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Konami producer Tsutomu Taniguchi confirmed that Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse is not the final entry for the franchise. As the series' 40th-anniversary title, it aims to reverse a decline in active players. The game launches on October 15, 2026, with a free demo available now. While specific future titles are unannounced, Konami intends to maintain a shorter release cycle to sustain momentum.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake launches exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5, 2026. Nintendo has confirmed a complete graphical overhaul that retains the original N64 art style, alongside gameplay updates such as variable refresh rate support. Pre-order bonuses vary significantly by region, including textured foil covers, Spiritual Stone replicas, and holographic slipcovers. The game is priced at $60 digitally and $70 physically in the US, though temporary discounts are available. A new world map illustration confirms the remake maintains the original game's geographic layout.
Nintendo updated the Super Mario logo on its official site with a more pronounced 3D look and released new Mario renders. The piece highlights the series’ 40th anniversary and notes that while there have been related releases, there’s no confirmed next big 3D Mario title yet—though a reveal could be coming next year.
During Nintendo’s Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct, the Ocarina of Time remake for the Switch 2 was announced for November 5 with modernized graphics and features like threads of time, free camera movement, tuneful humming, and Link’s new jump, and it will be the first Zelda title exclusive to Switch 2; a September 9 Direct is planned and a live‑action Zelda movie arrives in 2027.
Nintendo's Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct on Sept 8 at 11:00 p.m. will feature The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for the Switch 2 and discuss anniversary initiatives beyond games, including a live-action Zelda movie.
Oprah Winfrey and her longtime partner Stedman Graham stepped out together for the first time in nearly seven years to celebrate The Oprah Winfrey Show’s 40th anniversary in Chicago, sharing a low-profile public moment at Navy Pier as Oprah mingled in a pinstriped set and sneakers and Stedman in a black suit.
Oprah Winfrey and her longtime partner Stedman Graham stepped out together for the first public appearance in about seven years at an event celebrating the 40th anniversary of The Oprah Winfrey Show. The couple, together for roughly four decades, are known for keeping their private life private, and Oprah has discussed their decision not to marry; their last public outing prior to this was in 2019.
Nintendo publicly thanked fans after Famitsu readers voted it the No. 1 game developer. The message celebrates Mario and Zelda, recalls the NES/Famicom era, and reaffirms Nintendo’s commitment to originality and delivering unique entertainment, while continuing a mutually beneficial partnership with Famitsu.
To mark the 40th anniversary of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, a two-hour downtown Chicago walking tour retraces Ferris, Cameron, and Sloane’s day—from Relish Chicago to the Art Institute steps, the Picasso statue at Daley Plaza, and Willis Tower—led by Dan Goldrosen and now offered year-round as a private booking; the tour highlights Chicago landmarks and film anecdotes, including behind-the-scenes details from participants and a former float dancer.
Square Enix announced a 10-minute Update from the Dragon Quest team live stream to celebrate the series' 40th anniversary, with no specific details shared yet but expectations of future announcements, including a possible Nintendo Switch 2 version of Dragon Quest XI.
Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii announced a livestream on May 27 to celebrate the series’ 40th anniversary, promising an announcement about the next game; while Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate is the leading candidate, there is speculation about potential 2D-HD remakes, with RPGFan covering any developments as the event approaches.
Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii says a May 27 live stream for the series’ 40th anniversary will include an announcement about the next game, possibly Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate; no official confirmation from Square Enix yet, though past anniversary streams revealed multiple titles, and the related KosoKoso broadcast has since been made private on YouTube.
Yuji Horii announced a May 27 Dragon Quest 40th-anniversary livestream to showcase the next Dragon Quest title and other reveals, with a potential Switch 2 version of Dragon Quest XI S teased as well.
Poison's planned Look What the Cat Dragged In 40th-anniversary tour collapsed after drummer Ricki Rockett claimed Bret Michaels demanded a 600% payday; with no plans for 2026, Rockett will tour with Rockett Mafia and hints at a Poison return in 2027, potentially with a different frontman as a last resort.
Poison reportedly scrapped its planned 40th‑anniversary reunion after a money dispute, with drummer Rikki Rockett saying Bret Michaels wanted the lion’s share of the proceeds—roughly six times what his bandmates would earn—making the tour unfeasible despite an attractive offer; Rockett says the group could revisit the idea next year if finances can be worked out.