The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct airs today, what are you hoping to see?

After being announced last week, the first of two broadcasts is set to go live later today with a stark focus on The Legend of Zelda and its 40th anniversary celebrations. According to a tweet from the Japanese Nintendo account, we'll be seeing more details on the Ocarina of Time remake, alongside various bits of non-gaming media. This most likely hints at a bit more information on the upcoming movie, but could potentially be more.

With me working through the presentation itself, I figured...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/the-legend-of-zelda-40th-anniversary-direct-airs-today-what-are-you-hoping-to-see.684278/

Nintendo bans a number of Switch 2 consoles over the weekend, internal server error reportedly to blame

ICYMI: Over the weekend a number of Switch and Switch 2 related subreddits came alive with people reporting bans on their Switch 2 consoles out of nowhere. The error code shown, 2124-4508, completely restricts a console's ability to interact with Nintendo's online services. This most importantly means no access to the eShop, along with any kind of online play. On the various posts floating around, posters claimed to have had nothing to do with piracy, with many stating they have never so much as...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/nintendo-bans-a-number-of-switch-2-consoles-over-the-weekend-internal-server-error-reportedly-to-blame.684253/

A nice break from the negativity - let's look at some games coming out this week

To break up the negativity on the front page a touch, I figured I'd have a poke around Steam's upcoming releases to highlight a few that looked fun to me. The games in this post are all coming out within the next week or so, with there being no particular reason or rhyme as to why they're being featured outside of me thinking they look like a good time. If you happen to have anything on your radar, feel free to share it below. Without further ado though!

A castle-building roguelike on...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/a-nice-break-from-the-negativity-lets-look-at-some-games-coming-out-this-week.684268/

Review: GEEKOM IT13 Max

ICYMI: Offering a unique choice to prospective buyers, we look at GEEKOM’s IT13 Max.


https://gbatemp.net/review/geekom-it13-max.2746/

Microsoft to introduce monthly playtime limits on their cloud gaming, additional time to be purchasable from the Xbox Store

Announced a few days ago, Microsoft is set to introduce some fairly significant changes for fans of their cloud gaming service. Set to go live in November, these changes will restrict the number of hours you can play based on your chosen Game Pass tier. You can find a breakdown of the upcoming limits below:

Game Pass Ultimate: 15 hours
Game Pass Premium: 10 hours
Game Pass Essential: 5 hours

On top of these base numbers, players will be able to buy additional time directly via the Xbox...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/microsoft-to-introduce-monthly-playtime-limits-on-their-cloud-gaming-additional-time-to-be-purchasable-from-the-xbox-store.684265/

Nintendo bans a number of Switch 2 consoles over the weekend, internal server error reportedly to blame

Over the weekend a number of Switch and Switch 2 related subreddits came alive with people reporting bans on their Switch 2 consoles out of nowhere. The error code shown, 2124-4508, completely restricts a console's ability to interact with Nintendo's online services. This most importantly means no access to the eShop, along with any kind of online play. On the various posts floating around, posters claimed to have had nothing to do with piracy, with many stating they have never so much as...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/nintendo-bans-a-number-of-switch-2-consoles-over-the-weekend-internal-server-error-reportedly-to-blame.684253/

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Review: GEEKOM IT13 Max

Offering a unique choice to prospective buyers, we look at GEEKOM’s IT13 Max.


https://gbatemp.net/review/geekom-it13-max.2746/

I COME IN PEACE TAKE ME TO YOUR GAMESTOP

I COME IN PEACE
TAKE ME TO YOUR GAMESTOP


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Chary to step down as Chief editor: Thank You for a wonderful 5+ years

ICYMI: It is with a heavy heart that I announce the departure of our beloved Chary from the position of Chief Editor. Chary took over early 2021 and has done a wonderful job over the years, keeping our site and community lively, and managing our editorial staff with a firm hand or two. Her real life has caught up to her and doesn't leave enough time to maintain the busy rythm that this job requires, but fear not: you'll still see her around lurking and contributing every now and then!

As a...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/chary-to-step-down-as-chief-editor-thank-you-for-a-wonderful-5-years.684217/

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Two Nintendo Directs announced for next week, set to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Zelda and showcase games launching this year for Switch 2

ICYMI: After much speculation, Nintendo have today announced not one, but two Nintendo Direct presentations. Both are set to air next week, with the first being 30 minutes long and dedicated to the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda. This will be followed the next day by a 45 minutes long showcase of Switch 2 games launching towards the end of the year.

Both presentations will go live at 3pm here in the UK in their respective days, and be available to watch through the usual channels...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/two-nintendo-directs-announced-for-next-week-set-to-celebrate-the-40th-anniversary-of-zelda-and-showcase-games-launching-this-year-for-switch-2.684208/

Chary to step down as Chief editor: Thank You for a wonderful 5+ years

It is with a heavy heart that I announce the departure of our beloved Chary from the position of Chief Editor. Chary took over early 2021 and has done a wonderful job over the years, keeping our site and community lively, and managing our editorial staff with a firm hand or two. Her real life has caught up to her and doesn't leave enough time to maintain the busy rythm that this job requires, but fear not: you'll still see her around lurking and contributing every now and then!

As a...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/chary-to-step-down-as-chief-editor-thank-you-for-a-wonderful-5-years.684217/

Two Nintendo Directs announced for next week, set to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Zelda and showcase games launching this year for Switch 2

After much speculation, Nintendo have today announced not one, but two Nintendo Direct presentations. Both are set to air next week, with the first being 30 minutes long and dedicated to the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda. This will be followed the next day by a 45 minutes long showcase of Switch 2 games launching towards the end of the year.

Both presentations will go live at 3pm here in the UK in their respective days, and be available to watch through the usual channels...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/two-nintendo-directs-announced-for-next-week-set-to-celebrate-the-40th-anniversary-of-zelda-and-showcase-games-launching-this-year-for-switch-2.684208/

Review: Pimax Dream Air SE

ICYMI: Pimax wants the virtual reality dream to live on with a new line of PCVR headsets. Among this line is the Pimax Dream Air SE. Is it compelling enough?


https://gbatemp.net/review/pimax-dream-air-se.2745/

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Review: Pimax Dream Air SE

Pimax wants the virtual reality dream to live on with a new line of PCVR headsets. Among this line is the Pimax Dream Air SE. Is it compelling enough?


https://gbatemp.net/review/pimax-dream-air-se.2745/

'Metaphor: ReFantazio' opens Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders

ICYMI: ATLUS has launched pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 version of their fantasy RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio. The company also debuted a character trailer series, with the protagonist being the first featured in the series in the video shared above.

In Metaphor: ReFantazio, players must rise above fear as they enter a vast fantasy world fraught with unsettling mystery. Thrust into a kingdom on the precipice of ruin, players must overcome obstacles and forge bonds with allies to control their...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/metaphor-refantazio-opens-nintendo-switch-2-pre-orders.684164/

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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe gets free Switch 2 update, adds eight-player multiplayer, higher resolution visuals, camera support, and more

ICYMI: After more than a year, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has gotten a fresh update with a focus on the Switch 2, and it's surprisingly meaty. For those Switch 2 players, they'll be looking at higher resolution output on both the TV and Switch 2 display, shorter loading times, support for up to eight players in local multiplayer, and even support for USB cameras when playing online. It's worth noting that camera support is limited to GameChat though.

On top of this, all owners of the game can also...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/mario-kart-8-deluxe-gets-free-switch-2-update-adds-eight-player-multiplayer-higher-resolution-visuals-camera-support-and-more.684159/

Latest Ace Combat 8 trailer dives into the game's multiplayer options

ICYMI: With the latest game in the popular air combat series just on the horizon, Bandai Namco have today released a trailer showing the online "endgame mode". This online mode will store its save data separately to the game's campaign, and feature its own means of progression. You'll be able to create and customise not only your plane this time around, but your avatar too, with free roaming around the air base with up to 100 players being possible.

We also get a glimpse of the two means of...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/latest-ace-combat-8-trailer-dives-into-the-games-multiplayer-options.684149/

Review: Bellwright

ICYMI: Build, grow, rebel and survive in this open-world medieval RPG that combines town building with combat-laden fetch quests.


https://gbatemp.net/review/bellwright.2734/

'Metaphor: ReFantazio' opens Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders

ATLUS has launched pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 version of their fantasy RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio. The company also debuted a character trailer series, with the protagonist being the first featured in the series in the video shared above.

In Metaphor: ReFantazio, players must rise above fear as they enter a vast fantasy world fraught with unsettling mystery. Thrust into a kingdom on the precipice of ruin, players must overcome obstacles and forge bonds with allies to control their...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/metaphor-refantazio-opens-nintendo-switch-2-pre-orders.684164/

Review: Xiaomi Curved Gaming Monitor G34WQi 2026

ICYMI: The Xiaomi Curved Gaming Monitor G34WQi 2026 is Xiaomi’s latest gaming monitor. Let’s take a closer look!


https://gbatemp.net/review/xiaomi-curved-gaming-monitor-g34wqi-2026.2744/

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe gets free Switch 2 update, adds eight-player multiplayer, higher resolution visuals, camera support, and more

After more than a year, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has gotten a fresh update with a focus on the Switch 2, and it's surprisingly meaty. For those Switch 2 players, they'll be looking at higher resolution output on both the TV and Switch 2 display, shorter loading times, support for up to eight players in local multiplayer, and even support for USB cameras when playing online. It's worth noting that camera support is limited to GameChat though.

On top of this, all owners of the game can also...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/mario-kart-8-deluxe-gets-free-switch-2-update-adds-eight-player-multiplayer-higher-resolution-visuals-camera-support-and-more.684159/

Latest Ace Combat 8 trailer dives into the game's multiplayer options

With the latest game in the popular air combat series just on the horizon, Bandai Namco have today released a trailer showing the online "endgame mode". This online mode will store its save data separately to the game's campaign, and feature its own means of progression. You'll be able to create and customise not only your plane this time around, but your avatar too, with free roaming around the air base with up to 100 players being possible.

We also get a glimpse of the two means of...


https://gbatemp.net/threads/latest-ace-combat-8-trailer-dives-into-the-games-multiplayer-options.684149/

Review: Bellwright

Build, grow, rebel and survive in this open-world medieval RPG that combines town building with combat-laden fetch quests.


https://gbatemp.net/review/bellwright.2734/