{
  "id": 6314509,
  "title": "Nintendo Intentionally Included Loading Screens in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake, and Fans Are Torn",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/nintendo-intentionally-included-loading-screens-in-the-legend-of",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-08T19:24:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/nintendo-intentionally-included-loading-screens-in-the-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-and-fans-are-torn"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nintendo has confirmed that the Ocarina of Time remake will include loading screens to preserve the original game's essence. During a gameplay demonstration at the game's 40th anniversary direct, series producer Eiji Aonuma revealed that loading screens would occur whenever players moved between areas, such as from Kokiri Forest to Hyrule Field. The loading screens are brief, only lasting a few seconds and consisting of a black screen and a Triforce logo. While some fans appreciate the nostalgic touch, others are divided on the decision, with some finding it silly and confusing.",
  "summary": "Nintendo has confirmed it intentionally included loading screens in its The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake to \"preserve the essence of the original game,\" and the internet isn't in love with the idea.",
  "key_points": [
    "Nintendo included loading screens in Ocarina of Time remake",
    "Loading screens occur when moving between areas",
    "Fans divided on decision, some find it silly"
  ],
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        "published": "2026-09-08T14:20:54.000Z"
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      {
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        "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"
      },
      {
        "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"
      },
      {
        "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"
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      {
        "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"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "TechSpot",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-08T17:54:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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