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ShackStream: Wario Land on The Stevetendo Show! Episode 732
The Stevetendo Show is continuing its retro gaming playthrough with Wario Land on tonight's episode. The stream will also feature Road 96, Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness, and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time in upcoming episodes. The show airs on the Shacknews Twitch channel every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
After 16 months, Zelda Ocarina of Time expert completes a hitless, totally randomized run of the game: "I genuinely…
After 16 months and 135 attempts, streamer MajinPhil has successfully completed a hitless and fully randomized run of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. This challenge involved a one-hit death rule and randomized item and enemy locations, making each attempt unique and highly demanding.
Resident Evil beats Final Fantasy to become the best-selling Japanese game series not published by Nintendo, with…
The Resident Evil series has surpassed Final Fantasy to become the best-selling Japanese game franchise not published by Nintendo, with over 213 million copies sold. Resident Evil 2's 2019 remake is now the series' best-selling individual title with 19.75 million units sold, overtaking Resident Evil 5. Resident Evil 4 remake is also performing strongly, indicating continued success for the horror franchise.
The Immortal John Triptych sets Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch release date, new trailer
The Immortal John Triptych, a compilation of Joe Richardson's games Four Last Things, The Procession to Calvary, and Death of the Reprobate, will launch on August 27, 2026, for Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. The collection features remastered visuals, bonus content, and a unified interface, building upon the critical and player acclaim of the individual titles.
I've avoided picking up the Switch 2 Pro Controller, but the arrival of a Legend of Zelda model could change that
Rumors suggest Nintendo may release a Legend of Zelda-themed Pro Controller for the Nintendo Switch 2, potentially as a 40th-anniversary celebration. While unconfirmed, the rumored design features green and gold accents with a Triforce crest. This potential release is generating excitement among fans who have been hoping for more franchise-specific controller designs for the console.
Rare Nintendo Famicombox units found in perfectly operational state in a Japanese "love hotel"
Rare, operational units of Nintendo's commercial-use Famicombox console, released in 1986, have been discovered in a Japanese "love hotel." The Famicombox featured 16 cartridge slots for NES games and was primarily intended for hotel installations. The discovery also touches upon an old urban legend about Nintendo's involvement in the hotel business.
The Legend of Zelda movie's Link, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, couldn't play Breath of the Wild because of his age (and the lack of a Switch)
Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, who will play Link in the upcoming Legend of Zelda movie, revealed he couldn't play Breath of the Wild at launch due to his age and not owning a Nintendo Switch. The 17-year-old actor watched playthroughs instead and later familiarized himself with the series' extensive history. The Legend of Zelda movie is set for a 2027 release, with Wes Ball directing.
Japan’s best-selling games of June 2026 – Star Fox, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and more debut
Famitsu reports that Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream was Japan's best-selling game in June 2026, selling over 150,000 copies. New releases Star Fox and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for the Nintendo Switch 2 also charted, alongside Powerful Pro Baseball 2026-2027 and eFootball: Kick-Off. Nintendo led publisher sales, while the Nintendo Switch 2 saw a significant decline in hardware sales following a price increase.
Splatoon Raiders amiibo stock in the US has run dry, but UK fans should have no issue grabbing the new Deep Cut trio
The new Splatoon Raiders amiibo figures are sold out across major US retailers, including GameStop, Amazon, Walmart, and the official Nintendo online store. However, fans in the UK can still purchase the triple-pack from Nintendo's UK store and Amazon, with the latter offering a slight markup. The amiibo unlock exclusive in-game outfits for Shiver, Big Man, and Frye.
I Stopped Playing Palworld For This Creature-Collector Game
The author expresses excitement for HoYoverse's upcoming creature-collector game, Honkai: Nexus Anima, finding it more compelling than Palworld. The game is praised for its engaging battle mechanics, beautiful world design, and the emotional connection it fosters with its creatures, drawing comparisons to and improvements upon the Pokemon series.
Splatoon Raiders beats Zelda as Nintendo’s top user-rated game on Metacritic
Splatoon Raiders has achieved a Metacritic user score of 9.3, surpassing all other Nintendo games including The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask and Mario titles. Despite having fewer reviews than previous Splatoon entries, the game's high user rating has sparked discussion, especially considering Splatoon 3's lower score and the perceived similar lack of innovation in Splatoon Raiders.
Shigeru Miyamoto knows some fans have "multiple Nintendo consoles at home," and hopes that'll become "the norm" in the future: "That would be the best scenario"
Legendary Nintendo fellow Shigeru Miyamoto expressed his hope that owning multiple Nintendo consoles will become the norm for players. He believes this would simplify game development by allowing studios to target both current and next-generation hardware simultaneously, reducing concerns about sales cannibalization between console generations.
The Nintendo Switch 2's price increase is closer than ever, but this last-minute console bundle deal at Woot has…
Nintendo is set to increase the price of the Nintendo Switch console to $500 starting September 1. Currently, a bundle including the console and Mario Kart World is available for $419 at Woot, offering a significant saving. Alternative bundles with different games are also available at Amazon for $499.
More Free Roam tracks added to Mario Kart World on Nintendo Music
Nintendo has added new remixes to the Mario Kart World service on Nintendo Music, featuring tracks from Donkey Kong Country and Luigi's Mansion. These weekly additions continue to expand the music library available for the game.
ShackStream: Splatoon Raiders on The Stevetendo Show! Episode 731
The Stevetendo Show will feature Splatoon Raiders tonight, with host Steve diving into his playthrough of the addictive game. Players explore the Spirhalite Islands as 'The Mechanic,' upgrading weapons and recruiting members of Deep Cut for special attacks. The stream will also potentially include online matches and will be broadcast live on the Shacknews Twitch channel.
Video Game History Foundation releases major new E3 archive collections
The Video Game History Foundation has released new collections documenting the history of the E3 trade show, which ran from 1995 to 2021. These archives include extensive materials from Carolyn Rauch, who oversaw E3 for nearly its entire run, and nearly 12 hours of video footage from the first four E3 events filmed by Anthony Parisi. The additions also feature digitized E3 directory books, E3 Show Daily scans, and previously unreleased footage of the cancelled Rare game Conker's Quest.
Splatoon Raiders review for Nintendo Switch 2
Splatoon Raiders for the Nintendo Switch 2 shifts the series' focus to a single-player experience on the Spirhalite Islands, featuring a story mode with new Salmonid enemies and customizable weapons. While it offers a fresh take with RPG elements and extensive post-game content, some of the music can be grating, though the core gameplay remains addictive and enjoyable for fans of the Splatoon franchise.
Japan’s patent office rejects one of the Pokemon patents, calling Nintendo’s arguments ‘absurd’ and ‘ridiculous’
The Japanese Patent Office has rejected one of Nintendo's patent filings related to Pokemon's monster-capturing mechanics, citing prior art from a 13-year-old fan game. Nintendo's arguments against this were deemed 'absurd' and 'ridiculous' by the examiner, who stated that copyright infringement does not negate prior art for patentability.
Super Mario Sunshine gets 10-player online co-op in mod that lets you tag-team the GameCube classic as Wario, Luigi, and…
A new mod called Better Super Mario Sunshine Online has introduced 10-player online co-op to the GameCube classic. The mod allows players to collect Shine Sprites together, features a hide and seek mode, and includes 15 custom characters like Wario and Luigi.
The Pokémon Company is turning to facial recognition scans to help combat scalpers
The Pokémon Company is implementing a facial recognition system in its Japanese stores to combat scalpers and manage purchase limits. Customers, excluding young children, will have their identity verified to ensure they adhere to the one-entry-per-day rule. This measure aims to provide a fairer shopping environment and ensure wider access to popular merchandise.
