Guide Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct - Every Announcement and Trailer
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News Zelda 40th Anniversary Special Edition Switch 2 Console & Pro Controller Launch This October
Get your Giant Wallet at the ready
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News Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Launches On Switch 2 On 5th November 2026
The GOAT, modernised
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News Zelda: Master Collection Trading Cards Are On The Way
Celebrating 40 years of Link
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Video Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Side-By-Side Comparison, Switch 2 Vs. N64
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TodayWed, 9th Sep 2026
News Zelda: Master Collection Trading Cards Are On The Way
Celebrating 40 years of Link
Nintendo has announced all sorts of merch for The Legend of Zelda's 40th anniversary, but one item you might have missed is the new trading card series. During the UK and European broadcasts, Nintendo lifted on The Legend of Zelda: Master Collection trading card set by the Italian company, Panini. It's best-known for...
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YesterdayTue, 8th Sep 2026
Video Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Side-By-Side Comparison, Switch 2 Vs. N64
A link between games
Hopefully by now you've seen Zelda: Ocarina of Time in action on the Switch 2, and if you're anything like us, you were quite simply blown away by the sheer leap in visual quality when compared to the original. To really demonstrate just how much the remake improves upon the N64 game, the lovely chaps over at GVG have provided...
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Dates in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stockholm, San Francisco and more already revealed
The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Concert will tour the globe starting in January 2027. It'll feature music from the entire series - from "nostalgic tunes to modern melodies", according to an official blurb - and tour across Japan, North America, Europe and...
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Gallery Here's A Closer Look At Zelda: Ocarina Of Time On Switch 2
Open your eyes... and look at these screens!
Well, that sure was a lot! As a part of today's Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct, we got our first extended look at The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Switch 2, and we mean an extended look. Aonuma-san kicked things off with a full 15-minute gameplay session, followed by a new trailer that...
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Guide Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct - Every Announcement and Trailer
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Well folks, the first of two Direct showcases for this week is over, and boy was it a doozy. It was a full 30 minutes' worth of delicious Zelda news, including the final release date for the hotly-anticipated Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2. There's a lot to digest though, so we've compiled every announcement from the...
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News Nintendo's Rolling Out New amiibo And A Heap Of Merch For Zelda: Ocarina Of Time
And we want it all
It all came in a somewhat 'blink-and-you'll-miss-it' sizzle reel in the 40th anniversary Direct, but Nintendo has a lot of merch in store to mark Ocarina of Time's Switch 2 release. Aside from the Special Edition console and Pro Controller, there are also two new amiibo launching in 2027. The Young Link and Young Zelda figures...
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News Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Switch 2 Price And Box Art Revealed
Nintendo goes all-out
In an age where physical media is on an unfortunate decline, Nintendo still knows how to keep its hardcore fans satisfied. During today's Zelda Direct, the company revealed the box art for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the Switch 2. Rather than just slapping on some key art (gorgeous though it is) and being done...
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News Zelda 40th Anniversary Special Edition Switch 2 Console & Pro Controller Launch This October
Get your Giant Wallet at the ready
It's the one we've all been waiting for! Nintendo has officially revealed the Switch 2's first special edition console: a sweet 40th anniversary model to tie into the Zelda: Ocarina of Time release. The special edition console will launch on 29th October, and it's a sweeeet one. This is the same design that was...
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News Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Launches On Switch 2 On 5th November 2026
The GOAT, modernised
Despite being revealed just a few months back, it feels like we've been waiting absolutely yonks for more information on Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the Switch 2. Well, that wait is now over. Nintendo has confirmed that Ocarina of Time will launch on 5th November 2026. The reveal also came with a healthy dose of new gameplay,...
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Watch The Legend Of Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo Direct - Live!
Only a matter of Time
What's this? A Nintendo Direct in September? Who would have thought it! And so this week's dual Directs kick off. First up is a special anniversary show for Zelda's 40th, promising to deliver "a variety of information related to The Legend of Zelda". This one begins in just a few minutes at 3pm BST / 4pm CET / 10am ET / 7am...
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I'll admit that I am relatively new to the Dragon Quest Monsters series. The Dark Prince passed me by on Switch, and while I have some memories of playing Joker on my DS, I never really "got into it" in the same way that I did the mainline games around the same time. So, I was excited to find out more about Dragon...
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News Beyond The Dark - Nightwatch Looks Like A Wii U Game In The Best Way
"I'm gonna s*** myself!"
Developer Atlantis Studio has released a new gameplay trailer for Beyond the Dark - Nightwatch, confirming that the title will launch on Switch 2 on 22nd October 2026. We've already spoken with creative director Nico Augusto, and we're pretty chuffed with what we've seen so far, but this new trailer r
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Guide Nintendo Direct September 2026 - Time, Date, How To Watch
Room for another one?
The first of this week's two showcases is behind us, but there's more to come! We've got all the info you'll need to watch along in the following guide. Two Directs in one week? Whatever will they think of next! Off the back of The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary show, Nintendo still has another full-fat Direct right around...
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News Pokémon Champions Director Wants To Keep The Game's Focus On PvP
"At least while more people are increasingly playing"
Although Pokémon Champions is now the main competitive title for the video game, some trainers are still apparently calling for single-player content to be added. VGC recently spoke to the game's co-director Masaaki Hoshino about these fan requests for "Pokémon Stadium-like offline modes" in...
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News Street Fighter 6's Next DLC Character Joins The Fight October 2026
Here comes a new challenger!
Capcom has been expanding the Street Fighter 6 roster with regular character updates and next up is Arjun. In an update this week, it's now been confirmed this new "Year 4 Character" will be arriving on 13th October 2026. He comes equipped with "brutal blows" that will have other fighters gasping for air, and can move...
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News Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake Price Seemingly Revealed
Update: Nintendo officially confirms
Nintendo's Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct is taking place later today. and it appears more information has surfaced ahead of schedule. As spotted by Aussie website Vooks, the price for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake on the Switch 2 has now temporarily popped up on the Nintendo Store in Australia...
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News Pokémon Pokopia Updated To Version 2.0.1, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Includes a handful of fixes
Following the big 2.0.0 patch in August, Pokémon Pokopia has this week been updated to Version 2.0.1. At the moment, the English patch notes have not gone live just yet, so we're working with a rough translation of the Japanese game page. According to this, there's a fix for an issue with the legendary birds, and...
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News Nintendo Reveals What To Expect From The Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct
You probably already know
The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct is just hours out, and Nintendo has shared a small update. Ahead of this broadcast (and celebration) of the series, the company's Japanese social media account has teased what's to come. Unsurprisingly, it seems we'll be getting an update about Ocarina of Time for Switch 2, and...
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Monday7th Sep 2026
Guide Last Chance To Check Out 84 Switch 1 & 2 Games In Nintendo's Blockbuster eShop Sale (US)
Attack the Block(buster)
You've only got a couple of days left to take advantage of Nintendo's Blockbuster eShop sale, which ends on 9th September at 11:59pm PT in the US. Nintendo's back with another eShop sale in the US, this time focusing on what it deems to be blockbuster games from the Switch 1 & 2. So in other words, these are bangers –...
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Video Here's What Nintendo's Revised Switch 2 Console Looks Like
Spoiler: It's really similar
You'll no doubt be aware by now that Nintendo was recently forced to update the Switch 2 hardware in Europe to comply with new rules around replacement batteries. Well, that new model is now available for purchase in multiple regions, and YouTube channel Nintendúo recently got its hands on one to showcase the...
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Rumour Leaker Claims A Brand New Super Smash Bros. Game Is In The Works
Plus Nintendogs, Metroid, 3D Mario, and more
So called leakers have to prove themselves before folks start taking them seriously, but a YouTube user by the name of 'malo392' is causing quite a stir in the community. As reported by VGC, malo392 correctly predicted the existence of both Nintendo Directs this week in a YouTube comment, a full three...
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UK Charts Orbitals Performs Admirably, But Elden Ring Crashes Out Of The Top 40
Tarnished Edition, that is
The latest UK Charts data is in, and we have a few newcomers this week. Most notably, Switch 2 exclusive Orbitals has performed admirably, entering the charts at number 3. It falls just behind Onimusha: Way of the Sword, which expectedly sold exceedingly well on PS5, with Switch 2 making up 8% of the platform split...
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News Onimusha: Way Of The Sword Sells 1 Million Copies In Just One Day
Series sales top 10 million
Capcom – the publisher that can seemingly do no wrong right now – has announced that Onimusha: Way of the Sword has surpassed 1 million sales in its first day of release. It's yet another remarkable accomplishment for the publisher; one that pushes the cumulative sales for the series over 10 million. By comparison,...
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Video Alex, Jon, And Felix Reunite For A DidYouKnowGaming Gamescom Quiz
The boiz
Well this is rather lovely, isn't it? Yes, during his time at Gamescom 2026, Alex Olney took part in a quiz organised by the folks at DidYouKnowGaming. Not only that, but he also reunited with Nintendo Life alumni Jon Cartwright and Felix Sanchez! The trio formed the quiz team 'Tilt Controllers' to take on 'The Winning Team' (very good),...
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News PSVR Dolphin Game 'Jupiter & Mars: Definitive Edition' Hits Switch This Week
Revamped from VR
VR title Jupiter & Mars is making its way to the Switch eShop in the form of a new revamped Definitive Edition. It'll launch this Thursday, 10th September 2026. If you're unfamiliar, Jupiter & Mars is an underwater adventure game in which you swim through the ocean as a dolphin. This new release contains enhanced visuals, a new...
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Sunday6th Sep 2026
Guide Every Nintendo Switch Online NES Game Ranked
Magic 8-bit
Updated with Ninja Gaiden III, R.C. Pro-AM II, and Ikari Warriors from the September 2026 update. Enjoy! The collection of NES games available to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers continues to grow, with the number of 'Nintendo Classics' from the original Nin
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News Civilization VII Unveils First Expansion "Earthrise" And Major Free Update
Prepare for liftoff in 2027
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII is currently celebrating 35 years of the series and developer Firaxis Games has shared a preview of what's ahead. In 2027, fans can look forward to Arc of Tomorrow - a free update for all Civ VII players introducing the Atomic Age and extending the game's playable span of history from the...
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News Tales Of Eternia Remastered Performance & Resolution Revealed (Switch, Switch 2)
Returning next month
Bandai Namco's role-playing title Tales of Eternia Remastered is on its way to the Switch and Switch 2 next month. It has already revealed some of the changes and improvements to these versions of the games, and in an update on the official website, it's now shared the specifications. Firstly, the frame rate for these versions...
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Round Up The Reviews For Hot Wheels Infinite Rush Are In
Here's what the critics think about the new open-world racer
Hot Wheels races onto the Switch 2 next week with the new open-world racer Hot Wheels Infinite Rush by Milestone Games. The first lot of reviews have now gone live and so we've put together this round up to give you an idea of what to expect. Here are the impressions so far, starting off...
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Poll Box Art Brawl - Duel: Castlevania: Belmont's Curse (Switch)
Die, monster!
Hello everyone, welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl! Last week, we looked at Mega Man Zero 2 for the GBA, and it was Japan that completely dominated with a whopping 73% of the vote. North America managed 16%, while Europe only pulled in 11%. We're now going to skip ahead – right ahead – to the upcoming Castlevania:...
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Retro Recap All The Classic Gaming News From The Past Week (September 6th 2026)
Time Extension Lego PlayStation! Battle of Olympus! Super Mario!
Welcome to Retro Recap, a regular feature we run each and every weekend which rounds up all of the best retro gaming news and content of the past week in one place. The Zelda-Influenced NES Classic 'Battle of Olympus' Is Being Remade By Its Original Husband-And-Wife Team: It has been revealed...
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Video Final Fantasy VII Remake Trilogy Series Recap Trailer
Featured at Revelation's PAX West panel
Square Enix hosted a panel for Final Fantasy VII Revelation at PAX West 2026 this weekend and it included a recap trailer for the entire remake trilogy. This once again shows the date for Revelation, which was confirmed earlier this week to be launching on 8th April 2027 for all platforms including the Switch...
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Saturday5th Sep 2026
News Telltale Brings Five-Chapter Sci-Fi Adventure 'The Expanse' To Switch
Update: Limited Run Games physical release announced
[Fri 17th Apr, 2026 03:55 BST]: The famous narrative game studio Telltale, known for series such as Sam & Max, has this week surprised fans with the release of The Expanse: A Telltale Series Deluxe Edition on the Switch eShop. This story-driven sci-fi adventure, developed in partnership with...
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Video Digital Foundry Delivers Its Tech Review For Elden Ring On Switch 2
"The delay has proven immensely beneficial"
After being delayed to "allow time for performance adjustments", Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition finally arrived on the Switch 2 last month. So, was it worth the wait? Digital Foundry has now taken a look and co
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Time Extension From 1991 to 2000, the Nintendo UK hotline answered millions of calls from players
Before the internet became widespread, if you were stuck on a video game and needed help, you had a few different options available to you. But arguably, one of the quickest was to call up a video game hotline. As you may already be aware, throughout the '80s and...
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News Square Enix Announces Tokyo Game Show 2026 Games Lineup
Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts and more
The 2026 Tokyo Game Show takes place between 17th - 21st September 2026, and alongside multiple other developers, Square Enix has now revealed its own lineup for the event. According to its official website, it will feature the following new and existing titles at this year's exhibition: Final Fantasy VII...
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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (5th September)
The one and Oni
Ah, the weekend! With the working week behind us, it's finally time to put our feet up and tuck into some games. It was a reasonably quiet one in the world of Nintendo this week, but a Sony State of Play brought some announcements our way. Final Fantasy VII Revelation finally got a release date, Final Fantasy Resonance landed a
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Opinion Big Walk Is Already My GOTY Because It Brings Faraway Friends Closer Like Nothing Else
These boots are made for big walkin’
People are usually surprised when they hear I’ve managed to stay close with my childhood friends after living overseas for the better part of two decades. I don’t think it’s particularly surprising. But perhaps for most people, great distances and long periods of time without meeting up almost inevitably...
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News Maneater Sequel Now In Development For Switch 2, Surfacing 2027
"The ultimate apex predator is back"
During the PlayStation 'State of Play' broadcast this week, Tripwire Interactive and Demiurge Studios made a splash with Maneater 2. This "open-water action-RPG" is now in development for the Switch 2 and follows the release of the original Maneater game on the Switch in 2020. It's scheduled to surface at some...
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Friday4th Sep 2026
Guide 78 Switch 1 & 2 Games You Should Check Out In Nintendo's Blockbuster eShop Sale (UK)
More discounted bangers
Well folks, Nintendo has already kickstarted its Blockbuster eShop sale in the US, now it's doing the same in the UK and Europe. This one lasts until 13th September 2026, so you've got a decent handful of days to make use of the discounts here. To help you along, we've compiled every game in the sale that we've awarded a...
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Available in "limited" supply on Square Enix's webstore
Square Enix has this week confirmed Final Fantasy VII Revelation will be arriving on the Switch 2 in April 2027. Alongside the news, it also shared some details about the retail version (it's a Game-Key Card) and announced multiple versions of the game that will be available at launch. While...
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Talking Point Nintendo Directs September 2026 Predictions - What Do You Hope To See?
Two Directs, Nintendo?! That's insane!
The rumour mill was a-churning about an upcoming September Direct, but even the most inside of insiders couldn't have seen this coming: two Directs! One day after another! Yes, Nintendo has announced that it'll hold a duo of presentations next week, starting with a special Zelda 40th anniversary show on 8th...
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Round Up The Previews For Final Fantasy Resonance Are In
Here's what the critics had to say
Square Enix is giving the Final Fantasy series the HD-2D treatment this October. Previews (and a demo) have now gone live for Final Fantasy Resonance, and so we've put together this round up to give you a better idea about what to expect. Starting with our own hands on, we've enjoyed what we've encountered so far,...
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The vinyl battle
Last year's announcement of a lovely-looking vinyl boxset featuring the Breath of the Wild soundtrack caught many a Zelda fan's attention. Featuring a classy blue-gold box and loads of the game's incredible key art, it's a beautiful collection billed as "the first time a Nintendo soundtrack has been commercially released on vinyl...
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Video Monster Hunter Wilds Gets A New Trailer For Its "Massive Expansion"
A Switch 2 version of Wilds is now in development
Back in June, Capcom officially confirmed Monster Hunter Wilds was in development for the Switch 2. While there are no updates about the release date for this platform just yet, Capcom has this week shared the first proper trailer of the game's new expansion Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance. Here's...
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Video Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World New Trailer Shows Off 'Wrangler's Gauntlet'
The battle begins on Switch 1 & 2 this December
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World is on its way to the Switch 2 this December, and Square Enix has this week released a new trailer for the game titled 'Monster Wrangler'. This new look at the game was aired during PlayStation's State of Play Japan broadcast. It gives fans another look at...
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News Dark Horse Comics Announces 'The Art Of Splatoon 3' Hardcover English Release
Available December 2026
If you're a Splatoon fan and love the artwork and designs of the latest mainline release Splatoon 3, you might want to be on the lookout for 'The Art of Splatoon 3' later this year. Dark Horse Comics has this week announced it's releasing this "ink-credible" hardcover art book, featuring over 400 pages of familiar and debut...
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News Paper Mario's Nintendo 64 Soundtrack Joins Nintendo Music Today
And so, the story begins
The Switch Online Nintendo Music service has today been updated with the Nintendo 64 album Paper Mario. This RPG arrived in 2000, and its soundtrack was composed by Yuka Tsujiyoko (she is also known for Fire Emblem), with Koji Kondo credited as the "Mario & Yoshi" original music composer. The soundtrack on Nintendo Music...
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Thursday3rd Sep 2026
Rumour Nintendo Might Be Updating The Switch 2's LCD Panel
Update: More listings spotted
[Tue 30th Jun, 2026 05:55 BST]: It's not uncommon for Nintendo to release subtle hardware revisions, and a new rumour doing the rounds online this week suggests the Japanese firm could be updating the LCD panel on the Switch 2. Now, before anyone gets too excited, we're not talking about Nintendo swapping the current...
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News Nintendo Switch App Update Adds Some Handy New Features
Download it today
Nintendo has already released multiple game updates this week, and it's now rolled out a new software update for its Nintendo Switch App on mobile devices. This is the first update to arrive since earlier this year in March. It might not be the most exciting patch, but it does come with some handy features. Here's what Version...
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