Game Scoop! Game Scoop! 825: Virtual Insanity
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Sep 17, 2025 Hosts dive into exciting game news with discussions on the latest from Super Mario Galaxy and Donkey Kong DLC. They debate the pricing and player reactions to these new releases. The reveal of Metroid Prime 4 prompts critiques on visuals and trailers. Speculations about a Super Mario Galaxy movie casting create buzz, while insights on the upcoming Virtual Boy re-release stir nostalgia. Meanwhile, Borderlands 4's launch experiences lead to lively debates on tech issues and community responses. The fun wraps up with a game of 20 Questions that uncovers a classic!
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Galaxy Reissues Trigger Price Friction
- Mario Galaxy 1 and 2 are being re-released for Switch with added tweaks but come at a higher-than-expected price.
- The collection's pricing and overlap with previous bundles sparked community frustration despite the games' high quality.
Mario Movie Goes Straight To Galaxy
- The Super Mario sequel will adapt Super Mario Galaxy for film and go straight to a space-centric storyline.
- Justin Davis and others note this escalates the movie franchise's scope faster than expected, skipping intermediate Mario settings.
Preview DLC Before Judging Price
- Evaluate DLC on content and timing before judging price, since some additions complete the game's intended experience.
- Try previewing new modes like Emerald Rush to see whether they meaningfully extend gameplay before protesting cost.