They’re Terrified The Zelda Remake Will Win GOTY

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake review embargo dropped, landing a massive 96 on Metacritic and a 95 on OpenCritic. But instead of celebrating one of the greatest games ever made being completely rebuilt from the ground up, the internet has erupted into full-blown panic. Suddenly, gamers and rival fanbases are scrambling to claim that remakes shouldn't qualify for Game of the Year in 2026. From ridiculous double standards around award eligibility to GTA 6 fanbases sweating over real competition, here is the truth about why the gaming community is panicking over Zelda's near-perfect review scores. Plus, a candid look at the launch-day reality of holding the cartridge in hand while still trying to get a Nintendo Switch 2. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake 97 Review Score 1:43 - Why Remakes Qualify for Game of the Year 3:26 - Did Ocarina of Time Already Win GOTY in 1998? 5:25 - GTA 6 Fanbase Panic Over 2026 GOTY Competition 7:56 - Nintendo Switch 2 Stock & Price Barrier Reality 9:51 - Should Remakes Be Disqualified from Game Awards? 10:40 - Final Verdict: Can Zelda Win GOTY? Should remakes be allowed to win Game of the Year, or do you think they should be disqualified? Did you manage to grab a Switch 2 this launch weekend, or are you waiting like the rest of us? Drop your thoughts in the comments below! If you enjoyed the breakdown, hit that like button, subscribe to join the Flock, and share the video! #Zelda #OcarinaOfTime #NintendoSwitch2 #GameOfTheYear #GOTY #GamingNews #Nintendo