Blake, a player living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), hopes to make the remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time the first game he has ever fully completed in his life. The remake is set to launch on Switch 2 on November 5, 2026, and he plans to use this opportunity to revisit the title he couldn't continue playing years ago.
On September 21, Blake posted in Nintendo Switch and Switch 2-related Reddit communities, sharing his diagnosis and his wish to complete a game. The post received many well-wishes, with some even offering to buy the game for him. He told reporters that he was deeply moved by the messages from strangers.
Blake says he was diagnosed with a rare form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) at age 38 and was told he had about 12 months left to live. Nearly five years have passed, and while he can still communicate via email, his physical condition is changing.
He started playing games in the late 1980s and later owned a Nintendo 64 console. At that time, he preferred competitive titles like GoldenEye 007. Although a friend recommended renting The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, he never got into it. Since then, he has devoted much of his time to online and live-service games, stating that he has never truly finished a game.
As his reflexes have weakened, Blake has turned more toward single-player games. He says gaming allows him to temporarily set aside real-life pressures and spend time with his young daughter. The timing of the remake's announcement gives him a chance to revisit The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, taking a step toward fulfilling his wish to finally complete a game.