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Mario Galaxy Movie Records, Take-Two AI Layoffs, State of Decay 3

Apr 3, 2026 · 12d ago

The box office belongs to Nintendo once again as the Super Mario Galaxy movie shatters opening day records. In the games industry, artificial intelligence strategies are shifting rapidly, with Take-Two scaling back its AI division just as Sony acquires a new machine learning studio. Xbox fans also finally have movement on a long-awaited survival sequel.

Super Mario Galaxy Movie Breaks Box Office Records

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Opening Day Breaks Multiple Records WorldwideNintendo Life The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has officially surpassed its predecessor, pulling in $68.4 million globally on its opening day Nintendo Life. This massive debut beats the original Super Mario Bros. Movie's $66.4 million first-day haul and sets a new high watermark for video game adaptations Nintendo Life. The film's release has already broken multiple worldwide box office records as it heads into its first weekend Nintendo Life.

Take-Two Interactive Lays Off AI Division Staff

Following CEO's AI Doubts, Take-Two's AI Team Is Shrinking Take-Two has seemingly laid off an unspecified portion of its AI team, including its head of AI Push SquarePC Gamer Rockstar Games parent company Take-Two Interactive is shrinking its artificial intelligence research division Push Square. The publisher has laid off an undisclosed number of team members, including head of AI Luke Dicken, who departs after a decade-long career that included a major stint at Zynga PC GamerGame Developer. The cuts follow recent public doubts from Take-Two leadership regarding the immediate viability of generative AI in game development Push Square.

Sony Acquires Machine Learning Studio Cinemersive Labs

Sony’s game division announces acquisition of machine learning and computer vision company Cinemersive Labs Sony's Latest Acquisition Is a UK-Based Machine Learning CompanyAutomaton WestTechRaptor Sony Interactive Entertainment is expanding its technological footprint by acquiring UK-based computer vision and machine learning company Cinemersive Labs Automaton WestTechRaptor. The newly acquired studio will not operate as a standalone game developer, but will instead be integrated directly into PlayStation's Visual Computing Group Automaton WestTechRaptor.

State of Decay 3 Announces May Alpha Playtests

State of Decay 3 alpha tests to begin in MayXbox's State Of Decay 3 Finally Returns, Signups Now Live For Alpha PlaytestsGematsuPure Xbox Undead Labs is finally ready to put State of Decay 3 into the hands of players, announcing a series of alpha playtests scheduled to begin in May GematsuPC Gamer. Xbox Game Studios released a "mysterious broadcast" teaser featuring brief glimpses of gameplay and concept art to accompany the announcement Pure Xbox. Fans of the survival franchise can sign up now for a chance to participate in the upcoming public tests PC GamerPure Xbox.

Slay the Spire 2 Early Access Reviews and Beta Updates

Slay the Spire 2 early access review Slay the Spire 2 adds end-of-run badges 'to let you know what was unique about each adventure' in latest beta patch EurogamerPC Gamer Mega Crit's highly anticipated deckbuilder sequel is making waves in early access, with reviewers praising Slay the Spire 2 for successfully building upon the original game's flawless formula rather than just repeating it Eurogamer. The development team is actively iterating on the experience through a public beta branch, recently deploying a patch that adds end-of-run badges to highlight the unique aspects of each adventure PC Gamer. This latest update also includes numerous balance tweaks and reworks that have been well-received by the community PC Gamer.