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A popular YouTuber has previewed the upcoming GPD Win Mini Ultra ahead of its full launch. Featuring a larger VRR display than existing models, the Win Mini Ultra is also said to offer 'awesome' performance thanks to Intel's Arc B390 graphics.

The Ocarina of Time remake has been well received by fans. However, there's one thing some players sorely miss: being able to smack walls with their swords.

Nintendo is once again targeting Switch emulators and modchip firmware on GitHub. Hundreds of repositories are affected, but many Reddit users doubt the takedowns will have much of a lasting impact.

Panini’s The Legend of Zelda: Master Collection, revealed in Europe during the September 8 Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct, is a trading card set with art from every mainline Zelda game, including The Wind Waker and Twilight Princess. Packs hold six cards, but Nintendo and Panini have not confirmed a price, release date or card count.

A Steam Deck user accidentally deleted 3 TB of games. What initially sounds like a pretty terrible day turned out to be a blessing for his enjoyment of gaming.

Nintendo will stop accepting Google and Apple log-ins for Nintendo Accounts at 4 PM JST on January 26, 2027, and will block new accounts created through either service. Switch 2 and Switch owners who rely on them must move to an email address or Sign-In ID with a password, or a passkey, before the cut-off.

Given their N64 and 3DS timelines, players thought Nintendo would announce a Zelda: Majora’s Mask remake next. Yet a leaker now alleges that no Switch 2 game is currently in progress. The modernized Ocarina of Time contained files and references that had given fans hope.

Ayaneo has launched a new version of the Konkr Pocket Advance, and it is available to pre-order now. The new handheld arrives in a translucent pink shell and boasts more RAM than the previously-announced colors.

The Decky Loader plugin Unifideck can now download PC Game Pass titles and run them locally on the Steam Deck. This could make accessing Microsoft's gaming subscription much more convenient without relying on streaming or a Windows installation. However, the feature is still experimental.

The excitement surrounding the recent Switch 2 jailbreak has taken a hit. With system update 23.5.0, Nintendo has patched a crucial security vulnerability, significantly limiting the possibilities for homebrew software and game mods.

Unlike Steam, Nintendo currently doesn't allow users to gift digital games. That is set to change this Christmas – although the new feature will come with some restrictions.

Quern - Undying Thoughts is 90 percent off on Steam until November 21, bringing the Myst-inspired puzzle-adventure with very positive reviews to its all-time-low price.

Valve has introduced a new feature, thanks to which Steam Deck owners can see the average FPS they'll get in a game before purchasing it. The average framerate data is already available for thousands of games, and the list will keep growing.

Nintendo is currently experimenting with new ways to play on the Switch 2. While the company is keeping specific details under wraps, the console's features offer at least a few clues as to where things might be heading.

Anyone hoping for a tougher challenge in the Ocarina of Time remake may have been disappointed to discover that Master Quest mode is missing. Now, there are growing indications that the mode could be added later as paid DLC.

Sony has stealthily announced a new PlayStation Portal variant in Japan and South Korea. The cloud gaming handheld now comes with an unspecified amount of internal storage, and for some reason, Sony refuses to tell us what it is for.

Sega is re-releasing its FIGURIZMα Link statue from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom as a prize in Japan on 4 December 2026. The roughly 10 x 23 cm statue recreates the game’s box art pose and follows the 6 November return of Link, Zelda and Korok plush dolls. No price or international release has been announced.

UK buyers were eager to revisit an N64 classic on its release date. Preliminary launch numbers show the Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake ahead of Breath of the Wild. Sales aren’t as impressive as Tears of the Kingdom, but the physical Switch 2 game caters to fewer console owners.

Aniplex and Cybird have announced LunaReverse, a new dark fantasy visual novel following a former sorceress whose quest for revenge leads her down a decidedly sinister path. Developed for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam, the game combines supernatural themes, mysterious characters and artwork by Japanese illustrator Ugonba. A worldwide release is planned, with English among the supported languages, although neither a launch date nor pricing has been announced.

Metacritic user reviews are now live days after the Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake release date. Gamers rank it above Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Silent Hill 2. Score bombing failed to overshadow players who compliment the Switch 2 game’s revamped graphics and controls.

Players who bypass the intended progression in the Ocarina of Time remake may be in for a rather unsettling surprise. In certain cutscenes, young Link apparently turns into a grotesquely distorted version of his adult self – and the same can happen in reverse.

The Steam Deck was supposed to help him avoid socializing even more. Instead, this gamer ended up finding a girlfriend thanks to Valve's handheld.

Epic's plans for a native Linux launcher have been known for some time. However, whether it would also run on the Steam Deck remained unclear. Now, the company has confirmed for the first time that SteamOS is explicitly among the operating systems it intends to support.

Players have speculated that a Majora’s Mask remake could follow Ocarina of Time. In the latest Switch 2 game, characters wear or reference items from the innovative N64 original. Nintendo has pledged to reveal more Zelda 40th Anniversary news in 2027.

GOG games are particularly appealing to Steam Deck owners because they can generally be launched without an internet connection. Until now, the lack of a native Linux launcher meant relying on third-party solutions. That's about to change.

It's no secret that WoW can run well on the Steam Deck. But what about the new WoW Forever? According to player reports, it works too – and getting it set up isn't all that difficult.

Barely released for the Nintendo Switch 2, the remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is apparently already running on PC. However, early tests with the Lichii emulator reveal a few problems.

IO Interactive launched the free 007 First Light Starter Pack on Steam and Xbox Series X|S, with PS5 following November 10 and up to 50 percent off the full game.

Nintendo exclusives are finding their way onto PCs and rival consoles. Following the Zelda: Ocarina of Time release date, the remake now loads on a PlayStation system. A homebrew enthusiast used the PS5 jailbreak to install a Switch 2 emulator, but frame rates rarely pass 20 fps.

Not all EU gamers are playing the Ocarina of Time remake on identical hardware. The rumored Zelda Switch 2 console and Pro Controller with a swappable battery are in the wild. Nintendo never confirmed that the 40th Anniversary lineup would be easier to service.

Pre-order buyers are celebrating the Ocarina of Time remake release date. The Switch 2 game is a hit with most players, except for the lack of Master Quest. In an interview, Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma suggested the higher difficulty mode could still appear as DLC.

Thanks to recompilation, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild can now be played on the Steam Deck without an emulator. A recent gameplay video shows just how smoothly the game runs on Valve's handheld.

The remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time has launched to an impressive Metascore of 96. But does the game truly deserve such high ratings on its own merits, or is nostalgia for the legendary original playing a part?

Nintendo has released a two-pin Legend of Zelda 40th anniversary set on its US Nintendo Store for 800 Platinum Points plus shipping, pairing the series’ anniversary emblem with the Switch 2 Ocarina of Time logo and limiting buyers to one order per account as the remake launches on November 5.

Some PC gamers are experiencing a modernized Zelda N64 classic a day ahead of its release date. The Ocarina of Time remake is functional in the Lichii Switch 2 emulator. Exploits like the ns2jb jailbreak led to game dumps and the PC footage, but performance is inconsistent.

Nintendo may hope to make the physical Civilization 7 Switch port extinct. The cartridge is a gateway to the CivSwitch exploit and establishes userland access on the Switch 2 console. An Amazon retailer notified a customer of a recall and suggested the code-in-box version as a substitute.

Nintendo has rolled out Version 1.1.1 for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Nintendo Switch 2, a 343MB day-one patch that activates Zelda Notes companion app support, including a 2,000-question daily quiz and a virtual ocarina, alongside unspecified fixes ahead of the $59.99 remake’s November 5 launch.

Nintendo wants to stick with physical games, but a major chip supplier's withdrawal is raising fresh concerns. Could Nintendo's cartridges be under threat after all?

At 7 inches for the LCD model and 7.4 inches for the OLED version, the Steam Deck's display is already fairly compact. That makes it all the more frustrating when black bars further reduce the usable screen space. The new Decky plugin AnyAspectRatio aims to solve this problem, allowing players to adjust games to the right aspect ratio with just a few taps.

Famitsu has scored The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake 37/40 (9, 9, 9, 10), with its reviewers praising the Switch 2 game’s camera, controls and graphics while calling it simple by modern standards.

For a time, the Steam Deck store page redirected to the main Steam page, leading to concerned speculation that Deck had been silently discontinued.

Some buyers may not receive their Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake pre-orders by its release date. Nintendo reportedly told retail partners to hang onto shipments until November 4th. The move could curb additional leaks for the physical Switch 2 game, but it also increases the chances of delays.

Even before the Zelda: Ocarina of Time review embargo ended, NPR posted its thoughts on the Switch 2 game. The writer thinks the upgrades to graphics and controls make the N64 classic worth revisiting. That said, players may question some odd character redesigns and find the pacing more choppy.

Nintendo released a free Pikmin 4 Switch 2 Edition demo on November 2 with Sun-Speckled Terrace and two Dandori Academy stages. The full game launches November 12.

Anyone missing the PlayStation 3's menu can now bring a touch of that nostalgia to their Android handheld with Wave. But the launcher also has plenty to offer beyond its familiar appearance – and it just received an update.

RetroDECK is set to become considerably more versatile with its upcoming update. The EmuDeck alternative plans to introduce Xbox 360 emulation, support for additional retro computers and access to text-based online worlds, among other features. Whether that makes it the better choice ultimately depends on individual preferences.

Thanks to recompilation, Tears of the Kingdom can now run natively on the Steam Deck – although performance has been far from ideal so far. A new community project has apparently managed to get the game running at up to 60 FPS, and anyone can try it for themselves.

JB Hi-Fi is giving away a Nintendo Switch 2 with every Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL bought in Australia until November 9. The bundle pairs Google's latest flagships with a dedicated gaming device, which makes up for the terrible gaming performance of Pixels.

Nintendo has named EPD Production Group No. 3, the internal studio behind Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, as the developer of the Ocarina of Time remake. HokWai Ng directs for the first time, with Eiji Aonuma and Hidemaro Fujibayashi producing.

The Ocarina of Time remake has a larger file size than any mainline Zelda game. Its 27 GB Nintendo eShop estimate may not account for the Switch 2 storage space necessary for installation. Temporary files or a release date patch could explain any discrepancy with the digital download.