Google adds an Ocarina of Time Easter egg to Search
Technology · First reported 2 Nov, 15:51 · Updated 16:22
Searching for “Zelda” or “Ocarina of Time” brings up a Master Sword animation that leads to a 1998-style results page. One report focuses on the game tie-in, while the other also uses the feature to criticize changes to modern Google Search.
- Searching Google for “Ocarina of Time” shows a Master Sword; clicking it takes users to a search page styled after 1998.
- Engadget reports that searches for either “Zelda” or “Ocarina of Time” trigger the animation, followed by a Triforce loading screen and 1998-style results.
- Mashable says the remake launches Nov. 5; Engadget describes it as coming out that week.
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- Search terms reported
- “Ocarina of Time”; Engadget also reports “Zelda.”
- Animation
- A Master Sword appears; Engadget says a Triforce loading screen follows.
- Remake timing
- Mashable gives a Nov. 5 launch date; Engadget says it is out that week.
- Original game year
- 1998.
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