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September 2026 Nintendo Direct predictions
This article speculates on potential announcements for upcoming Nintendo Direct presentations, focusing on predictions for the September 2024 events. It covers potential reveals for remakes like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, new entries in series like Metroid, and updates for existing titles such as Pikmin 4, while also discussing rumors and leaks.
Rumors of a new Wario game grow ahead of tomorrow's Nintendo Direct
Ahead of a Nintendo Direct presentation, rumors suggest a new Wario game is in development, potentially a Wario Land title or a WarioWare entry. Leaks from a prominent source indicate a new Wario game is coming, possibly in 2027, with Wario also appearing in recent Nintendo Switch Online and Mario Kart content.
Big Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch sale live with games as low as $15
GameStop is currently hosting a significant sale on Nintendo Switch games, with select titles priced at $15 and others at $35. Notable games included in the sale are Super Mario RPG, Mario & Luigi: Brothership, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion, and Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake. The sale is expected to last for about a week, though inventory may be depleted sooner.
Kevin Afghani Fire & Ice RGX 2026 Guest of Honor
Voice actor Kevin Afghani, known for his work as the current voice of Mario and Luigi, will be a Guest of Honor at Fire & Ice RGX 2026. The event will take place at the Roebbelen Center in Roseville, CA, from June 20-21. Afghani has also lent his voice to games like Genshin Impact and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.
Mailbox: The Wii U's Legacy, Mii Singing, Hippos - Nintendo Life Letters
This month's Nintendo Life Mailbox features discussions on favorite Nintendo hippos, the legacy of the Wii U in light of Switch ports, and creative ways players customize their experiences in games like Tomodachi Life and Animal Crossing: New Horizons. The segment also touches on the creative use of puns in Nintendo Life articles and briefly mentions Shigeru Miyamoto.
Nintendo casually releases Switch 2 update that makes almost every OG Switch game run better, so you can take any of your favorites on the go without sacrificing performance
Nintendo has released a system update for the Nintendo Switch 2 that improves the performance of many original Nintendo Switch games in handheld mode. This update, version 22.0.0, enables games to run as if they were in docked mode, offering better resolution and performance for titles like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Some games with specific control schemes are excluded from this boost.
WarioWare series director Goro Abe has left Nintendo, but he won't stop making "experimental games with unconventional mechanics"
WarioWare series director Goro Abe has departed from Nintendo after a long tenure, having started as a programmer on Wario Land 4 in 2001 and most recently directing WarioWare: Move It! in 2023. Abe will be joining Osaka Electro-Communication University as a professor, where he plans to continue developing small, experimental games with unconventional mechanics outside of traditional commerce, and explore industry-academia collaborations.
WarioWare series director Goro Abe has left Nintendo after 26 years at the company
Goro Abe, director of the WarioWare series, has departed Nintendo after a 26-year tenure. Abe was involved in titles such as Wario Land 4 and most recently directed WarioWare: Move It!.
WarioWare director Goro Abe leaves Nintendo after 25+ years
Goro Abe, director of Nintendo's WarioWare series, has departed the company after nearly 30 years to become a professor at Osaka Electro-Communication University. He will teach in the newly established Game and Social Design department, focusing on game-related research and development. His last directorial project was WarioWare: Move It! in 2023.
Veteran 'WarioWare' Director Goro Abe Has Left Nintendo
Goro Abe, the director behind every WarioWare title, has left Nintendo to become a professor at Osaka Electro-Communication University. His departure follows that of other key Nintendo figures, Hideki Konno and Kensuke Tanabe. Abe will focus on game research and production in his new role.
WarioWare Legend Goro Abe Quits Nintendo After Over 25 Years
Goro Abe, a key figure behind Nintendo's WarioWare series for over 25 years, has departed the company. He will now serve as a professor at Osaka Electro-Communication University, focusing on a new course titled "Game and Social Design." Abe's career at Nintendo began with Wario Land 4 and included significant contributions to the WarioWare franchise and the Super Smash Bros. series.
