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Saturday10th Feb 2024
News The Legend Of Zelda: Twilight Princess Manga Series Is Getting A Box Set
Featuring "all 11 volumes of the smash-hit manga series"
Remember The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess manga series that began life in February 2016 and ended its run in early 2022? It was created by Akira Himekawa (the combined name for the two artists behind this series) and will later this year be available as a complete set. According to...
Friday17th Mar 2023
News Legendary Zelda Producer Eiji Aonuma Has Turned 60 This Week
Many happy returns!
If you're a fan of The Legend of Zelda, you know who Eiji Aonuma is. While Shigeru Miyamoto is credited as the franchise creator and has played a prominent role in its growth, Aonuma has arguably had an even more significant impact on the franchise, serving as a director on classics like Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, The Wind...
Sunday5th Mar 2023
Poll Box Art Brawl: Duel - The Legend Of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Awoooooooo!
Welcome back to another edition of Box Art Brawl! For the past two weeks, we have been focused on games from the world of the GBA. After judging the box art of Metroid Fusion, last time we took a look at the differences between the North American/European and the Japanese box art for Golden Sun and the results were expectedly distanced...
Friday31st Dec 2021
News The Legend Of Zelda: Twilight Princess Manga Will End With The Next Chapter
It's been going since 2016
Remember The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess manga that was localised by Viz Media? Akira Himekawa - the combined name for the two artists behind this series - recently announced the next chapter would be the last one. The Twilight Princess manga
Thursday18th Feb 2021
Rumour Zelda's 35th Anniversary Will See The Return Of Wind Waker And Twilight Princess
Game journalist says it's "100%" happening
If the reveal of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD wasn't the exact HD release you were hoping for from Nintendo, don't worry - as there are apparently other Zelda games returning to mark 35 years of the series. According to VGC journalist, Andy Robinson, Nintendo fans can be on the lookout for
Wednesday8th May 2019
News First 4 Figures Shares Updated Details Of Zelda Twilight Princess Midna Statue
On your marks, get set, budget!
First 4 Figures has made a name for itself releasing quality statues of characters from throughout video game history. The fine quality of the company's output carries a price tag to match, but you can't argue with the painstaking effort that goes into each piece. The company has released the above video diary...
Monday14th May 2018
News Zelda Fans Can Finally Welcome True Form Midna Into Their Homes, Thanks To First 4 Figures
Prepare your wallets
If you consider yourself to be a dedicated Zelda fan, then you will no doubt be clamouring to pick up the seventh statue from the The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Resin Statue line of collectibles from the artisans at First 4 Figures. This 'True Form' Midna statue will look amazing on your gaming shelf...
Thursday26th Apr 2018
News Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Is The Best-Selling Zelda Game Of All Time, Kind Of
Only if you don't count remasters
Nintendo has revealed that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has sold 8.48 million copies on Switch and 1.5 million copies on Wii U, giving a combined total of almost ten million units worldwide. This makes it the best-selling Zelda outing of all time - but only if you don't include remasters. The...
Monday22nd May 2017
News The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess is Now Approved for Sale in China
Possibly destined for the NVIDIA Shield
The Chinese market is potentially hugely lucrative, but the country's laws and logistical challenges make it a tough market to crack, especially for console manufacturers. There have been some efforts by Sony and Microsoft with their hardware, but little suggestion over the past couple of years that either...
Tuesday27th Sep 2016
News Lovely Twilight Princess Figma Zelda and Link Available to Pre-Order Now
And they don't come with a ridiculous price tag
We often like sharing some of the handsome Nintendo-themed collectables and figures that are up for grabs, though some come with prohibitive price tags. The Figma ranges by Good Smile, however, often stand out for being both handsome figures and affordable to boot. Pre-orders have now opened on three...
Monday30th May 2016
News The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Manga Is Coming to the West
'Akira Himekawa' confirms Viz Media will take up publication
A while ago it was confirmed that The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess would have its own manga. At the time it was only pinned down for a Japanese release, but Akira Himekawa - the combined name for the two artists behind many of these franchise manga - has since outed it as being...
Saturday7th May 2016
Music Relax and Enjoy a Twilight Princess Orchestral Medley
Perfect for an evening listen
This year is the 30th Anniversary year of The Legend of Zelda, and so far we've had Twilight Princess HD on the Wii U to get into the spirit. Though the next full entry in the series isn't coming until 2017, we can expect fans to step up and produce some top-notch tributes. One example is from RebeccaETripp, who...
Monday28th Mar 2016
News Fan-Made HD Twilight Princess Update "On Hiatus" Following YouTube Takedowns By Nintendo
Entering the twilight zone
Last year - around the same time that Nintendo announced it was releasing a HD remake of Twilight Princess - we spoke to Tomoya Hamasaki, the leader of a team working on its own fan-made upgrade of the esteemed title. The project was incredibly ambitious, with the aim being to use the incredible power found in modern PCs...
Wednesday2nd Mar 2016
News Digital Foundry Gives a Thumbs Up to Twilight Princess HD, Though There Are Framerate Dips
A few effects can't quite hold 30fps in 1080p
With The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD around the corner you'll have seen that a glut of reviews have popped up, including ours, and now Eurogamer's Digital Foundry has produced an updated 'face-off' article comparing the new release with its GameCube and Wii predecessors. Overall, the...
Wednesday24th Feb 2016
Video Eiji Aonuma and Colleagues Reflect on Development of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Including 'that' E3 reveal
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD isn't far away, with Wii U owners not having long to wait before tackling the remastered adventure. Ahead of its release on 4th March, Nintendo is stepping up its marketing and has now launched a new retrospective video series. In the first part, A Look Back, Eiji Aonuma and...
Tuesday29th Sep 2015
Video Did You Know Gaming? Explores The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Reminds us that it's due a replay
The Zelda franchise is often the source of many delicious and occasionally unlikely rumours, and The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess has been at the centre of some in recent years. Some wanted it to be remade for Wii U, others thought it'd come to 3DS - or maybe New Nintendo 3DS - as a 3D remake, and in the end...
Monday18th May 2015
Video Take A Look At The Evolution Of Fairies In The Legend Of Zelda Series
Fairy impressive
Since the original Legend of Zelda was released on the NES in 1986, fairies have been an integral part of the series. In each iteration, these fairies have always shared common traits; with the ability to rejuvenate, enhance and often provide vital words of wisdom to the hero, Link. YouTuber – MasterOfHyrule – has payed tribute...
Tuesday18th Nov 2014
News Twili Midna Joins The Battle In Upcoming Hyrule Warriors DLC Pack
Twilight Princess fans, rejoice
Nintendo’s Eiji Aonuma has today revealed new information via The Legend of Zelda Miiverse community about the upcoming Twilight Princess DLC, coming soon to Hyrule Warriors. The second pack from Koei Tecmo will include Midna's true form, Twili Midna, as a playable character according Aonuma's latest post: This...
Tuesday8th Jul 2014
News The Zeldathon Adventure Kicks Off This Week To Raise a Whole Lot of Rupees
Link to the Cash
While the majority of us play games simply for entertainment or perhaps because it's our biggest hobby, some groups use that passion to set world records, enter competitions or, in the case of Zeldathon, try and raise a lot of cash for charity. The Zeldathon Adventure kicks off on 10th July and will be the 12th fundraiser from the...
Monday23rd Jun 2014
News Agitha, of Twilight Princess Fame, Confirmed as Playable Character in Hyrule Warriors
New character Lana also playable, villains from Twilight Princess to appear
Update: Subsequent reports from this leaked Famitsu article explain that Lana (referenced below) is a new character, The White Witch, who uses a magical book of spells to combat enemies. Agitha can attack with a parasol and summon bugs, Link will have his iconic hook-shot,...
Wednesday2nd Apr 2014
News Limited Edition Zelda Statue Available For Pre-Order From First 4 Figures
Only 2,500 figures at $350 to be released worldwide
First 4 Figures has announced the release of a limited-edition figurine of Princess Zelda for $350. She will be dawning her dress and overall appearance from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess and joining other figures previously released from that title. The official page states that the...
Wednesday16th Oct 2013
News Eiji Aonuma Explains Why The Legend of Zelda Isn't a Yearly Franchise
Quality is the key
Time has played a key role in many of the games in The Legend of Zelda series, and it would seem that it's also quite important when it comes to its development. In a recent interview with Shack News Eiji Aonuma explained why we don't see our favourite green-garbed hero on a yearly basis, as per Call of Duty and Assassin's Creed...
Wednesday8th Aug 2012
News The Wild West Meets Zelda In A Fist Full of Rupees
Amazing Hyrule and Spaghetti Western Mash-Up Hits YouTube
There was a time when YouTube was the sole preserve of low-grade amateur videos and footage of amusing pets performing inane stunts, but with millions of dollars being pumped into original programming on the service, we're starting to see the kind of content which rivals what we're viewing on...
Thursday22nd Sep 2011
News A New Zelda Figurine is Available for Pre-Order
Link rides into view
Some of you may already be aware of the Twilight Princess "Master Arts" series of figurines from First 4 Figures. There have been two models up to now, the first represents Zant, the villain from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, while the second portrays Midna and Wolf Link. The third figure is now confirmed,...
Monday7th Mar 2011
News Zelda Music Project Raises $19,000 for Twilight Princess Album
More than a few rupees
Last year saw the release of Zelda Reorchestrated's Ocarina of Time album, and now the pioneering group has moved onto the most recent home console Link adventure: Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. The project has so far raised over $19,000, which will be used to record the game's soundtrack with a live Hollywood-calibre...
Tuesday15th Feb 2011
News This Zelda GameCube Controller is Awesome in an Ugly Way
An acquired taste
Way back when Nintendo was putting the finishing touches to Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess on GameCube, there were plans for a limited edition controller to accompany the little box's swansong. While the pad never hit the shelves, photos of its prototype design and packaging have hit the net for your eyes to behold. Coming from...
Sunday28th Nov 2010
News Pre-Order the Midna & Wolf Link Statue From Next Tuesday
The second model in the Twilight Princess "Master Arts" series
About two months ago, First 4 Figures released the first model from the Twilight Princess "Master Arts" series in the form of a 1/4th scale statue of Zant ― the antagonist from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. Now, the officially-licensed maker of video game figures...
Monday30th Aug 2010
News Twilight Princess with High Res Textures Looks Fantastic
Fan project shines the game up
Zelda: Twilight Princess is knocking on four years old now: a venerable granddaddy in the Zelda line, it's only natural it's starting to show its age. Talented chap AaronLite has injected the game with some virtual Botox in the form of high resolution textures that turn the blurry bridges, grass and rocks of Hyrule...
Sunday29th Aug 2010
News Fan-Made Zelda MMO in Early Stages of Development
Zelda World to offer what Nintendo hasn't?
Most of the games in The Legend of Zelda series stay fairly rooted in the action-RPG genre and whilst that hasn't been detrimental to its overall quality and reputation, it does leave room for those wanting a deviation from the somewhat limited offline play for some wishful thinking. It seems a group of...
Wednesday2nd Dec 2009
News Nintendo: We Don't Want To Remake Past Zelda Games
Producer Eiji Aonuma doesn't want to break "emotional attachment" to classic titles
In an excellent interview with IGN, Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma has explained why Nintendo doesn't follow the lead of other companies and remake vintage entries in the franchise: Whenever we have to think about the remake, we have to also think about the background,...
