Nintendo is playing things too safe
Tuesday’s Nintendo Direct showcase felt like an important moment for the company. With the Switch 2 heading into its second holiday season, one in which the hardware will be even more expensive thanks to a price hike, it was a chance for Nintendo to really sell new audiences on its latest console — but that’s not exactly what happened. While there were some impressive-looking titles, there wasn’t much that felt truly new. Instead, the two major Switch 2 exclusives that will round out the 2026 calendar are both remakes from the Nintendo 64 era.
If you missed it, the final reveal of the Direct was a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Timefor the Switch 2. We don’t know when, exactly, it’s launching, but Nintendo says it’ll be out this year. The brief teaser didn’t reveal much of what the game will look like, nor how...
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