The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
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Legendary Zelda and Star Fox artist is "genuinely amazed" by AI even as he catches backlash from Nintendo fans
Legendary Nintendo artist Takaya Imamura, known for Star Fox and The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, is facing backlash from fans for experimenting with AI in game development prototypes. While Imamura expressed amazement at AI's capabilities in bridging gaps for non-programmers, he acknowledged ethical concerns regarding AI models built on stolen art, stating he cannot ignore the technology given his profession.
32-year Nintendo and Zelda veteran reacts to the Ocarina of Time remake, suggesting Shigeru Miyamoto's love of…
Veteran Nintendo artist Takaya Imamura, known for his work on Star Fox and The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, commented on the art style of the upcoming The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake. He suggested that the new character designs reflect Shigeru Miyamoto's fondness for puppet theater, particularly Japanese marionettes.
We Need To See How Messed Up Majora’s Mask’s Will Be In Ocarina of Time’s New Art Style
The article discusses the visual style of the upcoming remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and expresses a desire to see the same treatment applied to its dark sequel, The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask. The author believes the new art style could enhance the unsettling atmosphere of Majora's Mask, particularly its menacing moon and strange characters.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake price leaks through Nintendo itself, and it's one of the cheaper Switch…
The price for a rumored remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Nintendo Switch 2 has reportedly leaked via the Australian Nintendo Store at AU$94.95, suggesting a $60 USD price point. This places it similarly to Yoshi's Crafted World and below other premium releases like Donkey Kong Country Returns and Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, indicating Nintendo may view it as a traditional remake rather than a full-scale reimagining.
2026 is the best year ever for video games and GTA 6 isn’t even out yet - Reader's Feature
A reader argues that 2026 will be the best year for video games, despite industry challenges, citing a packed release schedule including titles like Grand Theft Auto 6 and Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered. The author highlights numerous anticipated games across various genres and platforms, suggesting a peak in gaming quality.
30 years later, here's how I still play N64 games on the original console, fancy FPGA remakes, and handhelds
This guide explores various methods for playing Nintendo 64 games today, 30 years after the console's release. Options range from using original hardware with upscalers and mods, to modern FPGA-based solutions like the Analogue 3D, and emulation on PCs and handhelds.
Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake's mystery developer may be a veteran studio that a Nintendo lead wanted to see "play a central role" in the series moving forward
A Norwegian retailer has listed Monolith Soft, known for the Xenoblade series and assisting on major Nintendo titles, as the developer for a rumored The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake on Nintendo Switch. This aligns with past speculation that series lead Daiki Iwamoto wanted Monolith Soft to play a more central role in the Zelda franchise.
Seven Years in the Making: Zelda Fan Sequel Glass of Fate Sets February 2027 Window
A fan-made game titled Glass of Fate, which acts as a direct sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask, has set a release window for February 2027. Developed over seven years by a single individual using the Godot engine, the game was showcased at F3 2026, an online fair for free fan games. The trailer depicts a darker version of Hyrule and introduces a new protagonist, the Cursed Hero.
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess wasn't enough, you can now run Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask…
A fan has successfully ported The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask to run natively on iOS and iPadOS, building upon a previous fan-made port of Ocarina of Time. This new port, named MaskPad, utilizes the Ship of Harkinian project and offers full controller support, alongside touch, keyboard, and mouse input.
After 16 months, Zelda Ocarina of Time expert completes a hitless, totally randomized run of the game: "I genuinely…
After 16 months and 135 attempts, streamer MajinPhil has successfully completed a hitless and fully randomized run of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. This challenge involved a one-hit death rule and randomized item and enemy locations, making each attempt unique and highly demanding.
Splatoon Raiders beats Zelda as Nintendo’s top user-rated game on Metacritic
Splatoon Raiders has achieved a Metacritic user score of 9.3, surpassing all other Nintendo games including The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask and Mario titles. Despite having fewer reviews than previous Splatoon entries, the game's high user rating has sparked discussion, especially considering Splatoon 3's lower score and the perceived similar lack of innovation in Splatoon Raiders.
Games Inbox: What will be the next Nintendo remake after Zelda: Ocarina Of Time?
Readers discuss potential future Nintendo remakes following the success of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced and the anticipated Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake. There is also speculation about FromSoftware's next project and a desire for id Software to perfect its modern Doom titles. The discussion also touches on the shift to digital distribution and the future of physical media.
Are these the 100 most influential games of all time?
Kitfox Games CEO Tanya Short discusses a list of the 100 most influential video games of all time, compiled by professional game designers. The list, assembled through the Polaris game design retreat, aims to serve as a tool for designers to improve their craft and create influential games.
Top 200 best-selling Nintendo 64 games contain some surprising revelations
New sales data from Circana's Mat Piscatella reveals the top 200 best-selling Nintendo 64 games in the US, with Super Mario 64 topping the list. The rankings highlight the console's influential role in the transition to 3D gaming and include surprising entries like Pokémon Snap and Diddy Kong Racing in the top 10.
How the N64 and its games changed the world of gaming
This article celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Nintendo 64, examining its influential games and their lasting impact on the gaming industry. Despite selling fewer units than its competitor, the PlayStation, the N64 was a technical achievement that pioneered 3D graphics and gameplay mechanics, setting the foundation for many modern game design principles.
Shigeru Miyamoto decided Zelda dungeons aren't "really that much fun" while making Ocarina of Time, but they're what I'm looking forward to in the remake
Shigeru Miyamoto expressed doubts about the fun factor of traditional Zelda dungeons even during the development of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Despite his reservations, the author finds the classic dungeon designs of Ocarina of Time to be memorable and looks forward to experiencing them with modern graphics in an upcoming remake.
5 Zelda Characters I’m Excited To See In The Ocarina Of Time Remake (And 5 That Need To Stay Away)
This article discusses characters from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time that the author is excited to see reimagined in a potential remake, and those they hope will be excluded. It touches on the game's dark themes and memorable characters, comparing some to figures from '80s and '90s fantasy media and modern pop culture.
Nintendo Direct Slated for Tuesday “Morning” – Rumor
A rumor suggests Nintendo is planning a Nintendo Direct presentation for Tuesday morning, June 9th. While details are scarce, speculation points to a potential announcement of a remake for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, possibly for a holiday season release or 2026 to coincide with the franchise's 40th anniversary.
Games Inbox: Is Forza Horizon 6 the best game of 2026?
Readers discuss the potential of Forza Horizon 6 to be a game of the year, Xbox's franchise management, and the peculiar reveal of Unreal Engine 6. There's also praise for Resident Evil Requiem's innovative horror elements and design, with comparisons to other entries in the series.
Zelda boss Eiji Aonuma became part of the series because Miyamoto saw him making his own SNES game in the wake of A Link to the Past: "I really wanted to incorporate some essence of Zelda into it"
The Legend of Zelda series producer Eiji Aonuma revealed that his directorial debut, Marvelous: Another Treasure Island, which was inspired by A Link to the Past, led to Shigeru Miyamoto recruiting him for the Zelda series. Aonuma has since been a pivotal figure in the franchise, directing Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, and The Wind Waker.
