Culture & Games ·
Analysis
Nintendo says remakes and new games have equal importance in its lineup. Revisiting classics has a strong case, but making that a guiding principle deserves scrutiny.
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Culture & Games ·
Analysis · Developing
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, a game about making cartoon versions of your friends and watching them bicker, is among 2026's top earners in six Western markets. It shows that players want low-stakes oddness as well as epics, and Nintendo is already using it to sell a Zelda classic.
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