What Google's Ocarina of Time Easter Egg Means for Zelda Fan…
For players, it's a quick nostalgia hit that pairs one of gaming's most beloved classics with the early web. For Google, it's a shareable moment that ties its brand to gaming culture.
For players, it's a quick nostalgia hit that pairs one of gaming's most beloved classics with the early web. For Google, it's a shareable moment that ties its brand to gaming culture.
Key points - Google added a Zelda: Ocarina of Time easter egg to its search page. - Clicking the Master Sword sends users back to the old Google homepage. - The easter egg references the 1998 Nintendo 64 game Ocarina of Time. - The old homepage reflects the early, stripped-down era of Google's design.
Timeline - 1998: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time launches, and the original Google homepage era begins. - Now: Google adds an easter egg letting users click the Master Sword to see the 1998 homepage.
FAQ
Q: How do I trigger the Zelda easter egg on Google? A: Click the Master Sword on Google's search page. That action transports you back in time to the old Google homepage.
Q: What does the easter egg actually show? A: It takes you to the old Google homepage, a throwback to the search engine's early late-'90s design.
Q: Why is Google referencing Ocarina of Time? A: Ocarina of Time is the 1998 N64 Zelda classic, and the Master Sword time-travel theme fits a nostalgic homepage throwback.
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