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[Let’s Talk] Your experience with Zelda: Ocarina of Time
This article discusses players' experiences with the classic game The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, highlighting its various re-releases across multiple Nintendo platforms including the Nintendo 64, GameCube, Wii, Wii U, Nintendo 3DS, and Nintendo Switch. It prompts readers to share their original experiences and interest in the remake.
The Pokemon Bank shutdown will be the end of an era
Pokemon Bank, a crucial tool for transferring Pokemon between Nintendo 3DS titles, will permanently shut down in February 2027. This closure marks the end of an era for many players who relied on the service to maintain continuity and sentimental value in their Pokemon collections across generations. While Pokemon Home offers a modern alternative for transferring creatures to the Nintendo Switch, the loss of Pokemon Bank signifies a break in the long chain of intergenerational transferability.
Pokemon Bank shutdown will make 5 Pokemon unobtainable in modern Switch games, and fans want to know when that changes
Pokemon Bank will shut down on February 25, 2027, making several Pokemon unobtainable in modern Nintendo Switch games. While most Pokemon can be transferred to Pokemon Home, a few, including Spinda, Deoxys, Celebi, Victini, Zarude, Iron Leaves, and Walking Wake, will become inaccessible. The article discusses the current status of these Pokemon and speculates on when they might become available again through future events or game releases.
Pokémon Pokopia has a staggeringly large 21% attach rate on Nintendo Switch 2
Pokémon Pokopia has achieved over five million sales on the Nintendo Switch 2, representing a significant 21% attach rate for the console. The game's success, driven by word-of-mouth and critical acclaim, has led to the announcement of new DLC and strongly suggests a sequel is likely. Meanwhile, Nintendo has confirmed that Pokémon Bank servers will shut down on February 25, 2027, requiring users to transfer their Pokémon to Pokémon Home.
Pokemon Bank to end service in February 2027
The Pokemon Company has announced that Pokemon Bank, the storage app for Nintendo 3DS games, will end support on February 26, 2027. Users who have downloaded the app before the 3DS eShop closure in 2023 can still transfer their Pokemon to Pokemon Home until the service ends. This announcement coincides with news that Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen will become compatible with Pokemon Home on Nintendo Switch in October.
Pokemon Bank closes in 2027 and FireRed and LeafGreen link to Pokemon HOME
The Pokemon Company announced that Pokemon Bank, originally available on the Nintendo 3DS, will cease operations on February 26, 2027. Users will be directed to utilize the Pokemon HOME service thereafter. Additionally, Pokemon FireRed and Pokemon LeafGreen will gain compatibility with Pokemon HOME.
You have fewer than 200 days to migrate all your old Pokémon from Pokémon Bank to Pokémon Home, or they're gone forever
The Pokémon Company has announced that Pokémon Bank, a storage application for the Nintendo 3DS, will cease operations on February 25, 2027. Players have until this date to migrate their Pokémon from Pokémon Bank to Pokémon Home, as any remaining Pokémon will be lost permanently. Compatibility for Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen with Pokémon Home is expected in October 2026.
Pokemon Bank shuts down next year, cutting off the only transfer path from older Pokemon games to the Switch generation
The Pokemon Company announced that Pokemon Bank, a service for transferring Pokemon from older Nintendo 3DS titles, will cease operations on February 26, 2027. This marks the end of the primary method for moving creatures from the 3DS generation to the Nintendo Switch via Pokemon HOME. Players have until the shutdown date to transfer their Pokemon.
Nintendo Is Pulling The Plug On One Of The Best Ways To Get Rare Pokemon
Nintendo is shutting down Pokemon Bank, a service that allowed players to store rare Pokemon, on February 27, 2027. This closure marks the end of an era for the Nintendo 3DS, as the eShop for the console has already been closed. While a replacement service, Pokemon Home, exists for Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android, transferring Pokemon from older games will become more difficult.
Preview: Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave is previewed as a potential new entry in the flagship series for Nintendo. The article notes the series' shift on Nintendo 3DS towards more player-friendly mechanics and a greater focus on characters and relationships, which has broadened its appeal.
Three Nintendo 3DS Games That Practically Everyone Owned In The 2010s
During the 2010s, the Nintendo 3DS and its 2DS relative were ubiquitous handhelds, boasting a strong library that included popular titles like Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Pokémon X and Y, and Mario Kart 7. These games, along with backward compatibility with DS titles, contributed to the system's significant sales success and enduring popularity.
Free Roam tracks from Mario Kart 7, Tour, and Live added to Mario Kart World on Nintendo Music
Nintendo has added new tracks to its Nintendo Music service for Mario Kart World, featuring remixes from Mario Kart 7 and Mario Kart Tour. The latest update includes 9 tracks from the Nintendo 3DS title and 8 from the mobile game, alongside the main title theme.
Xenoblade Chronicles' new Switch 2 Edition is a lot of things, but it is not a good racing game
The Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition - Switch 2 Edition offers graphical improvements and new features like voice acting in heart-to-heart conversations. However, the addition of Ether Jets and associated racing minigames is criticized for being unfun and poorly integrated into the game's world, detracting from the overall experience.
EXSTETRA Remaster Released
The remastered RPG EXSTETRA has been released on PC via Steam, marking its debut on the platform. This version is a remaster of the game originally launched in Japan for PlayStation Vita and Nintendo 3DS in 2013.
PlayStation 5 Remaster of Beloved PS Vita RPG Gets Release Date
The 2013 Japanese PlayStation Vita RPG Exstetra is receiving a remaster for PlayStation 5 and PC, with the PS5 version scheduled for release on September 3, 2026. Developed by Studio Saizensen and published by Furyu, this marks the game's first global release. The plot involves a protagonist who must kiss others to save two worlds from destruction.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 remake rating suggests some changes, with its "suggestive themes" missing, and we can probably guess what that means
The ESRB rating for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Nintendo Switch has been updated, showing an E10+ rating with "animated blood, fantasy violence." This rating is identical to the one for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D, except for the omission of "suggestive themes," which may indicate minor changes in the remake. The presence of an ESRB rating suggests an upcoming release announcement.
Zelda: Ocarina of Time Nintendo Switch 2 remake now has its ESRB rating
Nintendo has updated its website for the upcoming remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on the Nintendo Switch 2, including its ESRB rating of E10+. This rating is consistent with the Nintendo 3DS version, citing 'Animated Blood' and 'Fantasy Violence', but notably omits 'Suggestive Themes' which was present in the 3DS classification. The game is still slated for release on the Nintendo Switch 2 sometime this year.
Harvest Moon: Skytree Village and Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley Are Now Out on Android
Harvest Moon: Skytree Village and Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley have been released on Android devices, allowing players to experience these farming and life simulation games on their mobile phones. Both titles, previously available on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS, are priced at $9.99 but are currently on sale for $7.99. Skytree Village focuses on restoring a village by rebuilding its Skytrees, while The Lost Valley centers on thawing a valley stuck in eternal winter.
Tsunku shares emotional story behind Rhythm Heaven Groove and why he stayed loyal to Nintendo
Musician Tsunku shared an emotional account of his loyalty to Nintendo, declining offers from other companies for over a decade to wait for the Rhythm Heaven series' return. He also detailed how Nintendo's continued development of Rhythm Heaven Megamix during his battle with laryngeal cancer provided him with hope and courage, acknowledging the similar struggles faced by Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata at the time.
Satoru Iwata admitted that “employees who fear that they may be laid off” never produce the same results
Late Nintendo president Satoru Iwata stated in 2013 that employees who fear layoffs do not produce optimal results, a sentiment relevant to today's volatile games industry marked by high costs and mass layoffs. He made these comments when the Nintendo 3DS initially underperformed.