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Yahoo
02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase July 2025: Everything Announced
A brand-new Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase has arrived and it gave us a glimpse at the future of Switch and Switch 2 from Nintendo's publishing partners. From Octopath Traveler 0 to Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection to Madden and EA Sports FC, there were a lot of games from different genres on display. To ensure you don't miss a thing, we've gathered all the biggest announcements from today's direct below, and we'd love to know what game you are most excited for and what game you wish would have shown up! Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Gameplay Trailer Showcases More of How It Connects to Tears of the Kingdom While we didn't get a release date beyond Winter, we were treated to a brand-new gameplay trailer of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, and it showed a bit more about how it will be a canonical story that connects to Tears of the Kingdom. This new game will feature such characters as Princess Zelda, King Rauru, and more. Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Announced for 2026 Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection was the first game to kick off this direct and it looks to cast you as a rider of a Rathalos in a world where the "environmental calamity" known as the Encroachment is threatening everything and causing two kingdoms to start a war. There is also a mysterious egg that looks to be holding two sounds inside. Oh, and we saw a Magnamalo! Octopath Traveler 0 Brings a New HD-2D Adventure to Switch 2 This December A new Octopath Traveler game is on the way to Switch 2, and it looks to tell a new prequel story with the incredible HD-2D look this series has become known for. This new adventure, called Octopath Traveler 0, will be released on December 4, 2025. This new entry seems to let players customize their character and set off on a "journey of restoration" after their hometown of Wishvale burned to the ground. We also got a glimpse of turn-based battles and town-building elements in the debut trailer, and later learned there will be over 30 recruitable party members. The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Is Square Enix's Latest New Action RPG Coming to Switch 2 The Nintendo Partner Direct ended with not one, but two HD-2D adventures headed to Switch 2 in 2026, and first one was The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales. This adventure follows an adventurer named Elliot who has set off from the Kingdom of Huther to investigate a mysterious set of ruins that has been found in the wilds. What sets this game apart from Octopath Traveler is it is more of an action RPG and you'll be controlling both Elliot and his fairy companion, Faie. Elliot will be able to wield seven different weapon types and Faie will attack enemies on her own and can be controlled by the player or a friend in co-op. Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles Gets a New Look Ahead of its September 30 release date, we were given a new look at FInal Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles, which features fully voiced dialogue, enhanced graphics, and a ton of gameplay improvements. Madden NFL 26 Heads to Switch 2 This August Madden NFL 26 is marking the franchise's big return to Switch, as this "realest Madden ever" will make its way to Switch 2 on August 14, 2025. Those who pre-order the deluxe edition before August 7 will get seven days of early access. EA Sports FC 26 Brings Soccer to Switch In September EA Sports FC 26 is set for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on September 26, 2025, and features an "overhauled gameplay exeprience powered by community feedback." There will also be Manager Live Challenges with "fresh and authentic storylines" and Archetypes inspired by the best to every play the game. Persona 3 Reload Launches on Switch on October 23 Persona 3 Reload is headed to Switch 2 on October 23 and will allow players to enter the Dark hour and experience this updated version of the beloved RPG classic. Spend your days forging bonds and your nights fighting for your friends and awakening your "incredible power." Hela Stars an Adorable Mouse With a Magical Frog Backpack Hela stole our hearts with its adroable mouse protagonist and their magical frog backpack, and the world, inspired by Scandinavian folklore, made us want it now even more. Sadly, we'll have to wait until 2026, but this looks to be a wonderful journey where "hearwarming storytelling and the beauty of nature are intertwined." Oh, and it has online and local co-op! Star Wars: Outlaws Gets a New Gameplay Trailer for Switch 2 Star Wars: Outlaws will make its way to Switch 2 on September 4, 2025, and today's direct gave a new look at how it will look running on Nintendo's latest console. Plants Vs. Zombies: Replanted Brings Back the Beloved Tower Defense Game Switch and Switch 2 will be getting Plants Vs. Zombies: Replanted on October 23, and it will present the game in HD with local co-op and PVP. If you pre-order the game, you can unlock a retro Peashooter skin. Cronos: The New Dawn Confirms Bloober Horror for Nintendo Switch 2 Alongside September Release Date Bloober Team's Cronos: The New Dawn will head to Nintendo Switch 2 on September 5, 2025, and will tell a terrifying third-person survival horror tale involving time travel, overwhelming foes, and much more. In this tale, players will explore two different era - a brutal future and a 1980s Poland. Once Upon a Katamari Has You Restoring All the Stars of the Universe By Rolling Around Once Upon a Katamari is the latest entry in the beloved series, and this new game looks to be just as wacky and wonderful as the rest. In this tale, Earth was accidentially destroyed and the starry sky has vanished. Your job is to restore the stars of the universe, and you'll have plenty of fun rolling up everything on the way to completing your message. There will also be online modes like KatamariBall, a ton of customization options for your character, new songs, and much more. Once Upon a Katamari will be released on October 24, 2025. Chillin' by the Fire Is Out Now and It Looks Very Cozy Chillin' by the Fire is a new "campfire simulation game" that tasks players with keeping their flame alive on beaches, forests, snowy mountain tops, and more. Players can team up with a few friends online or via GameShare, and they'll even appear on screen if a camera is connected. This game is all about slowing down and reclaiming the "simple joy of just sitting around and watching a campfire grow." Yakuza Kiwami 1 & 2 Bring the Updated Versions of the PS2 Classics to Switch 2 Yakuza Kiwami 1 & 2 will bring the two more chapters of Kazuma Kiryu's tale to Switch 2, and this time its the 2016 and 2017 remake of the PS2's Yakuza and Yakuza 2, respectively. These Switch 2 versions will be released on November 13, 2025. If you own Yakuza Kiwami on the original Switch, you can upgrade for a discounted price. Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac Brings the Classic Back in a 'Modernized, Enhanced, and Upgraded' Way Pac-Man World 2 is back in a big way with Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac, as it returns in a "modernized, enhanced, and upgraded" way on September 26, 2025. Just Dance 2026 Edition Grooves Its Way to Switch in October We couldn't have a year without a Just Dance and 2026's edition looks to bring all the fun we've come to love from this series. This year, it comes with 40 new tracks, including APT. by Rosé & Bruno Mars, Houdini by Dua Lipa, Counting Stars by OneRepublic, and Hung Up by Madonna. This version also supports local dancing with up to six players. Apex Legends Arrives on Switch 2 Very Soon Apex Legends will be released on Switch 2 on August 5, 2025, alongside the new season, Showdown. If you long in on your Switch, you can grab the exclusive Legendary Pathfinder skin - P.A.T.H. until September 16. Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Headed to Nintendo Switch 2 Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero will be headed to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 and let players relive the greatest moments in Dragon Ball. as well as alternate timeline scenarios you can create yourself. The Switch 2 version will also support motion controls. Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero will arrive on both Switch models on November 14, 2025. Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase Quick Hits There were a handful of upcoming games featured in montages that we wanted to highlight here, and they are as follows; Borderlands 4 (October 3) Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven (Out Today!) Hello Kitty Island Adventure - Wheatflour Wonderland (Fall 2025) Shinobi: Art of Vengeance (Demo Available Now Before Its Launch Date of August 29) NBA Bounce (September 26) Goodnight Universe (November 11) Developing...
CNET
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CNET
Zelda Spinoff Age of Imprisonment Unravels Secrets Behind the Imprisoning War
A new trailer for Hyrule Warriors: The Age of Imprisonment was shown at the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase on Thursday -- the first look we've had of it since its debut back when the Nintendo Switch 2 was unveiled in April. Age of Imprisonment will take place far in the past to explain the events leading to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. The video features Princess Zelda, King Rauru and other characters from the game, and it teases a mystery revolving around an animated suit of armor that could be used by Link. The Hyrule Warriors series is a crossover developed by Koei Tecmo and published by Nintendo. The spinoff started back in 2014 and was a mash-up between Koei Tecmo's popular Dynasty Warriors franchise, featuring Zelda characters with hack-and-slash gameplay. Unlike in the Zelda games, where the action is limited to a few enemies at a time, Hyrule Warriors has playable characters such as Zelda and Link fighting off waves of enemies at once, doing long combos and fighting giant monsters. The last installment of the spinoff series, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, came out in 2020 and acted as a prologue for the events of Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Age of Imprisonment goes deep into the history of Hyrule to the Imprisoning War, a battle referenced in Tears of the Kingdom. The war was against an enemy known as the Demon King and involved the ancient Zonai race. Hyrule Warriors: The Age of Imprisonment is set to release sometime this winter for the Switch 2.
Geek Tyrant
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Hunter Schafer Eyed to Play Princess Zelda in Nintendo's Live-Action THE LEGEND OF ZELDA Adventure Movie — GeekTyrant
There's already a lot of anticipation surrounding The Legend of Zelda live-action movie, and now a new rumor has just kicked the fan excitment into overdrive. According to scooper Daniel Richtman, Cuckoo and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes star Hunter Schafer is reportedly being eyed for the role of Princess Zelda. Schafer's name has been floating around fantasy fan-casting circles for a while now, the actor has a strong résumé with roles in Euphoria , Kinds of Kindness , and now possibly even X-Men , as Schafer is also rumored to be in the mix to play Mystique in Marvel Studios' reboot. The live-action Legend of Zelda movie was officially announced by Nintendo in November 2023, with none other than Shigeru Miyamoto sharing the news himself. He revealed that he's working on the project alongside Spider-Man producer Avi Arad. That last part raised a few eyebrows, understandably, given Arad's inconsistent track record, but it's hard to ignore the sheer weight of the talent involved. The movie is being directed by Wes Ball ( The Maze Runner, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes ), who will reportedly tackle this project before returning to Planet of the Apes sequels. Detective Pikachu and Jurassic World writer Derek Connolly is scripting it, and the whole thing is a Nintendo/Sony Pictures co-production. The film is scheduled to hit theaters March 26, 2027, just one week after Sonic the Hedgehog 4 . So, SEGA and Nintendo are about to square off again, this time in theaters. So, what does this mean for Zelda herself? Schafer could be stepping into one of the most iconic roles in gaming history. Princess Zelda is no one-note royal, she's been everything from a captive to a warrior to a literal ninja in disguise. Most recently, Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom have shown her as a more independent and layered character, and a casting like Schafer would definitely signal that the film isn't looking for a passive damsel. The Legend of Zelda franchise began back in 1986 and has since become one of the most beloved and enduring video game series ever made. Created by Shigeru Miyamoto and Takashi Tezuka, the games follow Link as he journeys across Hyrule to rescue Princess Zelda and stop the villainous Ganon. It's a classic good vs. evil fantasy tale, but one filled with mythology, emotional depth, and a surprising amount of mystery and philosophy, especially in its later entries. Nintendo clearly sees the cinematic potential here, especially after the wild success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie , which pulled in over $1.3 billion at the global box office. With Zelda, there's an opportunity to go deeper, less slapstick, more epic quest. What do you think about Schafer taking on the role of Princess Zelda?
Geek Feed
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Feed
The Legend of Zelda Movie Allegedly Eyeing Hunter Schaferor as Princess Zelda
It's been pitched before, but it looks like the studios could be taking it seriously this time. According to a rumor from @DanielRPK (via @screentime), Euphoria star Hunter Schafer is being eyed to play the role of Princess Zelda in the upcoming The Legend of Zelda movie directed by Wes Ball. So far, not other cast members have been rumored, but Schafer has been fancast for a while, seeing that she does fit the look of Princess Zelda very well, and it would be a huge move to have a central character in a major franchise played by a trans woman. Admittedly, Schafer has been public about not getting boxed into trans roles, and getting cast as Zelda may be the perfect part for her. We know she already looks the part, but we've yet to really watch her play someone like Zelda who is expected to exude poise and grace—then again, that depends on which kind of Zelda they're adapting. As expected, there are already a lot of transphobic comments coming out about Schafer landing the part, and hopefully Sony and Nintendo will be ready to protect Schafer should they move forward with the casting. As someone whose been a big fan of Schafer since Euphoria , I'm really up for the casting; and I hope she manages to land this role as well as the part of the next Mystique when Marvel Studios is ready to reboot X-Men . The Legend of Zelda movie is expected to hit theaters on March 26, 2027.
