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Zelda 40th anniversary direct to showcase Ocarina of Time remake

  • Nintendo ran a 30-minute Zelda-only Direct on 8 September marking the franchise's 40th anniversary.
  • Ocarina of Time remake was the confirmed centrepiece, with a release date widely expected.
  • Live-action Zelda film (cinemas 30 April) and other surprise reveals were also anticipated.

Nintendo held a Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo Direct on 8 September, a 30-minute broadcast dedicated entirely to the franchise ahead of a separate, broader Nintendo Switch 2 Direct held later the same week. The showcase was built around fresh details of the remake of The Legend…

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Capcom to Revive Dormant Franchises Riding Onimusha’s Record Launch Success

  • New Game Plus unlocks after completing the game.
  • It is played exclusively on the unforgiving Carnage difficulty.
  • Upgrades, side progress and Red Souls are reset.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword unlocks New Game Plus after the first completion, allowing players to replay the game in the harder Carnage Mode. The mode offers an additional challenge for players pursuing the Platinum trophy, but Carnage cannot be lowered once selected. Players retain some progress, although…

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Cemetery Boys Sequel Reveals a Critical Role Connection New Reveal

  • Cemetery Boys sequel Espíritu, by Aiden Thomas, releases 8 September
  • Story follows Julian seeing mysterious dark spots on people
  • Audiobook excerpt narrated by Critical Role's Vico Ortiz shared

New York Times bestselling author Aiden Thomas has published Cemetery Boys: Espíritu, a sequel to their acclaimed 2020 queer urban fantasy novel Cemetery Boys, releasing on 8 September. The sequel continues the story of Yadriel and Julian, following the pair as they navigate their community and a new…

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Capcom is reviving more dormant franchises after the success of Onimusha: Way of the Sword

  • Onimusha: Way of the Sword sold over a million copies on day one
  • Capcom says it will revive more long-dormant game franchises
  • Devil May Cry and Ace Attorney seen as prime revival candidates

Capcom has confirmed it plans to revive more dormant video game franchises after Onimusha: Way of the Sword sold over a million copies on its launch day. The samurai-themed action title is the first new mainline Onimusha game since 2006, and its strong debut follows other recent Capcom…

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GTA 6’s Criminal Profile system sounds pretty interesting, includes a ‘shattered’ state for players who DGAF

  • GTA 6 has a "Criminal Profile" system tracking player behaviour.
  • It differs from Red Dead 2's honour system, offering more nuance.
  • Includes a "shattered" state for especially reckless or chaotic players.

Rockstar has revealed further detail on Grand Theft Auto 6's "Criminal Profile" system, a new mechanic that tracks how players behave during missions and free roam and adjusts the game world's reaction to them accordingly. Comparisons have naturally been drawn to Red Dead Redemption 2's honour system, but…

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Is GTA 6 Too Realistic for Its Own Good? Refueling Cars and Gun Restrictions Spark Debate

  • Rockstar says GTA 6 NPCs will react realistically to visible weapons
  • Carrying or raising guns openly can prompt police warnings
  • New refuelling and vehicle repair mechanic added at petrol stations

Early details about Grand Theft Auto 6 have sparked debate among fans over whether Rockstar Games has pushed realism too far in its upcoming open-world title. Co-development lead Rob Nelson told content creator TGG that non-playable characters will react far more realistically to weapons than in previous instalments,…

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You Should See Sony’s Zelda Movie During Tomorrow’s Anniversary Direct

  • Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct expected to reveal live-action film trailer.
  • Movie stars Benjamin Evan Ainsworth and Bo Bragason, out 30 April 2027.
  • Direct will also cover the Ocarina of Time remake.

Nintendo is holding a 40th Anniversary Direct for The Legend of Zelda, and reports suggest it will include the first proper trailer for Sony Pictures' upcoming live-action Zelda film. The Direct is expected to focus mainly on the previously announced Ocarina of Time remake, but Nintendo has confirmed…

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Final Fantasy Resonance modders have already reinstated the original mobile game’s biggest icon, Ariana Grande

  • Modders restored Ariana Grande and ~1,300 other cut characters via FFR Vision Studio
  • The mod defies developer Keisuke Nakashima's decision to drop her character
  • Further updates, including animations and side quests, are still planned

Modders have used the demo of Final Fantasy Resonance, a reimagined take on the defunct mobile game Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, to restore nearly all of the original title's guest characters, including the widely mocked Ariana Grande unit. The mod, called FFR Vision Studio, matters because it runs…

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This unassuming business sim might be my new GOAT

  • Writer praises business sim Big Ambitions after 50+ hours of play
  • Game blends business management with personal life simulation
  • Big Ambitions has just launched its full 1.0 version

A Destructoid writer describes discovering *Big Ambitions*, a business simulation game, as an unexpected favourite despite its unassuming premise of managing shops, pricing, staff and supply chains. Although the concept initially sounds tedious, the writer reports being drawn in for over 50 hours, praising its satisfying progression, minimal…

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Retroid just teased its take on a dual-screen handheld for Nintendo DS fans

  • Retroid teases new dual-screen "Pocket Duo" handheld, styled after the Nintendo DS
  • No specs, pricing or release date revealed yet in teaser video
  • Expected to rival the Ayn Thor, priced between $100 and $579 devices

Retroid, a maker of retro-style gaming handhelds, has teased a new dual-screen device called the Pocket Duo, aimed at fans of the Nintendo DS. The brief teaser video revealed only the name and a dark glimpse of the design, with no confirmed specifications, pricing or release date, but…

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