Thousands of blogs have been written about how drastically Nintendo altered the art style for the newly released Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake. At a first glance, it doesn’t even appear to be the same game as the N64 original, but in true Zelda fashion, this isn’t a…
The official website for the Switch 2 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time has shared sheet music for the in-game ocarina songs that Link can play. The sheets on Nintendo’s website cover all 12 of the learnable tunes, and include finger placements to guide users on how…
As part of its latest financial results report, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa stated that the company is not considering increasing the price of the Switch 2 for a second time. In an article from Reuters, the company confirms that operating profit for Nintendo has decreased 16% this year, but that…
After letting rumors float around for the past week, developer Aspyr has officially announced that Shrek 2 Remastered will be hitting PC and consoles in the near future. Set to release on November 10th, 2026, with an official Nintendo Switch 2 edition in tow, Aspyr uploaded a brief trailer which…
The Pokémon Company announced this morning that a permanent retail location for the franchise will be opening in London, UK soon. The first of many to expand beyond Asia, the store is planned to open by 2029 and will feature “exclusive merchandise and one-of-a-kind experiences for Trainers of all ages.”…
As is to be expected considering the game’s release in two weeks, Nintendo has finally unveiled the file size for the digital version of the upcoming Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake. Despite looking like a generational leap over what the Nintendo Switch 1 could do, Link’s re-imagined adventure…
A talented modder has turned a beloved 2D Nintendo fighter into a full-blown 3D brawler, allowing fighters to navigate Super Smash Bros. Melee’s maps in all directions. “Super Smash Bros. Melee 3D,” developed by programmer Aidan Walz, turns the 2001 GameCube classic into an arena fighter, making it play similarly…
With the holiday shopping season quickly approaching, Nintendo fans have plenty to look forward to, especially with The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake arriving on Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5, 2026. But if you’re planning to pick up Link’s latest adventure at launch, there’s no reason to…
Not only is the Pokémon franchise celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2026, the Pokémon Trading Card Game is too! For Pokémon TCG Pocket, a special log in event celebrating the anniversary will be active for one year. Trainers who log in for all 10 days of the Pika! Pika! Pikachu…
Acclaimed game director Masahiro Sakurai has pulled off some legendary feats throughout his career, so it’s interesting to get this take on the whole AI bubble that has been dominating headlines as of late. In a new interview with Defaminicogamer mostly covering Sakura’s “Game Designers Award,” the outlet asked him…
With the proliferation of AI in practically every industry at the moment, it’s not surprising to learn that around 94% of games studios are using AI technology in some capacity. The new statistic comes from the VAIA Report, a report carried out by industry consultation company Vivrato. The company polled…
Initially announced on January 31st, 2020, Niantic announced it would begin testing new types of events during February 2020 – Pokémon Spotlight Hour and Mystery Bonus Hour. After testing and user feedback, Niantic combined both events into one and announced what Pokémon and bonuses would be featured in advance. These…
The Fire Emblem is no stranger to massive stories and expansive casts. As early as the Super Nintendo, with Genealogy of the Holy War, it was playing with multiple generations and political intrigue. It and others would spread their lore across multiple games, multiple protagonists, and multiple storylines. It’s an…
To people of a certain age, the advertisements that ran in 1998 for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time have been seared into their brains. I still remember going to the movies to see A Bug’s Life and watching that legendary “Willst thou suck?” trailer as if my life…
The Final Fantasy series has evolved tremendously in the nearly four decades since its debut on the Famicom in the late 1980s. While most recent entries in the legendary RPG series have shifted toward fast-paced, real-time combat, for me, Final Fantasy will always be at its absolute best when it…
