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Gizmodo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
Nintendo Has Found Its Live-Action Link and Zelda
In a suprise announcement this morning, Nintendo has confirmed the stars of its live-action Legend of Zelda movie. In a statement first revealed through its Nintendo Today app (which previously gave us the film's original release date), the publisher confirmed that newcomers Bo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth will play Princess Zelda and Link, respectively. This story is updating… Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what's next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.
The Verge
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Verge
Big updates for the Nintendo Today app.
Posted Jul 11, 2025 at 4:16 PM UTC Big updates for the Nintendo Today app. You can now get daily notifications for news and watch picture-in-picture video, according to the update notes. Little things, but they're good improvements for an app Nintendo actually uses for big news.
Hindustan Times
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Drag x Drive: Nintendo announces release date for Switch 2 exclusive game
Nintendo has officially revealed the release date of Drag x Drive, a wheelchair sports game exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2, via its newly launched Nintendo Today app. The game will be available from August 14. The Nintendo Today app, first introduced during the March Direct showcase, acts as a daily news platform and event tracker for Nintendo fans. It also doubles as a hub for future Switch 2 announcements, including updates on games and hardware features. Nintendo announces release date for Drag x Drive, a Switch 2 exclusive game(Nintendo) The upcoming exclusive joins a growing list of titles designed to support the launch of the new console. Gamerant reports that alongside Mario Kart World, other notable Nintendo games on the Switch 2 lineup include Donkey Kong Bananza, Pokemon Legends: Z-A, and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment. Drag x Drive will feature 3v3 multiplayer wheelchair basketball, using the Joy-Con 2's mouse mode and motion control features. The game allows players to simulate pushing a wheelchair, passing the ball with arm movements, and even encourages teammate interaction through actions like clapping. The game was first revealed during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct and was widely praised for its inclusive approach to gaming. Players highlighted its arcade-style controls, quick learning curve, and comparisons to Wii Sports basketball and Rocket League. Fans and accessibility advocates applauded Nintendo's decision to expand its catalogue with a sports title focused on disability representation-a notable addition to the competitive multiplayer genre. Summer 2025 brings multiple Switch 2 exclusives Nintendo's summer release calendar is packed. Ahead of Drag x Drive's August launch, Donkey Kong Bananza and Super Mario Party Jamboree: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV are both scheduled for release in July 2025. Also launching in August is Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World, meaning fans will have multiple exclusives to choose from throughout the season. The Switch 2's expanding lineup, which also includes Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, Elden Ring, and Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade, positions the console as a versatile hub for both AAA third-party titles and innovative, accessible Nintendo exclusives. FAQs: 1. What is Drag x Drive? Drag x Drive is a wheelchair basketball multiplayer game exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2. 2. When will Drag x Drive be released? The game launches on August 14, 2025, as confirmed on the Nintendo Today app. 3. How does Drag x Drive use Switch 2 technology? It uses Joy-Con 2's motion controls and mouse mode to simulate wheelchair movement and team interactions. 4. What other games are releasing on Switch 2 this summer? Titles include Donkey Kong Bananza, Super Mario Party Jamboree, and Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Switch 2 Edition.
The Verge
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Verge
Nintendo announces a Donkey Kong Bananza Direct
Nintendo will offer an early look at Donkey Kong Bananza during a livestream on Wednesday, June 18th at 9AM ET. The company announced the upcoming Direct event through its Nintendo Today app and said the livestream will feature 15 minutes of information about the Switch 2 game. Donkey Kong Bananza was announced on April 2nd and launches for the Switch 2 on July 17th. It's an action-adventure game that has a newly designed Donkey Kong smashing his way through levels to retrieve stolen banana-shaped diamonds from an evil group known as VoidCo. The game's destructible environment allows Donkey Kong to break through walls, dig tunnels, and even dig underground to find more areas to explore. If this Direct is anything like the one for Mario Kart World, Nintendo will likely go beyond the gameplay we've already seen, giving us a more in-depth look at Donkey Kong Bananza's key features and mechanics. Maybe we'll learn more about the game's new character, Odd Rock, too.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Nintendo's Big Zelda Movie Will Fill Void Left By Avengers: Secret Wars With Tiny Delay
Nintendo's live-action Zelda movie won't be out in March 2027 after all. Instead, the hero of time's journey to the big screen will be delayed until May 2027. The company said it just needs a little 'extra time' to make it good. Less than two months, to be precise. Originally set to release on March 26, 2027, Nintendo's adaptation of The Legend of Zelda will now arrive on May 7, 2027. Zelda creator Shigeru Miyamoto told fans in the Nintendo Today app that the shift was for 'production reasons.' 'It will be some weeks later than the release timing we originally announced, and we will take the extra time to make the film as good as it can be,' he said. 'Thank you for your patience.' What's notable about this new May launch window? That's actually when Avengers: Secret Wars was originally supposed to come out. However, that new chapter in the MCU was recently delayed until December 2027, with Avengers: Doomsday similarly pushed from spring 2026 to around the holidays. Ultimately, that's good news for Nintendo and Sony, who it's producing the movie with. The Legend of Zelda's live-action debut can now have some room to breath while still joining the pre-summer blockbuster bandwagon. Sonic the Hedgehog 4 is also rumored to be coming in 2027. Maybe we'll get another Barbenheimer. Sonelda? Zonic? Is this anything? Despite Nintendo being so transparent with the release schedule nearly two years away, we still don't know anything else about casting or what the movie will be like, including which stories from the games it might incorporate. Director Wes Ball, who helmed 2024's Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, said he wants it to feel somewhat 'grounded.' I hope Link is wearing his iron boots the whole time. . For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
