Physical games have been the hottest topic in gaming in 2026. As Sony made the decision to stop producing them for its next console, gamers rallied, making it clear they were extremely unhappy with the choice. The debate saw huge petitions, new bill proposals, and class-action lawsuits, and former PlayStation executives and the hacking group Anonymous opposed the move. Nothing changed, Sony stood firm, and PlayStation won a "Hall of Shame" Award for the move.
But while Sony claims that people don't buy enough physical media, last night, Nintendo took us back to 1998, holding mightily impressive midnight launches for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time's remake across the globe.
Midnight launches have become less prominent over recent years. There was a time when they were all the rage, and heading down to your local game store at midnight was the thing to do. These events always had an overwhelming sense of excitement and community, but the rise of digital gaming saw them peter out. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time might have just brought them back.
The game was released today, and stores worldwide held midnight launches. Thousands attended, proving that if the game is good,...
