The Legend of Zelda movie delayed to May 2027, Miyamoto shares statement
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The Legend of Zelda movie is seeing a delay, Nintendo just announced. The film will now hit theaters on May 7, 2027.
Nintendo had announced earlier in the year that the film was on track for March 26, 2027. However, now we know that it will take a bit longer than anticipated. The Legend of Zelda creator Shigeru Miyamoto, writing on social media, that the change in release date was made due to “production reasons”. He added that the team “will take the extra time to make the film as good as it can be.”
The full statement from Miyamoto about the Zelda movie delay reads:
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Summer Game Fest 2025 live stream
Posted on 4 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
E3 isn’t around anymore, but Summer Game Fest is looking to fill the void of summer game announcements with its own big event, and the 2025 live stream is almost here. The fun starts at 2 PM PT / 5 PM ET / 10 PM in the UK / 11 PM in Europe.
Today’s event will run about two hours long. Various new announcements are planned, and we should be getting at least some news for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. Right after that presentation ends, Day of the Devs will begin immediately after with even more announcements, which will be focused on indies.
Below is the official Summer Game Fest 2025 live stream:
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Nintendo informs Princess Peach and Toad voice actress that she’s been recast, statement shared
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Following yesterday’s report, it’s now been made official that Princess Peach and Toad (plus Toadette) voice actor Samantha Kelly has been recast.
Fans were the first to discover the change after examining the credits for Mario Kart World yesterday. Now Kelly herself has confirmed the news. According to a statement shared on social media, she was only informed about the move yesterday.
Kelly’s full statement reads:
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The World Ends with You director Tatsuya Kando leaves Square Enix
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Tatsuya Kando, the director behind The World Ends with You, shared the news on social media that he’s left Square Enix.
Kando spent nearly three decades at the company. He was involved with all entries in The World Ends with You series, including NEO: The World Ends with You. Kando did work on a bunch of additional projects as well including Kingdom Hearts as an animation supervisor.
Miyamoto says Nintendo characters need to stay within their own IPs, except for Pikmin
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If you’re wondering why Pikmin can be seen at Super Nintendo World, there’s a deliberate reason for that. Shigeru Miyamoto – the creator of various Nintendo franchises like Mario and The Legend of Zelda – says that the company’s characters are meant to “only exist within the IPs they are a part of”. However, Pikmin appears to be an exception to that rule.
Miyamoto said in an interview with IGN:
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Nintendo is a part of Summer Game Fest 2025
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
The initial lineup of participants for Summer Game Fest has been revealed, and it includes a surprising participant – that being Nintendo.
The Big N has typically been absent from the big summer show. However, it seems that Nintendo will have some sort of presence this time around. We’ll note that the Nintendo Switch 2 logo is specifically included in the lineup, so perhaps some sort of news will be shared pertaining to the new system next week.
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Pokemon Presents announced for July 2025
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A new Pokemon Presents is taking place on July 22, 2025, it’s just been announced. Information about specific timing of the presentation will follow later.
The Pokemon Company did not say what will be included in the Pokemon Presents event. However, expect Pokemon Legends: Z-A to be a big focus – the game just received an October release date. We’ll also likely get updates about ongoing titles such as Pokemon Unite and Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket.
Thanks to The Pokemon Company for today’s news. Catch up on today’s Pokemon Legends: Z-A news here.
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Pokemon logo creator reveals early and unused designs
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Nearly three decades after Pokemon made its debut in the west, the creator of the franchise’s logo has come forward and revealed some early designs that were left on the cutting room floor. IGN relayed the images and news this week.
Many years ago, Chris Maple – through his company Media Design – received a phone call from the secretary of Nintendo of America president Minoru Arakawa. Maple was asked to come over for a visit, with the only information given is that the company wanted him to work on a new game.
Gearbox CEO comments on $80 price tag: “True fans will pay for games” [update: more comments]
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Carlos in General Nintendo, News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
May 20: With rising concerns about the increasing cost of video games, some players are wondering if future titles will start launching at $80, a price point that’s becoming more common in the current generation. In light of this, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford shared some thoughts on the topic via X (formerly Twitter), especially in relation to Borderlands 4, which has been confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2.
When asked by a fan whether Borderlands 4 would be priced at $80, Pitchford responded by saying, “If you’re a real fan, you’ll find a way to make it happen.” He added that the final price point is ultimately not his decision, and that it’s likely up to publisher Take-Two Interactive.
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Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo updated to support Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
If you own Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo, you can now access new scenes for Animal Crossing: New Horizons. This is being made available via a free update.
Getting the scenes is simple. If you connect your device to the internet and link your Nintendo Account, you should be able to download the update.
