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Google Is Quietly Hiding A New Zelda: Ocarina of Time Easter Egg

Google has implemented a hidden tribute to The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time that reverts the search engine to its 1998 appearance. Users can trigger the effect by searching for Ocarina of Time or Zelda. The experience transforms the current interface into a time capsule of the original search engine, featuring the blue links used for results during the same year the game debuted on the Nintendo 64.

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  • ✓ Google's Ocarina of Time Easter egg transports users to a 1998 version of the search engine.
  • ✓ The 1998 search interface includes blue links for results.
  • ✓ The Easter egg celebrates the 1998 release of the N64 game The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
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What changed

Google launched a search-triggered interface that mimics the search engine's 1998 layout.

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  1. Google Adds Ocarina of Time Easter Egg

    Google has implemented a hidden tribute to The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time that reverts the search engine to its 1998 appearance. Users can trigger the effect by searching for Ocarina of Time or Zelda. The experience transforms the current interface into a time capsule of the original search engine, featuring the blue links used for results during the same year the game debuted on the Nintendo 64.

    Why it matters

    The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is a classic title released for the N64 in 1998. This Easter egg connects the game's launch year with the early history of Google search.

    What is confirmed

    • Google's Ocarina of Time Easter egg transports users to a 1998 version of the search engine.
    • The 1998 search interface includes blue links for results.
    • The Easter egg celebrates the 1998 release of the N64 game The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

    What to watch next

    • Confirmation of other Zelda-related search triggers
    • Details on the duration of the Easter egg availability
    Sources used for this update (13)
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    4. Polygon.com — Google Is Quietly Hiding A New Zelda: Ocarina of Time Easter Egg
    5. Ars Technica — Googling "Zelda" today offers a glimpse of how search worked in 1998
    6. Mashable — Zelda fans should Google ‘Ocarina of Time’ if they like fun Easter eggs
    7. CNET — Google’s Legend of Zelda Easter Egg Will Take You Back in Time. Here’s How to Find It
    8. IGN — Zelda: Ocarina of Time Google Easter Egg Revealed
    9. www.ign.com — Zelda: Ocarina of Time Google Easter Egg Revealed
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    11. www.polygon.com — Google is quietly hiding a new Zelda: Ocarina of Time Easter egg
    12. gamerant.com — The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Quietly Hides Easter Egg ...
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