That information was shared in a new podcast published today. He said that he’s heard about Nintendo’s plans to bring GameCube support to Nintendo Switch Online, which is “a question of when, not if.” While not fully committing to that news being shared during tomorrow’s Nintendo Direct for Switch 2, it’s apparently “very likely”.

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Rumor: The Legend of Zelda movie to be a part of a trilogy

Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Rumors | 0 comments

Production List, a film and television production tracking service offered by the Film & Television Industry Alliance, may have provided the first details about the upcoming movie for The Legend of Zelda.

The site claims that filming will be done between November 2025 and April 2026 in New Zealand. It offers a synopsis as well, which mentions Link going on a journey to protect Hyrule from Ganon. Similar to the games, Ganon is seeking the Triforce.

You can find the full description shared by Production List below. We would advise taking it with a grain of salt for the time being, however.

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Rumor: Pokemon Legends: Z-A has 27 new Mega Evolutions, first ones leaked [update: full list]

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March 24: Mega Evolutions are back in Pokemon Legends: Z-A after a hiatus, and based on a new rumor, it seems that Game Freak is adding a bunch of introducing a bunch of new ones.

According to Pyoro – yes, that Pyoro who used to leak a ton of Nintendo Direct news – the game will feature 27 new Mega Evolutions. Technically, that number was not given directly. Fans noticed that Pyoro told one person on social media to look at the upper left corner of their keyboard, which is ASCII Code 27.

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Rumor: Nintendo Switch 2 to have three-phase launch plan for games, possible June launch

Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch 2 | 0 comments

According to a report from Insider Gaming, Nintendo is planning a three-phase launch plan for Switch 2 games. This seems to be based on what the outlet has heard coming out of GDC 2025 last week.

The first part of the release will apparently begin with a focus on first-party games at launch. The second stage, which is claimed to be happening between October and November, will be for third-party studios. Following that is the third phase during the holiday period, though specifics weren’t provided.

Rumor: Nintendo Direct happening this week, ahead of Switch 2 reveal

Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch | 0 comments

Multiple sources are pointing to the possibility of a Nintendo Direct taking place later this week.

This is not to be confused with the Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 event planned for April 2, and is also just a few days away. We would only be hearing about games lined up for the current console.

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Rumor: Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero to release on Nintendo Switch 2

Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch 2 | 0 comments

According to a report from eXputer writer eXtas1s, Bandai Namco plans to bring Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero to Nintendo Switch 2.

In a new video put up on YouTube, eXtas1s brings up Bandai Namco’s strong relationship with Nintendo in which the two sides have collaborated on specific projects. While Elden Ring and Tekken 8 from the publisher is also rumored, eXtas1s seems to have heard that Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero on Nintendo Switch 2 is something that’s specifically happening. Further claimed is that we should be getting it around the console’s launch.

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Rumor: New Nintendo Switch 2 dock images surface

Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch 2 | 0 comments

A new set of images have supposedly emerged that give us another look at the Nintendo Switch 2 dock.

The photos were shared by the same leaker who previously uploaded shots of the system last year prior to Nintendo’s announcement. While that gives the latest images credibility, it’s always good to take everything unofficial with a grain of salt.

Rumor: Diablo 4 getting Nintendo Switch 2 port

Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch 2 | 0 comments

Another previously-released game is speculated for Nintendo Switch 2, and this time it’s been said that Diablo 4 will be making its way over.

eXputer writer eXtas1s made that claim during a new video (which you can watch here). Noting that he has an “exclusive or scoop”, he said that Diablo 4 is already in development for Nintendo Switch 2 and a 2025 launch could even be in the cards. eXtas1s has some level of reliability having previously leaked Game Pass games before they were announced.

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Rumor: New photos surface of Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con

Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch 2 | 0 comments

January 5: Another alleged Nintendo Switch 2 leak has taken place which may give us one of the best looks we’ve had thus far at the new Joy-Con.

Images were apparently posted on Chinese social media and have since spread to Reddit. The exact source is unclear, but it could have come from anywhere such as a factory production line. As we’ll always caution, nothing is confirmed until we see and hear something from Nintendo itself.

Rumor: Nintendo Switch 2 TFLOPS and clock speed tech specs leaked

Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch 2 | 0 comments

New tech specs for Nintendo Switch 2 are claimed to have made their way online that reveal the TFLOPS and clock speeds of the console.

It’s tough to nail down the actual source of where today’s numbers are coming from. The details were posted on various social channels and places such as Reddit and Famiboards, and people are taking it seriously enough to the point where it’s apparently worth considering. There’s also talk surrounding a Nintendo Switch 2 SDK leak – which could be where the numbers originate.