Nintendo reigns supreme over PlayStation, as shown this week - Reader's Feature.

The gaming world has been buzzing this week with two Nintendo Directs and a Sony meltdown. As an owner of only the Switch 2, I was primarily interested in the first two events. But even with my issues with Nintendo, Sony's recent actions have put things in perspective.

Many have criticized Nintendo for their priorities, particularly their focus on lesser-known franchises. We're getting a second Kirby game and second Metroid title in two years, but still no news on a new Mario platformer, Animal Crossing, Super Smash Bros., or Splatoon 4. It's puzzling why they haven't capitalised on the success of Smash Bros.

Ultimate with a Switch 2 Edition. But despite their odd choices, I'm happy with the Switch 2 so far. At least they have a plan, unlike Sony, whose strategy seems to be "release as few games as possible." I was content with the recent Direct on Wednesday, even though the announcements were not groundbreaking.

The real excitement came the day before with the announcement of a remake of The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time, my all-time favourite game. There has been some controversy over the reveal, with mixed opinions on the visuals. While the backgrounds look great and faithful to the original, some feel that Young Link is over-designed with distracting detailing on his hood.

To me, Young Link looks like a marzipan figurine on a wedding cake - overly cute and out of place. The other Kokiri characters look fine, so it seems they went overboard with his design. And perhaps the mistake was showing only Young Link sections, making the game appear more twee than it actually is.

Even the voiceovers were only for Young Link, adding to the cheese factor. There have been comparisons to AI and Unreal Engine, but I believe it's more about what they chose to showcase than the actual remake itself. If you watch the trailer, which has less focus on Young Link, you get a better sense of the game.

Nintendo has received some criticism for choosing to remake a classic for their big Christmas game instead of something new. But now that we've seen the game, I'm satisfied with their decision. It's been over a decade since we've had a new Zelda game in the original formula, so it's a nice trip down memory lane before the next mainline game is announced.

In comparison to the current state of PlayStation and Xbox, Nintendo seems like a breath of fresh air. They focus on single-player games, most of which are of high quality, and they don't try to rip off their customers. While it's never a good idea to be blindly loyal to a company, Nintendo is a better leader in the industry compared to Sony.

Or at least the current version of Sony. They used to do a decent job, but now it seems like they're just trolling their fans. For now, I'm content with my Switch 2.

But if I were to ever get another system, it would be a PC, not a PlayStation. In conclusion, the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time remake was a pleasant surprise during this eventful week in gaming. Nintendo's priorities may be questionable, but at least they have a plan.

Sony, on the other hand, has lost their way and it's easy to appreciate Nintendo for what they are. As a veteran gamer, I can't help but feel young again when I see the remake of my favourite game. And that, to me, is priceless.