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• Latest news Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 Limited Edition Sells Out, Resale Listings Rise

  The Legend of Zelda 40th anniversary limited-edition Switch 2 consoles and related accessories sold out within minutes of launch. Numerous units quickly appeared on secondary markets, with some resale listings reaching about $1,200. Both the console and accessory bundles were included in the rapid sell-out. There is no confirmed information yet about additional stock or official restocks.

• Latest news Switch 2 firmware 23.0.0 adds VRR support for docked TV mode

  Firmware version 23.0.0 for the Nintendo Switch 2 enables variable refresh rate (VRR) when the console is docked and in TV mode. VRR changes a display's refresh rate to match a game's frame rate, smoothing gameplay and reducing screen tearing, which is especially useful for titles with unstable frame pacing. The update also adds a handheld boost mode toggle in quick settings and brings new music to Mii Maker. Nintendo had previously said the Switch 2 would support VRR but the console launched without the feature.

• Latest news Nintendo Direct Sept 2026: new Metroid and Kirby for Switch 2, Zelda remake shown

  Nintendo held a 45-minute September 2026 Direct focused on new announcements and updates for the Switch 2, including new Metroid and Kirby entries. The presentation followed a separate Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct and featured gameplay of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake as part of the anniversary celebrations. Most games shown were announced as Switch 2 exclusives, though several titles will still come to the original Switch as Nintendo’s support for that console slowly winds down. The event mixed first- and third-party reveals and forms part of ongoing Zelda 40th celebrations continuing through the year.

• Latest news Kirby and the World Beyond announced for Nintendo Switch 2, Spring 2027

  Nintendo announced a new Kirby game titled Kirby and the World Beyond for the Nintendo Switch 2, targeting a Spring 2027 release window. The reveal included a trailer shown during a Nintendo Direct presentation. The title is a new entry in the Kirby series. Specific release date, platforms beyond Switch 2, and gameplay details have not yet been confirmed.

• Latest news Onimusha: Way of the Sword sells 1M in first day, pushes series past 10M

  Onimusha: Way of the Sword sold over one million copies in its first full day after launching on September 4 across PC and current and last-gen PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. That initial burst pushed cumulative Onimusha franchise sales past ten million units worldwide and represents the series' first major release in about 20 years. Capcom offered an early-access demo before launch, and the game opened to generally positive critical reception with an 85 Metacritic score and an 86 on OpenCritic. The title reached the one-million mark faster than Pragmata, which required two days to hit the same milestone.

• Latest news Nintendo to host Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct with Ocarina remake and Switch 2 hints

  Nintendo will hold a dedicated Nintendo Direct to mark The Legend of Zelda’s 40th anniversary. The showcase is expected to offer a look at a remake of Ocarina of Time and the franchise’s upcoming live-action movie. Leaks tied to the event have also suggested new Switch 2 hardware and refreshed versions of classic Zelda titles. Exact announcements, dates, and hardware confirmation have not been finalized in the available evidence.

• Latest news Rain World Anthology Edition coming to Nintendo Switch 2 with physical release

  An Anthology Edition of Rain World has been announced for Nintendo Switch 2 and will receive a physical release as part of a definitive edition. Rain World is a cult classic platformer from Videocult that mixes cinematic, Limbo-like puzzle-platforming with survival mechanics and puts players in control of a slugcat. The announcement was made during an indie publisher’s first game showcase, which also provided updates on several other indie titles. Specifics such as release date, price and the Anthology Edition’s full contents were not disclosed.

• Latest news Aggro Crab to publish Rebounder, a kaizo‑inspired platformer set on a lunar worksite

  Aggro Crab will publish and support Rebounder, an upcoming 2D platformer that pairs comic‑book, color‑limited cel‑shaded art with hardcore platforming. The game is set on a remote lunar worksite where contract blue‑collar workers race through hazardous terrain to deliver precious cargo. Rebounder draws explicit inspiration from kaizo-style challenge runs, signaling a different direction for Aggro Crab alongside its interest in co-op 'friendslop' games.

• Latest news Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom — Secrets of the Zonai deluxe release arrives in October

  A deluxe release titled The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Secrets of the Zonai arrives in October. The release coincides with the Zelda series' 40th anniversary and provides a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the 2023 game Tears of the Kingdom. The book targets fans still awaiting Nintendo's upcoming Ocarina of Time remake for the Switch 2.

• Latest news Nintendo to run two Directs next week; first dedicated to Zelda 40th

  Nintendo will hold two Direct presentations back-to-back next week, with the first focused on The Legend of Zelda's 40th anniversary. Nintendo announced an Ocarina of Time remake in June that is slated for release on the Switch 2 later this year after initial rumors in March. As the year moves into Q4, Nintendo has not revealed the remake's visuals, gameplay changes, or exact release date. The consecutive Directs are the first time Nintendo has scheduled two presentations in a row and are likely to be the venue for those missing details.

• Latest news Nintendo Confirms Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct Focused on Ocarina of Time Remake

  Nintendo announced a Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo Direct that will focus on The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for Nintendo Switch 2 and the series as a whole. The showcase is scheduled near the end of 2026, and Nintendo has released few public details about the Switch 2 remake to date. Nintendo also confirmed a second, separate Nintendo Direct in the same period.

• Latest news Nintendo schedules two Directs next week, including Zelda 40th Anniversary showcase

  Nintendo will hold a Legend of Zelda: 40th Anniversary Direct on September 8 at 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET and a general Nintendo Direct on September 9 at the same time. The Zelda broadcast will run 30 minutes and the Nintendo Direct will run 45 minutes, followed by a roughly 110-minute Nintendo Treehouse livestream. This is a major presentation window for first- and third-party games after the Switch 2 launch in 2025 and amid a quieter 2026 release slate.

• Latest news Savvy Games Group CEO Brian Ward departs after $38bn in gaming investments

  Brian Ward has left his role as CEO of Savvy Games Group, the Saudi Arabian state-owned gaming investment arm. He oversaw $38 billion of investments into gaming companies, including Niantic and Scopely. The funding represents a major Saudi state push into the global mobile-games market and hands control of that investment program to new leadership.

• Latest news Just Dance leak prompts Ubisoft to promise Sept. 10 reveal, boosting Direct odds

  A leaked gameplay clip of Just Dance: Decades of Hits circulated online, and Ubisoft's official X account announced a full, official reveal on September 10. Just Dance entries commonly debut during Nintendo Direct presentations, and Nintendo frequently holds a Direct in early September ahead of the Tokyo Game Show. The September 10 timing and Nintendo's habit of giving about 24 hours' notice make a Nintendo Direct on that date likely, which could include release dates for 2026 exclusives.

• Latest news Crumbl launches six Minecraft-themed treats Aug 31–Sept 5 with collectible spoon

  Crumbl rolled out six square-shaped Minecraft-themed desserts available August 31 through September 5 at its bakeries. The menu includes a chicken-topped cookie butter cookie, a Creeper key-lime sandwich, a bee-topped lemon poppyseed cookie, an Enderman cookies-and-cream sandwich with purple marshmallow mousse, a pig-themed cherry blossom cookie, and a grass-block cinnamon-vanilla cake. The promotion includes Minecraft mystery spoons, with the first 200 customers who pick up a six-pack receiving an exclusive spoon; the tie-in is part of ongoing Minecraft merchandising ahead of Minecraft Dungeons II's September 29 release.

• Latest news Peter Cullen, voice of Optimus Prime and first English Mario, dies at 85

  Peter Cullen, the veteran voice actor best known as Optimus Prime, died at age 85. His career spanned film, television and videogames, including voice work for multiple Transformers games and the cancelled Blizzard title Warcraft Adventures: Lord of the Clans. Cullen was also the first actor to portray Mario in English on Saturday Supercade and voiced characters such as Venger, Eeyore and Monterey Jack while providing the Predator's clicking sounds.

• Latest news Native DK64 PC recompilation 'DK64 Rekongpiled' released; team says no AI used

  A team of programmers released DK64 Rekongpiled, a native PC recompilation of Nintendo's 1999 platformer Donkey Kong 64 that runs without emulation and requires an original ROM. The build preserves the original game's assets and behavior while adding high-resolution support, higher framerates and mouse controls. The developers say they used no generative AI during the project, which began two months earlier after rejecting an AI-heavy approach; several contributors have worked on DK64 code for over a decade and on the DK64 Randomizer.

• Latest news Gamescom and Future Games Show highlight several upcoming animal-centric games

  After Gamescom Opening Night Live and the Future Games Show, multiple upcoming titles let players control animals or anthropomorphic hybrids across genres and platforms. Notable examples include Amphibian (humanoid frogs with ribbit-only voice audio), Bye Bye Bonnie (four-player co-op with minuscule characters and a jump-operated ship), Haunted Paws (cozy co-op horror starring two puppies rescuing their owner), and Gravhounds (humanlike canine colonists sent to a new planet). This matters because these releases show a cross-platform design trend that pairs distinctive mechanics and tones—retro RPGs, small-scale co-op, cozy horror, and sci-fi colonization—with animal protagonists.

• Latest news Panic will refund $12.36 tariff surcharge to Playdate buyers

  Panic is returning the $12.36 tariff surcharge charged on Playdate handhelds to customers who paid it. Impacted buyers were emailed and the refund will be automatically deposited to their accounts within days. The refund decision contrasts with several major console makers that kept tariff refunds and has occurred amid class-action lawsuits over retained surcharges.

• Latest news Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta preloads start Aug 26 on PS5, Xbox, PC, Switch 2

  Preloads for the Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta begin Aug 26 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2. Players do not need to preorder the game or redeem a beta code to participate, unlike the Early Access weekend. The Open Beta goes live on Aug 28, so preloading lets players download the beta before launch and join immediately when it starts.

• Latest news Paradox announces Lego-themed Cities Skylines for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S and Switch 2

  Paradox has unveiled a new Lego-themed entry in the Cities Skylines series, describing the game as a "playful take" on city building. The title is confirmed for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC and Nintendo Switch 2. This brings a Lego-branded aesthetic to the franchise and expands Cities Skylines onto current-gen consoles and Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2 hardware.

• Latest news Lego Skylines announced as Lego-themed Cities: Skylines spin-off

  Paradox Interactive and Iceflake Studios unveiled Lego Skylines at Gamescom Opening Night Live. The city builder recreates Cities: Skylines with everything built from Lego, letting players start on a single plot, customize a house, then expand to neighborhoods and full cities while managing utilities and amenities. Iceflake Studios, which took over development of Cities: Skylines 2, is the developer. The game is confirmed for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2 but has no release date.

• Latest news Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve — release date, campaign, new gameplay and multiplayer

  Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve launches Oct. 2, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam). The campaign returns to Strangereal and is set in July 2029 during the Republic of Sotoa’s invasion of the Federation of Central Usea, with story choices that persist. Gameplay adds over 30 playable aircraft, mid-mission squad commands for Joker Flight’s three wingmen, and a larger multiplayer suite with cross-play and co-op.

• Latest news Miyazaki: The Duskbloods will use skill-based matchmaking on Switch 2

  FromSoftware director Hidetaka Miyazaki confirmed The Duskbloods, an upcoming multiplayer exclusive for Nintendo Switch 2, will rely on skill-based matchmaking. The system is designed to prevent newcomers from being matched against the game's most battle-hardened players. The decision addresses a divisive multiplayer debate by prioritizing new-player protection while preserving competitive play.

• Latest news SNES launch highlighted Mode 7 and richer color to surpass the NES

  Nintendo launched the Super Nintendo in North America on Aug. 23, 1991 and immediately showcased its technical leap over the original NES. Developers used a much larger on-screen color palette and the SNES's Mode 7 feature to spin and rotate backgrounds, creating an illusion of three-dimensional depth. Those visual advances let games offer more ambitious experiences than the NES and redefined expectations for 16-bit console graphics.

• Latest news Nintendo removes 401 Switch emulator repositories from GitHub

  On August 21 Nintendo sent seven DMCA takedown notices to GitHub, resulting in the removal of 401 repositories hosting Nintendo Switch emulators. The notices targeted Suyu (311 repositories), the Android emulator Skyline and several Yuzu forks. Nintendo says the emulators illegally circumvent its Technological Protection Measures by using proprietary cryptographic keys (prod.keys) to decrypt game ROMs. The takedowns reduce availability of Switch emulation projects on GitHub and raise the stakes alongside a separate lawsuit against Yuzu.

• Latest news Genki Manta controller packs LCD, maglev haptics and advanced customization

  Genki launched the Manta controller on Kickstarter and has raised $371,000 against a $100,000 goal, offering an early-bird price of $189 and a planned retail price of $279. The wireless controller features a 2.9-inch bottom-mounted LCD for changing profiles, inspecting input mapping, testing inputs and viewing connection, polling rate and battery details in real time. Hardware highlights include tristage adjustable triggers, drift-resistant adjustable sticks, maglev haptics, Pulse Buttons, a 2,600mAh battery and a keyboard-and-mouse mode. The Manta runs MantaOS on a Raspberry Pi RP2350 microcontroller, stores profiles and macros on-device, and is compatible with PC, Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.

• Latest news FromSoftware ends The Duskbloods' first network test after widespread login failures

  FromSoftware shut down the first closed network test for The Duskbloods after widespread login errors prevented players from connecting. The session had been scheduled for 3–7 AM PT (6–10 AM ET); the company said it will improve servers and announce future schedules later. A second session set for Friday and additional weekend tests are now uncertain. The Duskbloods is a Switch 2 exclusive and the aborted test blocked access to in-game content such as the character Zork.

• Latest news Why you should play overlooked Nintendo classics

  Nintendo's decades-long output includes influential games that get overshadowed by new releases and its most famous classics. Many players missed entire console generations and haven't experienced those essential titles firsthand. Playing these overlooked games gives direct cultural and gameplay insight that passive exposure doesn't provide.

• Latest news Fan Mod Converts Ocarina of Time Into True 3D While Nintendo Builds Official Remake

  Nintendo is developing an official remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Separately, a modder has created a fan-made conversion that renders the N64 original in true 3D and changes the game's perspective. The mod offers an alternate playable version of Hyrule ahead of the official remake's release, showing active fan-driven reworks of legacy titles.