Podcast: Did Nintendo need to show more of Zelda?
VGC’s weekly podcast episode covers the gaming industry’s major news from the past week. The episode highlights Nintendo Direct presentations which confirmed two significant announcements: a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and the reveal of Kingdom Hearts 4. These announcements represent major releases for Nintendo and its partners moving forward.
The podcast also addresses ongoing challenges facing Xbox, specifically discussing how the platform has lost the goodwill it generated at Summer Game Fest. This suggests mounting competitive pressure on Microsoft’s gaming division amid the increasingly competitive console landscape.
Additionally, the episode covers further workforce reductions at Ubisoft, continuing the trend of layoffs affecting major publishers across the industry. This reflects broader economic pressures and consolidation pressures impacting the gaming sector.
The VGC: The Video Games Podcast is hosted by Jordan Middler and features analysis from VGC’s team of gaming journalists. Episodes release weekly, with additional exclusive content available through VGC’s Patreon subscription.