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Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Officially Redeems Its Worst NPC

Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake is changing one of the N64 game's most infamous encounters, and a small adjustment could make a world of difference.

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Three Guardians overlook the Last City as Red Legion ships surround the Traveler during a fiery invasion in Destiny 2.
Destiny 2's Best Comeback Plan Comes With a Massive Catch

Destiny 2 is finally getting back some of its most important lost content, but Bungie's restoration plan comes with a frustrating complication.

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Fighting a Ball-Like Boss in City of None
New Switch 2 Metroidvania by Celeste Creator Is the Hollow Knight Rival I Didn't See Coming

A haunting new Switch 2 adventure from a Celeste co-creator has a few tricks up its sleeve that could shake up an increasingly crowded genre.

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New Switch 2 Horror Game Proves Lethal Company's Formula Still Has Room to Grow

A co-op horror hit is coming to Switch 2 in 2027, and one clever twist on teamwork shows how much further Lethal Company's formula can go.

Colorful characters explore a charming village surrounded by forests, mountains, and a glowing pyramid in Littlelands
New Steam Cozy Game Is Basically Zelda if Link Retired to Stardew Valley

I went into this free Steam demo expecting another Zelda-like adventure, but what I found was a charming little world I wasn't ready to leave.

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Nintendo Switch 2 Has a Horror Masterpiece You Can Beat This Weekend

Switch 2 players looking for a Halloween scare don't need a flashy new release when one of the genre's most unsettling adventures takes just 10 hours.

Stark Trek Captain Kirk and Marvel Thor official art for Magic the Gathering crossover sets.
Magic: The Gathering's 2026 Crossover Boom Is Starting to Feel Excessive

Magic: The Gathering's 2026 lineup is packed with major crossovers, but the growing list raises a question Wizards of the Coast can't ignore.

Key Art Featuring Ten Looking Over Her Railing Tenjutsu
New Switch 2 Roguelite From Dead Cells Creator Already Looks Like Another Hit

The mind behind Dead Cells has a new Switch 2 roguelite coming in 2027, and a few key changes could make it more than just another genre contender.

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Steam Horror Game With 93% Positive Reviews Turns Y2K Nostalgia Into Its Scariest Weapon

With 93% positive Steam reviews, Mama's Sleeping Angels finds an unsettling source of horror in something that should feel comforting.

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The Elder Scrolls 6's Rumored Setting Has a Huge Edge Over Skyrim

The Elder Scrolls 6's rumored Hammerfell setting has one major advantage over Skyrim, and it could change how players explore Tamriel.

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DC's New Clayface Movie Makes a Strong Case for a Hitman-Style Stealth Game

DC's new Clayface movie makes a case for a Hitman-style stealth game where shapeshifting, stolen identities, and Batman change the rules.

A towering windmill overlooks the stone buildings and villagers of Kakariko Village in the Zelda Ocarina of Time remake
Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake's Official File Size Hints at a Much Bigger Future

Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake is larger than Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom on Switch 2, hinting at what's possible for the next Zelda.

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The Ocarina of Time surrounded by the Kokiri Emerald, Goron Ruby, and Zora Sapphire in the Zelda Ocarina of Time remake
The Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Wait Has Officially Reached Its Worst Part

Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake is just one week away, but that final stretch has created an unexpected problem for everything else in my backlog.

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Cali and Kira in Petal Runner
New Open-World RPG Looks Like Game Boy Color Pokemon, and It's Perfect for Switch 2

A new open-world RPG scheduled for the Switch 2 is a reminder that the Nintendo console is the perfect fit for retro-inspired games.

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Starfield May Have Been a Bust, But Its Best Feature Should Return in Fallout 5

Starfield's customization was one of its biggest successes, and Fallout 5 could take it further with a new approach to settlements and vehicles.

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The Division 3 Is Arriving at a Turning Point for Ubisoft's 50-Million-Player Franchise

The Division has reached 50 million players, but Ubisoft's continued support for The Division 2 creates a difficult challenge for its upcoming sequel.

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Emberville's Release Date Delay Makes Early Access Look Almost Unnecessary

Emberville's Early Access delay to January 7, 2027 shows how much Steam Next Fest feedback can change a game before players ever buy it.

Sony's PS5 Prism Collection features transparent DualSense controllers and matching console covers in Graphite Gray, Flare Orange, and Emerald Green.
Sony's New PS5 Designs Come With a Massive Catch
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Sony's new Prism Collection brings transparent PS5 controllers and console covers in three retro colors, but the customization comes with a catch.

Young Link runs across the wooden drawbridge toward the stone entrance to Hyrule Castle Town in the Zelda Ocarina of Time remake
Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Officially Removes One of the N64 Classic's Best Secrets

Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake has removed one of the N64 original's most rewarding secrets, raising questions about what else has changed in Hyrule.

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New Switch 2 Adventure Game Makes Zelda Look Even Better With the Studio Ghibli Treatment

Winds of Viridia blends Zelda-like exploration with Studio Ghibli-style visuals, and Switch 2 players can try its free demo ahead of its 2027 launch.

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