Poll Will You Be Using Zelda Notes With Ocarina Of Time?
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Review The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time (Switch 2) - A Stunning Remake, But Not Quite Definitive
A link between eras
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News Switch 2 Surpasses 26 Million Units Sold, Hardware Sales Down By 37.4%
This is really no surprise, though
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Japanese Charts Switch 2 Sales Get A Nice Bump Ahead Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time
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News 'Pikmin 4 - Switch 2 Edition' Overview Trailer Showcases More Dandori Academy Exams
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Japanese Charts Switch 2 Sales Get A Nice Bump Ahead Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time
Link will see you now
We are back with another look at the Japanese charts, courtesy of Famitsu, and it has been another big week for Nintendo. On the software side of things, Nintendo Switch Sports Resort continues to lead the charge, holding onto its pole position from last week with another ~23,000 units to its name. The Switch 2 edition of...
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Poll Will You Be Using Zelda Notes With Ocarina Of Time?
Give us the gossip
With the Ocarina of Time Switch 2 remake, Nintendo is once again using its Zelda Notes feature via the Nintendo Switch app for mobile. While I wasn't able to access and test out the app's features during the review period, I've been dabbling quite a bit since Nintendo pushed it live for launch. And y'know what? It's fine. Just...
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News 'Pikmin 4 - Switch 2 Edition' Overview Trailer Showcases More Dandori Academy Exams
Launching next week
It's always Ocarina of Time this, Grand Theft Auto VI that. Have we all forgotten about November's biggest release? The one launching one week today, no less? That's right, Pikmin 4 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy is on the horizon, and Nintendo has relea
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Flashback The Song That Inspired The Iconic 'Legend of Zelda' Commercial Rap
Time Extension "Go Game Boy! Go Game Boy!"
The Legend of Zelda series has had some terrific commercials over the years, but one that has always stayed with us more than most is the Japanese commercial for The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past from 1991. This commercial features a bunch of actors in costume as Link, Zelda, Gibdos, and Stalfos dancing around,...
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"This has been a really good experience"
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Switch 2 gained a new director in HokWai Ng, a developer at Nintendo who started his career with Wii Fit Plus before becoming involved with planning on Tears of the Kingdom for the Switch. In a new interview with Eiji Aonuma and Hidemaro Fujibayashi over on
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Alley whoops
With the Ocarina of Time launching on Switch 2 today, producers Eiji Aonuma and Hidemaro Fujibayashi have taken part in a series of interviews about the original game, its remakes and their fondest memories of it. All of them have provided a nice read and some fascinating insights into one of our all-time faves, but Game Informer has...
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Feature "I Will Have Been Here For 30 Hours" - London's Midnight Zelda Launch Was Wild
Song of Sleep
"When it gets to midnight, I will have been here for 30 hours." That's what Sinaa, one of the people right at the very front of the queue for Zelda: Ocarina of Time's London midnight launch, told me last night. They had camped out from 6pm the night before, sleeping underneath two chairs outside the Tottenham Court Road Argos, all to...
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News Nintendo's Inventory Levels At A Record High As RAM Crisis Continues
Accumulate to mitigate
As part of its latest financial report, Nintendo has published the yen value of its inventory for the second quarter of FY2026/27, showing a record high as the company attempts to mitigate rising costs across the industry. The latest quarterly report states that the platform holder has 814.57 billion yen's worth...
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News Here Are The Best-Selling Switch 1 & 2 Games As Of September 2026
Good on you, Star Fox!
Nintendo's released its latest financial data, so it's time for an updated look at the best-selling first-party games on Switch 1 and 2. Starting with the Switch 1, there really isn't that much to talk about here. The numbers are going up, albeit pretty slowly these days, as to be expected. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has hit 72...
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News Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Upcoming Switch 2 Games
Feeling ravenous
Nintendo has released its latest financial data, and as per tradition, it's also reconfirmed the release windows for its upcoming software. There are zero Switch 1 titles here – nada – so we'll be focusing purely on the Switch 2. There are some serious big hitters though, with Samus making her grand return at the start of 2027,...
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News Switch 2 Surpasses 26 Million Units Sold, Hardware Sales Down By 37.4%
This is really no surprise, though
Nintendo has released its latest financial report, confirming that the Switch 2 has now sold over 26 million units since its launch last year. Coming in at more accurate 26.35 million, unit sales for the first half of the current fiscal year totalled 6.49 million. This represents a year-on-year decrease of 37.4%,...
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Your companion to a huge adventure
Zelda: Ocarina of Time is a dense adventure with many secrets to find, and while the critical path is fairly linear, it's rarely straightforward - asking you to pick up select items and upgrades before you can start exploring its many dungeons. That's why a Zelda: Ocarina of Time walkthrough comes in handy. Though...
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Guide How To Unlock The Hall Of Fallen Foes In Zelda: Ocarina Of Time
Where to find the Switch 2 remake's big new feature
The Hall of Fallen Foes is a new addition to Zelda: Ocarina of Time's Switch 2 remake. The feature is both a museum cataloguing all the enemies you've encountered so far, and a way to rematch bosses for an extra challenge. Here's how to unlock the Hall of Fallen Foes in Zelda: Ocarina of Time,...
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News Xenoblade Chronicles Studio Monolith Soft Helped Out With The Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake
Nintendo confirmed the main devs earlier this week
Earlier this week, Nintendo confirmed Ocarina of Time for the Switch 2 was developed internally by Nintendo's Entertainment Planning & Development (EPD) Production Group No. 3. There's been plenty of speculation about who else might be involved in the project, and
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Reminder Zelda: Ocarina Of Time - Playable Ocarina Available Now On The Nintendo Store
Check your local store for stock
When Nintendo lifted the lid on the Ocarina of Time remake, it also announced the release of electronic and playable ocarinas. HORI's electronic ocarina has already sold out in a lot of locations around the globe, and now alongside the release of the anticipated Switch 2 title this week, Nintendo's playable ocarina...
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News Kirby Air Riders For Switch 2 Receives Another Small Update
Resolving some bugs
Alongside the latest event for Kirby Air Riders, Nintendo has this week rolled out a new update for the racing title. This bumps the Switch 2 release up to Version 1.3.4. Apart from the new event, which has now replaced the Halloween one, the latest patch comes loaded with a bunch of bug fixes, including several other...
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News Nintendo Celebrates Zelda's 40th Anniversary With An Exclusive Pin Set (US)
Get it while you can
Timed in with the launch of Ocarina of Time on the Switch 2 this week, Nintendo has released a Zelda 40th Anniversary Pin Set. It's currently available to Nintendo store users in the US and will set you back 800 Platinum Points. It comes with the series' 40th anniversary logo, and the other pin is based on the new Ocarina of...
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News Pikmin 4 Has Been Updated To Version 2.0.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
The Switch 2 Edition arrives next week
It's all about Ocarina of Time this week, but next week Nintendo will shift its attention to Pikmin 4's Switch 2 release. Ahead of its return, Nintendo has today rolled out the game's Version 2.0.0 update, preparing it for this major update. It also comes loaded with some other fixes to improve the overall...
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Guide Stellar Blade Guide: A Full 100% Walkthrough
Push Square How to rid the world of Naytibas on PS5, PC, and now Switch 2
Stellar Blade is Korean developer Shift Up's console debut, focusing on buxom heroine Eve in her battle against the nefarious Naytibas. Available from 26th April 2024 on PS5, 11th June 2025 on PC, and 5th November 2026 on Switch 2, we awarded the outing an 8/10 in our Stellar Blade...
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News The First Review For Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Switch 2 Is In
Famitsu delivers its final verdict
It's a huge week in gaming with the highly anticipated launch of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the Switch 2. The first review from the famous Japanese outlet Famitsu has now officially gone live. So, what did it think of Nintendo's remake? If you aren't familiar with this publication's unique scoring...
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Review The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time (Switch 2) - A Stunning Remake, But Not Quite Definitive
A link between eras
You’re not ready for this. No matter how many trailers you’ve watched or how much pre-release footage you’ve pored over, walking out into Hyrule Field for the first time in the Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is a revelatory experience. It’s easy to forget how impactful Hyrule Field really was in the N64 original. While...
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News Kirby Air Riders' Cancelled Halloween Event Gets A Returning Replacement
Update: And it starts today
If you have been keeping up with Kirby Air Riders of late, you might have been excited to dive into the game's new Halloween event this weekend and pick up some spooky Ghost headwear while you're at it. Well, we're sorry, but that's not going to happen, as Nintendo has cancelled the event. The event was originally...
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News Switch Cartridges Under Threat As Key ROM Manufacturer Exits Business
Move may accelerate transition to digital
Macronix, one of Nintendo's key ROM manufacturers for physical game cartridges, is ceasing the production of ROM altogether. This comes via analyst David Gibson who relayed the news from Macronix's latest financial release. According to the data, ROM products accounted for just 5% of the firm's overall...
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News The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Switch 2 Updated (Version 1.1.1), Here Are The Patch Notes
Adds support for Zelda Notes
Some parts of the world are now just hours away from the launch of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2, and ahead of this, Nintendo has rolled out a new game update. The anticipated release has been bumped from Version 1.0.0 to Version 1.1.1. Next time you check your game, you should be prompted to update. We had...
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Round Up The Reviews Are In For The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time On Switch 2
HYAAAH or lower?
The week is finally upon us, folks! We are less than 24 hours away from the launch of Ocarina of Time on Switch 2, and to say that we're all excited would be an understatement. Our excitement is made all the bigger by the fact that the game's reviews are now in, so we can start to get an idea of what the full experience has in...
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News Ocarina Of Time Remake Tops Metacritic's GOTY List, And It's High On The All-Time Ranking
Your move, GTA
Just in case you missed it, the Ocarina of Time remake reviews are in, and they are really rather positive. They are so positive, in fact, that the game has shot straight to the top of Metacritic's Best Games of 2026 list, and it's placing comfortably high on the site's al
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Including paid and free updates
[Tue 3rd Nov, 2026 00:45 GMT]: It's another huge week in gaming, and Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is joining in on the fun with its launch of "Year Two". This includes a major title update (Version 2.0.0), and ahead of the 3rd November 2026 rollout, Sonic Global Community Director Aaron Webber has outlined what you...
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News "Worth Your Time" - Digital Foundry Delivers Its Tech Review For Zelda: Ocarina Of Time
Another Switch 2 stunner
Reviews for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time are live, and that includes a tech-focused assessment from John Linneman over at Digital Foundry. Naturally, Linneman heaps praise upon Nintendo's remake, with really only a couple of minor nitpicks. To start, resolution ranges from 1080p up to 1440p when docked and from 720p...
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News Pokémon Pokopia's Second DLC Wave Launches Next Month
Dazzling!
Those after even more Pokémon Pokopia content need not wait too much longer, as The Pokémon Company has announced that the game's second wave of DLC will launch next month on 9th December. The 'Dazzling Decorations' DLC isn't quite as big as its Bubbly Basin predecessor, but it's still a very cute addition for all those who are after a...
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News Street Fighter 6 'Winter Pocket Present' Fighting Pass Adds Super Gem Fighter Mini Mix
And a bunch of other rewards
Capcom continues to roll out regular updates for Street Fighter 6, and it's now lifted the lid on its "Winter Pocket Present" Fighting Pass, arriving this week. This new pass is themed around the 1997 arcade chibi-style title Super Gem Fighter Mini Mix (aka Pocket Fighter) and incl
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Video Here's 12 Minutes Of Brand New Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Switch 2 Gameplay Footage
Deku-licious
We're excited for Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Switch 2. You're excited for Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Switch 2. Let's bundle that excitement together ahead of launch, because we've got even more brand-new gameplay footage for you. Yes, the game may officially launch in a matter of hours, but we're still eager to soak up as much about the...
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News Nintendo Joins The Accessible Games Initiative, Adopting A Bunch Of New eShop Game Tags
Tag, you're it!
Nintendo has joined the Accessible Games Initiative and, in the process, has added a collection of new accessibility tags to the eShop. The new tags — which include various accessibility features like 'Narrated Menus', 'Full Input Remapping', and 'Playable with Buttons Only' — make it easier to sort through games based on...
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Coming to Switch 2 next week
Capcom has this week announced a new update for its recent release Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen. It's already available on other platforms and will be live for the Switch 2 next week on 11th November 2026. It comes loaded with added features and adjustments, and whole bunch of bug fixes, making updates to NPCs, the UI,...
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News Pokémon Pokopia's Limited-Time 'Apples To Applin' Event Begins This Month
Applin of my eye
The next limited-time in-game event for Pokémon Pokopia is almost upon us, and it comes with a fresh batch of new 'mon to add to your towns. The 'Apples to Applin' event begins later this month on 16th November and will be sticking around until 1st December. As the name suggests, the adorable Gen VIII apple Pokémon takes centre...
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Gallery I Spent £40 On Japanese Chocolate And All I Got Was This Zelda Merch
Absolutely everywhere in Japan right now
Japan is living in the future - quite literally. As I wander the neon-soaked streets of Akihabara this evening, it strikes me that I'm nine hours closer to The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time's release than any of you poor sods back in Blighty. In fact, by the time you read this, I'll probably already be...
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News The Elder Scrolls 6: Sentinel Is Reportedly Still "More Than Two Years Away"
You are over-encumbered
After initially announcing The Elder Scrolls 6 all the way back in 2018, Bethesda has now officially confirmed its subtitle: Sentinel. Ooh. However, if you're under the impression that this means the game is somewhat imminent, a new post from Bloomberg's Jason Schreier suggests that it is still "more than two years away"...
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Countdown Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Dungeon Crawl #9 - The Grand Finale
Ganon Fodder
Now yes, I know I said this series was going to work on a weekly basis, but as we hit launch week, I suddenly realised that this wouldn't give me time to touch on the big finale. And that wouldn't do! I've recapped everything from the Great Deku Tree to the Spirit Temple - did you really think I'd be able to stop without a nod to the...
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News 'I Don't Think You Can Look at Breath of the Wild and Not See a Little Bit of Deus Ex in It'
Time Extension Warren Spector reflects on his immersive sim legacy
Warren Spector recently announced his retirement from video game development after a glittering career that includes titles such as Wing Commander, Ultima Underworld: The Stygian Abyss, System Shock, Deus Ex, Thief: Deadly Shadows and
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News Worship Takes Pikmin's Ideas to Villainous Extremes and out of Early Access
Steam Hype Our god is a HUNGRY god
Nintendo's classic Pikmin series always had some dark undertones, with you swooping in from the start to raise and manipulate a swarm of blank-eyed native creatures to do your bidding. Worship, leaving early access today, fully embraces that discomfort by making you the servant of a clearly evil old god, and instead of cute...
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Some customers also claim they've been able to "reorder" the system
Last week, Walmart reportedly cancelled Zelda Switch 2 pre-orders a day before the launch after it "oversold" the consoles. In an update, the retailer is apparently giving out vouchers in response to the upset these cancellations have caused. As highlighted by Polygon, some...
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News Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Switch 2 "Free N64 Box Replica" Announced For Argos Midnight Launch (UK)
"One night only"
As we get closer to the launch of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, more retailers have been revealing all sorts of goodies. UK retailer Argos has now shared its midnight opening plans for the "Nintendo Pop Up Shop" at the Tottenham Court Road store. Perhaps the most exciting thing about this is the reveal of a "free Nintendo 64 box...
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Get ready for Revelation
The Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy will wrap next year with the release of Revelation and if you're wanting to catch up on the series, now is the perfect chance. Square Enix is currently hosting its "Harvest Sale", which includes discounts on digital games and DLC on the eShop. Remake Inter
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Round Up The Reviews Are In For Stellar Blade's Switch 2 Port
Is it a stellar port?
It's all about Link this week, but there is another notable release arriving for the Switch 2 on the same day. It's Shift Up's action game, Stellar Blade. We've already taken a look at the port here on Nintendo Life, and despite some drawbacks, Eve's outing stands tall on the hybrid platform. Here's how we summed it up:...
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News Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Switch 2 Cast Features A Returning Voice Actor From The N64 Original
Vocal hero
Nintendo has today shared even more insights into the development of Ocarina of Time on Switch 2 in the latest chapters of its Ask the Developer series. One such story is all about the new voice cast, which apparently features some familiar pipes. Series Producer Eiji Aonuma and game Director HokWai Ng explain that the team didn't want...
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Review Wild Blue Skies (Switch) - An Unoriginal Alternative To Star Fox 64
Can't let you do that, Blue Bombers!
Wild Blue Skies is Star Fox 64-lite. Gameplay, identity, story: everything is pretty much a license-free version of Star Fox 64. That isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but in a year with Star Fox (2026), a superb remake of the N64 classic, the question immediately becomes: Who is Wild Blue Skies for? Stop me if...
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News 'The Elder Scrolls 6' Finally Has An Official Title
And a title logo
We forget quite how long we have been waiting for official news from the next entry in Bethesda's The Elder Scrolls series, and now the studio has finally, finally lifted the lid on its title. As revealed by Todd Howard himself in a new studio 40th anniversary video, the next game in the series is titled The Elder Scrolls VI:...
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News "I Had Some Overdue Homework" - Ocarina Of Time Remake Features More Water Temple Tweaks
Yes, Aonuma knows how much you hate those Iron Boots
It's no secret that Eiji Aonuma can see the issues with Ocarina of Time's Water Temple. The series producer spoke about it when the game launched on 3DS, and it continues to haunt him today, as he's brought it up once again in the latest Ask the Developer interview. "I had some overdue homework:...
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News Nintendo Got the Original Zelda: Ocarina of Time Artist to Draw the Remake's Map
Time Extension "We asked the artist to draw a new map"
Nintendo releases The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Switch 2 this week, and to drum up (even more) anticipation, the company has released a selection of interviews with the core team behind the shiny new remake (thanks, Nintendo Life). During one part of the interview, director HokWai Ng reveals that...
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For Dead Spies
How does a studio follow an era-defining masterpiece without the original creative forces behind said masterpiece? The answer, for better or worse, is to emulate the experience almost completely. ZA/UM emerges from a controversy far too storied to cover here with a follow-up to existential crisis simulator
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Community "I Think Of Her Every Time I Play It" - Your Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Memories
Dost thou sense it?
With the Switch 2 remake of the N64's The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time fast approaching, we recently asked Nintendo Life readers to share their memories of the 1998 original. Whether you were a Zelda veteran taking your first steps into a 3D Hyrule or this was your very first encounter with the series, this particular entry...
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