Tag: Breath Of The Wild
Random Breath Of The Wild's Secret Debug Room Is Full Of Weapons, Frogs, And A Bull In A Box
The boss is a Very Large Bug
We've covered modder Waikuteru a fair... few... times... here on Nintendo Life, and that's largely because the mods they make and the secrets they discov
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild: Best Clothing And Armour Sets
Dress for success
Clothing has never played a more important role in any Zelda titles than it does in Breath of the Wild. Link's multiple options serve not only to make him more stylish but also to protect him from Hyrule's harsh environment. With that in mind, we've put together a list of all of the options we've been able to find along with what...
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild: All Shrine Locations And Maps
Time to bulk up your hearts and stamina
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is an incredible game, both in terms of critical acclaim and sheer size. Few aspects of Link's latest sprawling adventure exemplify this as well as the sheer number of shrines - miniature dungeons focused solely on puzzle solving. Finding all of the shrines in Breath of...
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild: All amiibo Unlocks
We are the Champions
If you have been collecting amiibo from the start, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the perfect opportunity to cash-in on your investment with both the Wii U and Switch versions of the game. Every single amiibo released out there (including amiibo cards!) will work in the game, summoning cooking or crafting materials...
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild: Tarrey Town Quest
From the ground up
It's amazing how much of the content included in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is entirely optional and can easily be missed on your first playthrough if you're not exploring off the beaten track. One of the coolest optional features involves the construction of an entire town, and it's also one of the longest quests in...
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild: How To Get The Hylian Shield
It's dangerous to go alone
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (BotW) is almost gleeful in the way it casts aside the traditions of the series to present an open-world adventure unlike any other. Not only is protagonist Link relieved of his signature green tunic and iconic hat (at least by default, anyway), the famous Maste
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild: Shae Loya Shrine Puzzle Solution
Stock up on arrows and manipulate time to solve this shrine
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s more easily located shrines tend to be used to test a skill you need to know in the main quest. So it is with Shae Loya, a shrine en route to Rito Village that tests your precision archery skills in preparation for your airborne showdown with...
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild: Sha Warvo Shrine Solution
The answer, my friend, is blowin’ in the wind
How many shrines must a man hunt down, before he can defeat an ancient evil composed of pure malice, returned from a ten-thousand year slumber with calamitous consequences? “It depends”, is one answer we imagine Bob Dylan could give to this question, if he wasn’t so quick to defer to the wind...
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild: Keo Ruug Shrine Puzzle Solution
Deep in the Lost Woods, the stars have all the answers
Keo Ruug shrine – subtitled ‘Fateful Stars’, is one of the most conveniently located shrines in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. However, the constellation-themed puzzle is as tricksy as the inhabitants of the Lost Woods in which it can be found, thanks to an oft overlooked hint...
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild: Mirro Shaz Shrine Puzzle Solution
Solving a fore sword adventure in the Woodland tower region
Mirro Shaz shrine sees Link step onto the Links for a spot of golf. However, the ‘Temper’ in the shrine’s subtitle – ‘Tempered Power’ – may well describe your own frustration more than it hints at the trick to solving it. Stick with this guide, and we’ll show you how to get...
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild: Shee Vaneer And Shee Venath Shrine Answers and Solutions
How to locate and solve the twin shrines of the duelling peaks
Among the 134 post-DLC shrines of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, there are more than a few that stand out, showcasing unique ideas that delight and occasionally perplex players. Shee Vaneer and Shee Venath – both subtitled ‘Twin Memories’ – are a fantastic example of...
Video Check Out Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Running At 60fps And Without Cel Shading
An interesting change
Throughout the Legend of Zelda series, and especially with the more recent entries to the franchise, each instalment's art direction has been a real focal point for discussion and has given each game their own, unique identity. Breath of the Wild was no different; seeing Hyrule in its cel-shaded guise feels so right, even for...
News Legend Of Zelda Concert CD And Blu-Ray Available To Order Now
Treat your ears and eyes
Japan often plays hosts to incredible Legend of Zelda concerts featuring fully orchestrated performances of beautiful pieces from the series' history. Naturally, it'd be pretty expensive to fly over there and experience one first hand, but this new CD and blu-ray release might just do the trick. Available with international...
News Link's Family Excluded From Dark Horse's English Zelda Book: Creating A Champion
Wait, what?
If you want more of an insight into the Zelda universe, it’s hard to pass up a juicy fact book. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Creating a Champion was one of the more recent ones released by Dark Horse. In Japan, this book known as the Master Works. Other than the language differences, you would naturally expect the two...
News Eiji Aonuma Wants Players To Decide How Breath Of The Wild Connects To Existing Zelda Timeline
No plans to officially link it
The placement of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild within the series' timeline continues to be questioned, even though Nintendo's Japanese website has positioned the Switch release at the very end with no connections to existing time arcs. According to a translation of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild -...
Random How Much Would It Cost To Buy A House In Breath Of The Wild In Real Life?
A lot less than you'd think
Buying your own humble abode inside a video game can be a very satisfying part of the experience, and in some cases, can actually be at the centre of the game's entire makeup. Adding customisation options to your new build only adds to the excitement, and we can only begin to imagine the vast amount of virtual homes that...
News Breath Of The Wild Has Been Added To The Zelda Series Timeline, But There's A Catch
Can you figure it out?
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has now been given an official placement on the Legend of Zelda series timeline, but things aren't quite as simple as we might have hoped. The Zelda series' timeline had been heavily speculated by fans for years until finally, saving any additional future torment, Nintendo released an...
Video 8 Little Facts About Octopath Traveler that You Might not Know
Or more, depending on what you class as a 'fact'
Octopath Traveler is a hit, I don't think anyone's going to be denying that any time soon, but now all the dust has settled with the reviews and the like, we felt it was about time to look at some of the finer, more obtuse details that lie in wait just waiting to be put into a Nintendo Life video. We...
News Dress Up As Link When Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate Arrives On Switch This August
Doing the DLC rounds
Following yesterday’s announcement The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild would crossover with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Capcom has now confirmed its own Breath of the Wild DLC for Monster Hunter XX will be made available in the western version of the title -
Video Watch Mario Battle Bowser In The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
The perfect crossover doesn’t exis-
The modding community has been quite strong for The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild, bringing new and bizarre changes to Nintendo’s awe-inspiring open world adventure. Whether it be the inclusion of an in-universe character, like a playable Zelda, or someone from outside, like
It's this week's Japanese charts
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has now sold over a million physical copies in Japan, according to the Media Create charts for May 28th to June 3rd. The Switch launch title sold 6,722 copies during this period, making it good enough for 9th place. It has now sold 1,004,689 copies in Japan since it launched...
Guide Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition - How To Play As Breath Of The Wild Link And Zelda
Link of the Wild
Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition is the latest adventure featuring our favourite Link and Zelda. You'll battle across the face of Hyrule alongside popular returning characters from the franchise. Ever wished you could get a taste of what it's like to be Ganondorf? This is your chance. Those who first experienced The Legend of...
News Breath Of The Wild Mod Finally Lets Zelda Forge Her Own Legend
Who needs Link, eh?
Considering how her name is in the title of one of gaming's most venerable series, Princess Zelda has had surprisingly little time in the dungeon-clearing spotlight. And that goes for Nintendo Switch super-hit Breath of the Wild, too. Well, one group of ambitious modders have decided to give her the proper heroine makeover she...
Video Here's How Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Might Have Looked On Game Boy Color
A Think To The Past
Most of us are likely pretty familiar with the gorgeous art style of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild by now; releasing alongside the Switch on launch day, the game took the world by storm, hoovering up more awards than anyone could ever have expected. What if the game had been released 20 years or so ago, though? The...
News These Early Zelda: Breath of the Wild Concept Designs Have Us Dreaming Of A Darker Sequel
Creepy stuff
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild turned out to be a near-masterpiece in the current climate of games, starting a trend that has seen some of Nintendo's top franchises taking bold new directions to fantastic effect. Because of this, we're rather happy that the big N finalised the game's development in the way it did, although...
News A New Secret Has Been Found In The Master Trials For Breath Of The Wild
The game that keeps on giving
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a game that feels infinite in many ways, with an extremely densely packed and massive overworld that contains untold amounts of secrets and easter eggs. Now that it’s been over a year since release, it was more or less expected that the unstoppable force that is the internet...
News Zelda: Breath of the Wild And Super Mario Odyssey Win Big At BAFTA Games Awards
But not quite the stars of the show
We all know that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey are fantastic games; having taken the world by storm last year with some fresh ideas for its top franchises, Nintendo has been taking countless awards home for these top titles left, right, and centre. Amazingly, this trend is still...
News The Games Industry Reacts To The White House's Violent Games Showreel
"Everyone associated with those games should be ashamed of themselves"
Last week, U.S. president Donald Trump held a meeting with industry executives to discuss the issue of violence in video games, a meeting which was viewed by many as a way of scapegoating interactive entertainment in relation to the recent spate of school shootings in the...
News This Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Linkle Mod Isn't Official, But It Really Should Be
Cool and convincing
Ever since the Zelda: Breath of the Wild artwork for Link was first shown off, showing a slightly more androgynous look to the character than we usually see, many of us were left speculating whether the game's hero might actually be female (or at least have a female character as an option to choose from). While this, of course,...
News Zelda: Breath of the Wild Gets Stunning 5-Disc Soundtrack Release
Another Japan-only treat
To celebrate The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild's upcoming one-year anniversary, Nintendo has announced a stunning 5-disc soundtrack which is set to be published by Nippon Columbia. The initial print run for this soundtrack will come with a fancy three-sided slipcase, a 'The Legend of Zelda Field Music Collection', and...
News This Zelda: Breath of the Wild Guardian Nendoroid Is Much Cuter Than We Remember
"And he shall be my squishy"
Collectible figures don't usually come much cuter than Good Smile's Nendoroid range and, while we never expected to find The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild's Guardians cute in any way whatsoever, we suddenly find ourselves in a position where we are contemplating purchasing about 20 of the things just to dot...
Art Check Out This Incredible Zelda: Breath Of The Wild x Splatoon Mash-Up
Inkling Boy, Inkling Girl, Inkling Bokoblin?!
As you are probably aware, we're pretty big fans of Splatoon here at Nintendo Life. Then Breath of the Wild came in to our lives, and - even though it was only one year ago - we really don't know how we coped without it. Imagine our shock and delight, then, as we stumbled upon illustrator...
News Zelda And Nintendo Win Big At The 2018 D.I.C.E. Awards
Wins for Mario + Rabbids, Mario Kart and Snipperclips, too
The 21st D.I.C.E. Awards took place in Las Vegas last night, and Nintendo was one of the big winners. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild scooped four awards, making it a memorable night for Nintendo. The Switch and Wii U title won Game of the Year, Outstanding Achievement In Game...
News Black Panther Director Is A Big Fan Of Nintendo Switch
Also, he’s been binging on Stardew Valley
Right now, Black Panther is the movie of the moment; Marvel’s latest release has been making headlines and smashing records left and right. The film was directed by Ryan Coogler, an acclaimed African American director who was noticed for his work on Creed in 2015. Now, Coogler is enjoying his time in the...
Awesome Behold This Amazing Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 3D Printed Hyrule Castle
Looks good enough to eat
Some days you just see some things on the interwebz and you think to yourself "how even did they do that?" Reddit user cryptid007's 3D Printed Hyrule Castle from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild gave us one of those moments of awe when we saw it today. This 3D printed wonder was made with assisted of a...
News Daruk Voice Actor Had No Idea That He Was Auditioning For Breath of the Wild
Not a bad secret to find out
Thanks to the nature of the gaming industry at present, playing host to constant leaks of information and having rumours flying around all over the place, it is perhaps unsurprising that Nintendo would hold back as much information on its major projects during development as possible. It would seem that even those lucky...
News Eiji Aonuma Says Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Is "Maybe The Most Fun" He's Had Making Games
"The people who made this game didn’t have troubled faces"
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was one of 2017's video game highlights, giving millions of players hours upon hours of top-quality adventuring in a new-look version of Hyrule. It would seem that Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma had almost as much enjoyment making the game as we...
News Nintendo Power's Second Episode Is Here And Nintendo Labo Takes Centre Stage
Cardboard is so 2018
We were over-the-moon when we heard Nintendo Power was being reborn as an officially-branded podcast, and last month's episode - complete with an interview with The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's Eiji Aonuma, and Hidemaro Fujibayashi - was everything we wanted. Well, it's time to clear you schedule because episode two is...
Random Stay Dry Out There With This Amazing Zelda 'Song Of Storms' Umbrella
It's dangerous to go outside without a brolly!
Don't you just hate it when you go outside for a stroll and the heavens open, leaving you drenched? Soon you won't have to worry about that any more as Merchoid are here to equip you with the stylish Legend of Zelda Song of Storms Umbrella. This officially licensed brolly has a design...
Feature The Best Zelda Cosplays To Hyrule Them All
The best fan-made costumes rupees can buy
The Legend Of Zelda series of games is loved by Nintendo fans world-wide, and has proved popular with cosplayers around the globe as a way of showing their appreciation for its myriad characters and creatures. With Breath Of The Wild winning multiple awards in 2017 and frequenting the top of many 'game of...
News Return To Breath Of The Wild's Divine Beasts With The Latest Boss Keys Analysis Vid
Zelda's modern take on dungeons, disected
Over 19 months ago, Game Maker Toolkit's Mark Brown undertook the gargantuan task of revisiting every major entry in The Legend Of Zelda series to investigate what made their defining features - namely those deep and challenging dungeons - so memorable. A good 13 videos later and Mark has finally come to the...
Guide How To Get All The New Armour And Gear In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's Champions' Ballad DLC
Armour up
The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's latest and final DLC the Champions' Ballad (here's how to beat it) didn't only contain a new dungeon, side quests, and the Master Cycle Zero. It also contains a bunch of exciting new armour and gear. We want to help you get all of it. So without further ado, here's a list of each new piece of...
Guide How To Beat The Divine Trial Dungeon In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's Champions' Ballad DLC
On your bike
The Legend of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's final DLC, the Champions' Ballad, is out now, and it offers a challenging dungeon known as the Divine Trial. But it's challenging to even get that far. First you have to defeat five separate trials – four of which relate to the fallen champions. Do so though, and you unlock the crown...
Guide How To Beat The Champions' Ballad DLC In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
A complete walkthrough
The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild was brought to a touching conclusion in the latest, and final, DLC The Champions' Ballad. Not only did this tie up all of the loose ends in the plot, but it also provided a challenging new dungeon, oodles of side quests and stuff to unlock, and your very own divine beast, the Master...
Guide How To Beat Urbosa's Song In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's Champions' Ballad DLC
Desert Song
The Champions' Ballad is the final DLC for The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild, and it launched last month. Not only do you get a new dungeon, a bunch of sidequests, and lots of new stuff to equip, Link also gets to ride around Hyrule in style on the back of the Master Cycle Zero. But to unlock it, you first have to unlock the main...
Guide How To Beat Revali's Song In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's Champions' Ballad DLC
Revali Of The Dead
The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's final DLC, Champions' Ballad, went live back in December, and boy was it a good 'un. Not only did we get a bunch more shrines, a new dungeon, and some flashy new clothes to wear, we also got a new vehicle – the Master Cycle Zero. This lets Link ride around Hyrule in a similar...
Guide How To Beat Daruk's Song In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's Champions' Ballad DLC
What Daruk?!
Nintendo lived up to its word and released the latest and final DLC for The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild in December, called The Champions' Ballad. It provides a new dungeon, new gear, and, most importantly, the Master Cycle Zero. This lets Link roam Hyrule in style, on the back of a nippy motorcycle. To get it you have to...
Guide How To Beat Mipha's Song In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's Champions' Ballad DLC
Sidon Song
The final The Legend of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild DLC, The Champions' Ballad, is out right now, and rewards those who complete it with the Master Cycle Zero, a nippy motorcycle that Link can ride around Hyrule. To help you unlock that faster, we're running this guide series to walk you through each step of the DLC. Read on to learn how...
News The Creator Of BioShock Applauds Nintendo For "Setting Zelda On Fire"
"It’s a link to our past, but not a repeat of it"
Ken Levine has been responsible for some truly incredible video games over the years; BioShock remains a modern classic and his earlier work at Looking Glass Technologies - where he contributed to Thief and System Shock 2 - is equally beloved. Levine is currently working on an unannounced...
Guide How To Beat The Tamer's Trial In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild’s Champions’ Ballad DLC
Taming of the shrine
The latest and final DLC for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, The Champions' Ballad, is out now, and with it comes a bunch of new challenges including a brand new dungeon, The Divine Trial. Beat that, and you'll unlock the crown jewel of this DLC: the Master Cycle Zero. This lets you ride around what remains of Hyrule...
