Celebrating 40 years of gameplay, an updated version of “The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time” will be available for Nintendo Switch 2 on Nov. 5.
This version of “Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time” will have improved performance and presentation, greater movement and control and a more immersive Hyrule. Players can now sing or hum one of Link’s learned ocarina melodies within range of the Nintendo Switch 2 system’s built-in microphone, and he’ll perform the song in the game.
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TRAILERS
See the first look below.
NEWLY ANNOUNCED GAMES
Nintendo unveiled “Metroid Ravenous” and “Kirby and the World Beyond” during a Nintendo Direct presentation Wednesday, noting both newly announced games will be available on the Nintendo Switch 2 next year.
Samus Aran is back with even more of a fight for survival in “Metroid Ravenous.” The game’s amiibo collection will feature Samus and Chozo Statue figures at its launch, while a third amiibo of Samus in her Metroid Suit will be bundled in a special edition that also includes a steel case for the game. Both releases will launch Jan. 28, and pre-orders are available now.
See first look photos below.
EVENTS
PAX West is returning to the Seattle Convention Center next Labor Day weekend from Sept. 3 to Sept. 6, following this year’s event.
On the East Coast, PAX Unplugged 2026 returns to the Pennsylvania Convention Center Dec. 6 to Dec. 8, while PAX East 2027 will be held in Boston at the Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center April 22 to April 25.
LIVE EVENTS
For the first time, fans will be able to watch Rocket League teams compete for the $1.2 million prize pool on Sept. 20 at 50 AMC locations nationwide, including Chicago, Boston, New York and Los Angeles. The event is estimated to run for approximately eight hours, and tickets are on sale now. Attendees will also receive a commemorative Rocket League ticket that allows players to redeem in-game cosmetics.
“Such a big part of the magic of movie theaters is their ability to bring people together for unforgettable shared experiences, and a live event like the Rocket League World Championship is a great example of that,” said Ellen Copaken, the senior vice president of business development at AMC Theatres. “We’re excited to give fans the opportunity to watch esports’ biggest stage unfold live on massive screens, surrounded by fellow Rocket League fans.”
