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GTA San Andreas CJ Voice Actor Young Maylay Finally Addresses Rockstar Pay Controversy, Says Rumors Are “Bullsh*t”
Young Maylay, the voice actor behind Carl “CJ” Johnson in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, has finally addressed rumours surrounding his compensation for the iconic Rockstar game. The actor has clarified that he was never dissatisfied with the money he received and revealed that Rockstar Games even provided additional bonuses after the game’s release. The clarification came during an appearance on The Final Mission, a show hosted by Ned Luke, who portrayed Michael De Santa in Grand Theft Auto V.…
Nintendo President Says Switch 2 Sales Are Stabilizing After Price Hikes as Ocarina of Time and Zelda 40th Anniversary Console Performs Well
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has addressed concerns about the Nintendo Switch 2’s sales momentum following the console’s recent price increases, suggesting that the slowdown in Japan represents a natural adjustment rather than a major setback. The company is also seeing encouraging results from its latest Zelda releases, with the Nintendo Switch 2: The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition receiving a positive response across multiple regions. During Nintendo’s November 2026 financial results Q&A, Furukawa discussed the company’s hardware performance, regional…
Eiji Aonuma Addresses Gaming Industry Layoffs, Says Nintendo Benefits From Retaining Long-Term Employees to Preserve Creative Experience
The video game industry has experienced repeated waves of layoffs, but Nintendo’s approach to retaining experienced developers offers a different perspective on building successful development teams. According to longtime The Legend of Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma, keeping employees for extended periods provides significant creative and practical advantages, particularly when studios work on established franchises. In an interview with GameSpot, Aonuma discussed why Nintendo benefits from retaining veteran developers rather than frequently rebuilding its teams. He explained that employees who have…
Nintendo Download: Ocarina of Time and Stellar Blade Complete Edition Lead This Week’s Switch 2 Releases
This week’s Nintendo Download is headlined by two major additions to the Nintendo Switch 2 eShop: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Stellar Blade Complete Edition. The updated Zelda classic is available exclusively on Nintendo’s new console, featuring overhauled visuals, orchestral music, voice acting, expanded cutscenes, and modernized controls. Meanwhile, Shift Up’s action adventure brings its post-apocalyptic story to Switch 2 with additional crossover content and selected Joy-Con 2 motion controls. The November 5 update also highlights upcoming…
Palworld’s Bucky Defends Crimson Desert’s Ambitious Game Design, Says AAA Industry Keeps Rewarding Safe and Conventional Games
Crimson Desert has sparked another debate about creativity in the gaming industry following the release of its first DLC, Charting the Unknown. John ‘Bucky’ Buckley, head of publishing and communications at Pocketpair, has defended Pearl Abyss’ open-world game, arguing that its technical achievements deserve greater recognition despite its shortcomings. In a series of posts on X, the Palworld publishing lead criticized the industry’s tendency to favor familiar AAA game design over projects that attempt something different. His comments came after…
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Earns 96 Metacritic Score, Becomes 2026’s Highest-Rated Game and Ranks Among All-Time Greats
Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake has made an exceptional debut on Metacritic following the publication of its first wave of reviews. The Nintendo Switch 2 release currently holds a Metascore of 96, making it the highest-rated game of 2026 on the review aggregation website. The remake achieved its score from 81 critic reviews, putting it ahead of several other acclaimed releases. Its strong critical reception has also secured an impressive position in Metacritic’s all-time game rankings,…