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Miyamoto: Ocarina of Time could have been in first-person perspective

by Griffin McElroy { May 11th 2008 at 12:30PM }

There aren't many gamers who don't harbor fond memories associated with the Nintendo 64's classic adventure (and to many, the greatest installment in the Hylian franchise), Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. In addition to its beloved story and incredible visuals, it was a groundbreaking third-person adventure through an intricately detailed fantasy world -- but would we (and Game Rankings) still hold the triforce-hunting adventure in such high regard if we had experienced Hyrule directly through the point-eared protagonist's eyes?

In a recent discussion between Nintendo president Satoru Iwata and revolutionary game developer (and Time's most influential person of 2008) Shigeru Miyamoto, it was outed that Shiggy secretly possesses a penchant for first-person shooters (notably, Rare's seminal N64 shooter Goldeneye), and that he'd considered creating Ocarina of Time using an Oblivion-esque first-person perspective. We're not quite sure how this would have affected the title -- but we're certainly terrified of the prospect of witnessing Darunia's sexy dance of seduction first-hand.

Four Zelda games in 48 hours

by Griffin McElroy { Jan 12th 2008 at 11:45AM }

We've all, at some point, had a game that we decided not to put down until the closing credits. Whether you uncompromisingly soldiered on through a Warcraft III campaign, or decided to topple Bowser before turning in for the day, we're all familiar with marathon gaming. However, a small gathering of Zelda enthusiasts are attempting a seemingly impossible gauntlet of non-stop dungeon raiding -- all four 3D Zelda games (Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, Wind Waker, and Twilight Princess) in just 48 hours.

That's four water temples, three Ganondorf confrontations, and a whole mess of heart containers, stretched over a two day period. With nearly thirty hours to go, the CameronBanga.com team have already bested Ocarina of Time, and are currently trudging through the most tedious of all the Zelda titles, Majora's Mask. We can't think of a better way to spend a Saturday night than watching these goons sink into sweet, Hyrulian madness via their live webstream -- but then again, we're what most camp counselors would call "indoor kids".

Ocarina of Time voted 'Best Videogame' by Edge readers

by John Bardinelli { Jul 2nd 2007 at 8:45PM }

UK gaming magazine Edge recently conducted a poll searching for the 100 best videogames of all time. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time came out as top dog, while A Link to the Past settled into sixth along with two Mario games cozy and warm in the top ten. OoT is one of five games to receive a flawless 10/10 score from Edge. It was also the first to achieve a perfect score from Japanese magazine Famitsu. The entire list will be published in a special issue of Edge magazine in the near future.

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Resident Evil 4
Super Mario 64
Half Life 2
Super Mario World
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Halo: Combat Evolved
Final Fantasy XII
Tetris
Super Metroid

2D Ocarina of Time creator dies in car accident [update 1]

by John Bardinelli { Mar 25th 2007 at 9:28AM }

The creator of a 2D fan remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time recently passed away in a fatal car accident. Dampe (as he was known on the forums) devoted himself to the OoT2D project for months. With his death, the game, the official OoT2D webpage as well as the forums are closed forever. A video from late last year shows the game in action.

Thanks for your dedication. Thousands of people you never even knew appreciate your hard work.

[Thanks, Christian]

[Update: Identity confusion corrected]

VC Monday Madness: Ocarina and the rest

by David Hinkle { Feb 26th 2007 at 11:55AM }

We all knew a little title by the name of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time was going to hit the Virtual Console today, but we didn't expect Link to arrive with some friends. That's right, you'll still be able to play a new title from the Sega Genesis and TurboGrafx16 library of games this week, which should bring some joy to gamers who pre-ordered The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker on the GameCube and received the pre-order bonus of an updated version of Ocarina of Time (including the Japanese Master Quest version). Without further delay, the titles on tap are:

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (N64, 1 player, 1,000 Wii Points)
Chew Man Fu (TurboGrafx16, 1 - 2 players, 600 Wii Points)
Bio-Hazard Battle (Sega Genesis, 1 - 2 players, 800 Wii Points)

We know our resident TurboGrafx16 junkie will be happy to see Chew Man Fu on the list, but what are you happy to see? What will you be downloading? And, as usual, be sure to stop back later for our verdict on what is and isn't worth your precious Wii Points.

Ocarina of Time warps onto Virtual Console this Monday

by Ludwig Kietzmann { Feb 23rd 2007 at 7:00PM }

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is surely a game that needs no introduction.

So, in closing, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time will be available on the Wii's Virtual Console service this Monday as of 9AM Pacific Time. The chance to ride Epona, exact vengeance upon the Skull Kid, travel through time and hurl verbal atrocities at the Water Temple designers can be yours once again for the sum of 1,000 Wii points ($10, or more rupees than your current purse can hold).

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in!]

Confirmed: Ocarina of Time on the VC this Monday

by Alisha Karabinus { Feb 23rd 2007 at 4:27PM }

After this morning's news, we hoped that the U.S. would see The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on the Virtual Console soon, but we'd only prayed that it might come as soon as Monday. Those prayers, it seems, have been answered. For a mere $10, gamers will be able to relive -- and for some, experience for the first time -- one of the most acclaimed experiences in gaming history.

We're counting down the seconds.

[Thanks, vidGuy!]

VC Friday: Riots in the streets

by Alisha Karabinus { Feb 23rd 2007 at 10:45AM }

Today's news: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time hits the Virtual Console in Europe, and every gamer in Japan and the U.S. shakes their fist and curses Nintendo. What a coup! It seems like things are really hot and cold for Europe when it comes to gaming. Usually, gamers have to pace around, waiting for games and systems that are months delayed, but when you guys get something early, it tends to be pretty awesome.

So ... you downloading it today? OoT isn't cheap by VC standards, but is that much to pay for what many consider to be one of the best video games of all time?

Today's releases:

Kid Icarus -- NES -- 500 Wii points
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time -- N64 -- 1000 Wii points

Metareview - Zelda: Twilight Princess (GameCube)

by James Ransom-Wiley { Dec 20th 2006 at 9:55PM }

For Wii-less GameCube owners it's a no-brainer; you pro'ly been had your copy of Twilight Princess. But for those few Wii owners who are considering the GameCube edition, still unable to take decisive action, here are several takes on how the two versions match up:

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Ocarina of Time adult Link collectible statue

by Christopher Grant { Dec 8th 2006 at 9:55AM }

First4Figures is back again, with another collectible statue based on the ever-so-popular Nintendo franchises of our youth. This time it's not the growth-hormone abusing Fierce Deity Link or the creepy Skull Kid, but the hunky all-~~American~~Hylian Ocarina of Time Link, adult version. Like the rest of F4F's offerings, this one doesn't come cheap. These aren't action figures you're going to be playing with, but collectible statues you're supposed to display. Think of it more like the collectible statues in Wind Waker, except you don't need to take pictures of people to get them ... and you don't have to find a sculptor's hidden underground lair.