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The article highlights the top 15 Nintendo Switch 2 games to play in 2026, including titles like Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Hades II, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, showcasing a mix of family-friendly, action, and adventure games with updated visuals and new features for the Switch 2.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom won "Adventure Game of the Year" at the 27th annual D.I.C.E. Awards, while Super Mario Bros. Wonder secured "Family Game of the Year." F-Zero 99 missed out on the racing award, with Forza Motorsport taking the top spot. Additionally, Koji Kondo was inducted into the AIAS Hall of Fame.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has achieved significant sales success in 2023, ranking among the top three best-selling games in the United States, United Kingdom, and Japan. It also received high scores on Metacritic and was the third most covered game of the year. Nintendo, the publisher of Tears of the Kingdom, was the third most covered games company online in 2023.
GameSpot has compiled a list of the 10 best games of 2023, acknowledging the challenges faced by the gaming industry. The list includes Alan Wake II, a triple-A sequel with a haunting atmosphere and a compelling narrative; Baldur's Gate III, which offers players endless possibilities and a robust world; Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, featuring revamped gameplay and a sharply written spy thriller expansion; Hi-Fi Rush, a surprising and joyous action game with a unique rhythm mechanic; Hitman Freelancer, a major update that transforms the game into a roguelite mode with endless campaigns and customizable safehouses; The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, a sequel that exceeds expectations with a larger world, meaningful stories, and an unforgettable soundtrack; Octopath Traveler II, a neo-retro RPG that pushes the genre to new heights with improved combat and a captivating narrative; Resident Evil 4 Remake, a monument to the original game with enhanced design, tension, and action; and Street Fighter 6, a new fighting game that revitalizes the franchise with updated mechanics and challenges.
TIME magazine has released their top 10 games of 2023, with Alan Wake 2 taking the Game of the Year spot. Other notable games include Super Mario Bros. Wonder and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, both receiving high praise for their gameplay and graphics.
The year 2023 is shaping up to be a great one for video game enthusiasts, with highly anticipated releases such as Baldur's Gate 3, Resident Evil 4, Final Fantasy XVI, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and more. These games offer immersive experiences, innovative gameplay, and captivating narratives, making them a must-play for gamers.
Nintendo reminds fans to vote for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom at The Game Awards, where it is nominated for Game of the Year alongside other titles such as Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Alan Wake 2, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Resident Evil 4, and Baldur's Gate 3. The game has also received nominations in the Game Direction, Art Direction, Score & Music, and Action/Adventure categories. Voting is open until next week, and the winners will be announced live on December 7th.
The Golden Joystick Awards 2023 announced its winners, with The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom winning Nintendo Game of the Year, while Baldur's Gate 3 took home the ultimate Game of the Year award. Other winners included Sea of Stars for Best Indie Game, Mortal Kombat 1 for Best Multiplayer Game, and No Man's Sky for the "Still Playing" award.
Nintendo Australia has released a sequel to their viral commercial featuring Sad Zelda Dad, showing that his marriage is doing better as he continues to play The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. In the new ad, his wife joins him in playing the game, and they bond over solving shrine puzzles together. The advertisement suggests that sharing interests and finding time for each other can contribute to marital harmony.
Nintendo is offering free in-game items in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom through the Switch news channel. Players can claim three glowing cave fish and two brightcaps, which can be cooked together to create a meal that makes Link glow in dark areas. The effect is temporary but can help players navigate through caves. To redeem the items, players need to access the Zelda news story in the Switch News Channel and follow the instructions.
Nintendo is offering a new in-game item drop for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Players can redeem an Octo Balloon, Rocket & Traveler's Shield by accessing the Switch news channel and following the instructions. These items can be fused together to allow Link to reach new heights in the game.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the latest installment in the Nintendo franchise, is praised for its luscious setting, profound narrative, amusing characters, addictive gameplay loop, and attention to detail. One of the hidden details that fans have discovered is the appearance of a lone apple under the Bridge in Kakariko Village. In response to fan fascination with this detail, the developers added a second apple in the sequel. While there is no explanation for their presence, it showcases the game's commitment to uncovering secrets and surprises.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, a highly-anticipated video game released by Nintendo in May 2023, has reportedly contributed to a boost in Japan's GDP. Preliminary figures from the Japanese Cabinet Office show a 2.8% increase in spending on semi-durable goods, including video games, during the April to June 2023 period. Tears of the Kingdom has sold 18.51 million units worldwide, becoming the fastest-selling Zelda game and the fastest-selling Nintendo game in North America. While other games like Pikmin 4 have also performed well, Zelda remains at the top in Japan.
Japan's GDP increased by 2.8% in Q2 2023, with the growth attributed to the successful sales of video games, including The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. The highly-anticipated game led to people taking holidays from work to play, with "Zelda holiday" trending on social media.
Nintendo has filed over 30 patents, with 31 specifically related to its recent game release, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. The patents cover various game mechanics, Link's abilities, non-playable characters' abilities, loading screens, and technical elements enabling interaction with the game world. Nintendo's aim is to secure these mechanics for future iterations of the Zelda series and other games, showcasing their commitment to protecting their unique concepts.