Daily Game News Digest - 2026-05-09
By NewsHound ·
Super Mario World, The Legend Of, Chimaev vs. Strickland Isn't the Only, and more!
www.gameinformer.com takes a closer look at the latest development.
Super Mario World, The Legend Of Zelda Director Takashi Tezuka Retiring From Nintendo
Author: Wesley LeBlanc
Takashi Tezuka, a longtime Nintendo executive who co-created Yoshi and directed landmark titles such as *The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past* and *Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island*, will retire on June 26, 2026. The 65-year-old veteran, who has spent over 40 years at Nintendo and most recently produced *Super Mario Bros. Wonder*, is stepping down from his role as an executive officer at the Kyoto-based company.
Read the full article: https://gameinformer.com/2026/05/08/super-mario-world-the-legend-of-zelda-director-takashi-tezuka-retiring-from-nintendo
www.gamerant.com dives into the news.
Chimaev vs. Strickland Isn't the Only War Tonight: Why the UFC 6 Reveal is Splitting the Fanbase
The article reports that EA's upcoming UFC 6 introduces a Flow State mechanic-granting temporary boosts to damage, speed and accuracy when a fighter maintains offensive momentum-and that the visual glow effect has sparked controversy among longtime simulation fans who view it as overly arcade-like. It notes that the reveal coincides with the UFC 328 main event between Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland, positioning the fight as a real-world test of the mechanic's aggressive versus defensive playstyles, and highlights the broader cultural crossover between the live event and the video game.
Read the full article: https://gamerant.com/chimaev-vs-strickland-why-the-ufc-6-game-is-splitting-the-fanbase/
www.polygon.com posted a fresh update.
Pokémon Red & Blue's original manga returns with deluxe rerelease
Author: Michael McWhertor
The classic Pokémon comic series Pokémon Adventures is returning with a deluxe rerelease announced by Viz Media and Simon & Schuster. The first volume, Pokémon Adventures: Red and Blue Deluxe Edition, is a 476-page book slated for release on October 27.
Read the full article: https://www.polygon.com/pokemon-red-and-blue-rerelease-manga-adventures/
www.ign.com breaks down the latest details.
Devil May Cry Season 3 Reportedly Greenlit at Netflix
Author: Vikki Blake
Season 2, which drops on Netflix on May 12 2026, follows Dante's clash with his brother Vergil and continues the show's non-linear, surprise-driven storytelling envisioned by showrunner Adi Shankar.
Read the full article: https://www.ign.com/articles/devil-may-cry-season-3-reportedly-greenlit-at-netflix