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Perhaps the only video game capable of toppling Final Fantasy VII from being the greatest RPG-Adventure of all time is Zelda: The Ocarina of Time created and developed by Shigeru Miyamoto and his dream team of video game engineers. Many players were itching to get their hands on this title and the constant delays were prompting much controversy. Nintendo boasted that this game, when released, would become a new benchmark for 3-D based video games to come. This website is devoted to this game and will remain as a permanent source for the latest previews, gameshots, and related Zelda material available anywhere in the world.
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Here's a look at the gold cartridge available to gamers that preordered the Legend of Zelda: The Ocarina of Time from their retailer before November 23, 1998. The original NES games were gilded and out of respect for nostalgics who remember the very first time they opened that box and discovered a wonderful golden game inside they have done it again.
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November 23, 1998, was the big day. After four years of rumors, screenshots, teasers, pushed back release dates, and hope, the greatest Nintendo game of all time arrived in the United States. Prepare to embark on a new adventure in the latest Odyssey of Hyrule. Experience Zelda: The Ocarina of Time. It will be an event you tell your children and grandchildren.
So many great words can be said about the experience of playing this game, the Zelda series as a whole, and its newest 64-bit addition to the saga. Please send your comments, thoughts, and questions about The Legend of Zelda to Video Gamer X.
VIDEO GAMER X'S ZELDA 64 DIARY...A day's log of Video Gamer X's First Zelda 64 Experience. WARNING: There may be a few spoilers.
6/19/99 - Falco-X/El-Toro of HTLOZ please read this page. CONTINUING IS POINTLESS More Discovered Bugs/Glitches and Tricks have been released. Read what gamers found and try it for yourself - if you dare...
6/18/99 - It's official, a sequel to Zelda 64 is coming, but we're not out of the woods yet. CLICK HERE to find out about it.
HTLOZ retracts their defamatory remarks regarding Video Gamer X. The issue can now be laid to rest.
6/17/99 - A New Section, Zelda Retro looks back at the past of the Zelda Series as well as Nintendo games and related classic material. More additions to this section will come soon.
6/16/99 - Video Gamer X posts a Letter of the Month for June The discussion onViolence in Video Games continues as gamers speak out. Here are your comments on HTLOZ's and it's webmaster's shameful slander of me and "The Odyssey of Hyrule"
6/15/99 - Another Website defames "The Odyssey of Hyrule" and Video Gamer X. Hear what Video Gamer X has to say about their behavior
6/12/99 - Video Gamer X discusses Violence in Video Games. Another sad day occurs in Odyssey of Hyrule history. More Wall of Shamers are discovered. When will this nonsense end? : (
6/8/99 - Annoying Ricky Martin music...what on earth are you talking about? I don't hear any Ricky Martin music, do you...? (hee, hee) Try playing Zelda the tough way with Crooked Cart, no sword, and a whole lot of Deku Sticks.
6/7/99 - The Odyssey of Hyrule wins some awards from other sites across the internet. Added new fond memories of Zelda. Video Gamer X decides to change the music of the site's main page, at least for a little while anyway. Tell me what you think.
6/4/99 - Video Gamer X clears up some unresolved issues that continue to appear across the internet and in his E-mail. If you're looking for an answer LOOK HERE FIRST
6/3/99 - The First Part of the Enchanted Forest is Now Available! Voyage to a Zelda world in 3-D! More environments are coming soon so keep in touch with The Odyssey of Hyrule the one and only on the Internet featuring a Zelda VRML experience.
Experience "The Enchanted Forest"
5/31/99 - Video Gamer X launches a new website, Final Fantasy VIII: The Adventure Continues. You are invited to take a tour. Don't worry I haven't given up on The Odyssey of Hyrule site, I've just created ANOTHER great site for you to enjoy.
FINAL FANTASY VIII: The Adventure Continues
5/17/99 - It's time we all had a break from the serious side of "The Odyssey of Hyrule" to attend to more lighthearted literary horseplay. Check out SOMETHING TO LAUGH AT TOO for a belly-chuckle or two.
5/15/99 - EXCLUSIVE! Next Zelda, 64DD and N2000 information released. Discover the future of your next Zelda experience from Miyamoto himself, and some of the preliminary specifications of the N2000.
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!
5/14/99 - Video Gamer X thanks all the fans for making this site possible.
HERE IS MY THANK YOU TO THE GAMERS OF THE WORLD
5/13/99 - I've taken down the self-scrolling Java-Applet. It was experimental, if you liked it let me know because it doesn't seem compatable with everyone's computer. I'll just stick to the basics from now on.
5/12/99 - Here's a look at a Zelda that no one in America ever played! CHECK IT OUT! Also I've installed a scrolling text window at the top of the page, please report to me if it isn't working when you visit the site, thanks.
5/9/99 - See what exciting plans Video Gamer X has in store for gamers in the future.
5/8/99 - Find out what happened with the Miyamoto Interview and Impact Gaming Here's the questions that would have been asked. See Video Gamer X spill the beans on Nintendo's Top Secret Programmers Only N64 Game Debug Code
4/27/99 - Did you ever wonder what it would be like to look and be like Link? This new section tells you how to amplify your connection to the Legendary Hero.
CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT HOW!
4/22/99 - As part of my Video Game Pantheon project and a salute to great games I have allocated classic and contemporary game music for your listening pleasure. These are some of the greatest pieces of all time! Check out the new Video Game Midi Archive
4/20/99 - The Odyssey of Hyrule continues strong after a year of life on the internet. Video Gamer X is still your best source for Zelda related issues and News. This weeks updates include - Discussions, The Encyclopedia, The Hall of Fame. Check out what else Rodney Johnson and Video Gamer X have to say about the Hyrule Running Man. HERE
4/14/99 - Many new glitches added, check these out! Also a gamer may (and I must iterate MAY) have found out the secret of the pyramid in the Haunted Wasteland. Listen to what he says HERE Also hear what Rodney Johnson has to say about the Hyrule Running Man.
4/9/99 - Due to more malfunctions at "Impact Gaming" domain I've had to re-repost the site back at the old RELIABLE, TBI address. More than likely you've bookmarked the other site, but hopefully you return here. I am again sorry about this. Now on to the News. Check out the new Zelda Encyclopedia. Click Here for more news from Video Gamer X.
4/4/99 - Happy Awakening Day! The Odyssey of Hyrule turns 1 year old. On this date one year ago I started a simple website devoted to Zelda and today it has blossomed into an experience like no other.
4/2/99 - Sadly, another Wall of Shamer was reported to me. The owner of this site seems to have no respect for Zelda or the Odyssey of Hyrule. This issue will be taken care of.
4/1/99 - Happy April Fools!, Nintendo officially joins the celebration with a totally "gag" website with altered proof screenshots that the Triforce is in Zelda 64. I'm sure these are in circulation around the internet now, and I hope that gamers don't take them seriously as I have discovered that some have. Please folks - don't believe these shots. They are 100% fake. Remember the T-Rex. This is the same thing.
3/28/99 - Sections updated, The "Z" Files, Understanding Princess Zelda, The Game Bugs
TRIFORCE IN THE PROGRAMMERS CODE?
DEBATE REGARDING THIS ISSUE
3/23/99 - Problems loading this site (Impact Gaming Server) should be ending soon as repairs on Server come to an end. Sorry to all those who had to be diverted back to the old site or waited for an interminable amount of time for this address' site to load.
3/14/99 - (For internet address http://www.tbi.net/~max/zelda64.htm) Hopefully you've made it back here to the old server site which is now updated to match the one that is currently inaccessable at Impact Gaming's address. There seems to be some kind of severe technical problem transpiring with IMPACT GAMING SERVER. I'm real sorry about this. I've tried to make contact with the webmasters at Impact Gaming but they also seem to be in an E-mail black out too. I can't get any mail myself, so I assume similar for them. Well, all I can say is I'm not to happy about it, but I'll wait and see what happens. In the mean time just come back here to the old site address for new info until the server is fixed. Oh, and about the Miyamoto interview. There were a lot of people thinking it was on March 7, but no I clearly stated that it would be held on MAY 7 then posted most likely on MAY 8. I REPEAT, MAY 7. Got that. Thanks.
3/9/99 - Inside sources say ADD ON CARTRIDGE FOR ZELDA A REALITY! NEW DUNGEONS AND PLOTS? As soon as I find out more on this I will definitely let everybody know about it. Keep checking back on this developing story.
3/5/99 - BIG NEWS! I REPEAT BIG NEWS! NO NEWS IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN THIS. One of Video Gamer X's contacts at Impact Gaming Has arranged an interview with SHIGERU MIYAMOTO, yes I repeat "The Master" himself, SHIGERU MIYAMOTO! On May 8, all will be told - Triforce, Zelda 64 II, N2000, anything we want to know. The Odyssey of Hyrule and Impact Gaming will be first on the Internet to provide this groundbreaking interview. Yes folks we have the Holy Grail, the great interview with the creator of Mario, Zelda, Star Fox, Donkey Kong, and many timeless video game classics. Mark your calendars and keep checking the Odyssey of Hyrule and the New Impact Gaming site (Available This coming Monday) for updates on this most impressive issue. Find out More - CLICK HERE!
3/3/99 - Attention! Attention! - Video Gamer X is working with Impact Gaming and the new site address is now accessable. You may now view the Odyssey of Hyrule at www.impactgaming.net/odyssey/zelda64.htm Video Gamer X can also be contacted at [email protected] THIS SITE WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THIS ADDRESS FOR ANOTHER THREE WEEKS ONLY so fans update your bookmarks and favorites. I repeat, THIS SITE IS MOVING make sure to update all your links. Coming soon you will be able to chat live with other gamers and fans. An ongoing Anthology of Zelda stories will be available.
2/25/99 - Attention! Attention! The Odyssey of Hyrule is about to make a BIG impact, in fact I Video Gamer X am so happy to bring this information to you that I just can't hold it in any longer. (No it's not the triforce, sorry) but it's way better. Since I created the Odyssey of Hyrule some time ago I always knew that someday the site would become something great, something that gamers worldwide would come to find as a haven for their thoughts and ideas as well as a source for gaming information that is entirely unique and exclusive. Recently I have been in contact with a newly developing internet gaming scene called Impactgaming.net. Together with the power of their servers and my creativity I can now actualize the greatest Zelda internet experience possible. You gamers will soon be able to chat, download your favorite Mpegs, Avi's, Mp3's, midi's, real audio, and much much more. This site will excel in many regards and will be the ulitmate source for Zelda related issues. In the coming weeks and months you will see a metamorphosis in development of this Mega Site. My affiliate Impact Gaming is also poised to become an internet hub for console and PC gaming related issues. The new site is under development so you may not see any big updates for the next several days, but rest assured when I debut the new site, the wait will be worth it. At this time I am entertaining any ideas you gamers would like to see in the next site. Please feel free to tell me what you would like, and as time goes by I will be able to impliment these things on the new site. The time has come to embark on the greatest Zelda adventure of them all...
FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO THOUGHT THE T-REX CODE WAS REAL READ THIS - 2/23/99
2/22/99 - Check out SOMETHING TO LAUGH AT for...well...something new to laugh at. Have fun.
2/19/99 - Howdy Gamers. Video Gamer X is back in the saddle for some Zelda 64 info. Now that the storm from that Triforce fiasco has quelled we can focus on more down to earth Zelda issues. Will there be another Zelda? Will Miyamoto be at the helm of the Next Generation of Zelda Games for N2000? Only time, and Nintendo will tell. One thing is for sure with the success of Zelda 64 it is without a doubt that another sequel will undoubtedly arise. Keep checking back for more news regarding the next Zelda sequel. I have added a new section to answer Frequently Asked Questions that continuously appear in my mail-box. Please read this section before you send me a letter, you may find your answer in there. If you haven't already noticed The Odyssey of Hyrule is now listed at Nintendo's Zelda 64 site, www.zelda64.com.
THE TRIFORCE IS REAL? - AN UNSOLVED MYSTERY
YOU MUST LOOK AT THIS FIRST! - 2/8/99
NOW LOOK AT THIS FOR THE TRUTH - 2/9/99
WHAT YOU THOUGHT ABOUT IT - 2/10/99
2/6/99 - Latest News. The Odyssey of Hyrule has become very popular. You fans out there racked up a whopping 2.3 million hits on the site in the month of January. That's astounding to say the least. Those looking for your stories, will see them some time in the coming week. I must make an announcement here though, before you E-mail me, please read the site thoroughly, because I've been getting remarks and questions about things I've already addressed somewhere on the site. Please, I know it's a big site, but just take the time to read sections like "Top Secret" and "Discussions" for answers to your questions and comments. Many of the "Going beyond the Game" sections are updated on a regular basis. Finally, on a less joyful note, I found another big offender for the Wall of Shame. It's time this kind of thing stops. Remember the Odyssey of Hyrule is your Best source for Zelda gaming topics and issues.
1/27/99 - After hearing the Windmill man's theme hour after hour, I decided that it might be a good idea if I change the music back to the Overworld Theme. Round and round we go...ANNOYING! Adios to the Music Man.
1/27/99 - This site will be getting a major update within the next week or so. Phase 1 includes the creation of the Many Adventures of Link Section, then a change in the music. As you may already notice you are now listening to the Windmill Man's Theme. It sets that kind of weird mood to the site. It has been kind of getting strange lately with all those Triforce rumors, and psychic Zelda connections.
1/25/99 - Is there more to Zelda 64? While some have given up on the game, this site shows that there is much more true (and I do mean TRUE, not imaginary) secrets and tricks out there. Is the seemingly highly classified Triforce out there? Who knows, but at least enjoy the game for what it is, a masterpiece unparalleled by any other for the N64.
1/21/99 - The Odyssey of Hyrule debut T-Dog's bag of Zelda 64 tricks and cheats. Check these out! You will only find them here.
1/17/99 - More Hall of Shamers discovered. I don't get it. Why!? Make you're own site, not mine! Countless discussions received regarding the Triforce. An update will follow soon regarding the existence or non-existence of this elusive piece of Zelda mastery.
1/10/98 - While the quest for the Triforce continues, there remain unanswered questions about Zelda 64. Video Gamer X dares to go where no sites have gone before in unwraveling the hidden mystery of the game.
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