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News The Latest Zelda: Breath of the Wild 'Tip' is All About Selfies
Peak internet
Well, the end is coming, it was fun while it lasted. After a number of months of small but occasionally handy gifts through the 'Tips from the Wild' Switch news posts, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has taken its impressive success and online buzz in order to go peak internet. Yep, it's a post about selfies. It...
Soapbox Breath Of The Wild Is Amazing, But Is It The 3D Zelda That Enthusiasts Expected?
Now hold your Eponas…
In this Soapbox article, Nintendo Life contributor Arjun talks about Breath of the Wild and its nature as a '3D Zelda game'. Before I begin, let me clarify one thing - Breath of the Wild is one of the best games I have ever played. Pun intended, it truly is a breath of fresh air when it comes to video games in general, and...
News The Latest Zelda: Breath of the Wild Free Gift Actually Has a Fun Tip
This scribe had forgotten this quirky trick
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has all sorts of quirky and fun things to do, with obvious examples like shield surfing, propelling mine carts with bombs and more. One of the quirkier little tricks is easily forgotten, though, and the latest 'Tips from the Wild' news post on Switch provides a handy...
News Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's Ingenious Design Is All About Triangles, Apparently
A deep-dive into the making of a classic
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a masterpiece of game design, drawing the player into a massive open world and allowing them to run riot, with secrets to find and challenges to undertake at practically every turn. It's little wonder that even now, months after release, people are still...
News Nintendo Aims to Heat Things Up With Its Latest Zelda: Breath of the Wild Free Gift
Probably doesn't succeed, but it is free
While we wait (im)patiently for more news on the upcoming story DLC for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (will it arrive on the same date as the Champions amiibo?) we have another free gift to collect in the Switch version. For those of you unaware, within the 'News' tab you can access Tips from the...
News Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Pokémon Steal the Show at the Japan Game Awards 2017
A fitting prize
The Tokyo Game Show is well underway, with thousands of eager gamers arriving in the city to sample some of the latest and greatest games. The expo is also home to the Japan Game Awards, and Nintendo was among the big winners that were announced this week. It was a good outcome for both The Pokémon Company and Nintendo, for...
News Nintendo's Latest Zelda: Breath of the Wild Gift May Make You a Bit Crabby
Do you have the stamella for it?
For those new to the game the free gifts in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - given through 'Tips from the Wild' news posts on Switch - are undeniably helpful. For everyone else they're nice little extras, albeit not particularly exciting. The latest news post is all about climbing, and so the gifts are...
News Zelda: Breath of the Wild's 'Champions' amiibo Get a Release Date
Will the DLC arrive on the same day?
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is still keeping some of us busy, but eyes are naturally turning towards the Holiday season story add-on as part of the Expansion Pass. We were hoping to learn more about this in the Nintendo Direct but, instead, we got some details on the new Champions amiibo. They'll...
News Nintendo Wants You to Hit the Slopes in Latest Zelda: Breath of the Wild Free Gift
It won't take many hits, though...
For quite a few weeks Nintendo has been sharing free gifts for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on Switch through 'Tips for the Wild' news posts. They give advice for newer players, in particular, and if you launch the game from the post you get items; to date they've consisted of various foods and...
News The Latest Zelda: Breath of the Wild Gift May Make You Crack
We'll tell you eggs-actly what this egg-cellent gift is
When Nintendo introduced a sort-of SpotPass service for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on Switch, through 'gifts' obtained by launching the game from news posts, the mind wandered to exciting possibilities. New weapons? A new hat? Something new? Well, that might happen eventually, but...
News Nintendo Throws Us Another Freebie With the Latest Zelda: Breath of the Wild Gift
Not as fancy as the weapons pictured, of course
As many of you have no doubt noticed Nintendo has started SpotPass on the Switch, sort of, via free gifts for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. All you do is access the 'Tips from the Wild' posts in the News tab and launch the software from within the note, and a treasure chest or the items...
News Zelda: Breath of the Wild Glitch Allows You To View Link Without A Cartoon Shader
Fifty shades of Hyrule
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild might have already been in the public's hands for nearly six months, but gamers continue to unearth hidden gems whilst the exploring the world of Hyrule. Now Reddit user Rangers_Of_The_North is the latest person to stumble upon something. Whilst scouring for Korok seeds, the...
News Zelda: Breath of the Wild's First Free Item Distribution is Live on Switch
Just don't get TOO excited...
Earlier this week Nintendo introduced what could be considered as SpotPass for Nintendo Switch. As part of the update for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild there were posts in the 'News' tab for the game that promised tips and free items to come; the first of these is now live. You simply access the News tab and,...
News The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Version 1.3.1 Is Now Live
Bug fixes! Item distribution! Stability!
With only half of the expansion pass content currently available, Nintendo is certainly still keen on supporting The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild with new content via updates and patches. The latest patch just went out and while it makes the usual bug fixes and tweaks that these kinds of updates do, it...
Video The Art of Legend of Zelda Series Masterclass Finally Gets an Official Translation
Eiji Aonuma and colleagues from Japan Expo
On 7th July attendees at Japan Expo in Paris had the chance to attend a Legend of Zelda Masterclass given by series producer Eiji Aonuma, Breath of the Wild artistic director Satoru Takizawa, and "Battle of Ganon" illustrator Yusuke Nakano. The video of the presentation popped up on Nintendo France's...
Video This Miniature Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Guardian Is Straight Outta Hyrule
Awesome animatronics
Adafruit Industries are a technology company based in New York known for designing and manufacturing electronic goods. Recently they uploaded a video to their YouTube showcasing a project that look's like it's been pulled straight out of Hyrule. Taking inspiration directly from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild...
News Want A Challenge? Try Finishing Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Without The Sheikah Slate
New glitch allows a false start
We've covered some pretty unique Zelda: Breath of the Wild glitches in the past, but this latest one is interesting for the fact that it allows you to experience the game in an entirely different way. With some deft save state tinkering, it's possible to exit the Shrine of Resurrection without picking up the...
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild: How To Get Unlimited Korok Seeds
No more searching around in the mud!
Grabbing all of the 900 Korok seeds in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a bit of a drag, but if you want enough weapon, shield and bow slots to properly tackle the game's super-demanding Trial of the Sword DLC, it's almost essential that you seek out enough of these special items. If you honestly can't...
News Europe Is Getting The Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Champions amiibo Four-Pack
Four play
Remember that lovely Zelda: Breath of the Wild amiibo four-pack that was confirmed for Japan a while back? Well we hope you've resisted the temptation to buy the Champions individually because it has now been confirmed that Europe is getting them all in a single pack as well. A listing has appeared on Nintendo's German site,...
News You'll Still Be Playing As Link In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's Next DLC Pack
The lobster shirt from Wind Waker will be included, too
Ever since it was confirmed that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild would be getting DLC, fans have speculated about whether or not this new game content will give players the chance to step into the shoes of other characters, such as Princess Zelda herself or one of her four Champions...
Weirdness Mobile App 'Final Clash' Confuses All With Zelda: Breath of the Wild Footage in Trailer
Shutdown in 3, 2, 1...
The strangest things go viral on the internet, and as a case and point we were rather amused to see a 'trailer' for mobile app Final Clash - developed by PopPace - get a lot of heat recently on Facebook. Originally posted on 22nd June but having been spotted and shared a lot in the past 24 hours, it simply rips a TV ad for The...
Guide How To Beat Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's Trial Of The Sword: Final Trials
Realise your potential
The first DLC pack for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has been released and with it comes the Trial of the Sword, a series of 50 challenges split across three sections Link must complete in order to fully power up the Master Sword. Completing all three sections will raise the Master Sword's power from 30 all...
Guide How To Beat Zelda: Breath of the Wild's Trial Of The Sword: Middle Trials
Stuck in the middle
The first DLC pack for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has been released and with it comes the Trial of the Sword, a series of 50 challenges split across three sections which Link must complete in order to fully power up the Master Sword. Completing all three sections will raise the Master Sword's power from 30...
Guide How To Beat Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's Trial Of The Sword: Beginner Trials
A trying time, indeed
The first DLC pack for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has been released and with it comes the Trial of the Sword, a series of 50 challenges split across three sections which Link must complete in order to fully power up the Master Sword. Completing all three sections will raise the Master Sword's power from 30 all...
Feature The Master Trials DLC - Rediscovering the Joy of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
And facing a big challenge
When Nintendo announced the Expansion Pass for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild there was understandable concern, especially as the company fell into the much derided strategy of announcing the plans well ahead of the game's release. The case wasn't helped, either, by the somewhat tacky initial add-ons in the form...
Video Check Out This Stunning Zelda: Breath of the Wild Custom Switch
Fit for the Hero of Time
The Switch, for some, has become a fashion piece with fans constantly coming up with new ideas to customise the console/handheld in tribute to their favourite Nintendo franchises. One that has stood out amongst most is from YouTuber MakoMod, who has taken inspiration from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild to create...
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...
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild: Master Trials - How To Find Every Item
Saving you time
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild's first helping of DLC went live today, and it contains several new items and armour options as well as a tough new challenge to complete. In the interests of saving you time and effort, our resident video magician Alex has put together a handy guide showing the various locations of the pack's...
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. ...
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...
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...
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 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...
News Zelda: Breath of the Wild Director Says the Game’s Design Could Become the New Standard
More, please
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is simply one of the best reviewed games of all time, and for good reason, but it was quite a departure from anything that had come before in Zelda. The game acted as something of a soft reboot for the franchise, completely tearing out the foundations of what makes a Zelda game and rebuilding it...
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...
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
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...
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...
News Zelda: Breath of the Wild Version 1.2.0 Enables Multi-Language Support, Live Now
Fantastisch
A new update is now available for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, delivering 'various' fixes and more importantly adding language support. Many fans had been hoping that the latest Zelda instalment would allow users to play the game in whatever language they wish - regardless of location. Though not available at launch, the...
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...
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"...
Video Here's What's Inside Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's "Impossible" Treasure Chest
The one you were never meant to open
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is packed with secrets to find, many of which are hidden away off the beaten track, encouraging players to explore in order to locate them. However, one treasure chest has remained off-limits for even the most dedicated Zelda player. Located in the middle of a little inlet...
News Fan-Made Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Lego Set Builds Up Support
Block busting
There are Lego sets for many of the media world's biggest properties, including Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter - and, via Lego Dimensions, Sonic the Hedgehog. Nintendo has thus far been reluctant to allow the Danish toy maker to leverage its IP, although it has allowed K'NEX Mario toys in the past. The chances of us seeing...
News Breath of the NES Fan Game Makes Progress, Plans to Survive Potential Nintendo Takedown
"I don’t feel the need to be bound to BOTW’s exact structure"
Since Nintendo showed off a rather neat 2D prototype that was used in the development of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, it's been tempting to fantasize about Nintendo releasing it in some form; it'd be an awesome potential surprise in the Expansion Pass, perhaps. There's...
Video Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Glitch Allows You To Ride A Guardian Through The Sky
Sky walking
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the gift that keeps on giving; not only does the game contain enough content and secrets to keep Switch and Wii U owners glued to their consoles for months, it also offers up some interesting quirks and glitches, many of which are focused on manipulating objects for air travel. Riding a mine...
News Zelda: Breath of the Wild Director and Producer Leave Message For Fans in Official Guide
"A desire to keep evolving and growing"
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has been a critical hit, cementing itself as one of the best reviewed games of all time. Helmed by director Hidemaro Fujibayashi and long-time series producer Eiji Aonuma, the duo were key in the development cycle of the game and with that the success that followed. In...
"Buy lots of things and build up your points, something good will happen"
It's not out until the end of the year, but if you're a hardcore Zelda fan then chances are you're already scrambling for your credit card upon hearing the news that Medicom is releasing a Zelda: Breath of the Wild Link figure as part of its Real Action Heroes range. This 1/6...