Marvel’s renewed focus on the video games industry has led to a mixture of results. While the likes of Insomniac Games’ Spider-Man titles proved to be both critical and commercial hits, Marvel’s Avengers on the other hand was somewhat of an infamous failure. Sitting somewhere in the middle is Guardians of the Galaxy. Initially released in 2021, the game is set to get a second chance at life thanks to its upcoming Switch 2 ‘Encore Edition.’

Making the announcement during the most recent Nintendo Direct, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy: Encore Edition was officially confirmed to be coming to the Switch 2 later this year on the 5th of November.

For the uninitiated, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is a single-player action-adventure title in which you play as Star-Lord, the leader of the Guardians. Throughout the game, players will make plenty of choices both narratively and gameplay-wise, helping to make the group feel like a proper team.

While the game was praised upon its initial release back in 2021 (even winning a bunch of awards), sales for the title proved to be lower than publisher Square Enix was hoping.

Thus, the Encore Edition presents a second chance for Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. Available exclusively for the Switch 2, this new edition appears to be pretty much the same experience, albeit with “an all-new set of glam rock outfits for the Guardians.”

While it remains a visually pleasing experience (for the most part), certain compromises have been made in order to get it running on Switch 2. According to the devs, the Encore Edition will come with two visual modes: Quality (1440p | 30fps) and Performance (1080p | 40FPS). When playing in handheld, only one option will be available (30FPS at an undisclosed resolution).

Regardless, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy was a great game which unfortunately underperformed thanks in part to the previous year’s live-service Avengers – putting a bit of a stink on IP at the time. Half a decade later however, it will be interesting to see how the game performs.

KitGuru says: What did you think of the game back in 2021? Was it unfairly lumped in with The Avengers at the time? Who’s your favourite member of the Guardians? Let us know down below.

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In the year and a half since the launch of the Switch 2, we’ve seen Capcom supporting Nintendo’s latest handheld-hybrid with a myriad of releases, both old and new alike. As part of the console maker’s latest Direct Showcase, Capcom revealed that the excellent Resident Evil 2, 3 and 4 Remakes are heading to Switch 2 just in time for Halloween.

Announced during Nintendo’s latest Direct Showcase, Capcom confirmed that Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition; Resident Evil 3 and Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition will be landing on the Switch 2 in just over a month’s time – with all 3 launching on the 16th of October.

Based on the footage shown, the games do appear to be visually solid. That said, knowing Capcom, it would not be surprising to see them come with an unlocked and somewhat inconsistent framerate.

All three titles are being sold separately, meaning there is no discounted bundle for getting the lot. Fortunately, Capcom have priced the games at a reasonable rate, currently on sale for the following:

• Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition – £26.24 (£34.99 RRP)
• Resident Evil 3 – £16.49 (£24.99 RRP)
• Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition – £35.99 (£44.99 RRP)

Alongside their impending digital releases, Capcom also confirmed that all three titles will be offered in a physical format; at least in Europe and Asia.

Those interested however will have to wait until next year, with the physical versions slated for the 29th of January 2027. As of now, it is unknown whether these cartridges will include the full game’s data, or if it will be a Game-Key Card situation.

KitGuru says: What did you think of Nintendo’s latest Direct? What was your favourite 3rd party announcement? Let us know down below.

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Just as promised, Nintendo held a second Direct stream today announcing many more games coming to the Switch 2 soon, well beyond Zelda. One of the bigger parts of today's show included back to back trailers for Persona, ending with a teaser for Persona 6.

Towards the end of today's Nintendo Direct, we got two new trailers for upcoming Persona titles. Firstly, Persona 4 Revival was announced, coming to the Switch 2 on the 20th of May next year:

Persona 4 Revival is a complete remake of Persona 4 Golden, which prior to Persona 5, was widely considered to be the best game in the series. While the remake does look great, I'm a lot more interested in the plan for Persona 6 at this point with it having been so long.

The good news there is that there was a trailer for Persona 6:

The downside is that it is just a short logo teaser, with no other information given. Presumably though, this does mean that Persona 6 will be available on Switch 2 systems at launch, alongside the PC, Xbox and PlayStation versions. There is no official word on when Persona 6 will actually come out, but late 2027 / early 2028 sounds like a sensible timeframe.

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Nintendo kicked off its Zelda 40th Anniversary showcase, and it packed in more than I expected for what was meant to be a quiet warm-up to a bigger Direct.

The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct

New Amiibo and Museum Updates

New Amiibo figures were confirmed, alongside changes to the Nintendo Museum tied to the anniversary. Nothing revolutionary, but nice touches for collectors.

Ocarina of Time Remake

The big one. Nintendo showed extended gameplay for the Ocarina of Time Remake, both in a longer look and a condensed version for the main Direct. More importantly, we finally got a release date. After years of rumours, it’s actually happening.

Switch 2 Zelda Edition Leaks

A 40th Anniversary Switch 2 console and Pro Controller leaked during the showcase. If you wanted a themed console to go with the remake, this is shaping up to be it.

Concerts and a Movie Title

Nintendo also announced anniversary concerts and confirmed the Zelda movie’s official title, which apparently tells an original story rather than adapting one game directly.

For a “just a warm-up” showcase, that’s a packed 40th birthday. The main Nintendo Direct has a lot to live up to now.

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In a somewhat uncommon practice for the console maker, Nintendo announced that it would be hosting two separate Direct Showcases on back-to-back days, with a Zelda-focused stream going live later today followed by a general showcase tomorrow. As with pretty much all Directs, leakers have come out to give insight into what to expect – with claims that Mario Kart World DLC, Luigi’s Mansion 4 and much more could be announced.

As reported by known Nintendo leaker ‘malo932’, the Switch maker has a ton of new entries in well-loved franchises currently in the works. While this should of course be taken with a big pinch of salt (especially as the claims have since been deleted), the insider suggested that Mario Kart World will be getting Star Fox-themed DLC next year, in alignment with a new Adventure-styled original Star Fox game.

Beyond this, Malo932 also hinted at the possibility for a new entry in the iconic Nintendogs series – a franchise not seen since the 3DS. Additionally, a new original Super Smash Bros. title is said to also be in the works.

Another known Nintendo leaker – NecroFelipe – appeared to corroborate Malo’s report while also claiming that Luigi’s Mansion 4 may be announced soon.

Of course, this does not mean that all of the above will be present at the upcoming Nintendo Direct. That said, given the fact that the Switch 2’s upcoming slate of first-party releases is somewhat sparse, it is high time for a major Direct showcase. Hopefully Nintendo does not disappoint.

KitGuru says: Are you looking forward to the upcoming Direct? What are your hopes for the Zelda showcase in particular? Let us know down below.

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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake is one of the few games launching in 2026 that still lacks a precise release date. With September and October filled to the brim with game releases, a November release that would put the game directly against Rockstar Games' GTA 6 is almost certain, and it's very likely this epic gaming square-off will be officially confirmed next week, as two Nintendo Direct broadcasts have been confirmed today. The first of the two Nintendo Direct events scheduled for next week will be a The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct, which will air […]

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Nintendo typically holds a Direct showcase every September, and this year will be no different. Nintendo has announced plans for back-to-back Direct streams next week, one focused on Zelda, and another for everything else.

The Legend of Zelda turns 40 years old this year. As part of the anniversary celebrations, Nintendo has a remake of The Ocarina of Time coming out for the Switch 2. On top of that, Nintendo is currently working on a Zelda film and there could be a few more surprises to reveal too. The Zelda-focused Direct stream is happening on September 8th at 3PM UK time.

There will be an even longer ‘general' Nintendo Direct stream the next day, on September 9th. This showcase will focus on new third-party and first-party titles coming to Switch 2 over the next six months or so. We will likely get a new trailer for Fire Emblem here, ahead of the game's launch on September 17th.

With Fire Emblem and Ocarina of Time Remake, Nintendo has a busy end to the year ahead. However, there will also be a long list of major third-party games also arriving, including the likes of Final Fantasy Resonance, The Duskbloods, 007 First Light and more.

KitGuru Says: Is there anything you are hoping to see announced for Switch 2 at this next Direct? 

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Details on the next Nintendo Direct stream have been revealed. Nintendo has announced plans to hold a dedicated showcase for upcoming Switch 2 exclusive Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave. 

The announcement was made today through Nintendo's own news app for smartphones. The stream will be happening tomorrow, starting at 2PM BST. The stream promises an extended 20-minute look at gameplay.

Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave has a bit more potential for broad appeal compared to the previous release, Fire Emblem Engage. Fire Emblem Engage was structured a bit closer to a typical Fire Emblem title, while Fortune's Weave is more of a spiritual successor to Fire Emblem: Three Houses, which offered a hugely successful reinvention of story delivery for the series.

Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave will be releasing for Nintendo Switch 2 consoles later this year. A final release date is expected to be confirmed during tomorrow's Direct stream.

KitGuru Says: I'm a Fire Emblem fan, so I'll be looking forward to this but the September-November timeframe is looking awfully busy already. 

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Cadence has announced that its AI-driven digital and custom reference flows, tools, and solutions are now Intel 18A-P & 14A certified. Intel's Next-gen 18A-P & 14A Technologies Are Certified & Ready For Deployment At Cadence Press Release: Cadence's AI-driven digital and custom reference flows, tools, and solutions are now certified on Intel 18A-P and Intel 14A technologies, based on the latest Intel Foundry process design kits (PDKs). Building on the companies' recent expansion of design IP optimized for Intel 18A and 18A-P and their multi-year Design Technology Co-Optimization (DTCO) agreement targeting Intel 14A, this new certification provides customers with a […]

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Intel's process technology roadmap is expected to see an optimized version of the 14A node with dual-sided architecture. Intel 14A Gen2 Is Being Considered To Tackle TSMC and Samsung 1.4nm Technologies, Offering Improved Process Maturization & Dual-Side Architecture TSMC and Samsung are heating up the foundry space with 1.4nm offerings in the coming years. TSMC is bringing its A14 fabs online next year, & Samsung is targeting 2029 for mass production of its 1.4nm tech. Meanwhile, Intel is set to launch its groundbreaking 14A technology in the coming year, as external customers line up to get a taste of Chipzilla's […]

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Nintendo’s most recent General Direct saw the Switch 2 console maker announce a number of upcoming first-party titles including the likes of Switch Sports Resort and the rumoured Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake. Alongside this, the showcase also featured a plethora of 3rd party games which are coming over; including Stellar Blade; Devil May Cry 5; Lies of P and a bunch more.

From recent releases to generations-old titles, the latest Nintendo Direct saw a variety of publishers announce Switch ports of their games.

While there were of course a number of new surprises, a solid portion of the showcase was dedicated to said ports – the list of which includes:

• Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration (Available Now)
• Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition (23rd of June)
• Lies of P: Complete Edition (6th of August)
• Kingdom Hearts I-III (8th of October)
• Metaphor: ReFantazio (12th of November)
• Stellar Blade (2026)

Compared to the Switch 1, it does seem as though we are getting ports of more recent games at a faster rate. Whether these titles will perform well on the Switch 2 however, we will have to wait and see.

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It looks like the rumours were correct, Nintendo is indeed developing a full remake for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. 

Announced at the end of today's Nintendo Direct showcase, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time will launch for Nintendo Switch 2 consoles later this year. Based on the short teaser trailer, the game will be going with a more realistic style compared to recent games like Breath of the Wild or the Link's Awakening remake.

There is no exact release date yet but the game is set to land this year. Chances are, Nintendo kept this trailer short in order to save something for its upcoming Zelda 40th Anniversary stream, where we should get a bit of a better look at the game, rather than just a brief shot of Link.

This isn't the first time that Ocarina of Time has seen a re-release. Nintendo also had a special version of the game for the 3DS back in the day, but this time around, we should get a much more impressive graphical overhaul.

KitGuru Says: Will you be picking up this remake or are you happy just replaying the original game? 

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We were all pretty disappointed when Square Enix only brought cloud versions of the Kingdom Hearts games to Nintendo Switch. The company is making things right on Switch 2 though, with a new collection packaging together native versions of all the mainline games. On top of that, Square Enix has finally released the first full trailer for Kingdom Hearts 4. 

As part of the Nintendo Direct today, Square Enix showed a new trailer for Kingdom Hearts 4, giving us a much bigger look at the game compared to previous teasers. In the fourth game, the story takes place in the real-world for the first time, with the trailer showing a slightly older Sora battling a shadow demon in the middle of a busy city.

Unfortunately, the trailer did not include a release date or even a release window for Kingdom Hearts 4, but we do know that it will be available on Switch 2 at launch, alongside other platforms. Given the lack of even a 2027 window, we would guess that Kingdom Hearts 4 won't be out until at least 2028.

In the meantime, Switch 2 players can finally play native versions of the complete series, all available as a single Kingdom Hearts I-III bundle, collecting the remastered versions of the original games, along with Kingdom Hearts 3 and its DLC.

KitGuru Says: I wasn't expecting to see Kingdom Hearts 4 today but here we are. What did you think of the new trailer? 

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The past week has seen many of the biggest video game publishers taking to their virtual stages to announce a plethora of upcoming and exciting titles, with the likes of PlayStation, Xbox and countless others unveiling what’s next in store for fans. Finally, following some earlier rumours, Nintendo is set to join the fray, confirming that they will be hosting a General Nintendo Direct later today.

Making the official announcement via their socials, Nintendo confirmed that they will be hosting a lengthy Direct showcase later today, writing: “A new #NintendoDirect is coming! Tune in [today], Tuesday June 9th, at 15:00 (UK time) for around 50 minutes focused on games coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch this year.”

While its duration alone is enough to excite many fans, other indicators that this is set to be a big event comes in the fact that this is a General Nintendo Direct.

For the uninitiated, the Switch maker has split its Directs into multiple different forms: Nintendo Direct Minis; Partner Showcases; Specials; Indie Worlds and of course General Directs.

Given that we have not gotten a General Direct in 9 months or so, expectations are likely to be high for the showcase. As expected however, Nintendo did not give any indications on what to expect, and so pretty much anything could show up. A new 3D Mario platformer? The next Zelda? We won’t have to wait long to find out.

KitGuru says: Are you looking forward to the Direct? What do you hope will show up? On the other hand, what do you expect to be announced? Let us know down below.

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While today's Nintendo Direct was stuffed mostly with ports of games previously released elsewhere and a few new titles and DLC updates sprinkled in between, it capped off with a couple of major reveals. One was the expected reveal of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake, while the other was another look at Kingdom Hearts 4 after years of silence, alongside a reveal that the rest of the series will make its way to Nintendo Switch 2 in one jam-packed collection. Kingdom Hearts 4 was first announced back in 2022, and since then we've barely seen any updates […]

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FromSoftware’s The Duskbloods has been missing in action since its announcement during last year's Nintendo Switch 2 event. Although publisher Kadokawa has reiterated multiple times that the game will not miss its 2026 release window, many feared it would. Although we do not know when the next game from the celebrated developer of Elden Ring and the Dark Souls series is hitting the Nintendo Switch 2, the first taste of the experience is coming before the end of the year. With a new trailer shown during today's Nintendo Direct, it's confirmed that The Duskbloods closed beta test will be held this […]

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[Update - June 8, 9:47 am] Just as today's happenings suggested, a Nintendo Direct is indeed airing this week. The presentation will air on June 8 at 7 AM PDT, 10 AM EDT, 4 PM CET, as confirmed on the Nintendo Today app. Original story follows. [Original Story] Now that the PlayStation State of Play and Xbox Games Showcase have aired, Nintendo is the last major manufacturer left to host a traditional Summer presentation to reveal what is launching on the Nintendo Switch 2 in the near future. According to reliable insider Nate the Hate, a Nintendo Direct that is […]

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Yesterday, we spotted a claim from Spanish insider Nash Weedle pointing to a Nintendo Direct event taking place next week, with Weedle predicting the exact date to be June 9, 2026. They didn't specify what kind of Direct event it would be, but a big, general Direct is top of mind as it's the only kind we've not seen yet this year. Now, the very reliable insider Nate the Hate has added fuel to the claims of a Nintendo event next week, though in this case instead of picking an exact date, he does claim that it will be the […]

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The Gears of War series remains as one of the big 3 Xbox franchises in many people’s eyes (alongside Halo and Forza), with the long-awaited Gears of War: E-Day set to be its big return following roughly half-a-decade of absence. Ahead of the game’s big blowout event scheduled for this June, Xbox’s CCO Matt Booty has offered some slight teasers on what to expect from the upcoming presentation.

Right at the tail-end of last month, Microsoft officially unveiled their plans for this Summer, confirming that they will be hosting an Xbox Games Showcase on the 7th of June – followed immediately by a dedicated Gears of War: E-Day Direct. At the time, this was all that was shared.

Taking to the official Xbox podcast however, Chief Content Officer Matt Booty offered some new and ancillary details regarding what to expect from the E-Day segment, stating:

“I’ll say that we’ve got the Gears Direct coming, and after seeing that, we’ve probably got like a full 30 minutes, which is really great. And I don’t know. I just love everybody in that studio, the work they’re doing. I’m excited about the game, and we’re going to have a fantastic, full 30 minutes of stuff to see.”

While not the most concise of revelations, it is interesting to learn that we will be getting a full 30 minutes of Gears of War: E-Day footage – especially as all we have seen so far has been a brief cinematic teaser from back in 2024.

Though far from being in its peak popularity-wise, Gears of War remains one of Xbox’s most iconic franchises, and so it will be interesting to see what The Coalition have in store for fans.

KitGuru says: Are you looking forward to Gears of War: E-Day? How different do you expect it to be compared to previous entries? Is Gears still one of Xbox’s big 3? Let us know your thoughts down below.

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