Majora’s Mask art director worried about Link speaking in the Zelda movie
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Link has largely stayed quiet since The Legend of Zelda’s debut forty years ago, but that’s likely about to change with the upcoming movie. Now Takaya Imamura, the art director for Zelda: Majora’s Mask, has expressed some concerns.
Imamura, who retired from Nintendo in 2021 after more than thirty years at the company, also worked on Zelda: A Link to the Past. He was also the art director of Star Fox 64 and F-Zero X.
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Absolum coming to Nintendo Switch 2
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Today, it was revealed that Absolum is coming to Nintendo Switch 2, complete with a physical release.
The game will be sold with a full cartridge (no game-key card). Currently it’s on track for a Q3 2026 release. Today’s announcement didn’t immediately clarify if there will be any benefits when playing on the new console, though at the very least fans should be in for a higher resolution.
Spica Adventure finally gets Nintendo Switch release date
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Today, ININ Games finally confirmed the release date for Spica Adventure on Nintendo Switch. The game launches on April 14, 2026.
Spica Adventure was announced for various platforms, including Nintendo Switch, back in 2023. It was estimated for release the following spring, but that didn’t come to be. ININ will now finally bring it out in just a few days.
Here’s an overview of the game:
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UK software sales chart for the week ending April 4, 2026 – Mario Kart World still putting in work
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The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending April 4, 2026 is now available.
It’s still Mario Kart World holding on as the top Nintendo exclusive. The game is still in the top five, though it slipped one spot from to #2 to #3 – it swapped with Resident Evil Requiem. Elsewhere, Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy moves from #23 to #12.
Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending April 4, 2026:
Drop Duchy confirms Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
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The Arcade Crew and Sleepy Mill Studio returned today with an update on Drop Duchy: Complete Edition as we now have the release date. Nintendo Switch owners can pick it up on April 21, 2026.
Drop Duchy, which was first developed by Sleepy Mill Studio, was announced for Nintendo Switch to kick off the year. The block-dropping strategic kingdom building hybrid will land on the platform with DLC included.
As a reminder, here’s what to expect:
Pokemon Champions to offer a couple of limited time bonuses
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The Pokemon Company has revealed a pair of bonuses for Pokemon Champions with the game launching imminently.
Between April 8 and August 31, players can get their hands on a Dragonite as well as 100 Quick Coupons. You’ll need to download and play the game in order to access both. Both will be distributed via the in-game mailbox.
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Kirby’s Dream Land, Kirby & The Amazing Mirror icons added to Nintendo Switch Online
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Nintendo is starting off April with the latest retro icons for Switch Online members, this time for Kirby’s Dream Land and Kirby & The Amazing Mirror.
For both games, you’ll need to boot up their respective apps. That means for Kirby’s Dream Land, you’ll need to start up the Game Boy app. For Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, it’s the GBA one – though you’ll need to be a part of the Expansion Pack tier in order to access it.
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Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch update 22.1.0 out now, patch notes
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Another firmware update has just come out for Nintendo Switch and Switch in the form of version 22.1.0.
For the latest patch, our old friend stability has returned. Nintendo says it made the latest improvements in that department for both systems.
The official notice from Nintendo regarding the update is as follows:
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Assassin’s Creed Shadows 1.1.10 update announced, patch notes – keyboard and mouse support for Nintendo Switch 2 and more
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Ubisoft today announced that it’s about to release a new version 1.1.10 update for Assassin’s Creed Shadows. It’ll be out tomorrow, April 7.
The patch is highlighted by mouse and keyboard support on Nintendo Switch 2. Elsewhere, all players will be able to find the non-legendary Bo weapon and there are a number of bug fixes / improvements.
The full rundown is as follows:
Frostpunk on the way to Nintendo Switch
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Today, 11 Bit Studios revealed that it’s working on a Nintendo Switch port of Frostpunk. A release date will be shared later.
Frostpunk, a society survival game, originally released in 2018. Lead designer Jakub Stokalski said today that players will be able to experience “all of the exciting gameplay and moral tension that made it into a modern classic, ready to be enjoyed on the go.”
Here’s an overview of the title:
