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gaming21 days ago•9 min saved

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Unveils Four Protagonists and a Time-Twisted Plot

Nintendo’s Fortune’s Weave Direct dives into Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, a Switch 2 strategy RPG that lets players switch between four protagonists—Cai, Dietrich, Theodora, and Leda—whose stories run in parallel while the true hero operates five years in the future to stop the demon Balor. The game blends traditional Fire Emblem turn-based arena battles with new twists, including a gun form, Combat Arts, Blaze Arts, and a rewind mechanic, plus Beginner, Specialty, and Advanced classes, Free Time, quests, temples, and dungeon exploration. Expect a Sept. 17, 2026 launch on Switch 2, with ongoing updates to Nintendo Music and related apps.

via Game Informer|

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gaming21 days ago•2 min saved

Nintendo Direct Preview: Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave Details Ahead of Fall Launch

Nintendo will stream a ~20-minute YouTube Direct today at 10:00 AM ET/7:00 AM PT to reveal more about Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, which launches September 17, 2026. The showcase will dive into the game's setup in Dagsion, the Dagdan Empire's capital, featuring four protagonists—Cai, Dietrich, Theodora, and Leda—as they compete in the Heroic Games, recruit party members, and train them, with teases including an aged-up Sothis, the Hero's Relics, and a demon army. Viewers can watch via YouTube or the embedded livestream in the article.

via engadget.com|

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technology22 days ago•0 min saved

Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Debuts in Heroic Games Showdown

Nintendo Direct reveals Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, a tactical RPG where four world-connected heroes compete in Dagsion's Heroic Games for a single wish; the presentation is also available via the Nintendo Today app with regional availability and data charges.

via nintendo.com|

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games22 days ago•13 min saved

Fortune's Weave Gets a 20-Min Direct Spotlight From Nintendo

Nintendo will host a 20-minute Fire Emblem Direct on Aug. 4, 2026, offering new details and footage for Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, including the four Dagosian Games participants, Sothis’s major role, world-building insights, and the mystery player character, with the stream available on Nintendo’s YouTube channel.

via Kotaku|

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games1 month ago•18 min saved

Zelda Ocarina Remake Price Hype Ahead of Nintendo Direct

Rumors about a Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake’s price and preorder date spread after a questionable 08/04/2026 leak and a $60 placeholder listing, but a later update confirmed the leak was a system glitch and no official pricing has been released yet—sparking debate on whether the remake will be a true overhaul or a simple HD upgrade. The Morning Checkpoint also covers whispers of a Knights of the Old Republic remake by 2028 and Square Enix ending Final Fantasy XIV Mobile in China, all amid expectations for a Nintendo Direct.

via Kotaku|

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gaming1 month ago•0 min saved

Nintendo Reveals Splatoon Raiders, a Solo-Adventure Action Shooter

Nintendo announces Splatoon Raiders, a single-player-focused action shooter where players score enemies and hunt treasure; the presentation is viewable on Nintendo Today and via the Nintendo Direct Archive, with requirements including a Nintendo Account and a compatible smart device, plus potential data charges and country restrictions.

via nintendo.com|

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gaming1 month ago•6 min saved

Nintendo reveals Splatoon Raiders Direct, previewing Switch 2's solo adventure

Nintendo has announced a 15-minute Splatoon Raiders Direct for June 30, focusing on the Switch 2-exclusive single-player adventure, followed by a 30-minute Nintendo Treehouse gameplay showcase.

via Eurogamer|

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technology2 months ago•4 min saved

Zelda Switch 2 Reveal Tops Summer Game Fest Viewership

Nintendo's June Direct drew the year's biggest Summer Game Fest audience with about 3.8 million peak viewers, while the Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake trailer for Switch 2 racked up roughly 115 million views in three days, underscoring strong interest in Nintendo's slate and upcoming releases.

via Eurogamer|

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gaming2 months ago•1 min saved

Nintendo Direct tops Summer Game Fest in peak viewership, LevelUp reports

LevelUp’s June 1–11 data show Nintendo Direct reached a peak of 3.8 million viewers, higher than the Summer Game Fest main show’s 3.7 million. The Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake trailer led total views across platforms with about 115 million, while God of War Laufey generated the most engagement (5.5 million counts) and, on LevelUp’s overall performance index (trailer impact, press coverage, and community chatter), topped the list, followed by the Zelda remake and Resident Evil Veronica.

via Video Games Chronicle|

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gaming2 months ago•14 min saved

Nintendo Direct Tops Summer Showcases With Strong Viewership And Key Reveals

LevelUp data shows Nintendo’s latest Direct was the summer’s most-watched showcase, peaking at 3.8 million viewers and edging out Geoff Keighley’s Summer Game Fest at 3.7 million, with notable reveals including Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Xenoblade Genesis, Switch Sports Resort, and the Ocarina of Time trailer accumulating about 115 million views across platforms.

via Nintendo Life|

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gaming2 months ago•31 min saved

Zelda's Ocarina of Time Gets a Full Switch 2 Remake, Visual Overhaul Confirmed

An extended listing on Nintendo’s official shop confirms The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is receiving a full remake for Nintendo Switch 2, promising updated visuals and classic gameplay. A teaser shown in the June 2026 Nintendo Direct suggested a 2026 release window, and fans spotted the listing in source code, fueling anticipation though no exact date has been announced.

via Insider Gaming|

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games2 months ago•15 min saved

Splatoon Raiders Turns Single-Player Play Into Open-Ended Raids

Kotaku’s takeaways from Nintendo Direct: Splatoon Raiders is the series’ first single-player spin-off for Switch 2, promising a less-linear, open-ended raid experience set on islands with treasure hunts and a hub Hideout Ship for upgrades. Players will craft gadgets, collect Spirhalite Shards, and tackle tougher salmonid battles with scalable difficulty, while a dedicated Raiders Direct is planned for June 30 ahead of the July 23 launch.

via Kotaku|

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technology2 months ago•1 min saved

Fortune’s Weave Expands Fire Emblem with Dungeon Exploration on Switch 2

Nintendo confirms Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave will include dungeon exploration on Switch 2, featuring dungeon delves, treasure chests, and world exploration to train and recruit allies in Dagsion, plus offensive forays against bandits and monsters, all within a limited prep period; the game releases September 17, 2026.

via Nintendo Everything|

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gaming2 months ago•5 min saved

June 2026 Nintendo Direct Pre-Orders Roundup: Switch 2 Titles Lead the Way

After the June 9 Nintendo Direct, retailers opened pre-orders for Switch and Switch 2 titles across Amazon and Best Buy, including Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World, Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Dagdan Collection (sold out at times), Final Fantasy Resonance, Kingdom Hearts Collection (Amazon exclusive), Lies of P: Complete Edition, Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, and Xenoblade Chronicles titles in Nintendo Switch 2 editions; stock and pricing are evolving, with a full roundup to follow in the coming days.

via Nintendo Everything|

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technology2 months ago•99 min saved

Nintendo Direct June 2026: A Switch 2‑Fueled Deluge of Remakes, Ports, and Bold Third‑Party Bets

Nintendo Direct June 2026 ran 50 minutes and leaned heavily on Switch 2 upgrades, ports, and third‑party releases, including Xenoblade Genesis and Switch 2 Editions of Xenoblade Chronicles 1–3, plus a teaser for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake. The show unveiled a flood of titles across JRPGs, action games, and crossovers such as Dragon’s Dogma 2, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Lies of P Complete Edition, Final Fantasy Resonance, KH Collection and KH IV, Rayman Legends Retold, and more. Reactions were mixed, with praise for the breadth of third‑party support but criticism for the lack of major first‑party reveals; polls reflected a range of ratings and favorites.

via Nintendo Life|

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