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[Let’s Talk] Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake impressions
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[Let’s Talk] Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake impressions

Nintendo’s remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time landed this week. Now that it’s here, we want to know what you think of it so far. This is undoubtedly one of the biggest games on Nintendo Switch 2 this year. Zelda: Ocarina of Time is beloved – fans adore it, and it’s one of the highest-rated titles of... The post [Let’s Talk] Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake impressions appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

Nintendo pre-order updates – November 8, 2026 – The Grimm Reapress and the Drearytale Monster, more
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Nintendo pre-order updates – November 8, 2026 – The Grimm Reapress and the Drearytale Monster, more

Below are the latest Nintendo products that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers for the week of November 8, 2026: United States Switch 2 Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy – November 12 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop Gothic 3 Classic – November 24 – Amazon, Best Buy inKonbini: One Store. Many Stories – November 24... The post Nintendo pre-order updates – November 8, 2026 – The Grimm Reapress and the Drearytale Monster, more

Ocarina of Time remake has UK’s second-biggest Zelda launch of all times, biggest physical game launch of 2026
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Ocarina of Time remake has UK’s second-biggest Zelda launch of all times, biggest physical game launch of 2026

Initial reports are in for the sales performance of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Nintendo Switch 2, and we’re hearing that it’s the UK’s second-biggest Zelda launch of all time. This is based on physical sales of the title. The Ocarina of Time remake had a 35 percent bigger launch than Breath of the Wild on Nintendo... The post Ocarina of Time remake has UK’s second-biggest Zelda launch of all times, biggest physical game launch of 2026 appeared first on Ninten

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time review for Nintendo Switch 2
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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time review for Nintendo Switch 2

System: Switch 2 Release date: November 5, 2026 Developer: Nintendo Publisher: Nintendo Throughout the lifespan of Switch, Nintendo remade plenty of its classic games: Super Mario RPG, Link’s Awakening, and Xenoblade Chronicles, to name a few. All of these titles are important to Nintendo’s history, and their corresponding remakes were handled with care. But your average level of care isn’t enough for a full,... The post The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

Japanese Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch releases for November 12, 2026
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Japanese Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch releases for November 12, 2026

Nintendo has updated the Japanese Switch and Switch 2 release schedule for the week of November 12, 2026. Various new titles are on the way, highlighted by Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, Metaphor: ReFantazio, and more. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule: Switch 2 Retail Metaphor: ReFantazio Moomin: Midsummer Madness Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch... The post Japanese Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch releases for November 12, 2026 appeared first on Nintendo E

Famitsu review scores – November 8, 2026 – Zelda: Ocarina of Time, first score for Prinny Party, more
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Famitsu review scores – November 8, 2026 – Zelda: Ocarina of Time, first score for Prinny Party, more

The latest Famitsu review scores for the week of November 8, 2026 are as follows: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time – 9/9/9/10 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 – 9/9/9/9 Prinny Party: Going Overboard – 7/7/8/7 Japanese Rural Life Adventure – 8/7/7/7 Moomin: Midsummer Madness – 7/7/8/7 The Fallen Kingdom – 7/7/7/8 Note that for each review, four... The post Famitsu review scores – November 8, 2026 – Zelda: Ocarina of Time, first score for Prinny Pa

Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch file sizes – Metaphor: ReFantazio, Pikmin 4 for Switch 2, Shrek 2 Remastered, Sonic Pico Park, more
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Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch file sizes – Metaphor: ReFantazio, Pikmin 4 for Switch 2, Shrek 2 Remastered, Sonic Pico Park, more

Listings on the eShops provide file sizes for a bunch of Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch games. These include Metaphor: ReFantazio, Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, Shrek 2 Remastered, Sonic Pico Park, and more. Here’s the full roundup: Switch 2 Metaphor: ReFantazio – 62.1GB Harold Halibut – 45.9GB Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy... The post Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch file sizes – Metaphor: ReFantazio, Pikmin 4 for Switch 2, Shrek 2 Remast

Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – November 8, 2026 – Zelda: Ocarina of Time starts out strong
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Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – November 8, 2026 – Zelda: Ocarina of Time starts out strong

The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of November 8, 2026 are now available. Surprising no one, it’s Zelda: Ocarina of Time on top this time around. It was already #1 previously after pre-loads started last week. Another game coming up very shortly is Pikmin 4’s Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. Pre-loads have started for that one as... The post Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – November 8, 2026 – Zelda: Ocarina of Time starts out strong appeared first on Nintend

What makes Metroid Prime 4 interesting for all the wrong reasons
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What makes Metroid Prime 4 interesting for all the wrong reasons

I recently finished Metroid Prime 4: Beyond for the very first time, and it’s become a very fascinating game to think about and discuss. It had an incredibly long development cycle, for one, and, in many ways, it failed to live up to the expectations of its fans. But it’s not a bad game, either – just an above-average (and... The post What makes Metroid Prime 4 interesting for all the wrong reasons appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

We’re still missing these Nintendo Switch 2 Editions
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We’re still missing these Nintendo Switch 2 Editions

We’re going over a bunch of Switch games that have yet to receive Nintendo Switch 2 Editions. Nintendo has remained fairly consistent with its Nintendo Switch 2 Editions this year. The lineup includes Super Mario Bros. Wonder in March, Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition in June, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 in July, Pikmin 4 in November, and Xenoblade Chronicles 3 in December.... The post We’re still missing these Nintendo Switch 2 Editions appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

Capcom explains why it didn’t start the Resident Evil remake series with Resident Evil 1
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Capcom explains why it didn’t start the Resident Evil remake series with Resident Evil 1

Capcom’s Jun Takeuchi has shared some insight into why the company didn’t kick off its Resident Evil remake series with Resident Evil 1. Especially if you’re someone who isn’t familiar with the franchise, this is something that may have crossed your mind. Wouldn’t it make the most sense to bring out a remake of the franchise’s debut title before anything... The post Capcom explains why it didn’t start the Resident Evil remake series with Resident Evil 1

Nintendo says its uniqueness is more important than ever amid explosion of internet and AI content
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Nintendo says its uniqueness is more important than ever amid explosion of internet and AI content

During Nintendo’s latest financial results Q&A, one person asked how the company is striking a balance between creativity and business management, especially given that it can take a long time to make games these days. Yusuke Beppu, director and senior executive officer at Nintendo, fielded the question. He mentioned that the company’s ability to make something unique has always been... The post Nintendo says its uniqueness is more important than ever amid explosion of internet a

Master Quest references potentially found in Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake files
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Master Quest references potentially found in Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake files

Following a new datamine, some fans are hoping that Master Quest could be added to the remake for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time in the future. As we previously reported, the game doesn’t have Master Quest included. Some fans were hoping it’d be an unlockable bonus after beating the story, but nothing like that exists. MrCheeze has now... The post Master Quest references potentially found in Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake files appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

All 10 Big Poe locations in Zelda: Ocarina of Time
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All 10 Big Poe locations in Zelda: Ocarina of Time

Looking for all of the Big Poe locations in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time? Hyrule Field contains 10 Big Poes that are hidden, and we’ve marked every location on the map below to help you find them all. One of the more repetitive side quests in the original Nintendo 64 (and later 3DS) version was collecting all of... The post All 10 Big Poe locations in Zelda: Ocarina of Time appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

Stellar Blade Nintendo Switch 2 tech analysis, including frame rate and resolution
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Stellar Blade Nintendo Switch 2 tech analysis, including frame rate and resolution

Stellar Blade came to Nintendo Switch 2 this week, and thanks to Digital Foundry, we have various technical details covering frame rate, resolution, and more. Stellar Blade is one of the first games on the console to use frame generation, which is one of the things discussed here. We also have information about changes and cutbacks compared to the PS5... The post Stellar Blade Nintendo Switch 2 tech analysis, including frame rate and resolution appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

Cozy 3D food puzzler Umami coming to Nintendo Switch [update: relaese date]
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Cozy 3D food puzzler Umami coming to Nintendo Switch [update: relaese date]

September 24, 2026: Mimmox is planning a Nintendo Switch version of Umami, the developer confirmed today. For now though, release timing is still being decided. Umami is described as a cozy 3D food puzzle game. Players will tinker, rotate, and fit wooden blocks together to build food towers and cake. Additional details can be found in the following overview: Solve... The post Cozy 3D food puzzler Umami coming to Nintendo Switch [update: relaese date] appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

Chivalware launch trailer – action roguelite hits Nintendo Switch 2
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Chivalware launch trailer – action roguelite hits Nintendo Switch 2

Thanks to Dotemu and Regal Pigeon, we’ve got the official Chivalware launch trailer. The action roguelite was brought to Nintendo Switch 2 this week. Everything you need to know can be found in the following overview: Chivalware is a fast-paced action roguelite with tactical tile-matching mechanics. You are a Disk Knight — a legendary warrior who wields weapon disks! The... The post Chivalware launch trailer – action roguelite hits Nintendo Switch 2 appeared first on Nintendo Everyth

Koei Tecmo Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch sale live with Atelier Ryza games, Warriors: Abyss, Wo Long, more at new low prices
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Koei Tecmo Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch sale live with Atelier Ryza games, Warriors: Abyss, Wo Long, more at new low prices

A ton of Koei Tecmo games for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch are on sale via the eShop, including new low prices for the Atelier Ryza games, Warriors: Abyss, Wo Long, and more. We mentioned Atelier Ryza, but a ton of other Atelier titles are on sale. You can also save on the likes of Blue Reflection Quartet, Dynasty Warriors:... The post Koei Tecmo Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch sale live with Atelier Ryza games, Warriors: Abyss, Wo Long, more at new low prices appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

Nintendo Switch eShop charts – November 7, 2026 – Smash Bros. Ultimate #1 for the second week in a row
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Nintendo Switch eShop charts – November 7, 2026 – Smash Bros. Ultimate #1 for the second week in a row

The latest Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of November 7, 2026 are now available. Last week, Smash Bros. Ultimate returned to the top. This time around, it’s held on to the same position. The top five is actually the same, though are changes as you go further down the list. Below are the full Nintendo Switch eShop charts... The post Nintendo Switch eShop charts – November 7, 2026 – Smash Bros. Ultimate #1 for the second week in a row appeared first on Nintendo Everyth

Nintendo’s research found people were more satisfied watching The Super Mario Galaxy Movie with others than alone
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Nintendo’s research found people were more satisfied watching The Super Mario Galaxy Movie with others than alone

Nintendo shared an interesting tidbit about The Super Mario Galaxy Movie during the Q&A portion of its financial results briefing this week. According to senior executive officer and corporate director Yusuke Beppu, Nintendo conducted “research into the satisfaction levels” of those who watched the film. Based on what the company found, people had a higher level of satisfaction when watching... The post Nintendo’s research found people were more satisfied watching The Super

Former Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser talks about being annoyed when Switch 1 wasn’t included in console wars conversations
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Former Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser talks about being annoyed when Switch 1 wasn’t included in console wars conversations

Doug Bowser, the previous president of Nintendo of America, has spoken about the console wars and how it would annoy him when the original Nintendo Switch wasn’t a part of the conversation. Nintendo Switch is one of the most successful consoles of all time. Only the PlayStation 2 has sold more – and not by much. Given how well Nintendo... The post Former Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser talks about being annoyed when Switch 1 wasn’t included in console wars conversatio

Former Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser originally said “hell no” to working at Nintendo
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Former Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser originally said “hell no” to working at Nintendo

Doug Bowser was previously the president of Nintendo of America where he spent a number of years as the company’s president. However, he wasn’t always on board with the idea of jonining. You can point to the failure that was the Wii U for Bowser’s hesitation. He was previously working at EA and saw that the publisher was “killing every... The post Former Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser originally said “hell no” to working at Nintendo appeared first o

Civilization 7 being used to hack Nintendo Switch 2, and 2K is now potentially recalling physical copies
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Civilization 7 being used to hack Nintendo Switch 2, and 2K is now potentially recalling physical copies

An interesting situation is developing surrounding Civilization 7, as people have been using the game to hack their Nintendo Switch 2 systems, and 2K is now supposedly recalling physical copies from retail. Over the past couple of weeks, you may have heard that Nintendo Switch 2 has been jailbroken. Things have really escalated since those initial reports. People have been... The post Civilization 7 being used to hack Nintendo Switch 2, and 2K is now potentially recalling physical copies appeare

Happy Mask Shop side quest guide for Zelda: Ocarina of Time
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Happy Mask Shop side quest guide for Zelda: Ocarina of Time

For those playing the new Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, we have a guide for the Happy Mask Shop side quest. You’ll need to sell four different masks to characters across Hyrule, including the Keaton Mask, Skull Mask, Spooky Mask, and Bunny Hood. We’re covering where to find every mask buyer, how much you’ll earn, and more. You can access... The post Happy Mask Shop side quest guide for Zelda: Ocarina of Time appeared first on Nintendo Everything.