Games

On the March 27th episode of the Nate the Hate podcast, a well-known source of gaming leaks discussed what’s coming next for the Nintendo Switch 2. With only Yoshi and the Mysterious Book releasing in May, there’s been little news about future games for the new console. According to Nate, Nintendo will likely announce two major titles soon. He predicts a new Star Fox game could arrive as early as Summer 2026, and even more excitingly, a complete remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is also in the works. Here’s a summary of the details we have about these potential projects so far.

Ewan McGregor and Anne Hathaway lead the cast of The End of Oak Street, a new film where a typical suburban street—and its residents—suddenly finds itself in a strange, dangerous land populated by dinosaurs. The movie is directed and written by David Robert Mitchell, known for his work on It Follows. While the sci-fi dinosaur premise has generated buzz, the secrecy surrounding the plot suggests there might be more to the story than meets the eye.

DreamWorks has made some excellent movies that don’t always get the recognition they deserve. Films like Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit, Over the Hedge, and Bee Movie are all well-made animated features that people seem to have forgotten about. However, one DreamWorks adventure that really stands out as underrated is Monsters vs. Aliens, which was released 17 years ago today.

This collection includes enhanced versions of the two main PlayStation 4 games, plus a port to console of Blue Reflection Sun, a spin-off previously only available on mobile and PC. Please note that Blue Reflection Sun‘s original servers were taken offline in 2024.

Many fans are disappointed to learn that Starfleet Academy will conclude after its second season. The show had quickly gained a loyal following, and there was hope it would attract even more viewers with Season 2. Unfortunately, ending the series now makes it harder to draw in new fans, and one of the actors understands how much potential has been lost.

Luckily, board game and video game creators often team up, resulting in fantastic hybrid games. Many excellent video game adaptations have become board games, successfully translating complex gameplay and stories into a physical format that’s surprisingly manageable. These board games are truly enjoyable, even if you’re not typically a fan of either medium.

Dedicated fans of J.R.R. Tolkien are excited because the new work, Shadow of the Past, will include story elements from The Lord of the Rings that weren’t shown in the movies. Many viewers may not realize that this adaptation focuses on a chapter featuring some of the scariest creatures in Lord of the Rings history.

We still follow the same process, but things work a bit differently now that our team has grown. When we initially reset things, we were a small group of 25 people, making it easy to identify the biggest issues. Now that we have 120 people, those problems are distributed across different teams. For example, an issue might go directly to the UX team, who then handles it within their area. We all agree on the top problems and improvements, and what level of quality is acceptable, before work begins. Occasionally, we identify issues that affect everyone, requiring contributions from all five internal teams, which adds complexity due to our larger size – essentially multiplying the effort across those teams.

During a recent question-and-answer session with investors, the head of the development team addressed concerns about the game’s story. He acknowledged that the team shared players’ disappointment with the narrative and admitted they fell short in improving it, according to reports from Resetera and Inven.

Good news for fans of Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End! A third season has been officially announced and is scheduled to premiere in October 2027. That means we’ll have to wait about a year and a half to return to this magical world. The new season, titled “The Golden Land Arc,” will focus on a battle against Mahat, a powerful demon known as the last of the Seven Sages. A first look at Mahat has also been revealed! Get ready for more adventures starting in October 2027!