Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (17th October)
Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Switch 2 has emerged as the dominant Nintendo story of the week. Multiple media outlets have begun publishing previews of the anticipated remake, with coverage describing it as “really rather wonderful.” These previews highlight the game’s apparent quality and attention to detail, suggesting the remake successfully translates the classic to the new hardware while maintaining what made the original special.
To support the launch coverage and build momentum, Nintendo released a comprehensive overview trailer and shared over 20 minutes of gameplay footage, offering players an extensive look at the reimagined classic. This substantial media blitz provides potential players with significant insight into what the remake offers.
The coverage represents the week’s most significant Nintendo announcement, following a relatively quiet news cycle the previous week. The level of promotional activity suggests Nintendo is positioning the Ocarina of Time remake as a key flagship title for the Switch 2 platform, likely aiming to showcase the new hardware’s capabilities with a beloved classic game.