# Remakes and new games “both have a place in the stable” says Nintendo boss, buoyed by the success of Star Fox and Ocarina of Time

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/remakes-and-new-games-both-have-a-place-in-the-stable-says-nintendo-boss-buoyed-by-the-success-of-star-fox-and-ocarina-of-time/
- Published: 2026-11-06T09:40:50+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T10:35:23+00:00
- Original publisher: Eurogamer
- Original article: https://www.eurogamer.net/remakes-and-new-games-both-have-a-place-in-the-stable-says-nintendo-boss-buoyed-by-the-success-of-star-fox-and-ocarina-of-time
- Topics: Celebrity, Entertainment, Gaming

## Key points

- Nintendo considers remakes and new games equally important.
- Star Fox has sold 1.17 million copies on Switch 2.
- Ocarina of Time’s remake is drawing strong attention.

## Summary

Nintendo says remakes and new games will be equally important to its future releases, following strong attention for its Star Fox and Ocarina of Time remakes. Senior vice-president Nate Bihldorff said revisiting classic games can be special for returning fans while giving newcomers a first experience of those worlds.

Star Fox has sold 1.17 million copies worldwide since launching on Switch 2 earlier this year, making it the console’s ninth best-selling game, according to Nintendo’s latest financial figures. The article says Ocarina of Time has also made a strong start, drawing critical praise and online attention, while Bihldorff described Nintendo’s upcoming release pipeline as continuing to look strong.

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