
Nintendo Acknowledges Zelda Quiz Error in "Nintendo Today" App

By Reiner Knizia


By Reiner Knizia
Nintendo has recently issued an apology concerning an inaccuracy found in its daily 'Zelda' quiz, a feature within the 'Nintendo Today' application. This incident occurred during a question presented on September 16th, where players were asked about Link's behavior when encountering Bokoblins while disguised with a Bokoblin Mask. The peculiar situation arose because both provided options were factually correct, yet the system only recognized one as valid, causing considerable inconvenience and frustration for participants.
On September 16th, an unexpected flaw emerged in Nintendo's popular 'Nintendo Today' application. As part of the ongoing celebration of Zelda's 40th anniversary, the app offers a daily quiz to test fans' knowledge. However, yesterday's question presented a unique challenge: players were queried on the actions of Bokoblins when Link approaches them donning a Bokoblin Mask. The available choices were "They surround him" or "They treat him as one of their own." Experienced players of "Breath of the Wild" know that both scenarios accurately describe the Bokoblins' response. Despite this, the quiz system incorrectly marked one of these valid responses as wrong. Nintendo swiftly acknowledged the oversight, stating, "There was an error in the Bokoblin Mask quiz from the Breath of the Wild pack. The answer 'they surround him', which should have been marked as correct, was presented as an incorrect option. We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused. An update will be posted once our response to this issue has been finalised." This admission was promptly displayed on the app's card-collection screen, signaling the company's commitment to rectify the situation. While the immediate impact is a missed in-app medal for some, the broader community awaits Nintendo's definitive solution, which could involve re-issuing the question or compensating affected players.
This minor glitch serves as a valuable reminder of the intricate details involved in game development and content creation, even for seemingly straightforward quiz questions. It highlights the passion of the gaming community, where even small inaccuracies can spark widespread discussion. Nintendo's prompt acknowledgment and commitment to a resolution demonstrate its dedication to player satisfaction and maintaining the integrity of its interactive content. This event also underscores the meticulous attention to detail that is often required to ensure a flawless user experience, especially within beloved franchises like 'The Legend of Zelda'.
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