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Recension – Star Wars Galactic Racer
Star Wars Galactic Racer offers a fresh take on the racing genre with its roguelike campaign, where players compete to become the galaxy's top racer after the fall of the Empire. The game features engaging mechanics, memorable characters like Biddy Blas, and strong Star Wars fan service, though the protagonist's personality is somewhat flat and some difficulty spikes can be frustrating.
Ocarina of Time Remake: Why the Wait Is Unbearable — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
The article argues for a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, highlighting its groundbreaking innovations in 3D gaming and enduring themes. While acknowledging the Nintendo 3DS version, it suggests the original's age necessitates a modern update to address control issues, framerate, and potential cut content, while preserving its core charm for new and returning players.
Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake details you may have missed
New details have emerged for the upcoming remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Nintendo Switch, highlighting several changes from the original Nintendo 64 version. These include new features like 'fairy thoughts' for hints, a fifth bottle, and amiibo support for item drops and unlockable masks. The game will also run at a smooth 60 frames per second with visual enhancements and some tweaked dungeon puzzles.
Zelda: Ocarina of Time designer wanted Navi to be a "cute girl," but "that wasn't possible"…
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time designer Yoshiaki Koizumi revealed that the iconic fairy companion Navi was originally envisioned as a "cute girl" but was changed to a ball of light due to the Nintendo 64's technical limitations. This design choice was also influenced by Koizumi's desire to avoid a generic marker for the game's Z-targeting system.
Zelda: Ocarina of Time on N64 actually had a jump button early in development, 29 years before Nintendo's remake…
A newly resurfaced interview reveals that the original Nintendo 64 version of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time featured a dedicated jump button during early development, a feature that has reappeared in the upcoming remake. Developers Satoru Iwata and Yoshiaki Koizumi discussed how the decision to remove the jump button was influenced by a desire to emphasize puzzle elements over action.
Ghost Sweeper - A spooky puzzle platformer is coming to the Game Boy Advance with successful funding on Kickstarter!
Ghost Sweeper, a new spooky puzzle platformer, is officially heading to the Game Boy Advance after a highly successful Kickstarter campaign by PIKO Interactive and 7 Raven Studios. The game exceeded its funding goal within five days and has plans for ports to Sega Genesis, Neo Geo, and PlayStation 5, as well as physical releases for Nintendo Switch and PS5. This project marks a significant step for PIKO Interactive following its acquisition of 7 Raven Studios.
Zelda Ocarina of Time remake has new sidequests, harder minigames, and subtle dungeon tweaks that suddenly have me a lot…
A hands-on preview of the upcoming The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake reveals new sidequests, a harder minigame mode, and subtle dungeon tweaks. While the author initially worried Nintendo was being too faithful, these additions make revisiting Hyrule more exciting.
This French retailer might have the best Ocarina of Time pre-order bonus I've seen yet
French retailer Micromania is offering a replica Nintendo 64 box for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time as a pre-order bonus for the Nintendo Switch version. This bonus is available at midnight launch events in select stores, while US customers can get $10 off the foil box edition at Amazon. Other bonuses like wallets and Spiritual Stones are also mentioned.
France has the best Zelda: Ocarina Of Time pre-order bonus and we're furious
A French retailer, Micromania, is offering a replica Nintendo 64 box as a pre-order bonus for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, a bonus not available in the UK. This exclusive offer, also seen at EB Games Canada with a different sleeve, has generated frustration among fans due to regional disparities in game incentives. The remake is set to launch worldwide on November 5, 2026, for the Nintendo Switch.
007 First Light On Switch 2 Includes Something No Other Platform Gets, And It’s Ridiculous
IO Interactive announced that the Nintendo Switch 2 version of 007 First Light will launch on March 18, 2027, featuring an exclusive, oversized GoldenEye suit preorder bonus. This unique cosmetic references Pierce Brosnan's attire from the 1995 film GoldenEye, which has a historical connection to Nintendo through the N64 game. The Switch 2 version experienced multiple delays, with the company citing various contributing factors.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake features a new mechanic that should hopefully make Navi less annoying
Nintendo is introducing a new 'Fairy Notes' mechanic in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, which will provide players with secrets and tips via Navi. This feature aims to address long-standing player complaints about Navi's frequent and sometimes annoying interjections.
6 Biggest Takeaways From Hands-On With Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake
This hands-on preview of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake highlights significant improvements over the original Nintendo 64 and 3DS versions. The remake features a beautiful visual upgrade with a new art style, full voice acting, and a dedicated jump button that enhances gameplay control. While Hyrule Field remains sparse, Hyrule Castle Town is more vibrant, and combat mechanics have been refined with modern Zelda conveniences.
Ocarina of Time Remake Hands-On Preview (Switch 2)
A preview of the upcoming remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the Nintendo Switch 2 showcases a reimagined Kokiri Forest, Hyrule Field, and Castle Town. The updated version features enhanced visuals, a new orchestral score, and modernized controls including a manual jump and free camera movement, aiming to capture the original's sense of awe with a dreamcore aesthetic.
The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time remake preview - the once and future king
A preview of the upcoming remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time highlights its graphical overhaul and updated gameplay. While the remake is a visual masterpiece, some changes like manual jumping and the inability to rename Link have drawn criticism.
"I'm still trying to make this work for under $100" - Taki Udon teases a FPGA GBA SP that could shake up…
Taki Udon, creator of SuperStation One, is developing a new FPGA Game Boy Advance SP prototype aiming for a sub-$100 price point. This potential retro handheld revival, which plays real cartridges and has shown compatibility with Game Boy Advance and even Nintendo 64 games, could significantly impact the market, especially if it undercuts existing emulation-based alternatives.
You need not hunger for that Zelda Ocarina of Time remake when we already have Indigo, a colossal N64 romhack featuring mushroom forests and bearded Link
Indigo, a full game replacement romhack for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, is set 15 years after Majora's Mask and features new items, enemies, bosses, maps, and story. Playable on PC via static recompilation, the mod includes an older, bearded Link and is currently in public demo stages, with developers asking for patience regarding its completion.
As a retro gaming expert, the biggest piece of Prime Day advice I can give is to focus on small setup improvements
This article advises retro gaming enthusiasts to focus on smaller setup improvements during Prime Day sales, rather than expecting significant discounts on consoles or emulation systems. The author suggests prioritizing retro controllers and HDMI upscalers, highlighting specific products from 8Bitdo and GuliKit as worthwhile purchases.
Prime Day retro deals live: consoles, handhelds, and accessories I'd grab before Big Deal Days ends
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days event is in its final stretch, with potential for new discounts on retro consoles, handhelds, and accessories. While some deals have been disappointing, the author highlights specific retro titles and accessories that have been found, offering advice on navigating the sale.
Kill.Switch - Det bortglömda spelet som Gears of War snodde sitt bästa trick från
The article discusses how the 2003 Namco game Kill.Switch, largely forgotten today, was the true originator of the cover-based shooting mechanics popularized by Gears of War. While Kill.Switch received mixed reviews and was not a commercial success, its innovative 'Offensive Cover System' directly inspired Gears of War and later titles like Uncharted and Rainbow Six: Vegas, fundamentally changing the third-person shooter genre.
What Makes a Game Interactive? Mario vs Lain vs AI
This analysis explores the definition of interactivity in video games, contrasting the direct physical input of Super Mario Bros. with the cognitive friction of Serial Experiments Lain. It argues that true interactivity lies in the player's agency and the push-and-pull relationship with the media, rather than mere convenience or information overload, a concept highlighted by Nintendo's historical approach and contrasted with modern predictive media and AI.
