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Shigeru Miyamoto reportedly reacted with disbelief when asked about a fan theory that the Star Fox crew had their legs amputated and replaced with robotic limbs; the idea traces back to retro art and a 1993 Nintendo Power box art cover, but Kit Ellis says Miyamoto found it nuts, and the article notes the footwear is likely artistic styling rather than canonical.
A flurry of rumored Nintendo plans for 2026–27—including a new Star Fox title, a Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, and a 2027 3D Mario—has sparked discussion about leaks vs. surprises. Kit Ellis, a former Nintendo of America PR manager, says Nintendo would be furious if the leaks prove true and warns they could affect stock perception; some details are echoed by variations of the leaks and corroboration from outlets like VGC, fueling debate over the Switch 2’s potential existence and Nintendo’s marketing strategy.
Nintendo revealed Glenn Powell will voice Fox McCloud in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, fueling fan speculation about a new Star Fox game. The film, featuring a star-studded cast and set to release April 1, also includes Chris Pratt as Mario and Anya Taylor-Joy as Peach; while fan enthusiasm is high, some prefer a traditional voice actor, and a Polygon rumor hints at a potential Switch 2 Star Fox title, though nothing is confirmed.
Former Nintendo marketing lead Kit Ellis says NateTheHate’s leak claiming a The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake and a new Star Fox game has Nintendo “absolutely furious,” warning leaks threaten the company’s surprise strategy and could impact its stock price.
A circulating rumor suggests Nintendo’s 2026 lineup could include a new Star Fox game with classic rail shooter traits, a remake of Ocarina of Time (potentially enhanced beyond a simple port), and a Zelda remake, with no 3D Mario in that year—set against a backdrop of a Switch 2-era launch and fan excitement tempered by skepticism until official confirmation.
Io9/gizmodo reports that Glen Powell confirmed he’s playing Fox McCloud in the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie via an Instagram cosplay video, teasing a Fox presence beyond a cameo and fueling chatter about a broader Nintendo cinematic universe.
A podcast-based rumor from NateTheHate claims Nintendo Switch 2 will host a summer release of a classic-style Star Fox with online multiplayer and a Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake in the second half of 2026. It also suggests no 3D Mario in 2026, with a 2027 release, plus speculative titles like Splatoon Raiders, Fire Emblem Fortune’s Weave, Rhythm Heaven Groove, and possible Switch 2 editions of Pikmin 4 and Xenoblade Chronicles 2. A June Nintendo Direct is possible but not guaranteed; as with all rumors, nothing is confirmed.
Glen Powell announced on Instagram that he will voice Fox McCloud in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, joining a high-profile Nintendo crossover cast; Fox McCloud is the Star Fox space pilot from the games, and Powell’s involvement follows his breakout in Top Gun: Maverick.
Giles Goddard, a former game developer at Argonaut Software and later at Nintendo, shares his experiences working on projects like Star Fox and the N64. He recalls accidentally dropping confidential Nintendo papers on the streets of Kyoto, the formal and regimented work environment at Nintendo, and his involvement in creating iconic games like Star Fox, Zelda 64 demo, and 1080 Snowboarding. Goddard eventually left Nintendo due to waning interest and limited career growth opportunities as a foreigner in a Japanese company.
YouTube channel DidYouKnowGaming has revealed that the rumoured Star Fox racing game, 'Star Fox Grand Prix', was never anything more than a hoax boosted by a photoshopped logo and online chatter. The channel explores the origins of the rumour, including confusion surrounding the release of Starlink: Battle for Atlas on Switch, but concludes that the game was never real. Fans of the franchise will have to wait for a different type of Star Fox game to come to the Switch.