The ENTIRE History of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998-2026)

How did a short sword-fighting tech demo at Space World in 1995 turn into the most critically acclaimed video game ever made, and why is Nintendo remaking it for the Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5, 2026? In this video, we go through the entire history of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, from Shigeru Miyamoto's childhood in Kyoto and the team that had to invent 3D combat, to Z-targeting, the ocarina songs, the seven-year time jump, the 1998 launch on the Nintendo 64, the 3DS remake, and the new remake coming to Nintendo Switch 2. Every empire starts as an idea and a dream. Welcome to Empire Chronicles, where we tell the complete, fact-checked history of the biggest names in gaming and business, from the first idea to the empire it became. New videos every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. If you enjoyed this video, hit like and subscribe so you don't miss the next full history. What was your first time playing Ocarina of Time? Did you rent it from Blockbuster, play it on the 3DS, or are you waiting for the remake? Tell us in the comments. #ocarinaoftime #zelda #thelegendofzelda #nintendo #videogamehistory #gaminghistory