Interview: Patricia Summersett on voicing Princess Zelda for nearly a decade
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Believe it not, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is almost ten years old. It was a massive game for many reasons – it launched alongside Nintendo Switch, was a new take for the series by going fully open-world, and introduced various aspects like voice acting in a mainline game for the characters.
Patricia Summersett has been the voice of Princess Zelda since 2017. After working on Breath of the Wild, she returned for Tears of the Kingdom as well as the Hyrule Warriors titles Age of Calamity and last year’s Age of Imprisonment.
Slime Heroes Nintendo Switch physical release on the way
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Slime Heroes, which was previously a digital-only game on Nintendo Switch, is now getting a physical release. The boxed version comes from Limited Run Games.
The company opened pre-orders for a standard version today. Currently it doesn’t appear that there’ll be any special editions, though each copy includes a booklet.
Bravely Default series sales surpass four million, Octopath Traveler surpasses seven million
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Square Enix has announced a couple of sales milestones for its RPG series: Bravely Default and Octopath Traveler.
According to the company, the Bravely franchise has surpassed four million copies. Octopath Traveler is now beyond seven million.
More: Bravely Default, Octopath Traveler, sales, Square Enix
Falcom announces Kyoto Xanadu for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch [update: release date]
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February 5: Today, Falcom unveiled Kyoto Xanadu for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. It’s planned for this summer.
Kyoto Xanadu is the series’ next game following Tokyo Xanadu. In the action RPG, players will dive deep beneath Kyoto, Japan to beat the monsters and mysteries.
Here’s the official blurb:
2026 Game Developers Choice Awards winners announced
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During a ceremony at this year’s GDCA, winners were announced for the 2026 Game Developers Choice Awards.
A number of titles on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch were nominated here. Donkey Kong Bananza was up in several categories, but ultimately fell short of picking up a win. Worth noting, Blue Prince earned a couple of selections.
The full list of winners for the 2026 Game Developers Choice Awards is as follows:
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Famitsu software sales (3/2/26 – 3/8/26) – Top 30
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Pixel art roguelike space shooter Hyperwired lined up for Nintendo Switch
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Announced today, Hyperwired is set for release on Nintendo Switch. SelectaPlay and SidralGames are bringing it out later in 2026.
Hyperwired is a top-down action shooter with roguelike elements featuring a spaceship that has a plug hanging from it. Players will wire into sockets, gather upgrades, and unlock ships as they explore a procedurally generated galaxy.
A bunch of information can be found in the following overview:
More: Hyperwired, SelectaPlay, SidralGames
Marvel Maximum Collection unveils Nintendo Switch release date, physical release, new trailer
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We’ve got a bunch of news about Marvel Maximum Collection, including its Nintendo Switch release date, physical release, and a new trailer.
The game will initially launch digitally on March 27, 2026. A physical release will be available from Limited Run Games with pre-orders starting one day later here. In each company, the company is including a sticker sheet and booklet.
The 7th Guest Remake announced for Nintendo Switch
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Vertigo Games has revealed that it’s working on The 7th Guest Remake for Nintendo Switch. No specific date yet, but the game is planned for 2026.
This is a full-blown remake of the mystery-puzzle game. Live-action video performances are included.
Below is an official overview:
Dave the Diver gets In the Jungle DLC release date, game getting Nintendo Switch 2 physical release
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Today, Mintrocket shared the release date for Dave the Diver’s In the Jungle DLC and revealed a physical release for Nintendo Switch 2.
The DLC, which provides roughly ten hours of content, is slated for June 18, 2026 worldwide. Dave will be venturing into new territory with new encounters and mechanics.
Here’s the latest information about the upcoming content:
