BoxTrick Ep. 124 – Zelda and Nintendo Direct Reactions - Ocarina of Time Remake & Metroid Ravenous

BoxTrick Ep. 124 – Zelda and Nintendo Direct Reactions - Ocarina of Time Remake & Metroid Ravenous

Author: Video Games September 11, 2026 Duration: 1:04:16

This week on the BoxTrick Podcast, we're breaking down our reactions to the Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct and the latest Nintendo Direct, including our first real look at the Ocarina of Time remake.

We talk about Ocarina's completely rebuilt visual style, why its faithful approach might be exactly what the game needed, the new movement and camera options, and whether Nintendo has finally realized the kind of more grounded fantasy Zelda aesthetic we first glimpsed all the way back in that Wii U tech demo.

Then we jump into the regular Nintendo Direct and react to the surprise reveal of Metroid Ravenous, the brand-new 3D Kirby and the World Beyond, and some of the other biggest announcements coming to Switch 2.

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There's a particular magic to the games that defined a generation, the ones that lived in bulky plastic cases and required a careful blow into the cartridge. BoxTrick: A Retro Gaming Podcast is a deep dive back into that world, moving beyond simple nostalgia to explore the design, culture, and lasting impact of classic video games. Each episode feels like a conversation between friends who genuinely love this stuff, unpacking everything from forgotten gems on older systems to the ways those pioneering titles still influence developers today. You'll hear specific discussions about iconic franchises and the odd hardware quirks that somehow became beloved features, all with a thoughtful and often humorous perspective. This isn't just about listing favorite titles; it's about understanding why they mattered then and what they can teach us now. Tune in for a warmly familiar yet freshly insightful take on gaming's roots. The entire BoxTrick podcast is built on a foundation of genuine passion for the pixelated past, offering a regular dose of insightful commentary that feels both personal and deeply informed. Whether you're a seasoned collector or just curious about where your favorite modern games came from, you'll find a welcoming and engaging discussion here, one that treats retro gaming not as a museum piece but as a living, endlessly fascinating part of our creative history.
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