The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time has revived the midnight game launch - but was it worth the wait? - The Guardian

Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake sees midnight game launches

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake has seen a resurgence in midnight game releases. The remake achieved a record-breaking Metacritic review score and was playable on PC through a Switch 2 emulator on its launch day. The game's revival has sparked interest among fans, with discussions on its appeal and the wait time involved. The remake's performance on PC has been noted, adding to its appeal. The game's success has been highlighted in various media outlets, including The Guardian and Forbes.

“The remake achieved a record-breaking Metacritic review score and was playable on PC through a Switch 2 emulator on its launch day,” — Victor Fenwick, research director at Stanwell Combe Recruitment, added during the briefing.

Timeline

Nov 5 — The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake has seen a resurgence in midnight game releases....

Nov 5 — The game's success has been highlighted in various media outlets, including The Guardian and Forbes....

Reader Poll: Has this affected your local community? — 45% of Xpmar readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 5. The Stanwell Combe Recruitment desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Monday, Nov 9.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Stanwell Combe Recruitment desk and last updated 16:46 UTC.

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