Rumours are inescapable in the games industry. Every week, it feels like there’s a new rumour about some highly-touted franchise getting a new entry, or whispers about a remake of a beloved game. A lot of the time, these rumours are unsubstantiated, coming and going on a whim. Sometimes, however, they’re bang-on, which was the case when Nintendo confirmed a remake of the Nintendo 64 classic Ocarina of Time for the Switch 2.
Teased at the conclusion of a recent 50-minute Nintendo Direct presentation, the remake is scheduled to launch this year, but few details are known beyond a glimpse at young Link.
Kingdom Hearts 4 was also shown, continuing the long-running Final Fantasy and Disney mash-up series. Among the many games announced, I’m most keen on Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, which will launch on 17 September. If anyone needs me then, I’ll be busy tending to my army of anime waifus.