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Zelda: Ocarina Of Time – the timeline explained and why it doesn’t matter
This article explains the complex timeline of The Legend of Zelda series, focusing on how Ocarina of Time fits in and whether playing other games is necessary before its remake. It clarifies that while the timeline is intricate, individual games are largely self-contained, and new players can jump in without prior knowledge.
Ocarina of Time Remake: Why the Wait Is Unbearable — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
The article argues for a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, highlighting its groundbreaking innovations in 3D gaming and enduring themes. While acknowledging the Nintendo 3DS version, it suggests the original's age necessitates a modern update to address control issues, framerate, and potential cut content, while preserving its core charm for new and returning players.
Games Inbox: Is Marvel's Wolverine an underrated video game?
This collection of reader letters discusses the perceived underappreciation of Marvel's Wolverine, its impact on PlayStation 5 sales, and the rising cost of next-generation hardware and digital games. Other topics include potential new handheld consoles from Sony and Microsoft, the discovery of hidden codes in F-Zero GX, the future of BioWare franchises like Mass Effect and Dragon Age, and speculation about Nintendo's next mainline Zelda title.
Games Inbox: Is the Zelda: Ocarina Of Time remake changing too much?
Readers discuss changes in the upcoming remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, with opinions divided on whether they are sufficient or too extensive. The conversation also touches on the massive file size and potential focus of Grand Theft Auto 6, the perceived decline in Xbox's gaming offerings, and disappointment over collector's editions not including the game itself.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time glitch discovered after nearly 30 years
A new glitch has been discovered in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, nearly 30 years after its original release, which allows players to defeat certain bosses without the required items. This exploit, also functional in The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, is expected to significantly impact speedrunning categories, particularly 'No Wrong Warp' and 'Randomizer' runs. The discovery highlights the enduring depth and complexity of the classic game.
After 28 years, new Zelda: Ocarina of Time glitch completely changes 2 major boss fights, and speedrunners are scrambling to figure out the implications
A new glitch discovered in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time allows players to overwrite damage values using bottled items, enabling bosses like Volvagia and Ganondorf to be defeated without their usual required items. This discovery is expected to significantly impact speedrunning categories, particularly 'No Wrong Warp' and randomizer runs, though its utility for casual players is limited. The glitch has also been confirmed to work on the Nintendo Switch Online version of the game.
You need not hunger for that Zelda Ocarina of Time remake when we already have Indigo, a colossal N64 romhack featuring mushroom forests and bearded Link
Indigo, a full game replacement romhack for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, is set 15 years after Majora's Mask and features new items, enemies, bosses, maps, and story. Playable on PC via static recompilation, the mod includes an older, bearded Link and is currently in public demo stages, with developers asking for patience regarding its completion.
The new Ocarina of Time figures are nowhere to be found, but some of the best Zelda amiibo are back at Nintendo UK
New Young Link and Zelda amiibo figures for The Legend of Zelda series are unavailable in the UK, with pre-orders yet to appear. However, several popular Legend of Zelda Collection amiibo, including Link from Majora's Mask and Twilight Princess, are back in stock on the Nintendo UK store.
This stealth RPG looks at The Blood of Dawnwalker's time limit discourse and says screw it, we're going full…
Studio Zubio is developing a stealth RPG called Bunderkin: The Ocular Eclipse, which features a three-day time loop mechanic inspired by The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask. The game is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter and has already surpassed its goal. The developers cite stealth classics like Metal Gear Solid and Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell as influences.
Zelda and Banjo PC port devs slam new vibe-coded Banjo-Tooie recompilation: "Throwing AI at it is just…
Developers behind fan-made PC ports of classic Nintendo 64 games like The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask and Banjo-Kazooie are criticizing a new AI-generated recompilation of Banjo-Tooie. They argue that using AI for such projects is disrespectful to the original developers and the community's efforts, especially when they had plans for their own human-led ports.
Best N64 Games: 40 Essential Nintendo 64 Games — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
This article celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Nintendo 64 by listing 40 essential games for the console. It highlights the console's innovations in 4-player local multiplayer and force feedback, and details influential titles across genres like first-person shooters, 3D platformers, and adventure games, with personal anecdotes and reflections on their lasting impact.
Here’s what makes the Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake one of Nintendo’s best-looking games yet
The upcoming remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the Nintendo Switch 2 is shaping up to be one of Nintendo's best-looking games, featuring environments more detailed than Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. While the character models have drawn some debate, resembling puppets or porcelain dolls, the overall art direction is praised for its boldness and distinctiveness, reminiscent of other Nintendo remakes like Star Fox.
Bunderkin: The Ocular Eclipse coming to Nintendo Switch
Studio Zubio's new puzzle, stealth, and action-adventure game, Bunderkin: The Ocular Eclipse, is coming to Nintendo Switch. The game, inspired by The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker and Majora's Mask, features a 3-day time loop mechanic and is currently being funded through a Kickstarter campaign.
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.
