The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time leaker says Xbox is working on a new Ori game, 6 years after its last excellent Metroidvania

gamesradar.com Aug 23, 2026

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time leaker says Xbox is working on a new Ori game, 6 years after its last excellent Metroidvania

Curated by Shubham · TechCapsules · Aug 23, 2026

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Prominent leakster NateTheHate, who previously disclosed Nintendo’s Ocarina of Time Switch 2 remake, has claimed Xbox is developing a new Ori title, the series’ first entry in six years. The rumor follows Moon Studios’ focus on its upcoming ARPG No Rest for the Wicked, which leaves early‑access in October, and reports of strained relations between the studio and Microsoft. As a result, an external developer may be tasked with the third Ori game. NateTheHate did not specify whether the project will appear at Gamescom’s Opening Night Live or later. The insider’s track record includes accurate tips on a new Star Fox game and the Ocarina remake, lending weight to the claim. Fans have awaited a sequel, hoping the installment will preserve franchise’s art and platforming challenges.

💡 Why It Matters

· A third Ori entry could revive one of the few indie‑born franchises that successfully transitioned to a first‑party Xbox banner, testing Microsoft’s ability to nurture external talent after Moon Studios’ disengagement.

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Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto never wanted to compete with other game devs: “I…

In a 1996 interview translated by Shmuplations, Nintendo legend Shigeru Miyamoto said his true competition is the Rubik’s Cube, not fellow game developers. Citing his industrial‑design background, he explained that he values products that make people say “Wow, games can do that,” rather than incremental genre tweaks. At the time Nintendo’s N64 was battling Sony’s PlayStation and Sega’s Saturn, with titles like Super Mario 64 and the upcoming Zelda: Ocarina of Time driving the fight. Miyamoto stressed the company’s goal of surprising non‑gamers and admitted his desire to eventually hand flagship franchises to younger staff while he pursued unconventional projects such as Pikmin and Wii Music. He warned against games becoming niche, emphasizing Nintendo’s aim to attract new customers with each release.

💡 Miyamoto’s focus on novelty over rivalry reshapes how Nintendo engineers market‑expanding experiences, steering the industry toward broader audience appeal.

gamesradar.com · Aug 23

The Duskbloods devs were “definitely very happy” with the Switch 2’s reveal…

FromSoftware’s director Hidetaka Miyazaki told The Verge that the studio’s upcoming multiplayer title, The Duskbloods, was originally being built for the original Nintendo Switch in 2021. Development hit performance and tutorial‑design roadblocks on the first‑generation hardware, prompting the team to shift the project to the yet‑unreleased Switch 2. Upon learning of the next‑gen console, Miyazaki said the studio was “definitely very happy,” noting that the new hardware solved the technical constraints and that Nintendo offered extensive support for system fine‑tuning and player onboarding. The partnership also includes assistance with the game’s skill‑based matchmaking and ranked ladder, areas where FromSoftware has historically struggled.

💡 Nintendo’s hands‑on assistance could finally bridge FromSoftware’s notorious performance gaps and opaque tutorials, giving The Duskbloods a smoother launch on a powerful handheld platform.

gamesradar.com · Aug 23

New Banjo-Kazooie releases are “native ports,” so devs could add cut content…

Evercade has released a physical double‑pack of the two Banjo‑Kazooie platformers, but instead of emulating the original N64 code the company rebuilt the titles as native ports for its handheld console lineup. Developer Pete Davison explained that the rebuild allowed the team to add quality‑of‑life upgrades such as a tip‑to‑toe button, shoulder‑button camera controls, automatic camera follow, cut‑scene skipping, an overhauled options menu, fine‑aim mode for Banjo‑Tooie’s first‑person sections, inverted camera toggles and hub‑world teleportation. The ports also restore a previously cut feature and introduce new unlockable secrets that require collecting hidden items. The effort is separate from Evercade’s Super Pocket Rare Edition, which bundles thirty Rare titles, including the Banjo games and a long‑unreleased Conker prequel for modern players.

💡 Rebuilding the classics as native code shows retro hardware can offer modern comfort while preserving original gameplay, setting a benchmark for future cartridge‑based revivals.

gamesradar.com · Aug 23

LA Noire still stands as Rockstar’s extravagant, cinematic ode to noir fiction…

When Rockstar released LA Noire in 2011, it arrived on consoles with a Hollywood‑level budget, a 400‑person cast and the MotionScan system that captured actors’ faces with 32 cameras—the same tech used on Avatar and The Lord of the Rings. The game’s centerpiece was its interrogation mechanic, which asked players to read micro‑expressions to separate lies from truth, while its crime‑scene investigations offered tactile forensic puzzles tied to musical cues. Despite the unprecedented expense and star‑studded talent, reviewers found the facial‑reading often indistinguishable, and the interrogation options confusing, leading many players to rely on trial‑and‑error. In contrast, the methodical clue‑gathering at crime scenes proved the more compelling and enduring aspect of the experience.

💡 LA Noire proved that cinematic ambition alone cannot guarantee engaging gameplay, reshaping how studios balance visual fidelity with player‑centric design.

gamesradar.com · Aug 23

Former Rockstar Games lead says GTA 6 leaks are a “nothing burger”…

A veteran Rockstar Games developer, former technical director Obbe Vermeij, downplayed recent GTA 6 footage leaks as inconsequential, calling them a “nothing burger.” The clips, released over the past week by a hacker known as Cyberleek, were part of a scheme to promote a cryptocurrency venture and pressure Take‑Two Interactive to improve digital‑rights safeguards. Vermeij argued that most prospective players—about 90 % according to him—avoid online spoilers and will not be swayed by two‑minute snippets. He noted that Rockstar’s long‑standing secrecy strategy means the leaked material reveals little beyond what would appear in a standard marketing rollout. While a recent leak suggested a playable build, Vermeij said it likely runs only on development kits, not consumer consoles.

💡 The dismissive stance underscores Rockstar’s confidence that controlled hype, not viral leaks, will drive GTA 6’s launch, shifting focus from panic to long‑term brand stewardship.

egamers.io · Aug 23

wasd Turns Text Prompts Into Playable Games at NEXUS AI Labs Debut

On August 19, NEXUS launched NEXUS AI Labs, a portal showcasing 11 in‑house AI solutions built on its autonomous NEXUS AI Framework. The flagship offering, wasd, is a text‑to‑game engine that generates a playable game from a written prompt in about 60 seconds and allows real‑time edits via chat. Users can type a description such as “drone racing through a neon city,” receive an arrow‑key‑controlled game, and modify elements like enemy speed instantly. The engine produces a shareable link for the finished game. The portal also includes RED STUDIO for AI video creation, StoryMaker for narrative design, and tools for 3D modeling, pixel art, marketing automation, meeting summarization, app generation, and blockchain services, all created without human‑written code by 33 AI agents and 39 development functions.

💡 It demonstrates that fully autonomous AI pipelines can deliver consumer‑ready interactive content in minutes, reshaping how games and digital experiences are prototyped and distributed.