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23 MORE Things You STILL Didn’t Know In Ocarina Of Time Remake
In the Ocarina Of Time Remake, there are a vast amount of both old and new secrets, and we uncover many of them including hidden sound features right in the palm of your hand, some absolutely wild glitches, and some references that call back to some really cool sources. Featured In This Story The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time First Released Nov 5, 2026 Platforms NS2 View Game Hub
We Bet You Didn’t Know All 25 Of These Things About Ocarina Of Time Original
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is a faithful remake, but that doesn’t mean it can’t pack a few surprises. Between updates and modernizations, and just the way some new systems interact, there are a fair number of secrets and strange interactions to uncover throughout the land of Hyrule. Some of these were there in the original and have been kept intact, while others have been updated to have slightly different effects.
25 Things You STILL Didn’t Know In Ocarina Of Time Remake
Ocarina Of Time Remake has a vast amount of both old and new secrets. We uncover many of them, including a jump mechanic that’s actually an old demo mechanic, hidden dialogue dependent on your approach with a NPC, and a brand new detail that turns one of the guards into a complete jerk. Ocarina Of Time Spaceworld Demo Jump Button- https://youtu.be/AQ_z62W1w_4?si=qpTxRYzF4VnzxsDi&t=260 Featured In This Story The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time First Released Nov 5, 2026 Platforms NS2 View Game Hub
All Dungeon Bosses No Damage – Ocarina Of Time Remake
We go through all of the main dungeon bosses in the child and adult era, using no HUD and taking no damage through the entire run. Featured In This Story The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time First Released Nov 5, 2026 Platforms NS2 View Game Hub
Ocarina of Time – Original vs Remake Comparison
Enjoy this graphics comparison of the original N64 version of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and the brand new Switch 2 remake. This video will cover from the beginning of the game up to getting the Master Sword. Footage of the N64 version is captured from an original NTSC 1.0 cartridge running on an Analogue 3D with de-blur enabled. Featured In This Story The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time First Released Nov 5, 2026 Platforms NS2 View Game Hub
The Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake Shows That A Masterpiece Is Ageless | Review
2026’s The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is a reverent remake with stellar presentation, letting the original greatness shine through. Featured In This Story The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time First Released Nov 5, 2026 Platforms NS2 View Game Hub
Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered Is A Faithful, If Flawed, Remaster – Review
Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered is at its best when it simulates toy-like fantasies of playing with your kaiju, and at its worst when it prolongs your playtime with monotonous grinding. Featured In This Story Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee First Released Oct 8, 2002 Platforms GC, NS, NS2, PC, PS2, PS5, XBOX, XBSX View Game Hub
Phantom Blade 0’s 66 Days Mode Is Brilliant Original
When I start action games, I typically start on harder difficulties, just so I can have the game push my limits and strategies a bit more. So when I first booted up Phantom Blade Zero, I was surprised to find that you do have the option to start on Wayfarer, Pathbreaker, or Hellwalker, aka: easy, medium, or hard, but not 66 Days mode. This initially confused me.
Phantom Blade 0’s 66 Days Mode is Brilliant
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Phantom Blade 0 Sick Boss Fight Gameplay
We use the Scarlet Wraithblade and White Serpent and Crimson Viper weapons to take on Blaze Shadow Warden Captain. Featured In This Story Phantom Blade Zero First Released Oct 29, 2026 Platforms PC, PS5 View Game Hub
Phantom Blade Zero’s Combat Is So Good, You Won’t Care The Story Makes No Sense | Review
S-Game’s Wuxia-inspired combat puts you in the middle of a Chinese action movie. Featured In This Story Phantom Blade Zero First Released Oct 29, 2026 Platforms PC, PS5 View Game Hub
This Single Turn Takes 5 Minutes To Finish In FF Resonance
Final Fantasy Resonance lets players build parties that attacks multiple times. Pushing this system to its limits makes some turns make minutes to finish. Timestamps: 0:00 Setup 2:24 5 Minute Turn 8:04 Outro Featured In This Story Final Fantasy Resonance First Released Oct 22, 2026 Platforms NS, NS2, PC, PS5, XBSX View Game Hub
Final Fantasy Resonance Saves A Great Story From Live-Service Oblivion | Review
As both a remake and a standalone experience, Final Fantasy Resonance shines more than it stumbles. And while Final Fantasy Resonance succeeds admirably in retelling the saga of Rain and the battle against the Veritas, it does have a handful of shortcomings that keep it from becoming the next great Final Fantasy epic. Featured In This Story Final Fantasy Resonance First Released Oct 22, 2026 Platforms NS, NS2, PC, PS5, XBSX View Game Hub
The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Has Figured Out How To Balance Old With New | Preview
I was skeptical that Ocarina needed another remake, but gorgeous visuals, modernized controls, and quality-of-life features help this classic shine brightly again. Featured In This Story The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time First Released Nov 5, 2026 Platforms NS2 View Game Hub
Phantom Blade 0 Has A Really Cool Detail That Hasn’t Been Explained Original
After my six hours of hands-on time with Phantom Blade 0 in LA, I was sold on the game. The boss design is amazing, the soundtrack is killer, and the beautiful wide linear environments have great metroidvania style side distractions. Obviously, the crown jewel of developer S-Game’s production is the motion-captured martial arts combat, and it did not disappoint.
The Best Detail Of Phantom Blade 0 Was Never Explained Original
After my six hours of hands-on time with Phantom Blade 0 in LA, I was sold on the game. The boss design is amazing, the soundtrack is killer, and the beautiful wide linear environments have great metroidvania style side distractions. Obviously, the crown jewel of developer S-Game’s production is the motion-captured martial arts combat, and it did not disappoint.
Street Fighter 6 Arjun High Level Gameplay (CPU Level 7)
Get a glimpse of Arjun’s gameplay, super arts, and critical art in this level 7 CPU mirror match in Street Fighter 6. Featured In This Story Street Fighter 6 First Released Jun 2, 2023 Platforms ARC, NS2, PC, PS4, PS5, XBSX View Game Hub
Ace Combat 8 Is Utterly Absurd–And Better Off For it | Review
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve picks up where Ace Combat 7 left off, underlining that the series is well and truly back to its best. The story could’ve been stronger–more introspective–but is entertaining regardless, and while there are some pacing issues with filler missions and some uneven momentum, much of the game is excellent, providing the series’ signature blend of melodrama, stirring music, and thrilling aerial combat.
Overwatch Actors Talk Gaming Inspirations, Community Building & Role Playing Characters in Character Original
We chat with the Voice Actors of Questwatch an Overwatch-themed tabletop roleplaying game experience that originated as a limited-time game mode in Overwatch 2 Season 5 and expanded into a live-play event at BlizzCon 2026.
Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance Gameplay
We got to check out Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance and see what was new, such as the Boost Driver, Skybound Eyrie location, and two monsters Araketa and Teostra. Featured In This Story Monster Hunter Wilds First Released Feb 28, 2025 Platforms NS2, PC, PS5, XBSX View Game Hub
Starcraft Learning More Details About the Game | Interview
We talk to Starcraft GM and Creative Director Dan Hay and Anna Lee Hertling the Associate Manager of Development Operations to learn more about the big reveal from Blizzcon 2026. We learn more about story and lore, the focus on a single player campaign, the potential for armor customization, where the Protoss showed up in the cinematic reveal, why they chose to reveal now even though we’re so far from the 2030 release date and more.
6 Minutes Of Extra Ocarina Of Time Remake Gameplay
Nintendo gave us a decent slice of gameplay during the 40th anniversary Zelda direct. But they did not show everything, on their website lies tons of additional footage that was not shown during the stream. We showcase all of it in one cohesive montage.
Onimusha WOTS – High Level Gameplay On Hardest Difficulty
We take on Enhanced Byakue on Carnage Difficulty, a harder version of the secret demo boss while taking no damage in Onimusha: Way Of The Sword. Carnage difficulty is only available after completing the game on normal difficulty. Music: Onimusha 2: Oda’s Army Attack Featured In This Story Onimusha: Way of the Sword First Released Dec 31, 2026 Platforms NS2, PC, PS5, XBSX View Game Hub
Ananta Hands On Impressions
Anime GTA-Style Game Ananta’s Massive Open World Could Be Its Greatest Strength Or Its Biggest Problem. Featured In This Story Ananta First Released Dec 31, 2097 Platforms AND, IOS, PC, PS5 View Game Hub
Final Fantasy Resonance Hands-On Preview
Final Fantasy Resonance is a return to classic series conventions while also evolving Square Enix’s HD-2D style.
Onimusha: Way Of The Sword Review
Capcom’s dormant series returns with best-in-class combat. Featured In This Story Onimusha: Way of the Sword First Released Dec 31, 2026 Platforms NS2, PC, PS5, XBSX View Game Hub
Gears Of War: E-Day Seems To Miss The Point Of Prequels – Preview
Having now played about two hours of Gears of War: E-Day, I’m not impressed. The upcoming third-person cover shooter handles fine and the demo I played through checked all the hits you’d expect from the genre–intense action, cringy one-liners, lots of blood, a desperate gamble to cross a bridge while being peppered by sniper fire. But of what I’ve seen, it seems like E-Day misses the mark that all prequels should try to hit.
What Is The Duskbloods? From Software’s Switch 2 Exclusive Explained
Here’s how multiplayer matches play out in From Software’s Switch 2 exclusive. Featured In This Story The Duskbloods First Released Dec 31, 2026 Platforms NS2 View Game Hub
Mortal Shell 2 Is A Fresh And Exciting Shake Up Of The Souls-like Formula – Review
Cold Symmetry’s sequel improves upon its predecessor by continuing to deconstruct familiar souls-like mechanics. Featured In This Story Mortal Shell II First Released Dec 31, 2026 Platforms PC, PS5, XBSX View Game Hub
NEW Onimusha: Way of the Sword Gameplay Breakdown (W/ Commentary)
We check out over 8 minutes of new Onimusha: Way of the Sword gameplay ahead of its September 4th, 2026 release. We get a look at some new enemies and new boss type characters. Featured In This Story Onimusha: Way of the Sword First Released Dec 31, 2026 Platforms NS2, PC, PS5, XBSX View Game Hub
7 Beast of Reincarnation Tips You Need To Know Original
7 Beast of Reincarnation Tips You Need To Know Beast of Reincarnation’s mechanics are deeper than you think, and we show off 7 tips and tricks that can change the way you play the game.
Beast Of Reincarnation High Level Gameplay Original
We show off what Emma can pull off in Beast of Reincarnation with some flair.
Halo: Campaign Evolved Video Review
Halo: Campaign Evolved is the best way to play through Master Chief’s first game. Featured In This Story Halo: Campaign Evolved First Released Dec 31, 2026 Platforms PC, PS5, XBSX View Game Hub
Black Flag Resynced Is A Bad Remake Of Peak Assassin’s Creed | Review
My worst fears have been realized, but damn if Edward’s story isn’t still pretty great 13 years later. Featured In This Story Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced First Released Jul 9, 2026 Platforms PC, PS5, XBSX View Game Hub
In The Blood of Dawnwalker’s Vampire Story, Death Is Not Always The End | Preview
Rebel Wolves’ action-RPG balances different quest approaches and tons of consequences to create a story in which you might murder your best friend, and that’s okay. Featured In This Story The Blood of Dawnwalker First Released Sep 3, 2026 Platforms PC, PS5, XBSX View Game Hub
Star Fox Is A New Beginning That Undermines Itself – Campaign Review
Star Fox 64 has never looked better, but bare-bones updates make this hard to recommend for all but the most dedicated Arwing aces. Featured In This Story Star Fox First Released Jun 25, 2026 Platforms NS2 View Game Hub
I Was Not Expecting Stranger Than Heaven’s Brutal Combat
Stranger Than Heaven’s Combat Is NOTHING Like Yakuza, And I Love It. Featured In This Story Stranger Than Heaven First Released Dec 31, 2097 Platforms PC, PS5, XBSX View Game Hub
Control Resonant Is Proving Remedy Can Do More Than Shooters
If you watch the latest Control Resonant gameplay footage, you’ll see a game that takes the fascinating supernatural world of Control and melds it with the exhilarating and fast-paced melee combat of a character-action game. It’s new territory for Remedy Entertainment, a studio that has primarily made games where protagonists shoot guns, but that genre experience wasn’t evident in what I played.
8 Minutes Of Cool Ace Combat 8 Gameplay
We fly through 3 missions in the upcoming Ace Combat 8: Wings Of Theve and highlight the coolest moments. Featured In This Story Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve First Released Dec 31, 2026 Platforms PC, PS5, XBSX View Game Hub
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Preview
We went hands-on with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’s multiplayer to see how Infinity Ward is tuning up movement and gunplay in this year’s Call of Duty offering. After two years of Black Ops games, Infinity Ward returns to the helm for this year’s entry into the Call of Duty franchise. With Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, the developer says it’s entering a new chapter–both for the series that helped catapult Call of Duty into its status as a household name, and for the studio at large.
Crimson Desert Might Be The Most Ridiculous (And Feature-Packed) Sandbox Yet
GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. Crimson Desert might just be the perfect desert island game, as there's no shortage of things to do when you go off the golden path.
Crimson Desert's Opening Hours Want You To Rage Quit
Crimson Desert post-intro and onward is absolutely worth playing, but the vague tutorial instructions in the first couple of hours can immediately leave a sour taste in your mouth. First of all, don't worry, we've got you. And better news, it’s not like this for the whole game, it mellows out after a while! So let’s walk you through step by step on how to navigate the opening hours so you can get into the meat of the game.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Is Adding A Lot More Depth To Combat
GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. I recently got to play around 20 minutes of the newest Hyrule Warriors game, Age of Imprisonment, and there's a lot for fans of Zelda and Musou games to be interested in. For the former, it'll come as exciting news that Age of Imprisonment is canon.
Bloober Team Breaks Down Their Next Game, Cronos: The New Dawn
Jacek Zieba and Wojciech Piejko from Bloober Team visit us to discuss their next survival horror game, Cronos: The New Dawn.
Dev Explains How TMNT: Tactical Takedown is an Adult take on the Turtles
Dev Explains How TMNT: Tactical Takedown is an Adult take on the Turtles
Atomfall Might Be The Biggest Surprise of 2025
Nightdive Talks About Works With the Community On System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster
Disco Elysium dev breaks down their new game (Project C4)
Disco Elysium First Released Oct 15, 2019 released iOS (iPhone/iPad) Macintosh + 7 more Nintendo Switch PC PlayStation 4 PlayStation 5 Stadia Xbox One Xbox Series X Disco Elysium is a groundbreaking open world role playing game. You’re a detective with a unique skill system at your disposal and a whole city block to carve your path across. Interrogate unforgettable characters, crack murders or take bribes. Become a hero or an absolute disaster of a human being.
A Nintendo Direct Drops Tomorrow! | Game Breaking news
Lucy James and Jeff Grubb speculate about what may pop up at a Nintendo Direct tomorrow (03/26/25). Will we see Metroid Prime 4? Hollow Knight: Silksong? Or potentially some long forgotten series gets brought back to the Switch 1? Let's try and crack what Nintendo has in store before the Switch 2 Direct next week.
This Arcade Psychedelic First Person Shoot Is Inspired By Spiritualism
This Arcade Psychedelic First Person Shoot Is Inspired By Spiritualism Vidhvat Madan, creator of Tamashika, explains the many things that inspired their game.
Phantom Blade Devs Explain Why It Isn't a Souls-Like OR Hack n Slash
The Phantom Blade Zero devs sat down with us to talk about they are inspired by kung-fu action films and want to bring back the energy of early PlayStation 1 and 2 era games.
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