Nintendo is playing things too safe

Published 9 June 2026 · tech

Tuesday's Nintendo Direct showcase felt like an important moment for the company. With the Switch 2 heading into its second holiday season, one in which

Tuesday's Nintendo Direct showcase felt like an important moment for the company. With the Switch 2 heading into its second holiday season, one in which the hardware will be even more expensive thanks to a price hike, it was a chance for Nintendo to really sell new audiences on its latest console - but that's not exactly what happened.

While there were some impressive-looking titles, there wasn't much that felt truly new. Instead, the two major Switch 2 exclusives that will round out the

2026 calendar are both remakes from the Nintendo 64 era. If you missed it, the final reveal of the Direct was a remake of The

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