The Ocarina of Time remake sold 5.2 million copies in its first four days on Nintendo Switch 2. The game launched on Nov. 5, giving one of Nintendo’s most beloved adventures a major new debut.
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Classic Zelda dominates as games tighten control and raise expectations
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A new Grand Theft Auto 6 clip from Rockstar has fans staring twice at the screen. The footage looks so polished and lifelike that some viewers are questioning whether it can really be gameplay.
5:39 PMPolygon
Nintendo has filed four DMCA takedown notices with GitHub targeting the Switch emulators Yuzu and Citron Neo, along with software used by mod chips. The move expands Nintendo's ongoing campaign against tools that can enable piracy or hardware modification.
3:14 PMIGN
The European Union is proposing new rules aimed at online designs that push people to spend more time or money. The proposed Digital Fairness Act would target tactics across gaming, social media, and shopping, including loot boxes, influencer marketing, and addictive features.
1:13 PMThe Verge
Players have uncovered the first major secret in WoW Forever, hidden behind an ordinary object and a surprisingly convoluted quest chain. The discovery follows World of Warcraft's long tradition of turning mundane details into elaborate adventures.
12:19 PMIGN
Blizzard has already pushed another round of hotfixes for World of Warcraft: Forever, just days after launch. The Nov. 10 changes adjust class balance, quest gold rewards, and several other parts of the game.
1:42 PMPolygon
The Witcher 3 is getting a new expansion more than a decade after its original release. Because Geralt's Polish voice actor is dealing with health problems, CD Projekt Red will use an AI tool to modify his performance for the new content.
4:52 PMIGN
MSI is reportedly preparing another graphics card price increase in China, following a broader rise in PC component costs. The alleged move comes as memory shortages and high demand continue to squeeze the gaming hardware market.
2:12 PMIGN9:30 AMVariety
‘The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time’ Remake Sells 5.2 Million Copies in First Four Days on Nintendo Switch 2
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The Ocarina of Time remake sold 5.2 million copies in its first four days on Nintendo Switch 2. The game launched on Nov. 5, giving one of Nintendo’s most beloved adventures a major new debut.
That is a huge opening, even for Zelda. Nintendo is clearly betting that nostalgia, polished
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The remake’s launch shows that Nintendo’s biggest classics can still drive new hardware sales.
5:39 PMPolygon
New 'GTA 6' Gameplay Leaves Fans Stunned
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A new Grand Theft Auto 6 clip from Rockstar has fans staring twice at the screen. The footage looks so polished and lifelike that some viewers are questioning whether it can really be gameplay.
That reaction is exactly the kind of buzz Rockstar wants, especially for a game already
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The clip is raising the bar for what fans expect from the biggest game release on the horizon.
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3:14 PMIGN
Nintendo Takes Down Switch Emulators and Mod Chip Firmware in Massive GitHub DMCA Sweep
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Nintendo has filed four DMCA takedown notices with GitHub targeting the Switch emulators Yuzu and Citron Neo, along with software used by mod chips. The move expands Nintendo's ongoing campaign against tools that can enable piracy or hardware modification.
Nintendo is making clear that it will keep going after the infrastructure around Switch piracy,
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The takedowns could disrupt popular Switch emulation and modding projects while setting up another legal fight over what counts as legitimate software development.
1:13 PMThe Verge
Loot boxes, influencers, and addictive features face an EU crackdown
Summary
The European Union is proposing new rules aimed at online designs that push people to spend more time or money. The proposed Digital Fairness Act would target tactics across gaming, social media, and shopping, including loot boxes, influencer marketing, and addictive features.
This is the EU taking aim at the little nudges that can turn casual play
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Game companies could face tighter limits on monetization and engagement mechanics across Europe.
12:19 PMIGN
WoW Forever's First Big Secret Has Been Discovered by Players
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Players have uncovered the first major secret in WoW Forever, hidden behind an ordinary object and a surprisingly convoluted quest chain. The discovery follows World of Warcraft's long tradition of turning mundane details into elaborate adventures.
This is exactly the kind of puzzle that keeps MMO communities busy: something easy to
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The first hidden quest gives players a reason to explore beyond the obvious content and signals that the game rewards persistent community sleuthing.
1:42 PMPolygon
Blizzard Can't Stop Tweaking WoW: Forever and It's Only Been 6 Days
Summary
Blizzard has already pushed another round of hotfixes for World of Warcraft: Forever, just days after launch. The Nov. 10 changes adjust class balance, quest gold rewards, and several other parts of the game.
A fast stream of updates suggests Blizzard is watching player feedback closely, but it also
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Early balance and economy changes can quickly reshape how the new World of Warcraft experience is played.
4:52 PMIGN
CD Projekt Red Used AI to Alter Geralt's Voice Due to Polish Actor's Health Issues
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The Witcher 3 is getting a new expansion more than a decade after its original release. Because Geralt's Polish voice actor is dealing with health problems, CD Projekt Red will use an AI tool to modify his performance for the new content.
The move keeps the actor's existing work in place while adapting it for a new
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This is another high-profile test of how games handle AI when a performer cannot record normally.
2:12 PMIGN
MSI Is Raising Graphics Cards Prices Again in China, According to Leak
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MSI is reportedly preparing another graphics card price increase in China, following a broader rise in PC component costs. The alleged move comes as memory shortages and high demand continue to squeeze the gaming hardware market.
GPU buyers have already had a rough time, and another increase would make building a
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Higher GPU prices could keep new gaming PCs out of reach for more players and make upgrades harder to justify.
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A curated list of other prominent stories from this day.
Ubisoft has several Assassin’s Creed projects in the works, including the mobile game Jade and the mysterious Codename Hexe. The latest updates cover what each project is, where it stands, and when players might finally get their hands on it.
10:37 PMPolygon
Queen's Domain delivers a punishing first-person Soulslike built around the strongest ideas from Dark Souls and The Elder Scrolls. It mixes tough combat with the exploration and fantasy atmosphere that Skyrim fans have been waiting to revisit.
8:00 PMPolygon
Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, Amy Hennig's Captain America and Black Panther adventure, is reportedly nearing completion. The catch is that development may have trimmed back both the game's content and overall length, leaving the project sounding more compromised than polished.
6:27 PMIGN
World of Warcraft Forever is pulling in huge crowds, and one death metal guitarist is taking that commitment seriously. He reportedly brought a Steam Deck onstage, choosing Azeroth over watching the opening act.
5:46 PMIGN
Final Fantasy XIV players are gathering across servers to remember the bassist from the game's official band. They are holding virtual funerals and celebrations that turn the MMO's world into a shared memorial.
4:59 PMIGN
The Ocarina of Time remake hides two upgrades that expand Link's Bomb Bag. Finding both gives players more room for explosives and makes the game's trickier puzzles and combat encounters a little easier to manage.
4:55 PMPolygon
Conan: The Black Pyramid brings Robert E. Howard's barbarian into a cosmic horror action RPG. It blends Diablo-style combat and loot with the fast, repeatable runs associated with Hades.
4:41 PMPolygon
The Goron Tunic lets Link withstand the blazing heat inside Death Mountain Crater. This guide explains how to get it in the Ocarina of Time remake before the flames turn a dungeon run into a very short visit.
4:37 PMPolygon
Several upgrades increase the number of Deku Seeds Link can carry for his Fairy Slingshot. This guide points to every upgrade location in the Ocarina of Time remake, helping you spend less time running back to restock.
4:09 PMPolygon
Deku-Nut Bag upgrades let Link carry more nuts in Ocarina of Time. This guide points to every upgrade location and explains the requirements for unlocking each one.
3:44 PMPolygon
Link can expand his Deku-Stick capacity twice in Ocarina of Time. The guide lays out where both upgrades are hidden and what players need to do to claim them.
2:58 PMPolygon
Tanuki: Pon's Summer turns BMX deliveries into a breezy tour through the feeling of summer. Some parts fall short, but its charm, movement, and relaxed atmosphere give the game plenty of personality.
3:36 PMIGN
Roblox horror game Dandy's World is preparing to leave alpha with a major 1.0 update. The launch is set to bring a new game mode and more content as the popular game moves into its next phase.
3:00 PMIGN
The latest GTA 6 trailer has fans searching for clues that a memorable character from an earlier game may be returning. A possible sighting has kicked off the usual round of frame-by-frame detective work and speculation.
2:51 PMIGN
Players discovered that saying, "Petah, the horse is here," in Lois Griffin's voice can trigger the microphone mode in the Ocarina of Time remake. The game apparently recognizes the phrase as Epona's Song and summons Link's horse.
2:39 PMIGN
The Gerudo Proving Grounds is a compact challenge dungeon packed with locked rooms, puzzles, and combat tests. This walkthrough guides players through it and shows how to claim the Ice Arrows at the end.
1:33 PMPolygon
The 2026 Golden Joystick Awards have kicked off the year's major game awards season. Games including 007 First Light and Big Walk competed for top honors, with the full list of winners covering the ceremony's biggest categories.
1:18 PMPolygon
Former Tekken leader Katsuhiro Harada criticized the Xbox Series S at a game developer conference. He warned that the console's performance limits created problems developers may not want repeated with Microsoft's next-generation hardware.
1:18 PMPolygon
Rockstar is not ruling out a future Grand Theft Auto game set outside the United States. Still, the studio says it has plenty of American stories left to tell, so an international GTA does not sound like a near-term plan.
12:42 PMIGN
A smartphone app makes hunting down Ocarina of Time's 100 Golden Skulltulas far less tedious. Instead of wandering Hyrule and hoping to stumble across the missing ones, players can use a little digital help to track them down.
10:00 AMThe Verge
Sony’s new $99.99 PlayStation Pulse headset focuses on the essentials instead of chasing every premium feature. It offers strong sound, planar magnetic drivers, and useful extras without trying to be a do-everything headset.
9:00 AMThe Verge10:37 PMPolygon
What We Know About Every Assassin’s Creed Project in Active Development
Summary
Ubisoft has several Assassin’s Creed projects in the works, including the mobile game Jade and the mysterious Codename Hexe. The latest updates cover what each project is, where it stands, and when players might finally get their hands on it.
The franchise is expanding well beyond its usual annual-style releases, with different teams exploring new
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Assassin’s Creed has a packed future, but the rollout timeline remains a moving target.
8:00 PMPolygon
Queen’s Domain Review: The Perfect Skyrim Replacement for Right Now
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Queen's Domain delivers a punishing first-person Soulslike built around the strongest ideas from Dark Souls and The Elder Scrolls. It mixes tough combat with the exploration and fantasy atmosphere that Skyrim fans have been waiting to revisit.
It is not trying to be a direct Skyrim clone, and that is part of
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Queen's Domain could fill the open-world fantasy gap for players who want Skyrim's sense of adventure with a much tougher edge.
6:27 PMIGN
Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra Is Reportedly 'Close to Done,' Though at the Cost of Cutting Back on Content and Length
Summary
Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, Amy Hennig's Captain America and Black Panther adventure, is reportedly nearing completion. The catch is that development may have trimmed back both the game's content and overall length, leaving the project sounding more compromised than polished.
Getting the game across the finish line is good news, but major cuts can change
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The game may finally be close, but its reduced scope could shape whether it lands as a standout Marvel adventure or a diminished one.
5:46 PMIGN
A Death Metal Guitarist Is So Into WoW Forever, He Took it Onstage With a Steam Deck
Summary
World of Warcraft Forever is pulling in huge crowds, and one death metal guitarist is taking that commitment seriously. He reportedly brought a Steam Deck onstage, choosing Azeroth over watching the opening act.
That is either peak gamer dedication or a spectacularly awkward use of stage time. Either
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The game's launch is creating the kind of obsession that turns casual players into full-time adventurers.
4:59 PMIGN
Final Fantasy XIV Players Mourn The Primals Bassist With In-Game Funerals and Gatherings
Summary
Final Fantasy XIV players are gathering across servers to remember the bassist from the game's official band. They are holding virtual funerals and celebrations that turn the MMO's world into a shared memorial.
MMOs can build communities that feel surprisingly real, especially when players have spent years sharing
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The tributes highlight the deep bond between online communities and the people who help give their games a voice.
4:55 PMPolygon
All Bomb Bag upgrade locations in Ocarina of Time
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The Ocarina of Time remake hides two upgrades that expand Link's Bomb Bag. Finding both gives players more room for explosives and makes the game's trickier puzzles and combat encounters a little easier to manage.
These upgrades are easy to miss if you are focused on the main path, so
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More bomb capacity can make a meaningful difference in exploration, puzzles, and boss preparation.
4:41 PMPolygon
Diablo Meets Hades in New Conan the Barbarian Game
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Conan: The Black Pyramid brings Robert E. Howard's barbarian into a cosmic horror action RPG. It blends Diablo-style combat and loot with the fast, repeatable runs associated with Hades.
That combination makes a natural fit for Conan, whose world already runs on brutal fights,
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The project gives Conan a promising new gaming format built around fast combat and replayable adventures.
4:37 PMPolygon
How to get the Goron Tunic in Zelda Ocarina of Time
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The Goron Tunic lets Link withstand the blazing heat inside Death Mountain Crater. This guide explains how to get it in the Ocarina of Time remake before the flames turn a dungeon run into a very short visit.
It is one of those essential progression items that is easy to miss if you
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The tunic is key to surviving Death Mountain Crater and exploring its areas safely.
4:09 PMPolygon
All Deku-Seed Bag upgrade locations in Ocarina of Time
Summary
Several upgrades increase the number of Deku Seeds Link can carry for his Fairy Slingshot. This guide points to every upgrade location in the Ocarina of Time remake, helping you spend less time running back to restock.
A bigger seed bag makes early combat and target-shooting challenges much more forgiving. It is
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Finding the upgrades gives Link more room for ammunition and makes the slingshot far more useful.
3:44 PMPolygon
All Deku-Nut Bag upgrade locations in Zelda Ocarina of Time
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Deku-Nut Bag upgrades let Link carry more nuts in Ocarina of Time. This guide points to every upgrade location and explains the requirements for unlocking each one.
These upgrades are easy to miss, especially if you are focused on the main path.
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It helps players fully expand one of Link's earliest item capacities.
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All Deku-Stick Bag upgrade locations in Ocarina of Time
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Link can expand his Deku-Stick capacity twice in Ocarina of Time. The guide lays out where both upgrades are hidden and what players need to do to claim them.
Deku Sticks are more important than they first appear, particularly for puzzles and early combat.
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It makes a surprisingly useful early-game tool much easier to manage.
3:36 PMIGN
Tanuki: Pon's Summer Review
Summary
Tanuki: Pon's Summer turns BMX deliveries into a breezy tour through the feeling of summer. Some parts fall short, but its charm, movement, and relaxed atmosphere give the game plenty of personality.
It sounds like the kind of game that wins people over through mood rather than
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The game offers a warm, low-pressure alternative to the usual high-stakes action fare.
3:00 PMIGN
Roblox Horror Hit Dandy's World Is Finally Leaving Alpha With a Massive 1.0 Update, New Game Mode, and More
Summary
Roblox horror game Dandy's World is preparing to leave alpha with a major 1.0 update. The launch is set to bring a new game mode and more content as the popular game moves into its next phase.
Leaving alpha is a big moment for a Roblox game, especially one that has already
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Dandy's World is turning early popularity into a fuller, more polished release that could bring in a much wider player base.
2:51 PMIGN
GTA 6 Fans Think a Beloved Legacy Character from a Previous Game Is Hiding in the Latest Trailer
Summary
The latest GTA 6 trailer has fans searching for clues that a memorable character from an earlier game may be returning. A possible sighting has kicked off the usual round of frame-by-frame detective work and speculation.
Rockstar knows that even a background face can dominate the conversation, and GTA fans are
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A possible legacy cameo is giving fans another reason to dissect the trailer while Rockstar keeps the game's details under wraps.
2:39 PMIGN
Ocarina of Time Remake Players Stunned After Learning a Family Guy Meme Works to Summon Epona
Summary
Players discovered that saying, "Petah, the horse is here," in Lois Griffin's voice can trigger the microphone mode in the Ocarina of Time remake. The game apparently recognizes the phrase as Epona's Song and summons Link's horse.
It is a wonderfully strange collision of old-school Zelda and Family Guy meme culture. Whether
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A silly microphone easter egg is giving the remake a viral moment and showing how players can find surprises developers never advertise.
1:33 PMPolygon
Gerudo Proving Grounds walkthrough in Ocarina of Time
Summary
The Gerudo Proving Grounds is a compact challenge dungeon packed with locked rooms, puzzles, and combat tests. This walkthrough guides players through it and shows how to claim the Ice Arrows at the end.
The dungeon is optional, but it rewards thorough players with a memorable item and some
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It helps players clear one of Ocarina of Time's more easily overlooked side challenges and secure the Ice Arrows.
1:18 PMPolygon
Golden Joystick Awards 2026: All the Winners From Today’s Show
Summary
The 2026 Golden Joystick Awards have kicked off the year's major game awards season. Games including 007 First Light and Big Walk competed for top honors, with the full list of winners covering the ceremony's biggest categories.
These early awards offer a first snapshot of which games are building momentum with players
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The winners help shape the early conversation around the year's most celebrated games.
1:18 PMPolygon
Ex-Tekken Boss Doesn’t Want Next-Gen Xbox to Repeat Series S Mistake
Summary
Former Tekken leader Katsuhiro Harada criticized the Xbox Series S at a game developer conference. He warned that the console's performance limits created problems developers may not want repeated with Microsoft's next-generation hardware.
The Series S was designed as an affordable entry point, but its weaker hardware has
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Microsoft's next console strategy could affect game performance, development costs, and how broadly new releases can scale.
12:42 PMIGN
How About a GTA Set Outside the United States? 'Never Say Never,' Rockstar Boss Teases, but Don't Hold Your Breath
Summary
Rockstar is not ruling out a future Grand Theft Auto game set outside the United States. Still, the studio says it has plenty of American stories left to tell, so an international GTA does not sound like a near-term plan.
That is classic Rockstar: leave the door open without promising anything. Fans may want a
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A non-American GTA is possible someday, but players should expect Rockstar to keep mining the United States for the foreseeable future.
10:00 AMThe Verge
Ocarina of Time is even better if you use a smartphone app
Summary
A smartphone app makes hunting down Ocarina of Time's 100 Golden Skulltulas far less tedious. Instead of wandering Hyrule and hoping to stumble across the missing ones, players can use a little digital help to track them down.
It is a small quality-of-life upgrade for one of the game's most famously annoying completionist
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A simple companion app can make finishing a beloved classic feel manageable instead of exhausting.
9:00 AMThe Verge
Sony’s latest Pulse wireless headset packs planar magnetic drivers at a good price
Summary
Sony’s new $99.99 PlayStation Pulse headset focuses on the essentials instead of chasing every premium feature. It offers strong sound, planar magnetic drivers, and useful extras without trying to be a do-everything headset.
That stripped-back approach could be its biggest strength. Not everyone needs noise cancellation, multiple batteries,
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Sony is offering a relatively affordable gaming headset for players who care more about sound and simplicity than a long list of extras.
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