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

Source: guardianTech November 6, 2026 · 05:00
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time has revived the midnight game launch – but was it worth the wait?
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When our writer found himself among the hundreds on Oxford Street hoping to get their hands on early copies and collectibles, it was a heartwarming reminder of the shared experience of fandom• The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time review – a dream come trueIt is Thursday night and I am sat blurry-eyed and runny nosed outside the Argos on Oxford Street. Incredibly, I am far from alone. This is not some strange protest against the popular retailer. When the clock strikes midnight, the lavish 4K Switch 2 remake of beloved N64 classic The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time will be released, and I have joined a lengthy queue of about 500 fans desperate to snag early copies. There are similar events taking place across the world, from Melbourne to Mexico City; at key locations, Nintendo has senior …
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Mexico City
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Latin America & Caribbean
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Upper middle income
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MEX
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