Nintendo appears increasingly interested in revisiting its library of classic video games, with a senior executive suggesting that remakes are now just as important to the company as entirely new releases.
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Nintendo Announces Two Nintendo Direct Broadcasts Next Week With Special Zelda 40th Anniversary Presentation
Nintendo is preparing for a massive week of announcements, with the company officially revealing plans to hold two Nintendo Direct presentations on back-to-back days, including a special presentation dedicated to the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda. The...
‘The Legend of Zelda’ Movie Adds Lydia Peckham as Nintendo Continues to Hide Major Roles
Nintendo and Sony’s live-action The Legend of Zelda movie has added yet another actor to its increasingly large cast, but fans are once again being left to guess exactly who she is playing. Deadline reports that New Zealand actress Lydia Peckham has joined The Legend...
RUMOR: Ganondorf Could be Played by ‘Young Rock’ Star Uli Latukefu in ‘The Legend of Zelda’ Movie
Sony and Nintendo may have found their live-action Ganondorf in Young Rock star Uli Latukefu. Nintendo has done an impressive job keeping its live-action The Legend of Zelda movie under wraps. The company has revealed remarkably little beyond the casting of Link and...
Nintendo Says Gamers Aren’t Entitled to Tariff Refunds as It Seeks Dismissal of Class Action Lawsuit
Nintendo is asking a federal court to throw out a proposed class action lawsuit that claims the company should pass any tariff refunds it receives from the U.S. government back to consumers. In a court filing first reported by Game File, Nintendo argues that customers...
Nintendo Moves ‘The Legend of Zelda’ Movie Release Date Up to April 2027
On Wednesday evening, Nintendo executive Shigeru Miyamoto announced a new release date for the live-action The Legend of Zelda film.
Former Nintendo President Alleges Amazon Made Illegal Demands
Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé says the company’s early-2000s clash with Amazon stemmed from what he describes as illegal demands. For years, the absence of the Nintendo Wii and DS from the fast-growing retailer fueled speculation.
Mario Themed Coffins Sold in Brazil
A funeral company in São Paulo, Brazil, has started offering Mario-themed coffins, attracting attention from local media and online communities. The coffins feature designs inspired by the popular video game with bright colors and emblems based on characters such as...
Date Announced for Next Nintendo Illumination “Event Film”
A keen-eyed user on X recently spotted an untitled Nintendo and Illumination “Event Film” scheduled for release on April 12, 2028. Beyond that listing, no additional details have been revealed, but it has been enough to spark immediate speculation online.
Nintendo Tariff Refund Lawsuit Filed by U.S. Players
Nintendo is facing a tariff refund lawsuit in the United States from players who argue that refunds from tariffs imposed on imports should be passed on to consumers. The legal action focuses on tariffs applied to products imported by Nintendo, including game consoles...
Super Mario Galaxy Movie Box Office Rockets Past $600 Million Globally in Massive Second Weekend
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie box office run just hit another major milestone, as the film is set to soar past $600 million worldwide in only its second weekend of release. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Illumination and Nintendo’s animated sequel has already...
Zelda Art Director Raises Concerns Over Link Speaking Too Much in Live-Action Movie
Following its recent box office success, Nintendo and Sony are currently in production on a live-action Legend of Zelda film. A cinematic adaptation of the popular video game franchise is something fans have wanted for a long time. However, in a post on X, Takaya Imamura, the art director of 2000’s The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask, appeared to suggest that he doesn’t want Link speaking in the upcoming film.
Original Star Fox Dev Thanks and Welcomes New Players After ‘Mario Galaxy Movie’
One of the standout moments in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie was the cameo of Fox McCloud. Although there hasn’t been a new Star Fox title in nearly a decade, longtime fans of the Super NES hero recognized him and the Arwing instantly. Now, thanks to the animated film breaking box office records, a new generation is discovering the space pilot for the first time.