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5 Virtual Boy games added to Nintendo ClassicsNintendo has added five Virtual Boy games to the Nintendo Switch Online service: Jack Bros, Space Invaders Virtual Collection, Vertical Force, Virtual Bowling, and V-Tetris. These titles are available through the "Virtual Boy - Nintendo Classics" app for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers. Additionally, limited-time Virtual Boy-themed profile icons are available for Expansion Pack members using Platinum Points.- Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics adds V-Tetris, Jack Bros., Space Invaders Virtual Collection, Virtual Bowling, and Vertical ForceThe Virtual Boy - Nintendo Classics application has expanded its library with the addition of several new titles. Players can now access V-Tetris, Jack Bros., Space Invaders Virtual Collection, Virtual Bowling, and Vertical Force on the platform.
Nintendo Expands Switch Online's Virtual Boy Library With Five More GamesNintendo has added five classic Virtual Boy titles to its Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service: V-Tetris, Jack Bros., Space Invaders: Virtual Collection, Virtual Bowling, and Vertical Force. Access to these games requires the Expansion Pack subscription tier.
Games Inbox: Are 3D platformers a dead genre?This collection of reader letters discusses the perceived decline of 3D platformers, the controversy surrounding game reviews and developer apologies, and the high price of upcoming games like Grand Theft Auto 6. Other topics include the financial struggles of Sony's acquisition of Bungie and the increasing time it takes to develop games.
Nintendo Switch Online adds new Virtual Boy games in May 2026 updateNintendo Switch Online has added five Virtual Boy games to its service as part of the May 2026 update. The new additions include V-Tetris, Jack Bros., Space Invaders Virtual Collection, Virtual Bowling, and Vertical Force. Access to these titles requires a Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack subscription and the latest update for the Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics app.
The Live-Action Zelda Movie Has A New Worldwide Release DateNintendo has announced that the worldwide theatrical release date for the live-action film adaptation of The Legend of Zelda has been moved up to April 30, 2027. This shifts the release from the previously announced May 7 date. Producer Shigeru Miyamoto stated that the team is working hard to deliver the film as soon as possible.
The Legend of Zelda Live-Action Film’s Theatrical Release Changed to April 30th, 2027Nintendo has announced that the live-action film adaptation of The Legend of Zelda will now be released on April 30, 2027, moving up from its previous May 7, 2027 date. Producer Shigeru Miyamoto stated that the team is working hard to meet the earlier deadline. The film stars Bo Bragason as Zelda and Evan Ainsworth as Link, and is directed by Wes Bell.
Shigeru Miyamoto says the live-action Zelda movie is hitting theaters a week sooner than plannedThe live-action The Legend of Zelda movie has had its worldwide theatrical release date moved up one week to April 30, 2027, from its original May 7 date. Franchise creator Shigeru Miyamoto announced the change via social media, stating the production team is working hard to get the film released as soon as possible. Actors Benjamin Evan Ainsworth and Bro Bragason have been cast as Link and Zelda, respectively, with filming having begun in New Zealand.- Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom's Pilotable Mech Gets An Amiibo This YearNintendo is releasing a new Amiibo figure for Mineru's Construct from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on September 17, 2026, for $35. The larger, more detailed figure can be scanned into Nintendo Switch consoles to unlock in-game items for various Zelda titles, including Tears of the Kingdom and Breath of the Wild.
The Legend of Zelda movie now hits theaters 30th April 2027Nintendo has announced that the live-action "The Legend of Zelda" movie will now premiere on April 30, 2027, a week earlier than previously scheduled. The film, co-produced by Nintendo and Sony Pictures and directed by Wes Ball, stars Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link and Bo Bragason as Zelda.
The Legend of Zelda movie release date moved forwardThe release date for The Legend of Zelda movie has been moved forward to April 30, 2027. This is the second change, with the film previously scheduled for March 26, 2027, and then delayed to May 7, 2027. Nintendo is behind the film adaptation.- The Legend of Zelda live-action film release date moved up to April 30, 2027Nintendo has announced that the live-action The Legend of Zelda film's theatrical release date has been moved up to April 30, 2027. Further details about the film's production and cast are expected to be revealed in the future.
Zelda: Twilight Princess PC port forced to change its name, and for once Nintendo has nothing to do with itThe unofficial PC port of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, previously known as Dusk, has been renamed Dusklight due to a trademark conflict with the FPS game Dusk. The developers of the port and New Blood Interactive, the publisher of Dusk, reached a mutual agreement to avoid confusion. New Blood Interactive has also offered some Dusk Switch keys to the Dusklight community and hinted at a potential crossover.
New Pokemon Keychains Are Replicas of Plamo Model KitsBandai Namco has announced new Pokemon keychains that are miniature replicas of existing Pokemon Plamo model kits. These will be available in Japanese Gashapon capsule machines starting in May 2026, with a worldwide release expected later. The keychains feature popular Pokemon such as Pikachu, Mew, Eevee, Charmander, Bulbasaur, and Squirtle, designed to resemble completed figures within blister packs.
BioShock creator: Nintendo Switch 2 and Steam Machine prove graphics have reached “diminishing returns”BioShock creator Ken Levine believes that graphics have reached a point of diminishing returns, citing the Nintendo Switch 2, Steam Deck, and Steam Machine as evidence that current hardware is sufficient. He suggests that stylistic visuals age better than hyper-realism and that players increasingly prefer accessible hardware over raw graphical power.
Sample the Pokemon Winds and Waves Soundtrack’s Main Theme SongGame Freak and Nintendo have released a behind-the-scenes video showcasing the recording of the main theme song for the upcoming Nintendo Switch game, Pokemon Winds and Waves. The footage features the Tokyo NHK Symphony Orchestra performing the track, offering a glimpse into the game's soundtrack which is expected to release in 2027 alongside the game.- Star Fox, Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 Leaks Are a 'Worst-Case Scenario' for Nintendo, Former Staff SayFormer Nintendo staff believe that leaks regarding Star Fox and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time potentially appearing on the Nintendo Switch 2 represent a 'worst-case scenario' for the company. These leaks are seen as highly damaging to Nintendo's strategic planning and product reveals.
Man Who Distributed Mario-Shaped Illegal Drugs Gets 6 Year Prison SentenceRonnell Rogers, 33, has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for distributing illegal drugs, including pills shaped like Nintendo's Mario characters. The drugs, described as resembling candy, were found to contain fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, and heroin. Rogers pleaded guilty to distribution and possession charges and was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley.
10 Best Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 RPGs to play in 2026This guide rounds up the best role-playing games available on the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2, focusing on titles playable on the new console. It highlights games like Octopath Traveler 0, Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster, Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, detailing their unique features and why they are recommended for RPG fans.- Morning Legal BriefsA man was arrested for allegedly threatening to blow up a Nintendo facility. Separately, xAI is reportedly adding new gas turbines despite an ongoing lawsuit.