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There are mixed messages surrounding how the Nintendo Switch 2 is performing. We know it had a record-breaking console launch, which caused Nintendo to raise its projections. And there have been numerous hit games on the platform. Switch 2 exclusive Pokémon Pokopia arrived earlier this month and sold 2.2 million copies in under a week. But then came our report earlier this year, which revealed that Switch 2 (outside of Japan), had a relatively soft Christmas. Nintendo confirmed this, revealing that international sales were “somewhat weaker than expected” in recent financial comments. And this

An Amazon listing in Germany has Pokemon Winds and Waves priced at €79.99. That suggests the games could cost players in the U.S. $79.99, which is the same price as Mario Kart World. Nintendo has suggested that other games will be priced similarly, with the company weighing different factors to decide how much to charge. The suggestion seems to be that games that are expected to have long lifespans will cost more money, so the next Animal Crossing, Smash Bros., and numbered Splatoon game could all be a little pricier. However, games like Star Fox are being priced cheaper, costing just $49.99 f

Other Zelda fans may only be interested in the real deal, and that's understandable. Nintendo has yet to officially announce the first Zelda Switch 2 game, but reputable leakers have claimed that an Ocarina of Time remake is in development for the console and aiming for release this holiday season. Nintendo is most likely going to host a Nintendo Direct in June where it will announce all its big upcoming Switch 2 games, and if that event comes to pass as expected, one has to imagine that the Ocarina of Time remake will be revealed at that point. If so, between a potential Ocarina of Time revea