Nightdive Studios head Stephen Kick teased the possibility of an Eternal Darkness remaster on social media, calling it one of his favorites and directing fans to watch for announcements. However, past licensing discussions with Nintendo have been unsuccessful, though circumstances may have changed in recent years.
007 First Light's Nintendo Switch 2 port has been delayed from summer 2026 to March 2027 to allow additional time for performance optimization. Developer IO Interactive cited the need to deliver the quality players expect, and the game will be playable at Tokyo Game Show.
Nintendo has opened pre-orders for an electric ocarina accessory for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, priced at $49.99 and releasing November 5th. The ocarina allows players to control in-game music by pressing buttons rather than blowing, with features including free play, pre-programmed songs, and QR code song sharing via the Zelda Notes app. Meanwhile, pre-orders for the Zelda Switch 2 console remain scarce across major retailers, though Nintendo says it will continue taking orders over time.
Blizzard announced official performance specs for Diablo IV on Switch 2, offering Quality Mode at 1440p/30fps docked and Performance Mode at 1080p/40fps, along with features like touch controls, cross-progression, and cross-play support.
Circana released data on the top 20 best-selling GameCube games in the U.S., with Nintendo titles dominating the list. Super Smash Bros. Melee leads, followed by Super Mario Sunshine and Mario Kart: Double Dash, while Sonic Adventure 2: Battle is the highest-ranking third-party game at #8.
The GameCube, released by Nintendo in 2001, developed a strong library of games despite lacking DVD support and third-party backing. Notable titles like Animal Crossing, Eternal Darkness, and Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance remain beloved 25 years later, showcasing the console's enduring legacy in gaming history.
Nintendo has officially revealed the English-language voice cast for Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, an exclusive Switch 2 release arriving this week. The announcement, shared through the Nintendo Today! app and social media, includes main characters voiced by actors like Zeno Robinson, Xander Mobus, and Cassandra Lee Morris, along with an extensive supporting cast.
Nintendo and accessory maker HORI are releasing an electric Ocarina controller for the Switch 2 version of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, available for pre-order at $49.99 USD on the Nintendo Store with a November 5, 2026 release date. The device features sound recognition technology that lets players interact with the game by playing songs, with options for free play and auto-play modes, plus volume control and a headphone jack.
Raid on Bungeling Bay is a 1984 Commodore 64 shoot 'em up by Broderbund where players control a helicopter bombing factories across islands. The game was Will Wright's first project and its commercial success, particularly the million-unit Famicom version in Japan, funded the development of SimCity.
Nintendo is running a 'Customer Appreciation' sale on Switch games and accessories across Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and its own storefront through September 26th, funded by tariff-related refunds from the US government. Major discounts include Mario Kart 8 Deluxe with DLC for under $60, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for $49, and Animal Crossing: New Horizons with DLC for $60.
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave has announced its voice cast, featuring four main heroes—Cai, Dietrich, Leda, and Eshmel—alongside supporting characters like the goddesses Fortuna and Sothis. The comprehensive cast list includes over 80 voice actors across main and additional character roles.
Nintendo and Intelligent Systems released an overview trailer for Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, a tactical RPG where players guide four heroes through the Heroic Games in the Dagdan Empire while traveling through time to defeat the demon god Balor. The game features turn-based grid combat, character relationship building, and special abilities called Blaze Arts that drain HP but fill a gauge for power boosts.
Nintendo released a seven-minute overview trailer for Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, the latest tactical RPG entry and first for Switch 2, launching September 17, 2026. The trailer recaps previously shown battle and exploration gameplay ahead of the game's release.
Nintendo revealed the official map for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, showing a redesigned Kingdom of Hyrule with expanded areas like Kokiri Forest and Hyrule Castle Town. The remake launches in November with new features including motion-controlled aiming, voice input for the Ocarina, and expanded zones, alongside a limited-edition Nintendo Switch 2 console and an upcoming live-action Zelda film premiering in 2027.
Nintendo is offering a two-week Customer Appreciation Sale with up to 30% off Switch games and accessories, funded in part by a $300 million tariff refund the company received from the US government following a Supreme Court ruling against Trump's trade tariffs.
Nintendo art director Takaya Imamura faced online backlash, primarily from Japanese users, after posting about experimenting with generative AI for prototyping a 3D shooter game. Imamura defended the work as testing and clarified he never intended to release the prototype, noting AI helps him bridge the gap between his ideas and technical implementation.
Nintendo launched a Customer Appreciation Sale funded by $300 million in government tariff refunds, offering discounts across the Nintendo Store, eShop, and participating retailers on classic games and hardware. However, the sale excludes Nintendo Switch 2 games and hardware, focusing instead on older-generation titles and accessories for nostalgia-driven players.
Diablo 4's Season of Hell's Legacy launches September 15th to mark the franchise's 30th anniversary and the game's Nintendo Switch 2 debut, featuring the return of Deckard Cain and battles against the three Prime Evils with new Legacy Uniques and Waking Nightmares encounters. The Amazon class will arrive in early 2027 with bow and javelin-based builds.
Nintendo and Capcom announced a Switch 2 bundle for Monster Hunter Wilds, launching December 4, 2026 in Japan, priced at 61,980 yen and including the console, controllers, digital game copy, and three months of Switch Online. The physical retail version costs $39.99 while the digital version is discounted to $29.99, with an expansion planned for 2027.
Nintendo revealed The Legend of Zelda: Master Collection, a trading card collectible set developed with Panini featuring artwork from across the franchise's 40-year history. The set includes cards from classic and modern Zelda games with a storage album, announced during the European 40th Anniversary Direct, though release date and pricing remain unconfirmed.