Chris Pratt Addresses Fan Speculation on Wario and Waluigi’s Role in the Mario Galaxy Film

Epic’s recent layoffs have gamers concerned about the future of titles like Rocket League. Meanwhile, the creative director of Sonic Team is scratching his head over a fan’s tattoo. Rumors suggest that Devil May Cry 5 and several other games might be making their way to the Switch 2. Welcome to your Morning Checkpoint for March 27, 2026. How much more unsettling news can the gaming industry deliver before the fiscal quarter wraps up?

With less than a week until the release of the second Mario movie, anticipation is high. Will it be a hit? Can it surpass the original’s impressive $1 billion box office? And will we see the original score swapped out for catchy licensed tracks that fuel TikTok memes? I’ve got my tickets ready and snacks stashed for the kids. In the meantime, Elizabeth Warren has some questions for MrBeast. Don’t we all?

Chris Pratt, the voice of Mario, and Charlie Day, who voices Luigi, made an appearance on a late-night show hosted by a well-known gaming enthusiast to promote the film and tackle a fan theory quiz. They were tasked with pressing a red shell for “no” and a question block for “yes.”

Is there a third Mario brother in the movie? No. Is there a non-Mario character? Yes, likely referring to Fox McCloud’s confirmed cameo, though fans are hoping for appearances from Samus, Kirby, or other beloved Smash Bros. characters. As for Wario and Waluigi, both buttons were pressed, suggesting Wario might be in while Waluigi is not. Perhaps Nintendo is keeping a few surprises under wraps for the big release.

A spokesperson reassured fans that the Psyonix team remains integral to Epic’s game development, emphasizing that Rocket League is still a priority and the team is dedicated to delivering a fantastic experience for players. The free-to-play car soccer game continues to attract millions weekly, even if the main changes revolve around a steady stream of branded microtransactions in the shop.

A recent viral tweet showcased a fan with a tattoo of Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles in their spinning ball forms on his elbow, a nod to the classic PS2 game Sonic Heroes. Kazuyuki Hoshino, the original designer, expressed his delight but also curiosity about the tattoo’s placement, while the fan humorously responded that it was a painful decision.

According to a leak from a Taiwan ratings board, several titles, including Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival, Blood West, UN:Me, and Hell Is Us, are on the horizon. It seems the restrictions on Switch 2 dev kits are easing up. Could another Nintendo Direct be on the way?

This question is at the heart of YouTuber James Lambert’s latest homebrew project, which aims to create an expansive N64 game world. “This game has a draw distance comparable to titles like Skyrim,” he noted. “You can stand at one end of the map and see all the way to the other.” The project is currently about four times larger than the game world of Zelda: Twilight Princess, and Lambert is working on stabilizing the framerate and fixing bugs. While gameplay details are still vague, it’s an intriguing experiment in pushing retro gaming boundaries.

Deus Ex composer Alexander Brandon shared that he sent out 50 resumes last year but only received one callback. He expressed frustration with the hype surrounding generative AI, stating, “There are CEOs claiming that no one will have jobs soon, and we’ll all be living in a utopia. I think people are tired of that techbro nonsense.” He emphasized the need to recognize our limitations and the challenges of the current economy, urging a more grounded perspective.