The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

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The evil Ganondorf is scheming to steal the mythical Triforce from the Sacred Realm and take over the world. Now Link must become the hero of time and save the kingdom in this classic tale, built from the ground up for the Nintendo Switch 2 system.

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Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Reveals Dark Link, New Sidequests, and Record Pre-Orders

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake had a massive Friday, with Nintendo dropping two new trailers and a wave of fresh details that have fans buzzing. The most eye-catching reveal came in one of the trailers, which gave players their first official look at Dark Link, the iconic shadow doppelganger boss. TheGamer and Polygon both noted that the reimagined Dark Link looks more imposing than ever, with the marketing leaning hard into his brooding, aura-heavy presence.

4d ago

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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Previewed with Streamlined Controls

Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time has received a wave of hands-on previews, and early impressions are overwhelmingly positive. Critics from outlets including Kotaku, Eurogamer, and CGMagazine praised Nintendo for modernizing one of the most influential games ever made, with streamlined controls and a suite of quality-of-life improvements breathing new life into the 1998 classic. A new gameplay trailer also dropped alongside the previews, highlighting updated mechanics and newly revealed features such as the Hall of Fallen Foes, a dedicated arena where players can rematch previously defeated bosses.

6d ago

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Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Gets New Lego Set and Switch 2 Enhancements

Nintendo is pulling out all the stops for the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda, and Ocarina of Time is at the center of the celebration. A brand-new official Lego set has been announced, featuring iconic characters Link and Epona from the beloved N64 classic. The set joins a growing wave of anniversary merchandise and media that pays tribute to one of the most influential games ever made.

Oct 5, 2026

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SNL Pits GTA 6's Jason Against Zelda's Link in Weekend Update Rivalry Skit

Saturday Night Live jumped into the gaming culture wars this weekend with a Weekend Update segment featuring two of gaming's most anticipated protagonists: Jason Duval from GTA 6 and Link from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake. The skit plays off the real-world tension between the two titles, which are set to launch just two weeks apart, giving fans an agonizing choice over where to spend their time and money this fall. With Colin Jost still holding down the Weekend Update desk, the segment saw the two video game icons trade barbs and make their cases for why players should pick their game first.

Oct 5, 2026

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Ocarina of Time Remake Hits November, But Scalpers Are Already Causing Chaos

Nintendo has officially pulled back the curtain on The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, dropping a lengthy gameplay demonstration alongside a release date trailer that has the Zelda community buzzing. GameSpot rounded up eight major changes confirmed in the reveal, suggesting this is far more than a simple visual overhaul, with Nintendo positioning the project as a meaningful reimagining of the 1998 classic rather than a by-the-numbers remaster.

Sep 12, 2026

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Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 Sells Out Nearly Everywhere After Official Reveal

Nintendo has officially unveiled The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Nintendo Switch 2, a special hardware bundle celebrating four decades of the iconic franchise. The announcement came alongside a major Nintendo Direct that also delivered an in-depth look at the Ocarina of Time remake, complete with a new trailer, gameplay demonstration, and release date reveal. The limited edition hardware lineup includes a themed Switch 2 console, a matching Pro Controller, and a coordinating carrying case, all designed around the broader 40-year history of Zelda rather than being tied exclusively to the Ocarina of Time remake. Notably, the hardware had actually leaked the previous month before Nintendo made it official.

Sep 9, 2026

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Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Gets November Release Date, Sparks Fan Debate

Nintendo made The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake the centerpiece of its Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct on September 8, 2026, finally pulling back the curtain on gameplay footage and locking in a release date of November 5, 2026, exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2. The showcase confirmed a host of significant additions to the 1998 N64 classic, including fully voiced cutscenes, a dedicated jump button, a new quest log system, and even a karaoke mode. Map layouts and level design appear to remain largely faithful to the original, but the visual overhaul has proven to be a flashpoint for fan discussion online.

Sep 9, 2026

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Nintendo Schedules Back-to-Back Directs, Including a Zelda 40th Anniversary Special

Nintendo has announced two Nintendo Direct broadcasts scheduled back-to-back next week, a first for the company. The headline event is a dedicated Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct, set to air on September 8, 2026, celebrating four decades of the beloved franchise. The second presentation is a standard Switch 2-focused Nintendo Direct covering upcoming games for the platform.

Sep 5, 2026

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Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 Remake Gets ESRB Rating, Fans Curious About Changes

The ESRB rating for the upcoming Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake on Switch 2 has surfaced online, and it matches the same rating given to the 3DS remake back in 2011. The rating confirms the presence of blood and violence in the remake, reassuring fans who were paying close attention to any potential content changes heading into the new release.

Jul 31, 2026

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Miyamoto Defends Nintendo's Remake Strategy Ahead of Ocarina of Time Switch 2

Shigeru Miyamoto, the legendary creator of Mario and The Legend of Zelda, has stepped forward to address growing criticism of Nintendo's heavy reliance on remakes. Acknowledging that the company has been putting out "a lot of remakes," Miyamoto offered a pragmatic defense: most players naturally stop returning to original games within five years of release, making updated versions a meaningful way to keep beloved titles accessible to both new and lapsed audiences. His comments arrive at a pointed moment, with the highly anticipated remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Nintendo Switch 2 on the horizon.

Jul 23, 2026