to Legendary Loot (September 2025)

Look, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it—Borderlands 4 just dropped and everyone’s scrambling for those sweet, sweet codes like it’s Black Friday at a GameStop.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / September 14

Battlefield 6’s Boldest Skins Yet—Is EA Pushing the Limit Too Hard

Oh boy, here we go again. Just when you thought the gaming world was safe, a single leaked image has sent the Battlefield community into an absolute tailspin.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / September 14

Cyberpunk 2077’s Redemption Arc: How CDPR Finally Delivered

Let’s be real for a second. The launch of Cyberpunk 2077 was a dumpster fire. A glorious, neon-soaked, Keanu-Reeves-infused dumpster fire, but a dumpster fire nonetheless.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / September 14

Borderlands 4 Scores Big on Metacritic—A Promising Comeback for the Franchise

Let’s be real for a second. We’ve all been hurt before. We’ve all been promised the moon and stars by a game developer, only to get… well, Borderlands 3 .

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / September 14

100 Thieves | The Silent Release of Ghosty and Envoy

Founded in 2017 by former Call of Duty pro Matthew “Nadeshot” Haag, 100 Thieves quickly grew into one of the most recognizable brands in esports. Known for blending competitive gaming with lifestyle content, the org has fielded top-tier teams in Call of Duty, League of Legends, Valorant, and more.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / September 14

Borderlands 4 Xbox Controller Is a Collector’s Dream With Real Utility

Ah, the sacred dance of launch week. Borderlands 4 is finally here, and if you’re anything like me, you’re already eyeing your setup, wondering what needs upgrading before you dive into the wastes of Kairos.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / September 14

Acer Predator Helios 18 Performance Breakdown: Frame Rates, Thermals, Value

If you’ve been haunting the gaming laptop market like a pixel-hungry specter, waiting for something that doesn’t just run games but summons them—welcome.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / September 14

Oracle’s $300B AI Deal With OpenAI: A New King of Tech Wealth Emerges

You’ve gotta love the drama of the ultra-rich, right? It’s like a high-stakes RTS game where the units are multi-billion dollar corporations and the victory condition is knocking Elon Musk off his perch as the world’s richest person.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / September 14

Can AR and VR Sports Games Ease Loneliness? New Study Says Yes

AR and VR Sports might change how you think about mental health. You know that moment in Wii Sports bowling when you land a perfect strike and, for a breathless second, you feel like a monarch of motion?

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / September 14

Hyte THICC Q80 Trio Recall: Cooling Catastrophe or Wake-Up Call?

Oh boy, do I have a story for you! Remember when we all thought the worst thing about PC building was cable management or forgetting to remove that plastic film from your CPU cooler?

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / September 14

Lies of P And It’s Soundtrack Proves Subtle Is the New Epic September 14, 2025

Look, we’ve all been there—sitting through yet another Soulslike game wondering if developers will ever figure out that not everything needs to sound like a funeral dirge played on rusty church organs.

Video Games News / Total Apex Gaming / September 14

Reanimal Will Prove No One Survives Adolescence Unscathed

Compared to Tarsier Studios’ previous work, Reanimal presents a noticeable shift in its protagonists. While players are still small within the environment, the main characters are now teenagers instead of children.

Video Games News / Nerdist / September 12

POKÉMON Getting First Life Simulation Game with POKÉMON POKOPIA

Pokémon is an escape from the real world for many. But in 2026 Nintendo is going to let gamers recreate real life with Pokémon. During the company’s latest Nintendo Direct presentation it announced Pokémon Pokopia, the franchise’s first ever life simulation game.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / September 12

BIOSHOCK Netflix Movie Still ‘Definitely’ Based on First Game

For a game all about feeling like you have a choice but actually not having one, Netflix sure is having issues finishing the script of the BioShock movie.