The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Devs Wanted to Do Another Remake to 'Trigger New Insights' for New Games
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Mon, 2 November 2026
2 reports- Google News - Top Stories17:42first to report
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Studio Officially Revealed Polygon.com Review: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is superb, streamlined and safe NPR Ask the Developer Vol. 24: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time — Part 3 Nintendo Nintendo producer 'nervous' as Zelda classic remake about to hit shelves Japan Today Nintendo Officially Comments on Zelda Remake's Divisive Graphics Polygon.com
- ign.com18:26
Nintendo has explained why it chose to develop another The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake.
Tue, 3 November 2026
2 reports- NPR News11:00
Nintendo's new Ocarina of Time remake enshrines its place in the gaming canon for generations to come. But despite its stupendous production values, the game left me feeling oddly bereft.
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- northernpublicradio.org3 Nov, 13:30their copy
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- NPR News4 Nov, 11:00their copy
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- Google News - Top Stories16:30
Nintendo Got the Original Zelda: Ocarina of Time Artist to Draw the Remake's Map Time Extension Review: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is superb, streamlined and safe NPR Ask the Developer Vol. 24, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time – Chapter 1 Nintendo Nintendo producer 'nervous' as Zelda classic remake about to hit shelves Japan Today Famitsu review scores for Nov. 3rd, 2026 (Zelda: Ocarina of Time score revealed) GoNintendo
Wed, 4 November 2026
6 reports- mirror.co.uk11:00
Nintendo has absolutely nailed this Ocarina of Time remake on Switch 2, mixing major nostaliga with modern features and visuals.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)11:00
Als er die ersten Szenen des Remakes des »Zelda«-Klassikers »Ocarina of Time« sah, dachte unser Autor: »Das kann nicht funktionieren.« 30 Spielstunden später sagt er: Dieses Spiel hat etwas mit mir gemacht.
- Le Monde (France)11:00
Le jeu culte, sorti en 1998 sur Nintendo 64, revient dans une version Switch 2 très fidèle au matériel d’origine : une aventure avec un grand « A » et un « Zelda » avec un grand « Z ».
- Die Zeit (Germany)11:18
»Ocarina of Time« gilt als eines der besten Spiele jemals. Nintendos behutsame Neuauflage zeigt, wie Videospiele mal waren – und das hat auch mit Richard Wagner zu tun.
- Google News - Top Stories11:38
The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time 1.1.1 update out now, patch notes Nintendo Everything Why Nintendo is betting on a nearly 30-year-old game remake to win the holiday CNN The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Full English Voice Cast Revealed IGN The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time review – a dream come true The Guardian Nintendo’s designers strove for ‘elegance’ when remaking Ocarina of Time The Verge
- Google News - Top Stories21:36
Zelda: Ocarina of Time "docked versus handheld" graphics and framerate comparison GoNintendo Why Nintendo is betting on a nearly 30-year-old game remake to win the holiday CNN Zelda Ocarina Remake Producers Talk Changing And Maintaining The Game, Easter Eggs, The Bombchu Bowling Alley Operator, And More Game Informer The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time review – a dream come true The Guardian Nintendo’s designers strove for ‘elegance’ when remaking Ocarina of Time The Verge
Thu, 5 November 2026
12 reports- Google News - Top Stories03:13
Monolith Soft details its involvement with Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake Nintendo Everything Why Nintendo is betting on a nearly 30-year-old game remake to win the holiday CNN Fans line up outside South Philly Best Buy for midnight release of 'The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time' 6abc Philadelphia The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time review – a dream come true The Guardian Zelda Ocarina Remake Producers Talk Changing And Maintaining The Game, Easter Eggs, The Bombchu Bowling Alley Operator,...
- El País (Spain)05:00
El legendario desarrollador de Nintendo presenta, junto a Hidemaro Fujibayashi, el ‘remake’ del ‘Ocarina of Time’ 28 años después del original
- Le Monde (France)05:00
A l’occasion de la sortie, jeudi, du remake de ce jeu vidéo culte de 1998, les deux principaux producteurs de la franchise racontent comment ils se sont replongés dans ce chef-d’œuvre pionnier.
- Die Zeit (Germany)05:01
Seit 40 Jahren begeistert »The Legend of Zelda« Generationen von Gamern. Nun erscheint ein viel erwartetes Remake. Zwei Schöpfer erklären, was die Faszination ausmacht.
- France Info (France)05:04
Entre nostalgie et sécurité financière, les remakes de jeux vidéo cultes s'imposent comme des leviers stratégiques pour les grands éditeurs. Les sorties "The Legend of Zelda : Ocarina of Time" et "World of Warcraft : Forever", jeudi, confirment cette tendance.
- Le Figaro (France)06:23
L’ambitieux remake de l’opus, sorti en 1998, pour l’adapter à la Nintendo Switch 2, est accueilli avec enthousiasme par la critique.
- Google News - Top Stories08:00
Our Big Interview With Ocarina of Time Producers Eiji Aonuma and Hidemaro Fujibayashi IGN Why Nintendo is betting on a nearly 30-year-old game remake to win the holiday CNN Fans line up overnight at Best Buy for midnight release of Zelda remake on Switch 2 WSYX Nintendo’s designers strove for ‘elegance’ when remaking Ocarina of Time The Verge Zelda Ocarina Remake Producers Talk Changing And Maintaining The Game, Easter Eggs, The Bombchu Bowling Alley Operator, And More Game Informer
- Google News - Top Stories13:23
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time's 2026 Remake Looks Stunning Next To The Original N64 Game GameSpot The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is now available - News - Nintendo Official Site Nintendo Why Nintendo is betting on a nearly 30-year-old game remake to win the holiday CNN The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time review – a dream come true The Guardian Nintendo Hints the Switch 2 Will Keep Getting Classic Remakes Polygon.com
- Google News - Top Stories13:38
Nintendo Fans Are Crashing Out After Amazon Suddenly Delays Tons Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake Pre-Orders Kotaku Why Nintendo is betting on a nearly 30-year-old game remake to win the holiday CNN Ask the Developer Vol. 24: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time — Part 1 Nintendo Zelda Ocarina Remake Producers Talk Changing And Maintaining The Game, Easter Eggs, The Bombchu Bowling Alley Operator, And More Game Informer Nintendo’s holiday plot: Beautify a 28-year-old horse Morning Brew
- shacknews.com15:00
In the 2026 version of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Monolith Soft and some of its leadership are credited under Special Thanks.
- Japan Times17:11
After over 25 years guiding the franchise, Aonuma reflects on his creative legacy and the next generation of developers.
- Google News - Top Stories21:30
Zelda Fans Are Being Personally Victimized By Ocarina Of Time Remake’s Jump Button Kotaku The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is now available - News - Nintendo Official Site Nintendo Why Nintendo is betting on a nearly 30-year-old game remake to win the holiday CNN The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time review – a dream come true The Guardian Nintendo Hints the Switch 2 Will Keep Getting Classic Remakes Polygon.com
Fri, 6 November 2026
3 reports- 2nm.com.au00:23
You do not tinker with absolute perfection unless you know you can elevate it. That delicate line between reverence and...
- 3ba.com.au00:23
You do not tinker with absolute perfection unless you know you can elevate it. That delicate line between reverence and...
- Japan Times00:31
Above modern graphics and conveniences, the new remake proves that the original game's dynamics stand the test of time.