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  "id": 6311123,
  "title": "The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time remake arrives on Switch 2 November 5",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/the-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-arrives-on-switch-2",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-08T17:54:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechSpot",
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    "url": "https://www.techspot.com/news/113773-legend-zelda-ocarina-time-remake-arrives-switch-2.html"
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  "account": "Nintendo is set to release a remastered version of their beloved game, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, on the upcoming Switch 2 console, according to a November 5 launch date. The announcement was made during a special 40th anniversary Zelda-themed Direct presentation on Tuesday morning. The remake brings the classic game into the modern era while preserving its iconic elements that have made it a fan favorite for nearly two decades. The original, launched on Nintendo 64 in late 1998, was a groundbreaking 3D action adventure game that pushed the boundaries of storytelling, puzzle-solving, and combat with only 32MB of memory to work with. The remake showcases a complete graphical overhaul, with iconic scenes and elements like Epona galloping across the vast Hyrule plains and the transformation of Link from child to adult, returning players to their roots. Additionally, the new game features enhanced NPC dialogue, improved camera controls, a new jump button, and a unique feature called Threads of Time that serves as a guide for players' next objectives. An exclusive feature allows players to hum a song into the controller, and Link will play it on his in-game ocarina. A three-and-a-half-minute trailer has been released to generate excitement for the game. Those interested in learning more can watch a 15-minute preview hosted by series producer Eiji Aonuma. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time will be available for digital download at $59.99 or as a limited edition physical copy priced at $69.99, featuring a luxurious retail box with textured foil cover art. This release, along with other highly anticipated titles such as GTA 6, promises a thrilling holiday season for gamers.",
  "summary": "The remake brings one of Nintendo's most beloved games into the modern era. The original arrived on the Nintendo 64 in late 1998 and was unlike anything seen up to that point. The 3D action adventure game was initially planned for the 64DD, but was eventually moved to cartridge when... Read Entire Article",
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        "outlet": "XDA Developers",
        "title": "Nintendo's stunning Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 remake looks like a childhood dream come true",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/nintendos-stunning-zelda-ocarina-of-time-switch-2-remake-looks-like-a",
        "published": "2026-09-08T14:20:54.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Polygon",
        "title": "'Legend of Zelda' Switch 2 and Controllers Officially Revealed by Nintendo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/legend-of-zelda-switch-2-and-controllers-officially-revealed-by",
        "published": "2026-09-08T14:31:26.000Z"
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        "outlet": "IGN",
        "title": "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Amiibo Reveal Includes Young Link and Young Zelda Figures",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/the-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-amiibo-reveal-includes",
        "published": "2026-09-08T14:41:25.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Creative Bloq",
        "title": "This is what Nintendo's Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake actually looks like on Switch 2",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/this-is-what-nintendos-zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-actually-looks",
        "published": "2026-09-08T15:25:09.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Mashable",
        "title": "4 things we learned from the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Nintendo Direct",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/4-things-we-learned-from-the-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time-nintendo",
        "published": "2026-09-08T15:33:39.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "CNET",
        "title": "Nintendo Reveals Ocarina of Time Remake Release Date, a Zelda Switch 2 and a Real Ocarina",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/nintendo-reveals-ocarina-of-time-remake-release-date-a-zelda-switch-2",
        "published": "2026-09-08T16:09:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "TechRadar",
        "title": "The physical edition of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Nintendo Switch 2 is getting limited-time 'textured foil packaging' — here's where to preorder now",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/the-physical-edition-of-the-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time-on",
        "published": "2026-09-08T16:13:15.000Z"
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