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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake – 15 Details Worth Knowing
This article provides 15 details about the upcoming remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the Nintendo Switch 2. It highlights modernized visuals, a guided semi-open path, and the self-contained story that makes it accessible to newcomers. Key gameplay elements like dungeons, environmental puzzles, the ocarina's musical mechanics, and the passage of time are discussed, along with new features such as microphone input for melodies and support for Zelda Notes.
PAX Aus 2026 wrap up: The Aussie indie devs to watch
PAX Aus 2026 highlighted a diverse range of Australian indie developers showcasing unique titles. Games like Schrodinger's Cat Burglar, On the Hearth, Terramystra, Lorenz Fries, Nuko, Penguin Colony, Brave Cart, Multi-Merge Mayhem, My Arms are Longer Now, Tank Society, and Ranger were featured, with many aiming for PC and Nintendo Switch releases.
PAX Aus 2026 wrap-up: The New Zealand indie devs to watch
PAX Aus 2026 featured several promising New Zealand indie games. The Order of the Damned is an action-RPG with a dark, post-apocalyptic setting, while Bashful Adoration is a romantic comedy 3D platformer. Dungeon Baller blends roguelite and pinball mechanics, and Shape Sender Deluxe offers a creative puzzle experience. Killing Things With Your Friends is a gory co-op FPS, Burger Bois is a food-truck simulator, and Canvas City is a turn-based game inspired by '90s aesthetics.
Nintendo pre-order updates – October 25, 2026 – The Apothecary Diaries, Order of the Sinking Star, more
This article provides a comprehensive list of Nintendo products available for pre-order across various retailers in the United States, Canada, UK, and other regions for October 2026 through early 2027. It details game titles, special editions, release dates, and participating stores like Amazon, Best Buy, and GameStop.
Elden Ring movie has a budget of nearly $200 million
A24's live-action Elden Ring movie is reportedly set to have a budget of nearly $200 million, making it the studio's most expensive film to date. Alex Garland is writing and directing the adaptation, which is being shot for IMAX and is due in cinemas on March 3, 2028. The film is partially a prequel to FromSoftware's 2022 action RPG.
Astroneer studio System Era Softworks lays off over 30 devs after Starseeker’s early access underperforms
System Era Softworks, the developer of Astroneer and Starseeker: Starseeker Chronicles, has laid off over 30 employees due to Starseeker's underperformance at its early access launch. The studio expressed deep regret for the affected developers, stating that the decision was necessary to make a sustainable push towards the game's 1.0 release.
[Let’s Talk] Nintendo Switch Sports Resort impressions
This article discusses impressions of the newly launched Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, comparing it to its predecessor and highlighting new features like expanded sports and single-player content. It also includes reader comments on Nintendo Switch Online, covering topics such as retro game preservation, desired additions like DS and Wii games, and the potential for new challenges and multiplayer features.
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 announces 10th anniversary update
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a special update scheduled for October 27, 2026. The update includes the Final Festival of Universes event, returning items, and rewards that can unlock content in the upcoming Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3. A free update on October 27 will also add new login bonuses and costumes.
Nintendo maintenance schedule – October 25, 2026 – 3DS downtime returns, more for Switch 2 and Switch
Nintendo has released its maintenance schedule for the week of October 25, 2026. Downtime is scheduled for Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch across various network services, including user data transfer and cloud saves for Nintendo Switch Online.
Japanese Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch releases for October 29, 2026
Nintendo has updated the Japanese release schedule for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 for the week of October 29, 2026. The list includes various new digital and retail titles such as Anomalith, Hello Kitty Party Land, and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2.
Look Outside Brings Its Apartment Horror to PS5 and Switch 2 on October 30
Look Outside, the survival horror RPG developed by Francis Coulombe, is set to launch on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 on October 30. Publisher Devolver Digital confirmed the release date, placing the game's launch just before Halloween.
Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch file sizes – Stellar Blade, Minecraft for Switch 2, more
Nintendo eShop listings reveal the file sizes for numerous games on both the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Titles include Stellar Blade, Minecraft, Cities: Skylines, and many others, providing a comprehensive overview of storage requirements for upcoming releases.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity needs a proper upgrade path on Nintendo Switch 2
The upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 release of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, titled Definitive Edition, is criticized for its $30 price point and lack of a traditional upgrade path from the original Nintendo Switch version. Despite save data compatibility, the decision by Koei Tecmo to make it a separate purchase is seen as a cash-grab, especially considering the game's age and existing DLC.
Motion controls are great and games should use them more - Reader’s Feature
A reader argues that motion controls are a valuable and underutilized input method in modern gaming. They highlight Nintendo Switch Sports Resort and the original Wii Sports as examples of successful family-friendly motion control games, contrasting this with Sony and Microsoft's lack of focus on such experiences. The author believes motion controls, when implemented well, can broaden gaming's appeal and improve accessibility for a wider audience.
Shift Up and PlatinumGames detail the process of putting Bayonetta costumes in Stellar Blade
Shift Up and PlatinumGames discussed the collaborative process of integrating Bayonetta costumes into Stellar Blade. PlatinumGames' CEO Atsushi Inaba emphasized a hands-off approach to foster collaboration, while Shift Up's Kim Hyung Tae described the experience as a fun learning process, balancing his creative desires with the need to respect the source material and create a cohesive look for Stellar Blade's protagonist, Eve.
Shack Chat: What sport would you like to see added as Nintendo Switch Sports Resort DLC?
Shacknews staff members discuss their desired sports and activities for potential DLC in Nintendo Switch Sports Resort. Suggestions range from log rolling and four square to hockey, baseball, and surfing, with some staff members drawing inspiration from shows like American Gladiators.
Prime Video's Fallout reality competition Fallout Shelter: The Experiment premieres in January
Prime Video's reality competition series, Fallout Shelter: The Experiment, is set to premiere on January 13, 2027, with the first four episodes available on launch day and the rest following weekly. The unscripted show features participants testing their survival skills in Vault-Tec shelters for a chance to win $1 million. The series is produced by Studio Lambert, Kilter Films, and involves Bethesda Game Studios with Todd Howard and James Altman as executive producers.
Peak devs explain why the viral co-op game's size tripled with new console ports: "Instead of the same 30 daily maps rotating forever, you get 208 maps"
The developers of the viral co-op game Peak have explained that the game's file size tripled with the recent console ports to PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X|S. This increase is due to the addition of 208 rotating maps, up from the previous 30 daily maps, to ensure long-term replayability. The console versions also introduce cross-play and address various bugs and regional pricing issues.
Mole Mania Leads Three Game Boy Additions to Switch Online on October 27
Mole Mania, Avenging Spirit, and Pinball: Revenge of the 'Gator are being added to the Game Boy app on Nintendo Switch Online on October 27. Mole Mania, a 1996 puzzle game produced by Shigeru Miyamoto, is the headline addition, with the other two being a Jaleco arcade conversion and an early HAL Laboratory pinball title.
Peak: Console Edition launch trailer – co-op climbing game reaches Nintendo Switch 2
Peak: Console Edition, a co-op climbing game, has launched on the Nintendo Switch with full cross-play support. Players must survive a mysterious island by scaling a procedurally generated mountain, relying on friends and survival items to overcome obstacles across four distinct biomes.
