Nintendo defended the removal of Mario‑related Easter eggs from the Switch 2 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. The original 1998 game featured a wall of portraits in Hyrule Castle showing Mario, Luigi, Peach, Bowser and Yoshi, taken from Super Mario 64, and the 3DS re‑release added Twilight Princess artwork. In the new version, all Mushroom Kingdom references were stripped, as were some Twilight Princess images. Producer Eiji Aonuma told Game Informer that the company’s earlier “carefree” attitude toward [...]

Bethesda confirmed that no new announcements will accompany Skyrim’s 15th‑anniversary celebrations, specifically stating that “Sentinel” will not receive any updates for the foreseeable future. The studio’s statement followed speculation sparked by a podcast host’s tweet, which was later clarified as unrelated to The Elder Scrolls VI. Bethesda’s silence reflects its historically cautious communication approach, with the company’s past delays in revealing details about upcoming titles underscoring the lack of imminent news.

Aspyr Media has released a PS5 remaster of the 2004 PS2 title Shrek 2, now available on the PlayStation Store for $29.99. The updated version features rebuilt graphics, 4K resolution, enhanced UI, and new Photo and Cheat Modes. Players can enjoy single‑player or up to four‑player co‑op, controlling Shrek, Fiona, and other franchise characters as they navigate the kingdom of Far Far Away, battling bosses and solving puzzles. The remaster also launches on Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and [...]

Blizzard released World of Warcraft: Forever last Wednesday, and the new title has already drawn 78 hours of playtime from its author. The update overhauls graphics with dynamic lighting and weather, revitalizing classic zones like Dun Morogh and Tanaris. Balance has been addressed, giving classes such as druid and paladin more viable options. New dungeons, including Hall of Thanes, integrate early Dark Iron content and streamlined quests, offering a refreshed progression path for returning players.

Blizzard has responded to player complaints that World of Warcraft: Forever lacks gold rewards for high‑level quests. When the game launched, the classic XP‑to‑gold conversion for max‑level quests was removed, encouraging players to delay quest turn‑ins and grind creatures instead. Community lead Randy “Kaivax” Jordan explained that the mechanic created undesirable play patterns, so Blizzard chose to omit it. However, only a quarter of original quests gave gold, leaving many players feeling the economy is stingy. In [...]

Sony Interactive Entertainment has begun rolling out system software update 7.3.2 for the PlayStation Portal handheld, marking the device’s third firmware release in under two months. The patch notes, dated November 10‑11, 2026, cite general performance and stability improvements but do not reference security fixes. The update follows the earlier 7.3.0 version, which introduced toggleable 3D audio and enhanced search. Sony also recently unveiled a region‑locked “Midnight Black” Portal with extra internal storage, promising future functionality. Meanwhile, Rockstar Games [...]

Capcom has quietly renamed the existing Monster Hunter Wilds beta on Steam to “Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance Beta test,” according to a SteamDB change log that also shows new key art. Because the beta uses the same Steam app ID as the original Wilds beta, it will appear in users’ libraries under the new title, allowing players to access the client without a separate sign‑up. The move hints at an upcoming closed or open beta for Ascendance, the first expansion for [...]