About this episode

The episode discusses major announcements from a recent Nintendo Direct, including the Ocarina of Time Remake and other game reveals.

In Episode 119 of the BoxTrick Podcast, we break down one of the biggest Nintendo Direct presentations in years and react to all of the major announcements that have Nintendo fans talking. The headline reveal was the long-rumored The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake , which is finally arriving later this year. We discuss what this remake means for one of the most beloved games ever made, our hopes for the project, and why this could be one of Nintendo’s biggest releases in years. We also dive into the surprise announcement of Xenoblade Chronicles: Genesis , the next chapter in Monolith Soft’s acclaimed RPG franchise. Alongside that reveal, Nintendo announced remastered editions of Xenoblade Chronicles 1, 2, and 3 , giving fans a chance to revisit the entire saga on modern hardware. The Direct also featured the reveal of Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave , the newest entry in Nintendo’s long-running strategy RPG series. We discuss what stood out from the trailer, where the franchise could be headed next, and what longtime fans can expect. And of course, we couldn’t ignore the return of Kingdom Hearts 4 , which finally received a brand-new trailer. We share our reactions to the…

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Topics covered

• Nintendo Direct
• Ocarina of Time Remake
• Xenoblade Chronicles
• Fire Emblem
• Kingdom Hearts
• gaming news

Keywords

• Nintendo Direct
• Ocarina of Time
• Xenoblade Chronicles
• Fire Emblem
• Kingdom Hearts
• gaming announcements
• remake

Mentioned in this episode

Products: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake, Xenoblade Chronicles: Genesis, Xenoblade Chronicles 1, Xenoblade Chronicles 2, Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, Kingdom Hearts 4

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