Welcome to the second edition of gaming news where we discuss what’s brewing in the gaming world! In this edition we will be discussing the latest news from both Nintendo Directs.
The Legend of Zelda – Ocarina of Time
In their Zelda Direct on September 8th Nintendo officially announced their remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the Nintendo Switch 2, releasing November 5, 2026.
With this remake Nintendo is making a lot of visual and gameplay improvements. This includes fully redone graphics, faster load times, and smoother gameplay. As well as the ability to roll instead of dash, hum a ocarina melody into the mic for Link to play the song in game, and a new app to access in game assets.
Kirby and The World Beyond
Nintendo ended their direct with a bang with a new Kirby game, Kirby and The World Beyond. The game appears to be open world and releases Spring 2027!
Metroid Ravenous
Nintendo simply couldn’t stop the new games coming and announced Metroid Ravenous, a follow up to Metroid Dread and seeing Samus Aran return. Metroid Ravenous will release on Nintendo Switch 2 on January 28th 2027 accompanied alongside new amiibo figures! “It’s eat or be eaten,” Samus declares.
Final Fantasy VII Revelation
Final Fantasy are dropping their last remake of the trilogy with Final Fantasy Revelation. It will be released April 8, 2027, on the Nintendo Switch 2. Pre-orders will become available later today.
Other hot game news includes:
- Professor Layton and the New World of Steam gets a new trailer showing new gameplay, arriving December 10 2026.
- A new Yokai watch game was announced, Yokai Watch 2 Haunted Domain.
- Pikmin 4 is seeing an upgrade with the Switch 2 version featuring voice commands and a new mode. Out later today.
- Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight will release for the Switch 2 on September 18.
- Meccha Chamelon is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 later today.
- The Pokémon Pokopia DLC is bringing accessories for the player and Pokemon, as well as adding new Pokemon to the game. This includes Skitty, Braxien, and Doduo.
- A new Mario Kart World later today brings 10 new courses and two new knockout tour routes.
- Palia Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is releasing in December.
- Disney Dreamlight Valley reveals Milo, Jacksparrow and Megara are coming to the game in its newest DLC.
- Star Fox Adventures from the Nintendo GameCube is releasing on Nintendo Classics later today.
Thank you for reading and happy cozy gaming!
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