Legend of Zelda - News
April2017
News Zelda: Breath of the Wild Update 1.1.2 Makes For A More Pleasant Gaming Experience
The best just keeps getting better
Just when you thought that it couldn't get any better playing The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, here comes an update to make things even more "pleasant". When you boot up the game next you should hopefully receive update 1.1.2, which offers the following benefits according to Nintendo's own patch notes:...
News LEGO City: Undercover Sells Best on Switch in UK as Yo-kai Watch 2 Endures Poor Launch
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild continues to sell well, too
Last week brought some notable releases to the UK market, and there are a couple of positive Nintendo Switch stories that are sadly joined by a bit of a flop on 3DS. First of all, top spot goes to Persona 5 on PS4, which has been generating a lot of hype that has evidently paid...
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild: How To Defeat Guardians
Hunting the Hunters
As their name suggests, the Guardians found in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild are not supposed to be killing machines that threaten civilisation. We won't go into the story here, but even if you only have a passing knowledge of the game you're likely aware of players that are in constant fear of these mechanised foes...
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild: How To Farm Star Fragments
There's a star in the night sky
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is packed with secrets and hidden features, some of which are so subtle you may not even notice them until you've passed 50 hours of gameplay (like us). Star Fragments are one such element; these are precious items which fall from the night sky and can be used in some unique...
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild: Best Horse - Where To Find The Lord Of The Mountain
If you're gonna ride, ride in style
The Hyrule seen in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is big. Really big. Fast-travel is a boon when you need to get around in a jiffy, but for those times when you're exploring uncharted portions of the map where no Shrines exist, you really need to get yourself a decent mount. Horses can be found in...
Video One Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Player Has Discovered The Ultimate Way To Paraglide
Thinking outside the (metal) box
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild continues to offer up some pretty amazing secrets, and the latest one we've seen involves a pretty unique way of getting around Hyrule. YouTuber mety333 has posted footage of a unusual flying machine created from a metal box and a mine cart, both found in the Death Mountain...
News Aonuma Says That Open World Is Here to Stay in Zelda Games
Finally moving past Ocarina of Time?
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was truly a groundbreaking game for the Zelda series, bringing the previously non-linear gameplay into an almost completely free style that was coined as "open air". Still, the traditional Zelda formula is one that's still beloved by many fans of the series, and now that...
Video Digital Foundry Puts Version 1.1.1 of Zelda: Breath of the Wild to the Test
A nice improvement on Switch, less so on Wii U
It's been clear for a few days that the update to version 1.1.1 in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has improved performance on the Switch, with various videos showcasing key areas. If you like seeing solid numbers on your framerate, though, Digital Foundry has now jumped into the fray. The...
News Realistic Puddles Are Reason #243 That Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Is Awesome
Why does it always rain on me?
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild truly is the gift that keeps on giving. Despite the fact that players have invested countless man hours into the game since launch, cool things are still being discovered - and the latest involves the title's realistic weather system. As you'll be aware if you've been trying to...
News Zelda: Breath of the Wild and 1-2-Switch Keep Selling in the UK to Defy Limited Hardware Stock
Maybe some just look at the box
The Nintendo Switch is relatively elusive in the UK at the moment with most respected retailers currently without stock online, though some bricks-and-mortar stores have a small number of units left. Though systems sold out slower in the country than in others such as the US, they've nevertheless been quite hard to...
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild: How To Farm Dragon Parts
Imagine, dragons
One of the mysteries that has left players scratching their heads in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is that of the game's dragons. The three dragons appear in the sky seemingly at random and are the key to some of the hardest-to-find upgrade parts. Fortunately, we've found the best way to track down each of these elusive...
March2017
News Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Players Are Finding Inventive Ways To Beat Its Toughest Enemy
No weapons, no armour, no problem!
If you've invested some serious hours into The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild then you'll no doubt recall the first time you encountered a Lynel, a centaur-style monster which packs a serious punch. Lynels are perhaps the toughest non-boss enemies in the entire game, and it should therefore come as no...
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild: Best Recipes And How To Cook Food
Check out our essential tips and mouth-watering dishes
One of the biggest departures The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has made from other games in the series's storied history is the move away from finding hearts to replenish your health; instead, this time around Link will need to don his chef's hat and craft some delicacies if he is to...
News Here's Why Speedrunners Prefer The Wii U Version Of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Those seconds count
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild may have been out for less than a month, but speedrunners around the world have already torn the game apart trying to find the quickest route for completion. Now YouTuber dragonbane has proven which language is the fastest in a comparison video of a
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild: How To Shield Surf Like A Pro
Everybody's going surfin'
There's so much cool content in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild that it's easy to overlook some unique features, and one we're been guilty of ignoring in the Nintendo Life office is the ability to surf on your shield. The game doesn't make a big song and dance about this ability, outside of two characters who give...
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild: How To Get The Radiant Set
How to look cool in Hyrule
Having the right gear in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild can be the difference between success or failure, but sometimes you just want to look like a badass while exploring the wilds of Hyrule - and for that, you really need the Radiant Set. This particular set lures skeleton-type enemies and increases your attack...
Gallery Have A Gawk At This Gorgeous Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Statue
One for the mantelpiece
To commemorate the release of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, First 4 Figures has released an incredible Link figure for those of you who have deep pockets and wide shelves. You may recognize the pose used here, as it's incredibly similar to the archer amiibo which Nintendo put out for the game. Have a look at the...
Random Princess Zelda's Voice Actor Had To Pay For Breath Of The Wild Just Like Everyone Else
"I didn't ask so I can't be too disappointed"
When you supply the voice for one of the most iconic characters in video game history you might assume you'd get some pretty neat perks as a result, in addition to your usual fee, of course. However, for voice actor Patricia Summersett - the talent behind Princess Zelda in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of...
Video Zelda: Breath of the Wild's Development Team Talk Over Their Favourite Moments
We all have them...
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a game experienced in diverse ways by its player base. For some it's a dramatic story-driven adventure, for others it's a sprawling quest of exploration and finding the smallest details. Each player's favourite and most memorable moments will be different. Nintendo has now published a...
Competition Spreading The Nintendo Switch Love With This Fantastic UK Giveaway
Consoles, games, accessories, the lot!
You may remember that last Christmas we had a very special competition where one kind soul donated some amazing Pokemon prizes in the spirit of the festive season. To celebrate the impressive launch of Nintendo Switch earlier this month that very same kind soul has decided to spread yet more love and...
News The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Holds Onto Top 10 Momentum in UK Charts
1-2-Switch is still in the top 20, too
When it comes to the UK charts covering last week, there was only going to be one winner to take the top spot - Mass Effect: Andromeda. Though Nintendo continues to labour a little in this particular territory, the most recent results bring a few bright spots. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, for...
News Zelda: Breath of the Wild Has Almost One-To-One Attach Rate According To GameStop
"The demand is incredibly strong for this"
It's no secret that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is one of the must-have games in the Switch's launch line-up, but according to GameStop COO Tony Bartel pretty much everyone who bought the system picked up a copy of Zelda BotW too. Demand for the hardware is still high too, with a restock this...
Video Top Ten Weapons in Zelda: Breath of the Wild that Make Going Alone Less Dangerous
It's dangerous t... oh
With so many weapons in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild it's difficult to know what's hot and what's not without risking your own neck against a particularly angsty Lynel. That's why we've teamed up with Arekkz Gaming in the video above to bring you the top ten weapons you can find in the game, taking into account...
Video Here's Four Solid Reasons Zelda: Breath of the Wild has the Best Princess Zelda to Date
Zelda Zelda, Zelda Zelda
The Zelda series has portrayed Princess Zelda in an interesting number of ways, from the cocky pirate captain Tetra in The Wind Waker to the selflessly kindhearted Zelda from Skyward Sword, but none of them are as good as what Breath of the Wild has to offer, in this writer's opinion. If you need proof to this claim, make...
Editorial After The Bold Brilliance Of Breath Of The Wild, Where Can Zelda Go Next?
Will we ever see another traditional Zelda outing?
It's fair to say that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild ranks as one of the finest video games of recent times, and is arguably the best title in the franchise so far. It has been showered with positive reviews and has contributed massively to the success of the Nintendo Switch launch; this is...
Random The Classic Legend of Zelda Theme Popped Up in The World Baseball Classic
It's a home run!
The Legend of Zelda is just one iconic Nintendo franchise that's earned millions of fans around the world. The Triforce logo, the classic music, Link, Zelda - all are well known throughout popular culture. Baseball fans had a fun reminder of that this week. It popped up in the World Baseball Classic semi-final this week between USA...
Editorial Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the Most Accessible of Nintendo Switch Games
Fun for anyone, defying series convention in the process
When the Nintendo Switch Teaser Trailer was unveiled in October, my family were among many - seemingly - that loved the idea and the concept. My brother, who hadn't been in on the Wii U generation, was very much attracted to it and wanted one, while my mum is a Nintendo enthusiast in any case...
News Team Behind Wii U Emulator, CEMU, Makes Surprising Progress With Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Interest in dev's Patreon spikes, too
During 2016 we provided a few status updates on CEMU, essentially the Wii U spin on the Dolphin emulator - in spirit at least. A team of enthusiasts has been working on running Wii U titles on PC, and results range from playable to sketchy; progress was certainly made, however. The release of The Legend of...
Random What Happens When A Guardian And Stone Talus Upset Each Other In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild?
A mega monster mash, that's what
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the game that keeps on giving. We've already unearthed plenty of surprises ourselves, and a short time ago realised that you can use the humble Cucco to lay waste to your enemies, but the good stuff keeps on comin
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild: Eventide Island - How To Beat The Hardest Shrine Quest
Survival of the fittest
If you're trying to get all of the Shrines in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild then you may well have hit a brick wall with the Korgu Chideh Shrine, which lies on Eventide Island in the south-east part of the map. Set apart from the mainland and therefore quite tricky to get to, Eventide is the biggest and more...
News Don't Start A New Game Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild If You Want To Keep Your Save Data
One save slot per user account
Given how much content there is to discover in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild it's likely that many of you playing it right now are still on your first play through. However, if you do decide that you want to start over and experience the whole thing a second time - but want to retain your existing save data -...
Video Let's Have a Closer Look at the Player's Guide for Zelda: A Link to the Past
Retro is the new open world
Amidst all the hype surrounding The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild it's important to take stock and remember the good old days before everything was measured in teraflops and gigaslaps. That's just what our man Dan Thompson has been up to and has decided to make the bold move of muscling in on my turf in the form of...
News Hero of Time Orchestral Album Now Available for Pre-Order as Download, CD, or Vinyl
"An epic re-imagining of the iconic score "
The Legend of Zelda is a franchise with some of the most memorable music in gaming, and it's celebrated in various ways. Late last year we reported on an album by Materia Collective that is re-imagining the soundtrack from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time; though it's not an official Nintendo product...
Weirdness Bizarre Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Glitch Lets Link Walk Underwater
Better find a snorkel
While Link is capable of doing a bit of swimming in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, there is not much more to it than that when it comes to the lakes of Hyrule. That is until Twitter user Swiffy22 came across this very strange glitch in the game: When knocked back by an enemy into the water under certain...
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild: All Captured Memory Locations
It's all coming back to me...
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is an open-world adventure that is simply staggering in scope, and it's easy to spend hours simply wandering around and exploring without furthering the storyline. However, while large portions of your quest will no doubt be spent hunting wildlife, discovering shrines and grabbing...
Corey Bunnell, take a bow
Working for Nintendo is a dream for many people, but it's not an ambition that everyone can achieve. There are many who shoot for the stars but simply don't have the talent or determination to make their wish come true, and if you were to look back at this 2007 forum post then you'd be forgiven for unkindly assuming that...
Video This Quirky Zelda Home Automation Gadget Gives Your Ocarina Renewed Purpose
House robberies by Zelda fans are sure to spike
Home automation / assistant devices are very much in right now, with companies like Google and Amazon battling it out to sell you small gadgets that guide you through your day and sell you stuff. It's like those cool sci-fi movies with 'smart' houses, but with extra spying on your shopping habits. In...
News Here's What You Get For Collecting All 900 Korok Seeds In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
Needless to say, this is a spoiler...
Of all the quests contained within The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, finding all 900 Korok seeds is perhaps the most demanding, simply because there are so many hidden away in the massive game world. These seeds can be exchanged with the character Hestu to expand your inventory, but it's not a requirement...
Review The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Wii U)
Link's latest adventure in its natural home
We've been playing a lot of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, mostly on Nintendo Switch. Yet not everyone is buying into Nintendo's latest hardware yet, and there have been plenty of fair questions around how this game shapes up on its original home - the Wii U. After all, this title was announced...
Deals Splash Your Rupees On This Amazing Legend Of Zelda Merchandise
Digging Breath of the Wild? Check out this cool gear
Hopefully you're enjoying the amazing The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on your shiny Nintendo Switch (or well-loved battered Wii U). Such is the effect that this open-world adventure has had on you, now you want to showcase your Zelda passion to the world. With this in mind here's some of...
Feature What Happens When you Play Breath of the Wild as a Multiplayer Game?
Adventuring together
In this article Nintendo Life regular Alan Lopez gives an account of his attempt to play The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild with his partner, as real life didn't suit his desire for diving into the lengthy adventure on his own. I've always gotten a chill before I started something I knew was going to be really great. I...
News Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Uses Dynamic Resolution Scaling To Maintain Performance
Digital Foundry does some more digging
We're big fans of Digital Foundry's work here at Nintendo Life, and the team's breakdowns of game performance always throw up some interesting findings. The guys are back with some more evidence on how Nintendo has managed to produce such an incredible visual spectacle with
News Nintendo Releases Multiple 'Making Of' Videos for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Developing a classic
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has established itself as a contender among the most highly-regarded games ever produced, though naturally its final placing in that reckoning will vary depending on an individual's perspective. It's been an impact release nevertheless, and Nintendo is keen to promote the careful thought...
News Nintendo Has Reportedly Sold 1.5 Million Switch Consoles Worldwide
Zelda bought by 89 percent of owners
Nintendo's new console is off to a flying start; according to SuperData the Switch has sold 1.5 million units worldwide in its first week. The figure is an estimate based on sales data supplied from different respected sources, such as GfK (one of the leading market research companies) and Famitsu (a leading...
News Zelda: Breath of the Wild Holds Decent UK Momentum as Mario Sports Superstars Struggles
1-2-Switch hangs on in the top 10
Over the Nintendo Switch launch weekend a few games made their mark in the UK charts, and now they've faced the dreaded week two test - in a couple of cases there are positive results in week two, albeit Nintendo UK needs to accept a grisly launch for the latest first-party 3DS release. The Legend of Zelda: Breath...
News The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses 2017 Tour Details Have Been Revealed
Most tickets are already on sale, too
Back when The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword was the new Zelda game, part of the series' anniversary celebrations for that year was a traveling orchestra that performed live arrangements of music from across the long history of Zelda games. The concept proved to be so popular that they brought it back the...
News Breath of the Wild's Art Director on Why Link's Classic Hat is Missing
"We're reaching our limits as to how we can make it look cool."
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is arguably the most innovative entry in the series thus far, positively shattering longstanding traditions by introducing a plethora of new ideas. One of the more minor, yet still notable, changes this time around was that Link's characteristic...
News Zelda: Breath of the Wild Player Believes They've Found a Lovely Satoru Iwata Tribute
It makes for a nice light-touch reference
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is enormous, and one of the joys of the release is the Nintendo community collaborating and sharing discoveries online. One that's been shared with us relates to former Nintendo President Satoru Iwata, and what could be a subtle but touching tribute in the game. Sean...
Random You Can Use Cuccos To Beat Tough Enemies In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
Playing chicken
One of the most amazing things about The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is that it has many mechanics which can impact things in the game; systems working against systems which lend the title an uncanny sense of realism. One player has found a rather interesting way of playing the game against itself, and it all revolves around...
News Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Content Is Coming To Monster Hunter XX
Launches this month in Japan on 3DS
Monster Hunter XX launches on the 3DS in Japan this month, and Capcom has just released details on a Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild collaboration in the game itself. The Zelda crossover will run between April 24th and May 31st and will give players the chance to participate in three event quests at 7-Eleven...
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild: How To Get The Green Tunic
Feeling green?
In the lead-up to the release of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, series creator Shigeru Miyamoto and Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma were keeping mum on whether or not Link's iconic green tunic would turn up in the game, opting instead to focus on Link's new look - a blue shirt dubbed the Champion's Tunic. Gone was the green cap...
Video If You Want to Beat The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild in One Hour, This is How
It's a speedrun, so MASSIVE SPOILERS
We've always enjoyed watching speedrunners at work in classic Legend of Zelda titles, finding glitches or perhaps just optimal routes through the adventures. There are so many different classifications, too, meaning that players of various types can showcase their skills while mastering a game. The Legend of...
News Iwata Was Watching Over Us, Says Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's Director
"That became a source of motivation, a drive for us to improve"
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is barely a week old, yet it has already become one of the most critically-acclaimed video games of recent memory, scoring a series of perfect review scores and thrilling gamers all over the world. The game is notable for the way in breaks from...
Video 13 Things You Can Do in Zelda: Breath of the Wild that You Might Not Know About
It's a snappy headline...
There's a lot of freedom in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and it seems that this freedom may be more expansive than we first thought. During our time playing our curiosity bested us and we've discovered a whole array of funny, quirky, and even some marginally practical features that certainly aren't spelled out...
Video Zelda: Breath of the Wild Given More Framerate 'Stress Tests' on Wii U and Switch
Putting the GPUs to work
The comparison of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on Wii U and Nintendo Switch has been rather interesting. We had our initial say (with a more detailed / final write-up coming later this week, not today as initially promised) and our colleagues at Digital Foundry have been putting their benchmarking tools to work in...
News Shigeru Miyamoto Spent A Lot Of Time Climbing Trees In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
"He just kept climbing trees. Up and down"
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is easily one of the most ambitious games Nintendo has ever created, affording the player an incredible degree of freedom within a massive game world. However, getting to this level of scope and scale wasn't an easy process, and director Hidemaro Fujibayashi has been...
Gallery Behold This Amazing Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Cosplay
The Sheikah Slate takes a great 'elfie'
If like us you are absolutely loving your time roaming through the open world of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild then you might already be working on your cosplay outfit so you can show off your love for all things Zelda at a upcoming expo, such as PAX or EGX Rezzed. If you need any inspiration then...
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild: How To Get The Master Sword
After all, who doesn't want the legendary sword that seals the darkness?
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is easily the biggest adventure in the long-running series yet, but it's also significant in that it does away with a lot of the traditions which have been present in the franchise for decades, such as Link's iconic green clothing and...
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild: All Great Fairy Fountain Locations
Bag those armour upgrades
Fairies have been a common feature in Zelda games for decades, and while The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild breaks from convention in so many ways, it retains this key element. You'll find four Great Fairies in the game, each residing its own foundation hidden in Hyrule. You'll want to seek them out as soon as...
News Zelda: Breath of the Wild Makes UK Debut in Second, Three Top 10 Switch Titles in Total
Third biggest Zelda launch in franchise history
Last week was an important one for Nintendo, with the arrival of its Switch hardware and launch slate of games around the world. Early indicators seem relatively positive with plenty of stores in various territories selling out of launch stock, but hard numbers and chart results will help with a...
Video Digital Foundry Tackles Zelda: Breath of the Wild on Nintendo Switch vs. Wii U
Is it worth Switching up?
This week The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild released simultaneously as both a Nintendo Switch launch game and the Wii U's swansong. Already praised as one of the greatest games of all time (we also gave it top marks in our review) history is repeating itself with a Twilight Princes
Feature First Impressions of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on Wii U
A solid start
We've been absolutely blown away by The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on Nintendo Switch, awarding it the maximum of 10/10 in our review. As a game to introduce players both to a revolution in the IP and new hardware it delivers in spectacular fashion. Yet, of course, just like The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess it is st
News The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Runs Better In Switch's Portable Mode
Docked mode has "fleeting" moments of stutter
Those of you lucky enough to have received your Nintendo Switch today - along with a copy of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, no doubt - then you may have already tried the game in both its docked and portable iterations. Given that the docked mode is supposed to give the console a performance...
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Guide: Getting Started And Beginner Tips
It's dangerous to go alone
As we explained in our review of the Switch version, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is quite unlike any other entry in the Zelda series. An open-world non-linear experience, traversal of the world is a fresh take and survival becomes an early challenge. You don't get hearts from chopping grass any more, so you...
Feature The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Is Officially One Of The Best Games Of All Time
Unanimous praise from critics
In case it escaped your notice, the long-awaited The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild launched today on both Nintendo Switch and Wii U. We absolutely loved it here at Nintendo Life and awarded it a mighty 10/10 in our review, and it seems virtually every other critic agrees. The game is just that good. At the time...
Review The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Switch)
A breathless experience
The Legend of Zelda has always been a franchise that best typifies Nintendo's desire to create memorable, substantial adventures. If Mario is all about precise mechanics and pure enjoyment, Zelda is a series that focuses on storytelling, world-building and classical tropes of good against evil, Hero against returning villain...
Feature Some of Our Favourite Legend of Zelda Games
Looking back before we look forward with Breath of the Wild
With The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild so close that we can almost touch it, the famous franchise is on everyone's lips once again. Before the Switch / Wii U entry arrives to rock the boat, we thought we'd celebrate some of our favourites in a snappy and personal article. Four of our...
News Zelda: Breath of the Wild GDC Presentation Shows Off Dev Process and Bizarre Early Concepts
'Hyrule Wars' and an alien invasion were early ideas left behind
Earlier this month Nintendo confirmed that it'd give a talk at Game Developer Conference in San Francisco focused on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The presentation, called Change and Constant – Breaking Conventions with Breath of the Wild, has now taken place, and it gave...
February2017
News John Cena Is 'Floored' By The Technology In The Nintendo Switch
Also predicts Zelda fans will go crazy over Breath of the Wild
We recently reported on John Cena's involvement with the Nintendo Switch pop-up tour, and it seems the WWE beefcake has lots more to say on the subject of Nintendo Switch and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. In a recent interview with
Rumour New Zelda Series amiibo Might Be On The Way
Majora's Mask, Twilight Princess and Skyward Sword amiibo incoming?
Those naughty data miners are at it again; they've only gone and analysed leaked data files for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and have made some interesting discoveries. You can read the whole thread over on Reddit, but here is a summary: In the data files the following...
Feature A Chat About Zelda: Breath of the Wild and The Evolution of the Franchise
What we're allowed to talk about, anyway
A common (and fair) request often made of us is to share multiple perspectives on major releases beyond the main reviewer. While not always possible, in the case of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild it's been on the cards, with a couple of members of our team tackling the adventure in order to produce...
Preview Immersing Ourselves in the World of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
A potential game changer
Nintendo faced a big challenge when developing The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Primarily a Wii U project, since Summer 2014 series producer Eiji Aonuma has spoken of the most ambitious title yet in the franchise, of an open world that's truly alive and fantastical. Some remarked that we'd heard bold statements...
News Eiji Aonuma Lists His Top Three Favorite Zelda Games
"I could just say it in in the order of my wife's preference"
Eiji Aonuma is a developer who has been overseen production of several games in the Zelda series for many years, and has obviously built up quite a resume in the process. Still, at the end of the day, he has personal tastes in games, too, so it stands to reason that certain games within...
News Wonder What Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's New amiibo Do? Wonder No Longer
Needless to say, spoilers contained within...
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is almost upon us, and the game is being accompanied by a range of everyone's favourite frivolous use of plastic: amiibo. Nintendo has been rather cagey about revealing exactly what these figures unlock in the game, but GameXplain has decided to spoil everyone's...
Video Watch Eiji Aonuma Unbox The Legend of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Limited Edition
Da da da daaaaa!
It's not long now until The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild hits store shelves and many of you dedicated Zelda fans will no doubt have preordered the limited edition. But - quote Brad Pitt - what's in the box? Thankfully Zelda series director Eiji Aonuma is at hand to do the world's first unboxing video for us. In addition to...
News Nintendo Addresses the Question of Link's Green Tunic in Breath of the Wild
If you don't want a small spoiler, don't click
First of all, small spoiler alert. We're not even sure it's a spoiler, but it's a sensitive topic for some so we're calling it one anyway. If you go further than this it's on you... The moment we had our very first glimpse of the next iteration of the Zelda series way back in 2014, something didn't...
Video New Japanese Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Commercial Contains A Massive Reveal
Consider this a spoiler warning
A new TV commercial for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has just gone live in Japan and it contains the usual mixture of sweeping scenery, epic set-pieces and action-packed gameplay. It also features a pretty juicy reveal which hasn't been seen in any other footage so far, so here's another spoiler warning...
News Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's ESRB Rating Makes It Sound Like A Proper Laugh Riot
"If I have to have something pounce on me, why couldn't it be a lady?"
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is mere days away from release, and the Entertainment Software Rating Board's description for the game has recently gone live. The ESRB rating states that the epic adventure contains "Fantasy Violence, Mild Suggestive Themes, Use of...
News Eiji Aonuma & Shigeru Miyamoto Discuss Legend of Zelda Fan Feedback
Balancing the Triforce
With less than two weeks until release of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, series creator Shigeru Miyamoto and producer Eiji Aonuma have been speaking about a range of topics surrounding the game and what fans should expect. A recent interview gives an interesting insight into their thoughts ranging across a number of...
Video Zelda: Breath Of The Wild And Dragon Quest Heroes TV Spots Hit Japanese Airwaves
Building up to release day
Nintendo is slowly but surely ramping up its promotional push for the launch of the Nintendo Switch on March 3rd, and in Japan it has unleashed a series of new TV spots to spread awareness of its big titles. We've already seen several new adverts for 1-2-Switch, but The Legend of Zelda: Breath of th
News Eiji Aonuma Wants an 'Evolved 2D Style' From His Legend of Zelda Handheld Dev Team
Not keen to unify '3D' and '2D' teams
The Legend of Zelda, as a franchise, has established two distinct 'pillars' - 2D and 3D. From The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time onwards the trend - with some occasional exceptions - is for new games on portable devices to adopts the top-down '2D' style, and for sweeping '3D' adventures to come to home...
Talking Point The Zelda: Breath of the Wild Expansion Pass DLC is Both Surprising and Inevitable
Hands up if you expected that... erm, no-one?
In the 3DS and Wii U era Nintendo slowly adopted some modern trends, embracing necessity in order to keep games active and - in the process - make some extra money. DLC emerged in ho-hum form as 'Coin Rush' packs in New Super Mario Bros. 2 on 3DS, but then there was no going back. New Super Luigi U...
News Nintendo Confirms Expansion Pass DLC for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
A first for the main series
In a somewhat surprising move, considering the vast size of the game and the nature of the IP, Nintendo has confirmed an Expansion Pass for DLC in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild; it'll be available from the game's launch on 3rd March on both Nintendo Switch and Wii U. Priced at £17.99 / $19.99, it'll include...
News The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Developers to Host GDC Panel
"Change and Constant – Breaking Conventions with Breath of the Wild"
Game Developers Conference - commonly known simply as GDC - is a major event for game creators and publishers to network and see what's happening in the world of game design. Nintendo, for its part, has announced that it'll be hosting a panel focused on The Legend of Zelda:...
News The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Screenshot Confirms Returning Character
Still no Tingle?
As we close in to the release of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild it is customary for more details to emerge. If you are wanting to venture into the world of Hyrule completely blind come March 3rd, however, then click away now. Previously we mentioned a screenshot showing a lone wanderer in front of what seems to be a...
News Yep, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Takes Place After Ocarina of Time
Eiji Aonuma confirms in quickfire interview
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is getting painfully close, and Nintendo is cranking up the hype machine; awareness of the title will be boosted by its prominence on the Game Informer cover, for example, along with features within the magazine. Game Informer has now posted a rather fun
News The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Secures Gorgeous Cover on Game Informer Magazine
Spreading the word
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild may be a dual release on Nintendo Switch and Wii U, but unsurprisingly it's the version on the new system that's the focus for the big N. Its aim of making sure as many gamers as possible get hyped about the title has been helped by securing the March cover of Game Informer, the well-known...
News Nintendo of America and Social Media Helped Fulfil a Legend of Zelda Fan's Dream
A touching story of goodwill and loss
Occasionally, when priorities and what's important gets lost, stories emerge that put a great deal into context. An account of a fan's lifelong health struggles and the hope he found in excitement for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a sobering one, and also a reminder of the important joys that gaming...
Video Nintendo Minute Tests Out the Defenders of the Triforce Experience
But is it legendary?
There was certainly intrigue last year when the 'Defenders of the Triforce' experience was unveiled, with the events being run by experienced Escape Room company SCRAP. Beyond the unfortunate urls and hashtags (still being used) of #SCRAPZELDA, fans of the series in North America have no doubt been tempted to splash out on it...
Random Eiji Aonuma Shows His Awesomeness in Light-Hearted Breath of the Wild Videos
Almost as good as the Cucco dance
In this oh-so-serious world, it's always a treat when someone with a job as demanding as being series producer for The Legend of Zelda shows their funny side. Over the years Eiji Aonuma has made us smile quite a few times, and in order to tap into this Nintendo of Europe has started posting and sharing some fun...
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News Nintendo Details UK Pre-Order Bonuses For Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
More tat than you can Sheikah stick at
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is almost with us, and if you're currently weighing up a purchase you might want to cast your eyes over the pre-order bonuses detailed below. These are unique to particular UK retailers, and if you want everything listed on this page then you're going to have to dig deep...
News I Don't Always Agree With Shigeru Miyamoto On The Essence Of Zelda, Admits Eiji Aonuma
"We're not always on the same page"
The Legend of Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma has admitted that he doesn't always see eye to eye with series creator Shigeru Miyamoto when it comes to defining the "essence" of the franchise. Speaking to GameKult, Aonuma explained that there was much debate over Breath of the Wild, but the two have "eventually" agreed...
News Nintendo Resolves Issue With Legend of Zelda My Nintendo Discounts
A quick fix
Update 2: It only took Nintendo a few hours (a pretty rapid turnaround) to resolve the issue with Legend of Zelda game discounts; you can now pick up any and all series titles on Wii U and 3DS with a 30% discount. Hat tip to Benson for the heads up. [tweet Update: Thankfully, it seems the originally intention of this promotion (as...
News The Legend of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Will Not Feature HD Rumble
No good vibrations?
With less than two months until launch anticipation for the next entry in The Legend of Zelda series could not be higher. New details have now emerged from french gaming website Gameblog who sat down with series producer Eiji Aonuma to discuss the release. In the interview, Mr Aonuma confirmed that the HD rumble feature will not...
News Special Discounts for The Legend of Zelda Series Coming to the eShop in Europe
All games, some HOME Themes, My Nintendo rewards and more
There's little doubt that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the big one coming to the Nintendo Switch at launch, while eager Wii U owners will also get a chance to play it. The big N is evidently keen to build the excitement around the latest series entry, and has confirmed a range...
News The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Guide Highlights Range of Puzzles and Side Quests
Mini spoilers inside...
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, on both Nintendo Switch and Wii U, is now tantalisingly close. After years of mystery and about 7-8 months of intense build-up, we'll soon be able to enjoy the next full '3D' entry in the series. We already know that it has an enormous game world, the biggest yet in the series, and a...
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...
Talking Point Let's Explore What Could Be Done with HD Rumble on the Nintendo Switch
There's more than a rumble in the jungle
HD Rumble was one of the more surprising reveals during the recent Nintendo Switch presentation, and whilst it might seem like a throwaway gimmick to some there could be more options at hand than people expect. Make sure you give the video above a watch where this video manufacturing monstrosity spews forth...
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...
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