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Saturday21st Jan 2017
News Eiji Aonuma Teases Alternate Ending for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
It will require you to meet certain criteria
Another fresh detail from the IGN Portugal interview with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild producer Eiji Aonuma has been published, and it's one that's sure to be of interest to completionists. When asked if there would be any alternate endings in the title, Aonuma replied - Yes there is
Interview with IGN Portugal Contradicts Nintendo Representative
In recent information regarding the possibility of dual-audio in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, was from a Nintendo rep at the Paris hands-on event. Stating that the title would 'feature both the Japanese voices and the English/European dubs,' many took this exchange as a...
Friday20th Jan 2017
News Reggie on Wii U Support Going Forward
"We really are at the end of life for Wii U"
Now that the Switch has seen a full reveal and is rapidly nearing its worldwide release, the Wii U is already starting to become a fading memory. Developers left and right have been dropping planned ports of games in favor of the Switch, and now Nintendo itself has stated that its throwing in the towel...
Thursday19th Jan 2017
News Princess Zelda is "Very Complex and Multi-Faceted" in Breath of the Wild, Aonuma Explains
So don't get carried away over 2 seconds of crying in the trailer
We think it's fair to say that the new trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild stole the show during last week's Nintendo Switch presentation, providing a strong flourish with which to end the broadcast. It was packed full of new scenes, characters and sent chills up many...
News Eiji Aonuma Outlines the Challenges in Developing The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Discusses changes made to incorporate the Switch
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is now just weeks away, arriving on the Nintendo Switch and Wii U on 3rd March. The anticipation is palpable, as it's not only the first new '3D' Legend of Zelda title since Skyward Sword on Wii, but it's the most ambitious game the series has ever seen. An...
Wednesday18th Jan 2017
Video The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild's Localised Voice Acting is Pretty Darn Varied
Hamming it up
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a huge release for Nintendo, both as a last hurrah for Wii U and a launch title on Nintendo Switch. As a result the company is naturally pulling out all of the stops on production values, with the most recent trailer showcasing voice acting for the new release. Naturally it'll vary per region...
Tuesday17th Jan 2017
News The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Will Require a 3GB Install on Wii U
For all you physical buyers
Yesterday, it was announced that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild would amazingly be just 13GB on Wii U and 13.4GB on Switch. Considering that it's one of the most ambitious projects Nintendo's ever undertaken, that's quite impressive, and its relatively small size will no doubt entice many buyers into picking up a...
Monday16th Jan 2017
News The Legend of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Is A 13.4GB Download On Nintendo Switch
And 13GB on Wii U
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild will take up 13.4GB of internal storage on Switch, should you choose to download it rather than buy the physical game card. On Wii U, it takes up 13GB. That's quite an amazing achievement when you consider the sheer size of the game, but it could potentially cause headaches for those who...
Friday13th Jan 2017
News Zelda and Bokoblin Added to Breath of the Wild amiibo Range
More small delights
Today's Nintendo Switch Presentation had plenty of reveals, but some details have emerged through press releases and website updates. For example, two additional amiibo have been shown off for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, which is coming to both the Switch and Wii U on 3rd March. These additions are Zelda, who made a
Thursday5th Jan 2017
News The Latest Breath of the Wild Screenshot Potentially Reveals Beedle the Merchant
OOOOOOOOooooooohhhh!!!
Beedle was one of the more memorable additions to recent Zelda games, showing up in all the Toon Link games, along with Skyward Sword. The quirky merchant is always on the move, be it by boat or hot air balloon, and becomes a familiar face in your travels through the overworld. Sure, his prices can be outrageous at times, but...
Monday2nd Jan 2017
News CoroCoro Magazine Reportedly Pegs The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild for Spring Release
Take a deep breath
Rumours have been circulating for a while now as to when The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild will finally be released. Estimates have ranged from the Switch launch, to 'Spring' and also 'Summer'. Fans have been wishing for Zelda will be part of the Switch launch lineup, of course, and now Japanese magazine CoroCoro has...
Sunday1st Jan 2017
News New Breath of the Wild Art Pays Homage to the Original NES Classic
"In the midst of a little kingdom, in the land of Hyrule"
The official Zelda Twitter page has released a new piece of art in line with its holiday pieces; if you missed the previous posts, here's Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Halloween. What's great about the latest art for
Thursday15th Dec 2016
News Nintendo Releases Link-Themed 'Holiday Card' Website for the Festive Season
Snow joke
Every year Nintendo releases festive messages in different regions, and Nintendo of America has already pitched in. It's launch a simple 'Happy Holiday' website, which in the code is referred to as a 'Holiday Card'; it's a rather neat video focused on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and the broader series. You can see it here or...
News Nintendo Offers a Seasonal Treat in New Screen for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
You may Fall for it
Nintendo has a number of decent official Facebook pages, and now it appears to be kicking into gear with its page for The Legend of Zelda. The latest post states that we can look forward to new screens for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, showcasing Hyrule and its varied locations up to the game's launch; it doesn't...
Saturday3rd Dec 2016
News The Legend of Zelda 30th Anniversary amiibo Provide Food and Goodies in Breath of the Wild
Self-scan groceries
In The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Link is more of a living, breathing character. He always has been, of course, but in the upcoming Switch / Wii U title you need to manage his clothing and diet to keep him healthy and ready for the environment. You'll need to catch, cook and prepare food to get through the challenge...
Friday2nd Dec 2016
News Zelda: Breath Of The Wild And Pokémon GO Win At The Game Awards 2016
No winner picked in controversial "Best Fan Creation" category
The Game Awards 2016 took place last night and Nintendo scooped awards in three categories. The phenomenon that is Pokémon GO won two awards - Best Mobile/Handheld and Best Family game - while Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was deemed to be the Most Anticipated upcoming title...
Video Nintendo Shows Off New Area in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Check out Zonai Ruins
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild had two segments during The Game Awards, with the second being a brief Nintendo Treehouse playthrough of a new area; gameplay was on Wii U, notably. Link initially meets Kass, a travelling minstrel, and then we catch a glimpse of the 'Zonai Ruins' and different approaches to tackling the...
Video Take a Look at The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild's New Trailer
It's worth a watch
A big part of the pre-show of The Game Awards 2016 was a new trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. It focuses on showing new environments and gives glimpses of villages, bigger towns and other characters. You can see it below, and fans are sure to pick it apart for details; there's plenty to see, including what may...
Live Blog Watch The Game Awards 2016, Featuring The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Live!
Reggie Fils-Aime also expected at the event
It's time, once again, for The Game Awards. Now in its third year, this show has established itself as one of the biggest of its kind and has started to build a solid reputation. Nintendo often has a decent presence, and this year there'll be exclusive new footage of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the...
Thursday1st Dec 2016
News Reggie Confirmed For On-Stage Appearance At The Game Awards 2016
The main man himself
The Game Awards 2016 take place tonight and host Geoff Keighley has confirmed that Nintendo of America boss Reggie Fils-Aime will be appearing on-stage at some point during the event. From Keighley's comments it sounds like Reggie is going to be presenting on-stage. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild will be shown during...
Wednesday30th Nov 2016
News The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Has a Lovely Official Website
We'll Link to it
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is expected to be one of the hottest releases on 2017, heading to both the Wii U and Nintendo Switch. Just ahead of the game getting new footage shown off at The Game Awards, Nintendo
Monday28th Nov 2016
News Exclusive Footage for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild to Feature in The Game Awards
We'll be tuning in
With Nintendo planning an eShop sale to coincide with The Game Awards, in addition to being up for some of the upcoming event's prizes, it's been clear the company is continuing its run of involvement with the show. Now the hype is ramping up further, with confirmation that there'll be an 'exclusive new look' at The Legend of...
Thursday24th Nov 2016
News Nintendo Celebrates Thanksgiving With Some Neat Breath of the Wild Art
Link goes back to nature
With Thanksgiving being celebrated today in the US, we can be pretty sure that Nintendo of America will be joining many others in the country with a company-wide day off. NoA did remember, nevertheless, to tweet a Holiday message, and did so with a nice bit of art related to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The...
News GAME In-Store Advertising Indicates March 2017 Release For Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
We hope you're keeping up
The Zelda: Breath of the Wild rollercoaster continues. While there have been rumours that the title won't make the Switch launch, yesterday we reported that US retailer GameStop has it listed as a Q1 2017 release (before April, basically). We now have more evidence to suggest that
Wednesday23rd Nov 2016
News GameStop Thinks We'll Be Playing Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Before April
Could it be a Switch launch title after all?
It's fair to say that the rumour that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild won't be hitting the Nintendo Switch at launch caused quite a bit of upset, and since then we've seen evidence to suggest that it could arrive later in the year - a listing on Targe
Tuesday15th Nov 2016
Rumour The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Won't Be Ready by March
The waiting game continues...
It's pretty safe to say that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the most anticipated game on Nintendo's release schedule, and we're now supposedly only a few months out from the game's launch. Of course, if the original release schedule was followed, Breath of the Wild would've been old news by now, but Nintendo...
Monday24th Oct 2016
Video Game Center DX Shows Off The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Another long look at the Wii U version
We saw plenty of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild earlier in the year, but now that a little time has passed there seems to be a renewed appetite for more footage of the game. Nintendo is still sticking to areas seen in the E3 demo, but it's nevertheless rather nice to see the upcoming blockbuster in...
Thursday20th Oct 2016
News New Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Footage Looks Jaw-Droppingly Gorgeous
Exploration, combat and weather shown off
Nintendo has just updated the official Japanese website for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild with some stunning new video footage. Three relatively short clips have been published. The first - which is shown above - focuses on exploration, showing Link running, sailing, climbing and snowboarding...
Monday3rd Oct 2016
News Pre-Orders For New Legend Of Zelda amiibo Go Live On Amazon UK
Plastic fantastic
Amazon UK has put pre-orders live for the four new Zelda-themed amiibo figures which launch later this year. The Legend of Zelda amiibo collection includes Ocarina of Time Link, Wind Waker Link, Wind Waker Zelda and the "classic" Link
Friday16th Sep 2016
News Apparent amiibo Release Date for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Leaked Online
Excitable chat about NX follows, of course
With The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild coming to both Wii U and NX in 2017, many are watching closely to see if the title leads to any inadvertent NX details or leaks ahead of time. So what's got parts of the web buzzing today? Well, the eager gamers over on the NX subreddit found what seems to be an...
