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Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 Remake Is a Modern Masterpiece: It looks absolutely incredible, and its controls have been drastically improved ...
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Key FactsOcarina of Time Remake Carefully Updates the Classic
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: gamespot.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: gamespot.com
- The remake revises graphics, animation, and sound; many characters receive voice acting in cutscenes and selected dialogue.
- The review calls the jump button the most important quality-of-life change and notes that it makes movement easier.
- Threads of Time tracks the main quest and started side quests; the Hall of Fallen Foes lets players challenge bosses again.
- Some shortcomings remain: Changing the water level is irritating in the Water Temple, while the linear Shadow Temple is weaker, the review says.
Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Switch 2 Cast Features A Returning Voice Actor From The N64 Original
nintendolife.com/news/2026/11/zelda-ocarina-of-time-switch-2-cast-features-a-returning-voice-actor-from-the-n64-original
Nintendo Rehired One Of The Original Voice Actors For The Ocarina Of Time Remake Without Even Realizing It
kotaku.com/nintendo-rehired-one-of-the-original-voice-actors-for-the-ocarina-of-time-remake-without-even-realizing-it-2000752765
Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Switch 2 "Free N64 Box Replica" Announced For Argos Midnight Launch (UK)
nintendolife.com/news/2026/11/zelda-ocarina-of-time-switch-2-free-n64-box-replica-announced-for-argos-midnight-launch-uk
I played three of the biggest N64 games in 4K, and found tricks Nintendo has hidden since 1996
xda-developers.com/i-played-three-of-the-biggest-n64-games-in-4k-and-found-a-trick-nintendo-has-hidden-since-1996/
New Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Trailer Is A Throwback To The '90s N64 Ads: Art thou hyped?
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My Nintendo News Oct 20
Here’s a good look at Zelda Ocarina of Time remake foil cover and Canada exclusive N64 sleeve
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GAMINGbible Oct 16
Halo: Combat Evolved gets a cursed Nintendo 64 port that's keeping me up at night
gamingbible.com/news/halo-combat-evolved-nintendo-64-port-784328-20261016
How Did You First Encounter Zelda: Ocarina Of Time?: Fairy Tales
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The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake’s Latest Trailer Shows A Lot Of Old, But Some Surprising New
kotaku.com/legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time-switch-2-remake-bosses-rematch-2000745897
Key FactsElaborate Ocarina of Time Remake for Switch 2
Oct 14, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: npr.org
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: npr.org
- At a New York preview, 90 minutes were available to play through a cross-section of the game.
- The updated graphics retain the cartoon-like style while adding detail that can make navigation more difficult.
- Nintendo adds a Breath of the Wild-inspired interface, the “Threads of Time” quest log, jumping, and sprinting.
- The adventure still appears linear; jumps offer occasional shortcuts, while the original control scheme remains available.
Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake File Size Officially Confirmed: A surprising storage leap from the N64 original might force some Switch 2 owners to clear room ...
screenrant.com/zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-file-size-confirmed/
WindowsCentral Oct 15
Halo: Combat Evolved is coming to the Nintendo 64 — Yes, it still has split-screen multiplayer and Firefight
windowscentral.com/gaming/halo/halo-combat-evolved-is-coming-to-the-nintendo-64
A new trailer for the Ocarina of Time Remake faithfully honors a trailer for the original N64 game #zelda #ocarinaoftime #nintendo #gaming
Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake Unveils New Looks At Major Characters' Redesigns: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is inching ever closer to release ...
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Fan recreates GTA 6 launch trailer in GTA 5 and the downgrade is a real shock: GTA 6's leap over GTA 5 is highlighted in a fan recreation of Rockstar's launch ...
metro.co.uk/2026/10/20/fan-recreates-gta-6-launch-trailer-gta-5-downgrade-a-real-shock-29725855/
Super Smash Bros. for the N64 is getting a PC port that isn't AI slop: The port's creators want to outshine recently released AI-assisted Super Smash Bros ...
xda-developers.com/super-smash-bros-for-the-n64-is-getting-a-pc-port-that-isnt-ai-slop/
I Never Played Ocarina of Time, But 2 Hours With the Remake Proves There’s So Much More to This Masterpiece Than Nostalgia
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Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Switch 2 "Replica N64 Box" Revealed: A bonus available in France
nintendolife.com/news/2026/10/zelda-ocarina-of-time-switch-2-replica-n64-box-revealed
Notebookcheck Oct 16
New Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake pre-order deal includes retro N64 game box: A French retailer may have created the most enticing Ocarina of Time pre-order ...
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The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time remake preview - the once and future king: The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time remake is almost here and GameCentral has ...
metro.co.uk/2026/10/14/legend-zelda-ocarina-time-remake-preview-future-king-29702764/
007 First Light putting a Goldeneye reference on Nintendo Switch 2 is a perfect callback to the N64 game. #IGNfanfest #jamesbond #007firstlight #gaming #goldeneye
OpinionZelda: Ocarina of Time Is the Last Game That Needs a Jump Button: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is coming back with a new feature it could do without: a ...
polygon.com/zelda-ocarina-of-time-doesnt-need-a-jump-button/
OpenCNC3D: Command & Conquer 64 is coming to PC and Mac as a fan remake: Anyone who remembers the late nineties might recall the Nintendo 64 version of Command & ...
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My Nintendo News Oct 02
Battery-replaceable GameCube and N64 controllers seemingly set to be available outside of Europe
mynintendonews.com/2026/10/02/battery-replaceable-gamecube-and-n64-controllers-seemingly-set-to-be-available-outside-of-europe/
Rumor: Some Nintendo controllers with replaceable batteries will apparently also be sold outside of Europe
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Nintendo Reminds Everyone About The Other N64 Classic It Just Remand With A Free Update
kotaku.com/nintendo-reminds-everyone-about-the-other-n64-classic-it-just-remand-with-a-free-update-2000738613
Welcome to IGN30: A Note From Peer
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15 Things The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake Is Changing From The Original On N64
kotaku.com/15-changes-in-the-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-2000738354
Someone got N64 classic GoldenEye 007 to run on the SNES, but the port is entirely vibe-coded
xda-developers.com/someone-got-n64-classic-goldeneye-007-run-on-snes-but-its-vibe-coded/
This modern N64 console brings the classic CRT look to my 4K TV: ModRetro's M64 still isn't perfect, but it's really good at simulating the look of a classic ...
xda-developers.com/this-modern-n64-console-brings-classic-crt-look-to-my-4k-tv/
Video: Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Side-By-Side Comparison, Switch 2 Vs. N64: A link between games
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Key FactsSwitch 2 Ocarina of Time remake shows modern visuals
Sep 8, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
- Nintendo presented the Switch 2 remake’s first gameplay during a Direct marking The Legend of Zelda’s 40th anniversary.
- The footage showed several iconic locations; Castle Town is now freely explorable instead of using static backgrounds.
- The Switch 2’s built-in microphone enables humming learned songs; players can also jump.
- Nintendo announced a November 5, 2026 release; new dungeons and revamped core mechanics remain unconfirmed.
As a big fan of the original The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time,I definitely appreciate that Nintendo isn't straying too far from the OG title's direction.— Patrick O'Rourke, XDA News Editor and Entertainment Segment Lead
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40 Changes We Noticed in the Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Gameplay Footage: Here are 40 changes we saw when comparing Ocarina of Time on Switch 2 to the N64 ...
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OpinionZelda: Ocarina of Time Is the Last Game That Needs a Jump Button: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is coming back with a new feature it could do without: a ...
polygon.com/zelda-ocarina-of-time-doesnt-need-a-jump-button/
CBR Sep 17
4 Perfect 10/10 Nintendo 64 Masterpieces Nobody Remembers: The Nintendo 64 is a beloved classic video game console, but many of its best games have been ...
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N64 classic GoldenEye 007 has been "100% decompiled," paving the way for mods and ports
xda-developers.com/n64-classic-goldeneye-007-100-decompiled-paving-the-way-mods-and-ports/
GAMINGbible Sep 08
You can now play Super Mario 64 for free in your browser: Super Mario 64 is back in the spotlight. You can now play the iconic N64 classic for free in your ...
gamingbible.com/news/platform/nintendo/super-mario-64-free-browser-610239-20260908
OpinionZelda: Ocarina of Time Is the Last Game That Needs a Jump Button: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is coming back with a new feature it could do without: a ...
polygon.com/zelda-ocarina-of-time-doesnt-need-a-jump-button/
My Nintendo News Sep 04
Paper Mario added to Nintendo Music: Today’s Nintendo Music update includes 4 hours and 29 minutes of music from the original Paper Mario (2000) on Nintendo 64 ...
mynintendonews.com/2026/09/04/paper-mario-added-to-nintendo-music/
GoldenEye 007 for N64 has been '100% decompiled' — success of half-decade project opens up possibilities for complex mods and ports
tomshardware.com/video-games/retro-gaming/goldeneye-007-for-n64-has-been-100-percent-decompiled-success-of-half-decade-project-opens-up-possibilities-for-complex-mods-and-ports
We can't stop drooling at this complete N64 collection from Consolevariations! #gamescom2026 #nintendo64 #n64 #console #collection
Who else feels this way looking back? 😅 Musician Kyle Gordon is on SHELF QUEST this week, digging into the N64 and PS2 classics (and bombs) that made him ... Show more
GAMINGbible Aug 31
The Zelda vibes are immaculate with this new 'N64 aesthetic' Steam game with a free demo
gamingbible.com/news/zelda-n64-aesthetic-steam-game-free-demo-802023-20260831
“GoldenEye 007”: N64 classic is fully decompiled: The program code of the N64 classic "GoldenEye 007" has been reconstructed. However, a playable PC port is ...
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Does Analogue 3D Really Make Retro Games 4K? Here's What You Should Know: The Analogue 3D does a great job at upscaling old N64 games, with a few caveats.
engadget.com/2240184/is-analogue-3d-actually-4k/
Zelda: Ocarina of Time Mod Remakes the N64 Classic in True 3D: Zelda: Ocarina of Time fan mod for original Nintendo 64 hardware turns the game's pre-rendered ...
polygon.com/zelda-ocarina-of-time-mod-nintendo-64-replaces-games-fake-3d/
GAMINGbible Aug 16
Pitfalls 64 is Steam's Super Mario 64 sequel we always knew we needed: Pitfalls 64 is an N64-inspired Steam platformer that takes influences from Super Mario 64 ...
gamingbible.com/news/platform/steam/pitfalls-64-steam-super-mario-64-sequel-248679-20260813
console-classics.com Aug 15
8BitDo’s Retro 87 Keyboard: The N64-Inspired Gem for Millennial Gamers - Console Classics
console-classics.com/retrogaming/8bitdos-retro-87-keyboard-the-n64-inspired-gem-for-millennial-gamers/
CBR Aug 12
5 Masterpiece N64 Games Better Than Super Mario 64: The Nintendo 64 might not be the most memorable Nintendo console, but it was a home for some of the best ...
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New Steam Game Is For All You GoldenEye And Perfect Dark Sickos: Agent 64: Spies Never Die is a boomer shooter for people who grew up with an N64 controller in ...
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Every Year of The N64's Run, Ranked: From 1996 to 2002, we rank every year of the Nintendo 64's run from worst to best.
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8Bit/Digi Aug 10
Review | Agent 64: Spies Never Die: Agent 64: Spies Never Die not only recreates the experience of playing GoldenEye 007 on the N64 ...
8bitdigi.com/review-agent-64-spies-never-die/
10 Nintendo Games that Need the Next Remake: This list details games developed, produced, or published by Nintendo that need a remake.
dualshockers.com/nintendo-games-that-need-the-next-remake/
GAMINGbible Aug 10
The real reasons '90s retro game hardware was obsessed with transparent casing: The Funtastic Grape N64s were especially elite
gamingbible.com/news/reason-why-90s-retro-game-transparent-casing-956861-20260805
CBR Aug 08
4 GameCube RPGs That Are Perfect Masterpieces: The Nintendo GameCube isn't known for its library of masterpiece RPGs, but the few in its library are truly ...
cbr.com/gamecube-rpgs-perfect-masterpieces/
You’ve heard drivers say F1 is like Mario Kart this season... so we actually ran the numbers. 🏁🍄
Here's what the standings would look like under the N64 ... Show more
CBR Aug 02
10 Long N64 Games That Take Forever to Complete: The Nintendo 64 not only led to advanced graphics, but even longer play times to achieve full game completion.
cbr.com/n64-games-that-take-forever-to-complete/
7 Best N64 Games From Every Year Of Its Lifespan: These are the best games on the Nintendo 64 from its inception in 1996 to final game in 2002.
dualshockers.com/best-n64-games-from-every-year-of-its-lifespan/
10 Best N64 Games That Justify A Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack Subscription
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Dust off those Nintendo 64 cartridges: M64 brings classic games back to your TV: Co-founded by Oculus creator Palmer Luckey, ModRetro started life as an online ...
techspot.com/news/113299-dust-off-nintendo-64-cartridges-m64-brings-classic.html
The Ocarina of Time remake could fulfill an old dream: With the Ocarina of Time remake, Nintendo would have a unique opportunity to rewrite a nearly 30-year-old ...
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The Best JRPGs On Every Nintendo Console, Ranked: From the golden age to obscurity and back to prominence, these are the best JRPGs on every Nintendo console ...
dualshockers.com/the-best-jrpgs-on-every-nintendo-console-ranked/
Wccftech Jul 28
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Was Successfully Ported To iPadOS, Without The Nintendo 64’s Resolution And FPS Limitations, All Thanks To AI
wccftech.com/ipados-gets-native-zelda-ocarina-of-time-port-via-ai/
5 N64 Games That Are 10/10 Masterpieces, No Notes: Discover the 5 greatest Nintendo 64 games, including Super Mario 64, Star Fox 64, Banjo-Kazooie, Goldeneye 007 ...
screenrant.com/5-n64-games-10-rated-masterpieces/
I won't mourn PlayStation discs: Sony announced that it will cease production of physical PlayStation games this week. That's sad, but the end of optical discs ...
polygon.com/patch-notes-playstation-discs/
Gao Hang’s Paintings Honor the Deranged Beauty of Old N64 and PS2 Games: His art channels the aesthetics of early 2000s virtual worlds, when Sony and Nintendo ...
vice.com/en/article/gao-hang-paintings-art-n64-ps2-games/
fij.ng Jul 21
Justyfy Clothing Promised to Refund N64,000 ‘Whenever’ It Had Funds. It’s Kept Client Waiting for 3 Years
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Empty Super Mario 64 video game box sells for over $10K at auction: An empty box has sold for more than £8,000 (roughly $10,706.40), and a collection of five ...
nypost.com/2026/07/14/lifestyle/empty-nintendo-64-super-mario-video-game-box-sells-for-over-10k-at-auction/
Retro Nintendo Switch 2 dock looks exactly like the Nintendo 64 and holds six Game Cards in its cartridge slot — the 64BITDOCK is available now starting at $89
tomshardware.com/video-games/nintendo/retro-nintendo-switch-2-dock-looks-exactly-like-the-nintendo-64-and-holds-six-game-cards-in-its-cartridge-slot-the-64bitdock-is-available-now-starting-at-usd89
The Best JRPGs On Every Nintendo Console, Ranked: From the golden age to obscurity and back to prominence, these are the best JRPGs on every Nintendo console ...
dualshockers.com/the-best-jrpgs-on-every-nintendo-console-ranked/
I won't mourn PlayStation discs: Sony announced that it will cease production of physical PlayStation games this week. That's sad, but the end of optical discs ...
polygon.com/patch-notes-playstation-discs/
Key FactsSony Ends Physical PlayStation Games by 2028
Jul 4, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bangkokpost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bangkokpost.com
- Sony will stop producing physical PlayStation game discs from January 2028, shifting fully to digital sales.
- Previously released disc-based games will remain accessible, but new releases will be sold exclusively via the PlayStation Store.
- This decision follows a steep decline in physical sales, which accounted for only 3% of software revenue in 2025.
- The PlayStation Store for legacy systems like PS3 and Vita will close in Thailand by July 2027.
By eliminating physical discs, value is redirected back into full-priced digital sales for new games or transactions vanish entirely, Both outcomes are far more lucrative for Sony than allowing the second-hand market to thrive.— Rhys Elliott, industry analyst at Alinea Analytics, commenting on the shift toward digital and its impact on retailers
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The N64 and Super Mario 64 both launched on June 23, 1996, making them 30 years old today! #IGNSummerOfGaming
Star Fox Is a Stunning Remake of One of the N64's Best Releases: It's not a truly new Star Fox game, but Star Fox on the Nintendo Switch 2 impressively revamps ...
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