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Wednesday4th Feb 2015
Just 23 attempts...
No game in The Legend of Zelda franchise is complete without minigames, some of which can be teeth-grinding in their trickiness; yet somehow we keep coming back. It's tempting to try again, and again, and again in the quest for a heart piece or rupee reward that we don't fundamentally need. An example in The Legend of Zelda:...
Saturday31st Jan 2015
More disappointed pre-order customers
Not so long ago Best Buy, one of the retailers distributing the rather attractive New Nintendo 3DS Majora's Mask 3D model, began to cancel some pre-orders. The retailer initially targeted duplicates, but was then forced to cancel individual orders due to insufficient stock being supplied by Nintendo; it...
Friday30th Jan 2015
It's unlike any other Zelda title
Update: Nintendo UK has also uploaded a longer video that shows off the title in more details, you can see this below: [ Original Article: The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D, rather like its predecessor Ocarina of Time 3D, has an opportunity to reach an entirely new audience on 3DS. That's particularly...
Wednesday28th Jan 2015
News Majora's Mask Edition New 3DS XL Available for Pre-Order Again on Nintendo UK Store
The scarce just got a little bit less so
Due to the overwhelming popularity of the Majora's Mask Special Edition New 3DS XL, it's no surprise that pre-orders for the console were sold out at an extraordinary rate, leaving many die-hard Zelda fans out in the cold. It seems that Nintendo is listening to the cries of its loyal fans, and has re-stocked...
Tuesday27th Jan 2015
News Link’s Swimming is a Notable Change in The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D
Don't click if you'd rather not know...
Arguably one of the most enjoyable parts of The Legend of Zelda Majora's Mask was fooling around with the new abilities that came with transformations. Perhaps the most entertaining of these abilities was Zora Link's quick swimming. Arcing in and out of the water like a dolphin and corkscrewing everywhere was...
Monday26th Jan 2015
A handsome map, videos and loads of screens
Last week we saw the launch of Nintendo of America's official website for The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D, which is a rather nice collections of screens, facts and fancy web effects. We're starting to think that it's being outdone by the official Japanese site, though, which is that little big...
Saturday24th Jan 2015
News Best Buy Cancellations of Majora's Mask 3D New Nintendo 3DS Bundles Affects More Customers
No longer just those that ordered multiple units
Just recently we reported that Best Buy was cancelling duplicate orders for the Majora's Mask 3D New Nintendo 3DS bundle; after seeing eBay flooded with pre-orders for sale of the highly anticipated hardware, it could arguably have been considered a positive move. On the downside, however, those in...
Friday23rd Jan 2015
News Best Buy Is Cancelling Majora's Mask New 3DS XL Pre-Order Duplicates
Correction - those ordering more than one have orders reduced
Much to the disappointment of so many fans, Nintendo's recent string of high-demand exclusives have been selling out as soon as they're announced. In the case of both amiibo and the GameCube Controller Adapter for Wii U, supply has been limited while demand remains very high. What makes...
Wednesday21st Jan 2015
Video Eiji Aonuma Shows Off Gyroscope Aiming in The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D
It's in Japanese, but we like watching the footage
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D is so close that we're hallucinating about the real moon plummeting to Earth, and Nintendo has released another video to show off how the new entry takes advantage of the 3DS hardware. In this case it's reprising the rather effective gyroscope aiming controls...
Tuesday20th Jan 2015
Skip the Majora's Mask line if you're wearing Legend of Zelda cosplay
In 2014 Nintendo of America did a good job of attending a whole load of expos and putting on special events, and it's kicking off 2015 with a focus on New Nintendo 3DS at this weekend's PAX South; it's running from 23rd to 25th January in San Antonio, Texas. NoA is taking a...
Monday19th Jan 2015
News The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D Download Size Is Surprisingly Dainty
Shouldn't take 3 days to download
If you've got a pulse then chances are you're totally pumped for the impending release of The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D. Should you also be faced with that eternal struggle concerning available memory on your console's SD card, then we have some positive news for you. Majora's Mask 3D will only take up a...
Sunday18th Jan 2015
News Official Website for The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D Goes Live
Brimming with information and art
We recently reported on a new trailer showcasing the enhanced gameplay and graphics packed into The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D, but now Nintendo has stepped up its marketing and launched an official website for the long-awaited remake. Most of the information on the website was already announced in the most...
Friday16th Jan 2015
Video Nintendo Drops a Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D Gameplay Trailer
Must be viewed within 3 days
In the most recent round of Direct videos, Nintendo was kind enough to to confirm a 13th February release date for the long awaited The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D. A stand-out title in the Zelda series, it's no surprise that the launch of this hotly anticipated sequel is coinciding with that of the New 3DS...
Thursday15th Jan 2015
News Zelda: Majora's Mask New 3DS Bundles Available For Pre-Order On UK Nintendo Store
Limited Edition Skull Kid statue up for grabs
The Official Nintendo UK online store has been updated with a whole raft of The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D bundles, and for fans in that region there's the additional good news that the Skull Kid statue will also be available. You can now pre-order various New Nintendo 3DS systems with a copy of...
Wednesday14th Jan 2015
News New Nintendo 3DS Pre-Orders Emerge at GameStop, Best Buy, EB Games and GAME
Update: Majora's Mask bundle available for pre-order at Best Buy
Update: The Majora's Mask 3D New Nintendo 3DS bundle is now available for pre-order at Best Buy for $199.99 (thanks to Hippoeater for the heads up). Original Article: Since today's Nintendo Direct festivities we've had some requests to keep a beady eye out for New Nintendo 3DS...
News The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask Begins Its Countdown on 13th February
Japanese Nintendo Direct reveals over 15 minutes of footage
As you may have seen in our post confirming a 13th February release date for the New Nintendo 3DS, it's been announced that The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D will launch on the same day
13th February looks increasingly likely
At the time of publication we're less than two hours away from the first Nintendo Direct broadcasts of 2015; rumours and pre-order pages suggest that some details are inevitable, such as those around the New Nintendo 3DS and The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D; a release date of 13th February for both seems...
Monday12th Jan 2015
News The Bomber's Notebook Will Be Revamped in The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D
Eiji Aonuma wants you "to enjoy that special sense of achievement"
With its release due relatively soon, we can hopefully expect a lot of information from Nintendo regarding The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D in the coming weeks. Perhaps the big N will give us that Nintendo Direct we all want with a whole load of reveals and details, but in the...
Tuesday6th Jan 2015
News The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D Limited-Edition Bundle Confirmed for North America
Comes with a Skull Kid figurine
Update: Nintendo's Facebook post specifies this bundle as exclusive to Amazon, GameStop and Fry's Electronics (thanks for the heads up @Ryno). The bundle is already a 'best seller' and sold out on Amazon and GameStop, the latter of which includes an 'ultimate' set with the Prima strategy guide. Based on social...
Monday22nd Dec 2014
News GAME's Zelda: Majora's Mask Pre-Order Bonus Is Going To Go Down Well With Office Workers
Paperweight being given away free with the standard edition
UK store GAME has revealed an exclusive pre-order bonus for The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D, and if you happen to work around a lot of paper, then you're going to be very pleased indeed. Supplied free of charge with the standard version of the game — not the Special Edition, sadly...
Wednesday17th Dec 2014
News Koji Kondo Discusses Music Creation for Iconic Mario and Legend of Zelda Games
The man behind your musical childhood speaks
For those of you who don't know, Koji Kondo is the man behind some of the most iconic tracks in the Super Mario and The Legend of Zelda series soundtracks. The catchy and beautiful music he produced in these games during the late '80s and all throughout the '90s has remained with many throughout their...
Tuesday2nd Dec 2014
News The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses - Master Quest World Tour Confirmed
Will include new music from Majora's Mask and Link Between Worlds
While there have been other musical tours and concerts to celebrate The Legend of Zelda, it's the officially-sanctioned "Symphony of the Goddesses" tours that have been widely acclaimed, which began with the 25th Anniversary celebrations and even a CD with special edition copies of...
Tuesday25th Nov 2014
Video Man at Arms Crew Forges Link's Fierce Deity Sword
We can't mask our enthusiasm
Certain people make a hobby of taking fictional pointy things and bringing them into reality. The Legend of Zelda series' iconic swords are a natural part of these dream projects, with a replica of Dark Link's Sword recently brought to light. This time, however, the swordsmiths of Baltimore Knife and Sword have taken on...
Wednesday19th Nov 2014
News Eiji Aonuma Discusses Changes On the Way to Majora's Mask 3D
A change in a boss fight and fishing included
Following our previous article of Aonuma-san's interview with Famitsu regarding The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D, more details from the interview have been interpreted. Commencing the interview — and summarised by Siliconera
Friday14th Nov 2014
News Exclusive New Nintendo 3DS Features Teased For The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D
Game will be available on all models, however
Due to North America and Europe likely receiving the New Nintendo 3DS in early 2015, and with The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D due in Spring, some were concerned — albeit unnecessarily — that the much-anticipated remake would be an exclusive for the new system. Thankfully, Eiji Aonuma has...
Saturday8th Nov 2014
News Eiji Aonuma Confirms Majora's Mask 3D Has Been In Development Since 2011
A Link To The Mask
Earlier today Zelda series-director Eiji Aonuma took to Miiverse and posted some more details about the development of The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D. Here is what Aonuma-san had to say: "Since The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D was announced during the most recent Nintendo Direct, I’ve noticed that many of you...
Thursday6th Nov 2014
Gallery Gorge Yourself on These Assets For The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D
No petitions needed
Nintendo finally did it — The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D was revealed. After a solid two years of teases, Grezzo job listings and more teases, its long-winded route to the system was almost beyond parody; if you scroll down in our live blog of this week's North American broadcast this foolish writer even jokily listed it...
Wednesday5th Nov 2014
News The Legend Of Zelda: Majora's Mask Confirmed For Spring 2015 Nintendo 3DS Release
The rumours are (finally) true
It has long been rumoured that The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask would be coming to the Nintendo 3DS to join its N64 sibling Ocarina of Time, and it has finally been confirmed during today's Nintendo Direct broadcast. The adventure was originally released in 1999, and is considered to be one of the most unique...
Wednesday17th Apr 2013
Rumour Majora's Mask 3D Listed for November Release by Retailer
This rumour's had some smelling salts applied
It's the day before a 3DS-themed Nintendo Direct, so that means it's time for more rumours of a 3DS remake of The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask. This has been speculated upon since The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D graced the handheld, with Nintendo even hinting way back in summer 2011 that fan...
