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Newsweek
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Despite Everything, Nintendo Confirms Mario and Princess Peach are Not a Couple
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Despite being a classic pairing in the world of gaming, it seems that Mario and Princess Peach's relationship isn't as romantic as you might think. While many Mario games end with Peach giving Mario kiss on the cheek or baking him a nice cake, Nintendo confirmed via a post on the Nintendo Today App that the two are in fact just "good friends who help each other out whenever they can". Super Mario, Princess Peach, and Toad standing in the sunset. Super Mario, Princess Peach, and Toad standing in the sunset. Nintendo They're not the only Nintendo couple to receive this confusion. With The Legend of Zelda movie cast announcement confirming a 21-year-old and a 16-year-old for Zelda and Link, respectively, people were concerned about what that meant for how the pair's relationship will be portrayed on-screen. However, despite this, the two of them have rarely been portrayed as having an explicitly romantic bond. "Princess Peach and Mario are good friends and help each other out whenever they can." Via: Nintendo Today app. — Kābī (@KirPinkFury) July 23, 2025 Instead, it seems Nintendo is keen on keeping the relationships between its male and female leads strictly platonic, likely to help maintain some consistency between the various branches of media that it is now reaching out into. The Super Mario Movie stayed away from a romantic storyline between Mario and Peach, so it makes sense that the games should stay the same way. That being said, it's still weird that the Mario cast is still happy to go around playing tennis and go-kart racing with Bowser, despite all he's done.
SoraNews24
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- SoraNews24
Nintendo and Lego team up for an awesomely accurate the Lego Game Boy kit【Photos】
A 1:1-scale replica of one of the most tangible pieces of video game nostalgia. A little over a year ago, Lego showed off its first ever kit for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda franchise, one that lets you build one of the woodland environments that adventuring hero Link walks through. For the next team-up between the two companies, though, Lego's designers are recreating the Nintendo video game experience from the player's perspective, with an awesomely accurate Lego Game Boy. The design fidelity extends to the size, as this is a 1:1-scale replica of Nintendo's handheld system that changed the industry when it was released in 1989. Measuring 14 x 9 x 3 centimeters (5.5 x 3.5 x 1.2 inches), the dimensions should feel very familiar to anyone who grew up with a Game Boy in their hands, or who's familiar with the hardware as a current-era retro gamer. Included in the 421-piece set are a pair of replica cartridges, or 'Game Paks,' as Nintendo called them, for two of the platform's most memorable titles: Super Mario Land, one of the Game Boy's launch titles, and The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, which opened a lot of eyes to the full potential of handheld gaming in terms of scale, complexity, and artistry. Some might argue that Tetris is the true quintessential Game Boy experience, but Nintendo most likely wanted the Lego Game Boy set to showcase titles that it developed entirely in-house. Featuring the Mario and Zelda franchises also makes for cooler artwork for the bundled screen pieces. In a particularly clever bit of design, these pieces don't attach to the outer surface of the Lego Game Boy. Instead, they fit underneath a clear plastic covering that serves as the replica's substitute for a glass monitor, preserving the overall visual effect of the actual system. There's even a piece for the Nintendo logo that appeared as the startup screen when you turned the system's power on. Other impressive touches include the fact that the D-pad, start, select, and A and B buttons are all pressable, and even the volume and screen contrast dials on the sides of the unit are accounted for. It's all so accurate that it's actually a little unnerving seeing the kit in mid-build, since it looks like an actual electronic device is in inoperable pieces. The Lego Game Boy set goes on sale October 1, but preorders are set to open July 25 through the Lego online store, priced at US$59.99 through the U.S. page here and 9,280 yen through the Japanese one here. Source: PR Times Top image: PR Times Insert images: PR Times, Lego ● Want to hear about SoraNews24's latest articles as soon as they're published? Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
Japan Today
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Japan Today
Lead actors announced for 'Legend of Zelda' movie
"The Legend of Zelda" is the latest video game to make the leap to the movie screen Two British actors will play the lead roles in the hotly anticipated live-action film adaptation of the "Legend of Zelda" video game franchise, Japan's Nintendo announced. The film's release is set for May 2027, joining a stream of game adaptations from "Super Mario" to "Sonic the Hedgehog" that have stormed the box office in recent years. Bo Bragason will play Princess Zelda and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth will play Link -- an elf warrior who swordfights his way through a monster-filled fantasy world -- Nintendo said on social media platform X. "I am very much looking forward to seeing both of them on the big screen," said the post attributed to game designer and Nintendo executive Shigeru Miyamoto. Miyamoto, the co-producer of "Super Mario", created the "Zelda" universe in 1986. Since then, the hugely popular series has sold more than 140 million games worldwide. Its latest installment, 2024's "The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom", saw the titular character shed her role as a damsel in distress to be the heroine for the first time. Bragason has previously starred in the British TV series "Three Girls" and "Renegade Nell", while Ainsworth was the voice of Pinocchio in a 2022 movie remake. Before the announcement, online speculation had been rife that US trans actress Hunter Schafer, known for HBO hit show "Euphoria", might be picked for the part of Zelda. The movie, directed by Wes Ball of the "Maze Runner" trilogy, is a big-screen first for Zelda, although the game was adapted for a 13-episode animated series in 1989. Movie adaptations of hit video games have become big business, with Nintendo's "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" the second-highest grossing film of 2023. Among other titles being developed into films are Japan's "Elden Ring" and US life-simulation game series "The Sims". © 2025 AFP
Time of India
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Nintendo confirms actors playing lead roles in 'The Legend of Zelda' live-action movie
Nintendo has announced the actors who have been cast as the two lead roles for the upcoming live-action film based on the "The Legend of Zelda" video game franchise. will portray Link, while Bo Bragason has been cast as Princess Zelda in the upcoming movie. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In the "Zelda" video games, Link is typically the main character, whose quest involves saving the kingdom of Hyrule from the antagonist Ganon. However, some game iterations have allowed players to control Princess Zelda. It's important to note that Ainsworth's previous roles include Miles Wingrave in Netflix's "The Haunting of Bly Manor" and voicing Pinocchio in Disney's 2022 live-action film. Meanwhile, Bragason has appeared in series such as Disney+'s "Renegade Nell" and the British drama "The Jetty." According to a report by USA Today, both casting selections feature relatively lesser-known actors compared to some of the fan-favourite suggestions. Notably, "Euphoria" star Hunter Schafer was a widely popular choice among fans to portray Zelda, the report claims. Nintendo's 'The Legend of Zelda' live-action movie: What we know so far The Legend of Zelda movie is expected to be the next major Nintendo game adaptation following the massive success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which earned over $1.3 billion globally and became the second highest-grossing film of 2023, just behind Barbie. A sequel to Mario is also in the works and scheduled for release in 2026. Unlike the animated Mario film, Zelda will be a live-action adaptation. The movie is being directed by Wes Ball, known for the Maze Runner trilogy and 2024's Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Ball has long expressed his desire to direct a Zelda movie, even posting back in 2010 on the social media platform X (then Twitter). ' Since I could never even hope to have the chance to direct it .. . the next big (motion capture) 'Avatar'-like movie should be ... THE LEGEND OF ZELDA,' he wrote.
Time of India
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'The Legend of Zelda' live-action: Bo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth to play the lead characters
The cast of the life action of 'The Legend of Zelda' franchise has been announced - and the internet can't keep calm. While the release has been pushed to 2027 for 'production reasons,' the recent castings gave the fans a glimmer of hope. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Princess Zelda and Link have been announced In an X post by Nintendo's celebrated game designer on June 16, the 72-year-old revealed that Princess Zelda would be played by the 21-year-old actress, Bo Bragason, and Link would be played by the 16-year-old actor, . While 'The Legend of Zelda' was released as an animated series in 1989, it would be the first live-action project of the iconic video game franchise. 'This is Miyamoto. I am pleased to announce that for the live-action film of The Legend of Zelda, Zelda will be played by Bo Bragason-san, and Link by Benjamin Evan Ainsworth-san. I am very much looking forward to seeing both of them on the big screen,' Miyamoto shared on X. About the film The film would be adapted from 'The Legend of Zelda' video game series, where the young man and the princess strive to save the world of Hyrule from Ganon. The intricate details about the plot have been kept under wraps, but the cult fans surely know what to expect. Previously, Nintendo released its 'Super Mario Bros. Movie,' which proved to be a phenomenal hit, and now, all the fans have raised their expectations for the upcoming film 'The Legend of Zelda.' About the actors Bragason and Ainsworth, the British actors, have previously worked in a handful of roles. The actress is renowned for her roles in 'Three Girls,' 'The Jetty,' 'Renegade Nell,' and the latest vampire comedy release, 'The Radleys.' While the actor has appeared in 'The Haunting of Bly Manor,' 'Son of a Critch,' and an episode of 'The Sandman,' along with being the voice of Pinocchio in the eponymous film.
