Star Fox 64 Nintendo Switch 2 Remake: Why the 90s Are Back in 2026

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Okay, so Nintendo seriously surprised everyone last night! They dropped a whole Star Fox Direct – a fifteen-minute presentation – with like, ten minutes’ notice on their app. But here’s the crazy part: it wasn’t a new Star Fox game, it’s a full remake of the original from the Nintendo 64! Seriously, the one that basically defined playing with your friends on the couch back in ’97. And get this – it’s coming to the Switch 2 on June 25th. The internet totally exploded when they announced it, and honestly, I’m right there with everyone else – I can’t believe it’s finally happening!

The sudden announcement might catch some people off guard, but those following the trends of 2026 won’t be surprised to see Star Fox return. The 90s have been making a comeback for a while now, and it’s happening with more force than ever before.

Wonderwall Is Playing Everywhere Again

Oasis, the iconic band of the 1990s, reunited in 2025 for a massively successful tour. The Oasis Live ’25 Tour began on July 4th in Cardiff and concluded in São Paulo in November, earning over $405 million and selling out stadiums in 14 countries. After a decade-long feud that started with a backstage argument at a French festival in 2009, brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher put their differences aside, and fans celebrated their return.

As a huge Oasis fan, the stats are just incredible! They’ve racked up 12 billion Spotify streams overall, and “Wonderwall” has flown past a billion on its own. When they announced they were getting back together in August 2024, it was insane – their streams in the US jumped almost four times overnight! It’s amazing to see a whole new generation discovering them through TikTok and Spotify, and then actually buying tickets to see them live and singing along to the same songs their parents loved. One article even called it the most talked-about comeback since the Sex Pistols reunited, and they still sold out five nights at Wembley Stadium. It’s proof of how much Oasis still means to people.

This wasn’t nostalgia as a side dish. It was the main course.

The One Where Everyone Watched It Again

It’s surprising, but the TV show Friends, which originally aired from 1994 to 2004, is incredibly popular today – even with people who weren’t alive when it first came out. It consistently ranks among the most-watched shows on streaming platforms. A new generation is discovering Friends and enjoying it as if it’s brand new, and its iconic style – think the Central Perk coffee shop – is all over TikTok. Plus, the debate over Ross and Rachel’s relationship is still going strong.

The trend isn’t isolated. Buffy the Vampire Slayer, which first aired in March 1997, was recently in active development for a full revival on Hulu, with Sarah Michelle Gellar reprising her role as Buffy and acclaimed director Chloé Zhao set to direct the first episode. Although the project was canceled in March 2026, the fact that a major streaming service invested significantly in bringing back a show from 1997 speaks volumes. Even the cancellation itself highlights the ongoing appeal of 90s reboots.

Low-Rise Jeans and Butterfly Clips

Fashion has been loudly embracing the styles of the late 90s and early 2000s (Y2K) for the past two years, and it looks like this trend will continue into 2026. Even low-rise jeans, which many thought were just a temporary fad, are making a comeback. Recent runway shows, like those from Alexander McQueen and Dior, both prominently featured this low-waisted denim look, bringing back a silhouette that was iconic during that era.

Butterfly clips are trending again, and so are brands from the early 2000s! Juicy Couture, famous for its connection to Paris Hilton and velour tracksuits, has brought back its classic styles. Baby Phat is also selling its signature mini skirts once more. Levi’s has seen a huge increase in sales – almost 90% – thanks to campaigns that focus on vintage looks and collections.

Recent research from The Drum (2025) shows that most consumers – 75% – are drawn to brands that remind them of good times from the past. The fashion world quickly picked up on this trend. Styles once considered outdated or cheesy are now seen as classic and cool. There’s a long-held belief in fashion that trends reappear every 20 years, feeling new again once enough time has passed. Following that pattern, the late 90s were predicted to make a comeback around 2025 or 2026, and that’s exactly what happened.

Do a Barrel Roll

Nintendo’s recent announcement came at a time when people are already feeling nostalgic for the 1990s. We’re seeing a resurgence of 90s trends in music, television, and fashion – from popular bands like Oasis to the show Friends and even low-rise jeans. Taking advantage of this wave of nostalgia, Nintendo released a remake of a game from 1997 with very little warning, and it quickly became a huge hit.

Look, Star Fox 64 wasn’t everyone’s game, unlike Mario or Zelda. But for me, and a lot of people my age, it’s way more than just a game. It is a memory. I can practically feel the Arwing under my control, hear Peppy yelling ‘Do a barrel roll!’ and remember hanging out with my friends, controllers in hand, all huddled around the old CRT TV. It wasn’t just about playing the game; it was when we played it. Nintendo isn’t just giving us a fresh coat of paint with this remake – they’re selling a trip back in time.

And in 2026, that’s apparently exactly what everyone wants.

The trends of the 1990s didn’t disappear; they were simply waiting for the right moment. That moment arrived with the generation that experienced the 90s as kids and teens. Now adults with disposable income, they’re eager to relive their youth through concerts, music streaming, and pre-ordering new releases. People like Oasis, the fashion industry, and streaming services like Netflix and Hulu all recognized this growing nostalgia – even Hulu understood it, despite a brief detour with ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’.

Evidently, so does Nintendo.

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2026-05-07 19:13