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Monday3rd Jul 2017
Random Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's New DLC Contains A Weird Hidden Area
And it's strangely beautiful
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild's first helping of DLC is now live, and includes a brutally difficult challenge which involves working your way through a series of dungeons armed only with the items you find inside. While this new area will already have many of you gnashing your teeth in frustration, one...
Friday30th Jun 2017
News Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's Tough Trail Of The Sword DLC Has Been Beaten Already
Spoilers contained within!
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild's Trial of the Sword challenge - which launched today as part of the game's Master Trials DLC pack - has been beaten already. The 45-floor dungeon is packed with enemies that can only be defeated using gear you find inside - all of your current gear is removed when you enter. ...
Thursday29th Jun 2017
Nintendo Download 29th June (Europe)
Zelda: Breath of the Wild DLC! GoNNER! Switch discounts! More!
The European Nintendo Download Update is here, bringing with it some exciting retail DLC along with some interesting new download-only games. We have options across Switch, 3DS and Wii U to consider, along with the usual (and Switch) discounts doing the rounds. Check out the full line-up...
Nintendo Download 29th June (North America)
Zelda: Breath of the Wild DLC! GoNNER! Mighty Gunvolt Burst 3DS! More!
It's that time, dear readers, for the North American Nintendo Download Update. This week brings us more content for one of the year's best games, while the Switch eShop has two very different but tempting download titles. The 3DS has a couple of gems too, while the Wii U isn't...
News Majora's Mask DLC Will Definitely be Useful in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Can't we all just get along?
Over the past few days Nintendo has been publishing short articles from the team behind The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild to outline the various backgrounds and uses for the armour items that'll be added through this week's DLC. This time it's the turn of series producer Eiji Aonuma to talk about Majora's...
Wednesday28th Jun 2017
News Tingle Shocked Zelda: Breath of the Wild Designer Right Down To Her Bones
"He's such an unsettling character...but...he's also so adorable..."
Love him or hate him, Tingle is here to stay in the Zelda universe. First appearing in The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask back in 2000, we've seen him pop up time and again since then and he even got his own game on the DS in the shape of the amazingly...
Tuesday27th Jun 2017
News Nintendo Gives Details and Some History on Midna's Helmet in Zelda: Breath of the Wild DLC
Midna evolved from a prototype "goblin/devilkin" design
Nintendo has continued its series of articles providing a countdown to this week's DLC for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, this time profiling Midna's Helmet. First of all, the helmet will allow for "Guardian Resist Up" in the game, which is always handy. One neat screen from the...
Monday26th Jun 2017
News Eiji Aonuma and Colleagues to Give Masterclass on The Legend of Zelda at Japan Expo
Will no doubt focus heavily on Breath of the Wild
The Japan Expo in Paris is only a couple of weeks away, and it's an event Nintendo has often supported. Last year Nintendo ran a Splatoon Squid Sisters concert, reminiscent of the performances that proved to be such a hit in Japan. This year Nintendo's key contribution is a Masterclass...
News Nintendo Shows Off the New Armour in Zelda: Breath of the Wild's The Master Trials DLC
Korok Mask and Phantom Armor are first up
This week's big release isn't in stores, as it is The Master Trials DLC for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild; for those that have paid out on the Expansion Pass on Wii U or Nintendo Switch it's finally time to enjoy some new content. For players keen to play the game yet again (like this writer)...
News Extra Nintendo Switch Stock Drives Game Sales in UK, as Ever Oasis Struggles on Debut
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Breath of the Wild move back up
The UK chart results are out and bring mixed news from a Nintendo perspective. While two big hits got a boost in sales courtesy of "renewed stock" - which likely relates to the Switch hardware getting some fresh units last week - a new 3DS arrival struggled. To start with the good news,...
Tuesday13th Jun 2017
News DLC Details and New amiibo Confirmed for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
DLC Pack 1 arrives on 30th June
It was one of the safer bets ahead of the Nintendo Spotlight at E3 2017, as Nintendo revealed more details on the Expansion Pass content for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The first pack, in good news, will arrive on 30th June, while we also learnt more about the Holiday content which will be called The...
Friday9th Jun 2017
Random This €369.00 Zelda: Breath of the Wild Leather Jacket is Perfect for a Mid-Life Crisis
That lining...
We love The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, but that doesn't mean it's a game well suited to every bit of merchandise that marketers can dream up. It's now the subject of a pricey and limited edition leather jacket; its beauty is definitely in the eyes of the beholder. Produced by Musterbrand, this €369.00 jacket will...
Wednesday7th Jun 2017
News The Witcher 3 And Assassin's Creed Devs Heap Praise On Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
"They've raised the bar"
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has gone down as one of the finest video games of recent memory, not only selling impressively but also securing widespread critical acclaim as well. GamesIndustry.biz has been speaking to two major developers about what makes this Switch and Wii U title so groundbreaking, and what it...
Monday5th Jun 2017
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Holds Top 10 UK Spot as Street Fighter II Tumbles Down
Evergreen 3DS titles miss the top 40
The UK charts have brought some better news for Nintendo over the past few months, after an extended period of very limited successes. Nevertheless ARMS can't arrive soon enough, with recent Switch and 3DS releases struggling to make an impact. The highest-placed Switch title is once again Mario Kart 8 Deluxe,...
Wednesday31st May 2017
News Wolf Link amiibo Among Re-Runs Planned for North America
A dog's life for Breath of the Wild
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD was a lovely release on the Wii U, and those lucky enough to order it quickly got a special edition with a Wolf Link amiibo included. It's one of the harder amiibo to find on its own, however, which is a pity as it also has such a neat role in The Legend of Zelda: Breath...
Monday22nd May 2017
News Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia Enjoys a Reasonable Debut in UK Charts
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe remains the best performer on Switch
Nintendo had a major new release in the UK charts this week, albeit serving as a reminder that Switch isn't the company's only current-gen hardware. Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia arrived on 3DS and has landed at 5th place in the all-format chart - multiplatform title Injustice...
Random Take Legend Of Zelda, Add Some Gundam And You've Got Plenty Of Awesome
Upwardly mobile
While the Zelda series has toyed with mechanical concepts in recent outings, it's fair to say that fans would be somewhat resistive to the franchise moving into a sci-fi future with mobile suits and space ships. That doesn't stop some of us from dreaming, however - and Khris Ramirez has mashed the series together with one of...
Monday15th May 2017
Video How To Get To The Top Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's Sheikah Towers The Easy Way
Travel by tree
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild's sandbox approach means that players are finding all kinds of cool tricks tucked away in the world of Hyrule - some of which exploit glitches within the game itself. Those of you that have been following the game closely will already know about the infamous flying machine glitch which is handy...
Wednesday10th May 2017
Gallery It's All About The Little Details With This Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Cosplay
The stuff of legends
Cosplay is a massive part of being a video game fan for many players, and devotees of certain franchises spend countless hours crafting the perfect costume. Sometimes, the results are so good it blurs the line between the game itself and the real world - and we'd say that LayzaMichelle’s latest effort certainly falls into...
News Masahiro Sakurai Compares Zelda: Breath Of The Wild And Horizon Zero Dawn
"They really are masterpieces"
Kirby and Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai has a regular column in Japanese magazine Famitsu, and the topic of his latest entry - kindly translated by Source Gaming - is two of 2017's biggest open-world video games: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Horizon Zero Dawn
Tuesday9th May 2017
News Eiji Aonuma Aims to Keep Surprising Fans with The Legend of Zelda
"Provide surprises that exceed everyone’s expectations”
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has been nothing short of a smash hit with critics and fans alike, who are still exploring everything and everywhere in the new world of Hyrule. What is next for the series juggernaut though? It may be years away before production for the next Zelda...
Video This Has To Rank As The Most Epic Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Glitch Yet
"The Master Sword has returned to the forest"
We already know that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has a few interesting glitches which can be exploited to benefit the player and even break the game, but this latest discovery is perhap
News Cemu Wii U Emulator Version 1.7.5 Shows Daunting Progress With Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Nearly 8000 backers continue to fund development, too
Cemu, for quite a while, was a relatively low-key Wii U emulator. Its efforts to run games like Super Mario 3D World and Nintendo Land were mixed at best, often struggling to achieve playable framerates on impressive PC builds. Yet the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild seemingly...
Monday8th May 2017
News It Looks Like Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's Duelling Peaks Is Based On A Real Mountain
Found on Sado Island, Japan
Duelling Peaks is one of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild's most notable landmarks, and it would appear that it was inspired by a real mountain in Japan. The mountain is split down the middle just like the one in the video game and is found on Sado island, located off the west coast of Japan. While we...
Thursday4th May 2017
Nintendo Download 4th May (Europe)
Tumbleseed! Blazing Star! Blaster Master Zero demo! More!
The Nintendo Download Update is now live in Europe, though two new releases on the eShop actually arrived earlier in the week. Elsewhere we have a Switch demo, a welcome free update for a huge Wii U title and a mix of other new games and discounts. Let's get to it, shall we? Nintendo Switch...
Tuesday2nd May 2017
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Takes Top Spot to Give Nintendo a First UK Number 1 Since 2011
Zelda: Breath of the Wild on the rise thanks to additional Switch stock
Nintendo has enjoyed its first all-format chart-topping release in the UK since Pokemon White back in 2011, with the results now officially published and showing Mario Kart 8 Deluxe at the top. On the one hand it's rather staggering to see that statistic is a thing, but it's a...
News Fan-Made Zelda Title Breath Of The NES Gets Hit With Inevitable Takedown Notice
Development will continue, as planned
When we reported on Breath of the NES, Winter Drake's 8-bit take on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, the indie developer made it clear that if Nintendo did decide to take legal action to prevent distribution of the game then production would co
Hard Mode! Travel Medallions! Tingle suit!
Much noise was made when it was revealed that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild would be receiving a DLC season pass, in a first for the Zelda series. Some were for, others against, but it would certainly be interesting to all to see how Nintendo would be handling the additional content. Not a whole...
Friday28th Apr 2017
Video This Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Player Ain't Got No Time For Shrine Puzzles
Skip to the end
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild may be light on dungeons, but it makes up for that with loads of shrines, the vast majority of which contain a puzzle which must be solved before they can be considered complete. Some of these puzzles are actually quite tricky, but like so much of the game, they can be overcome by "exploiting"...
Thursday27th Apr 2017
News Zelda: Breath of the Wild Pushes Switch and Wii U Sales, 3DS Has Multiple Million-Sellers
A breath of life
The hit game The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has sold around 3.84 million copies between the Nintendo Switch and Wii U versions, a notable cross-platform success considering the circumstances of a new system launch and its ailing predecessor. Specifically, Breath of Wild sold 2.76 million units on the Switch and 1.08...
