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Nintendo's Double Direct Wraps Up: Winter Port Lineup Overflows, Metroid and Kirby New Entries Close the Show
This week's second Nintendo Direct centered on the Switch 2 port lineup, with Monster Hunter Wilds, Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, and The Witcher 3 remaster all making appearances—before Metroid Ravenous and Kirby and the World Beyond were finally revealed at the very end.
'The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time' Switch 2 Remake Launches November 5, Faithfully Recreating the 1998 Original
At the Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct, Nintendo announced that the Switch 2 remake of "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time" will launch on November 5, adding camera controls, a quest log, and hum-to-play ocarina functionality, alongside the reveal of a Zelda-themed Switch 2 console.
Nintendo Sets Two Livestreams Back-to-Back: Zelda 40th Anniversary Opens, Full Direct Closes the Next Day
Nintendo has announced back-to-back livestreams on September 8 and 9, starting with a 30-minute Zelda 40th Anniversary special, followed by a full 45-minute Nintendo Direct revealing its year-end lineup.
Europe will stop selling original Switch in 2027, but the console you have has no expiration date
Nintendo will stop supplying original Switch to European retailers in mid-February 2027, which is the only confirmed suspension period at present. Sales numbers, Switch 2 backward compatibility, and battery specs show that hardware retirement and support end are two different things.
"Pokémon Champions" cuts out the treasure-grabbing and training skills, allowing players to fall in love with the arena again
This free battle platform removes the threshold for treasure hunting and breeding, and replaces IV/EV with 66 attribute points and Lv.50 rules, allowing a player who has played Pokémon for nearly 30 years but has always been indifferent to PVP to truly engage in competitive battles for the first time.
'Witcher 3' Remaster Launches September 29, Free Upgrade for Existing Players
CD Projekt Red announced at Gamescom that the "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt" remaster will launch on September 29, covering both DLC expansions. Existing players can upgrade for free, and Switch owners can also switch to the Switch 2 version at no cost.
Nintendo Teases Fans With a Single Screenshot: Is 'Pokémon Gold and Silver' the Next Remake?
Nintendo of America recreated the Gold and Silver opening scene in "Pokémon Pokopia," with a caption loaded with hidden meaning. Fans immediately jumped to the possibility of Gold and Silver remakes, with the timing coming right on the heels of the Red and Green hype surrounding Switch 2.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Early Access Countdown: Doors Open to All Platforms After Aug. 25 Cutoff
The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta's early access week wraps up on August 25, after which players on every platform—including Nintendo Switch 2—will be free to jump into matches without restriction starting next week.
Is Switch Online Worth It? The Expansion Pack Makes Most Sense as a One-Year Trial
The basic plan runs $20 a year, the upgraded tier $50, and Switch 2-exclusive features like GameChat and the GameCube library make the math even trickier. Here's a rundown of what you actually get, so you can decide which tier to pick.
'The Binding of Isaac: Repentance+ Online' Is Launching the Same Day as GTA 6, On Purpose
Edmund McMillen's dungeon-crawling roguelike is getting its console release on November 19, going head-to-head with GTA 6 on launch day. It adds up to four-player online co-op and is coming to PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Switch 2.
Asked What Gecko Does Better Than Dolphin, the Dev Just Says "Probably None"
A new face has entered the GameCube emulator scene: Gecko, built by a developer who just wanted to play one specific Wii game. He's candid that it can't beat the veteran Dolphin emulator yet, and the buzz also reignites Nintendo's long-standing hardline stance on emulators.
Sharge Disk Pro 2 Finally Fixes 3 Generations of Screwups: One Cable for HDMI Out and Four Storage Options
From ear-splitting fans to fake magnets and USB ports that couldn't fit a cable, Sharge has turned its SSD enclosure into a pocket-sized do-it-all card that outputs HDMI, passes through power, and even recognizes the Switch 2.