The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Won Game of the Year at 2017 Game Awards
Fast forward to the 2017 Game Awards. The presenter says, “And the winner is…” and the crowd roars. Nintendo takes the stage. Eiji Aonuma, the producer, looks genuinely emotional. He thanks the fans, the team, and reminds us all that “making a game is like going on an adventure.” I got a little misty. Don’t tell anyone.
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And let’s be honest—Breath of the Wild winning wasn’t just a win for Zelda fans. It was a win for everyone who believed that games could be more than just button-mashing. It proved that a single-player, open-world game with a horse named Epona could compete with online shooters and giant RPGs. And win.
The Aftermath: A Love Letter to Hyrule
After the awards, Breath of the Wild sales skyrocketed. Suddenly, everyone was cooking dubious meals, shouting at thunderstorms, and breaking their weapons. It became a cultural touchstone. You couldn’t scroll through Twitter without seeing someone’s photo of Link paragliding over the Great Plateau.
And the strangest part? The game is still talked about today. People still find new secrets, like a hidden Korok seed under a rock that’s been there since 2017. That’s longevity, baby.