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Forums - Gaming - Developer of the Year 2026: Capcom v. Nintendo

 

Which would you consider to be Developer of the Year?

Capcom 2 20.00%
 
Nintendo 7 70.00%
 
Other (comment below) 1 10.00%
 
Total:10

From Nintendo, we've got:
- The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Remake)
- Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave
- Splatoon Raiders
- Pokémon Pokopia
- Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream
- Rhythm Heaven Groove
- Star Fox (Remake)
- Yoshi and the Mysterious Book
- Nintendo Switch Sports Resort
- Mario Tennis Fever
- Super Mario Bros Wonder: Meetup in Bellabel Park (DLC)

From Capcom, we've got:
- Resident Evil Requiem
- Pragmata
- Onimusha: Way of the Sword
- Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
- Dragon's Dogma II: Dark Arisen (DLC)



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Capcom has put out some bangers this year, but I’m gonna have to give it to Nintendo just on the strength of Fire Embmrm, Ocarina of Time, and Star Fox.



Now as a Nintendo fan... well I think the choice is very clear lol. Nintendo had similar highs (regardless of whether you count Ocarina & Star Fox, which TBF I think these games do enough new to warrant inclusion in this comparison. Ocarina of Time, in particular, is a shining example to me of what a remake SHOULD do! It's the new gold standard so far IMO), and a lot more of them. Meanwhile Capcom had nothing but hit after hit, all very original and new.



I voted for Capcom cause they are having a generational run and ive enjoyed pretty much everything theyve released these last couple of year.

Nintendo games dont particularly do it for me - bar the Zelda/FE games, but either way Nintendo is almost always guaranteed to meet expectations. I rather recognize and acknowledge when others do it, specially in the negative climate of recent years.



Both released quite a few bangers.

But I’ll go with Nintendo. I could elaborate with a lengthy comment, but I’d rather get to the point that speaks for itself.

Ocarina of Time



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Requiem solos, to use old anime forum lingo.



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Capcom is on a generational run, but Nintendo is on another level when it comes to quantity and the Zelda team is the industry standard on quality. Look at this: 4 good games, 3 great games and 1 incredible game.

- The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Remake)
- Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave
- Splatoon Raiders
- Pokémon Pokopia
- Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream
- Rhythm Heaven Groove
- Star Fox (Remake)
- Switch Sports Resort

While Capcom has 3 great games, one good game and a great DLC.

- Resident Evil Requiem
- Pragmata
- Onimusha: Way of the Sword
- Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
- Dragon's Dogma II: Dark Arisen (DLC)



Tough call.

Requiem, Pragmata, and Onimusha are all amazing. On the other hand, Nintendo put out more volume, while also maintaining a high quality bar.