Nintendo plans to release its in-house remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time in November 2025, just two weeks after Nintendo Switch Sports Resort and in the same month as Grand Theft Auto 6. The release clash drew a Saturday Night Live parody sketch last weekend that framed the two games as a gaming "Barbenheimer" moment, contrasting Link's puzzles and fairies with GTA 6's guns and grit.
IGN's hands-on preview reveals Nintendo Switch Sports Resort solves the original's biggest shortcomings with meaningful exploration, varied engagement modes, and strong multiplayer fun. The game launches bundled with Switch 2 this holiday season, bringing back Wuhu Island after more than a decade.
Saturday Night Live Season 52 featured a Weekend Update sketch pitting GTA 6's Jason against The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake's Link in a six-minute gaming showdown. The segment aired October 4, 2026, hosted by Dakota Johnson with musical guest Turnstile and a surprise Taylor Swift cameo. Gaming fans have largely criticized the sketch for relying on outdated stereotypes and a surface-level portrayal of Rockstar's upcoming protagonist.
Nintendo has confirmed a physical Nintendo Switch 2 edition of Pokémon Legends: Z-A that bundles the Mega Dimension DLC directly on the cartridge, releasing October 29. The package also works on the original Switch, letting players buy now and upgrade hardware later. IGN awarded the base game an 8/10, calling it Game Freak hitting its stride in Pokémon's 3D era.
Rockstar Games has failed to preserve the vast majority of the Grand Theft Auto series on modern platforms, with only three classic titles available on PS5. While Nintendo and Bethesda maintain extensive backward compatibility for their flagship franchises, Rockstar has abandoned pre-GTA 4 games and released a technically flawed trilogy remaster that disappointed fans.
Nintendo is preparing to celebrate four decades of The Legend of Zelda with a dedicated Direct presentation. The showcase will air globally and promises new details on the franchise's past, present, and future. Fans should tune in for potential game announcements, merchandise reveals, and a look back at the series' history.
Amazon has restocked the Pokémon TCG First Partner Illustration Collection Series 3 at $33.99, matching current market prices on TCGplayer. This final set in the trilogy completes the full 27-card starter Pokémon collection spanning all nine generations.
Nintendo is hosting two back-to-back Direct presentations in September 2026, starting with a Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct on September 8 followed by a general Nintendo Direct focused on Switch 2 winter games on September 9. Both streams begin at 7am PT and will be available across multiple platforms including IGN's watch parties with pre-shows and post-show analysis.
This weekend brings notable discounts on Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, the Nintendo Switch 2 console, and the Jurassic World 4K 7-Movie Collection. Our review gave Tomodachi Life a 7/10, praising its creativity-driven civilization simulation while criticizing restrictive sharing features. The Switch 2 is available refurbished for $399.99 ahead of a planned price increase.
IGN has compiled every Nintendo exclusive reviewed at 8 or above on Switch 2, with Donkey Kong Bananza earning the platform's first 10/10. The 3D platformer beats out Zelda upgrades, a new Splatoon RPG, and Mario Kart World for the top spot.
