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Talking Point: How Did You First Encounter Zelda: Ocarina Of Time?

by Ralph October 20, 2026 0

Image: Zion Grassl / Nintendo Life In case you haven’t observed, another opportunity to experience The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is approaching. The upcoming 5th November launch date for the Switch 2 remake has invited us to delve into our OoT recollections, stirring feelings of nostalgia for the beginnings of our fondness for the game — after all, you can play it as often as you desire, but you only experience a ‘first playthrough’ a single time. For the majority of us at Nintendo Life Towers, those initial memories transport us back to the N64, although some individuals may have first encountered the game via the GameCube, its 3DS remake or the NSO library. Heck, you might not have even recognized this obscure gem until Nintendo revealed it for Switch 2 (we doubt many of you reading this fall into that category, but hey, there’s a possibility). Subscribe to Nintendo Life on...

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Reminder: Monster Hunter Wilds Switch 2 Prologue Demo Now Available

by Ralph October 20, 2026 0

Join the quest today Update : Here’s your notification that Capcom has now launched the Monster Hunter Wilds prologue demonstration on the Switch 2 eShop. Yet again, it will enable you to enjoy the game with friends and family through local gameplay. Your saved progress will also transfer to the complete journey when it debuts on Switch 2 in December. As per the Switch 2, the prologue demonstration necessitates approximately 12.8GB of available storage for installation. Original Story: : Last month, Capcom revealed that it would be launching a Prologue Demo for Monster Hunter Wilds on the Switch 2. It has now issued an update regarding this, stating that it will be accessible next week on 19th October 2026. It will be an entirely complimentary download and allows you to transfer your saved data to the full game when it is released on 4th December...

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Round Up: The Reviews For The Street Fighter Movie Are In

by Ralph October 20, 2026 0

The recent live-action Street Fighter film premiered in theaters last week, and the critic evaluations are now coming in. The initial worldwide box office update has also been released, indicating that the movie has reportedly earned $51.1 million during its opening weekend. In contrast, the Mortal Kombat 2 film, which debuted in theaters earlier this year, made $63 million globally upon release. The site Rotten Tomatoes currently displays a critic score of 41%, while Metacritic scores show an average of 44/100. User ratings for the Street Fighter film appear to be more positive, with audiences (and fans) granting this latest installment an average score of 79% on the film and television platform, and 6.7/10 on Metacritic. Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube853k Here’s a recap of what the reviewers have commented on regarding this new live-action movie: Street Fighter Movie (2026) – Critic Review Round Up IGN – 6/10: “Kitao Sakurai doesn’t consistently manage...

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Japanese acting union fights back against AI-generated voice use, proposing strict new guidelines, especially regarding the use of a deceased actor’s voice

by Ralph October 20, 2026 0

“Technological progress will continue, but…” Image credit: RGG Studios The Japan Actors Union has released new protocols, guidelines, and limitations pertaining to AI-generated voice utilization. This encompasses a complete prohibition on the reproduction of the voices of deceased performers, unless the individual had sanctioned its usage during their lifetime. According to Automaton, these guidelines aim to safeguard an industry that has faced exploitation by generative AI. One instance involves voice actor Kenjiro Tsuda (Jujutsu Kaisen and Chainsaw Man) suing TikTok in an effort to eliminate AI-generated vocal reproductions from the platform. Although he ultimately lost that case, he established a precedent that an individual’s voice is entitled to protection under publicity rights legislation. System Shock – Official ‘Blessings of AI’ Launch Trailer Here’s a System Shock trailer!Watch on YouTube The guidelines address four principal aspects. The first emphasizes consent and stipulates that approval must be obtained at “every step” of the generative AI process....

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PlayStation founder Ken Kutaragi says discs became “metaphor for ‘owning’ games”, and that upset at their discontinuation is a “mentality issue”

by Ralph October 20, 2026 0

Image credit: Sony / PlayStation Ken Kutaragi, the creator of PlayStation and designer of the initial three PlayStation consoles, has mentioned that individuals being frustrated about Sony’s cessation of game discs is likely a “mindset issue”. He comprehends it, he pointed out, but that doesn’t render it “financially sensible” for Sony to continue producing them. Kutaragi spoke with Video Games Chronicle at the Game Republic New Horizons event, where he stated: “I realize that physical discs have transformed into a symbol of ‘owning’ games. I genuinely grasp that mindset… However, no one believes is essential for a connected device like a smartphone, for instance, because people feel that they will retain their content. Thus, it’s a mindset. “I truly understand ,” he added, “but I don’t consider it financially sensible. Perhaps it’s a mindset issue.” A brief history of console reveals… – Eurogamer Ken Kutaragi appears in the...

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Arc Raiders player numbers hit a six-month high following the release of the extraction shooter’s huge Frozen Trails update

by Ralph October 20, 2026 0

Image credit: Embark Studios Arc Raiders continues to thrive nearly a year after achieving viral popularity, and it’s all due to Embark Studios’ strategic approach of releasing a significant new update, Frozen Trails, coinciding with a complimentary weekend. This Frozen Trails update elevated the extraction shooter to version 2.0 earlier this month – on the 8th of October – and promptly resulted in an influx of Steam players drawn to its intense PvEvP confrontations. A new analysis from Alinea Analytics‘ Rhys Elliott now indicates that a comparable resurgence occurred across all platforms where the game is offered. As per the analysis, Arc Raiders’ revival peaked with an astonishing 1.7m daily players engaging on the 14th of October, marking its highest player count in six months, predominantly driven by the previously mentioned update. Interestingly, player figures notably peaked just after the free trial weekend ended on the 12th of October – although approximately 150,000 new...

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Talking Point: How Did You First Encounter Zelda: Ocarina Of Time?

Reminder: Monster Hunter Wilds Switch 2 Prologue Demo Now Available

Round Up: The Reviews For The Street Fighter Movie Are In

Japanese acting union fights back against AI-generated voice use, proposing strict new guidelines, especially regarding the use of a deceased actor’s voice

PlayStation founder Ken Kutaragi says discs became “metaphor for ‘owning’ games”, and that upset at their discontinuation is a “mentality issue”

Arc Raiders player numbers hit a six-month high following the release of the extraction shooter’s huge Frozen Trails update

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