Legend of Zelda News (Page 4)
News Nintendo Reconfirms Release Schedule For Its Upcoming Movies
Expect the live-action Zelda in '202X"
Nintendo's expansion into cinema is well underway and this week it's provided an update on what's to come. Its current plans for "visual content" are seemingly still on track. After the release of 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' in cinemas last year, the film has now been viewed by approximately 170 million...
News The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Sales Officially Surpasses Two Million
A good start for the princess
Nintendo has announced that The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom has sold a total of 2.58 million units since its release on 26th September 2024. Now, officially, the financial data covers the first six-month period of FY2025 ending on September 30th 2024. Nintendo has played a bit fast and loose when it comes to...
Anniversary The Legend Of Zelda: The Minish Cap Turns 20 Today
Picori of the bunch
We're used to donning our finest party hats when a big birthday rolls around here at Nintendo Life, but today's celebration calls for a special piece of talking headwear. No cardboard cone will suffice today. We need something green, something intrusive, something with the spirit of an acclaimed mage trapped inside it... and with...
News 'Nintendo Music' Hosts A Different Version Of Ocarina Of Time's Fire Temple Theme
You're joking... ANOTHER one?
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time's inclusion in Nintendo Music was a given, but we were curious which version of the iconic Fire Temple theme would make the cut. Would it be the original, which Nintendo swiftly replaced after discovering that a religious chant was sampled in its mix? Or would it be its chant-less...
Random Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Glitch Grants 'Ultimate' Unbreakable Weapon
Unlimited POWAAAAAAH
Love it or hate it, Zelda: Breath of the Wild's weapon durability is one of the game's most interesting features, forcing players to mix up their offensive strategies at all times. What if you just can't be bothered with all of that nonsense, though? Well, we here at Nintendo Life quite like switching up our weapons on the fly,...
News Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Tops Switch 'Best-Sellers' In Opening Month (US)
And placed fourth in the 'top 20'
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom got off to a strong start in the UK and Japan, and now the charts are in for the US. As highlighted by Circana analyst Mat Piscatella, Echoes of Wisdom was unsurprisingly the best-selling Nintendo game of September in the US. Other new games for this period included Marvel vs...
ICYMI My Nintendo Store Adds New Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Merch
Get a new tote bag
When The Legend of Zelda: Echoes arrived on the Switch at the end of last month, some new themed items were added to the My Nintendo Store. In Japan, Zelda fans were able to use their Platinum Points on a Zelda-themed "Wanted Poster Tote Bag" and in case you missed it, that same item is now available in more locations around the...
Feature What Pokémon Could Learn From Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom
Ekans of Wisdom
In my first few hours playing Echoes of Wisdom, every new enemy I stumbled across gave me a familiar thrill: Ooh, I haven’t seen that one yet! I can’t wait to have its power! I’d flick through my Echoes, discerning the best one to fight the newbie. A Spark defeated a Hydrozol, a team of Ignizols set a Mothula on fire. And when...
Random Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Fans Are In Uproar Over A Missing Outfit
Well, that's not hood
One of the most delightful features in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is undoubtedly the ability to change Zelda's outfits throughout your journey across Hyrule. You can pop on a proper regal attire more fitting for a princess, or you can go a bit wild and quite literally dress up Zelda to look like a cat, but...
Random Creator Of "Mysterious" Zelda: Breath Of The Wild DS Demake Sets The Record Straight
It's just an "old ROM of a project"
A video recently popped up online about a demake of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild for the Nintendo DS. In this demake, you can traverse the land of Hyrule as Link in all of its "low-poly" glory. While it was thought to have been created by a "mysterious Chinese dev", it seems this is not the case. The...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: Condé - Snowball Magic Side Quest
How to bring the sparkling snowball to Condé
Condé is a brand new character in Echoes of Wisdom who Zelda meets during the Rift on Holy Mount Lanayru Main Quest. This gentle giant forms a bit of a bond with the princess and Tri, which is why you should go and help him out after clearing up the rifts on Hebra Mountain. We'll be covering the...
News The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Version 1.0.2 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
The most devious issue in Goron Citayyy
We are approaching one whole month since the release of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (yep, we were shocked too) and Nintendo has released another update to bring things up to version 1.0.2. This second patch is a little beefier than the one we saw on launch day, but it's hardly a long read. This...
News The Legend Of Zelda: Twilight Princess Manga Series Box Set Now Available
Featuring 11 volumes of the "smash-hit" series
The Zelda series has expanded well beyond games over the years and there's now LEGO and even live-action movies on the way. Back in 2016, a manga series was also released based on GameCube and Wii release The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. This same manga series has now received a complete box set...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: Mobbing Mothulas Side Quest
Where to find Mothulas in the Faron Wetlands
We do like a short, simple Side Quest, and Mobbing Mothulas in Echoes of Wisdom certainly fits the bill. Found in the Faron Wetlands, all you have to do here is clear out a swarm of Mothulas close to Scrubton. And easy task, with a decent reward? Can't go wrong. Our guide to the Mobbing Mothulas Side...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: Stilled Hebra Mountain Passage Guide - Stamp Stand Swallowed
How to get the Stamp at Hebra Mountain and clear the rift
There are lots of rifts covering Hyrule in Echoes of Wisdom, and they're well worth clearing out — not only is it just good to save Hyrule, but you'll also get Might Crystals and level up Tri for your efforts. The Stilled Hebra Mountain Passage, however, has an extra reward —
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: Cuccos On The Loose Side Quest
Where to find all five cuccos
Ah, cuccos. A Legend of Zelda staple. These noisy, chicken-like creatures have been known to swarm Link and make a fuss on multiple occasions, and in Echoes of Wisdom, they're just as annoying. In fact, the cuccos have managed to escape! And the princess must rescue them and put them back in their pen. This Side Quest...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: Cryptic Cavern Walkthrough
How to get to the Gerudo Sanctum
In The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Zelda will visit the Gerudo Desert, home to the Gerudo. And on her way to the Gerudo Sanctum Dungeon, she will need to go through the Cryptic Cavern. There are a few sneaky puzzles here that might catch you out, especially if you're still getting to grips with the game...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: Deku Scrub Lockup Walkthrough
How to escape from jail for a second time
Welcome to our Full Story Walkthrough for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. In this section of our walkthrough, we're covering one of the trickier parts of the A Rift In The Faron Wetlands Main Quest — escaping the Deku Scrub Lockup. In this guide, we'll be covering how to escape the Deku Scrub...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: Flag Race Guide - Horse Racing Tips
How to beat the Short, Middle, and Long Course at Hyrule Ranch
Horse racing has long been a big part of the Legend of Zelda series, so it's no surprise that it's also a major aspect of the latest title, Echoes of Wisdom. Zelda can ride horses relatively early on, but you'll have to wait a while before she can ride her very own white horse. When she...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: Looking For Bempu Side Quest Guide
All of Bempu's hiding spots in the Faron Wetlands
The Faron Wetlands is the most unique area you'll visit in Echoes of Wisdom. It's also home to the sweet, fruit-loving Deku Scrubs. Some of these guys are more than a little mischievous, too. Bempu is one such scrub. They want to play a game of hide-and-seek, and they're pretty good at it too. This...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: Beamos Echo Location & Guide
How to get the Beamos Echo
The Beamos is a fantastic Echo that Zelda can acquire in Echoes of Wisdom. These reoccurring enemies return, but without a shield, how on earth do you defeat these dangerous creatures? It's trickier than most, but we're here to help. This guide covers where to find the Beamos Echo, how to capture the Beamos, and how to...
Talking Point Is It Time For Another Side-Scrolling Zelda Game?
2D or not 2D?
This time last year, the thought of having a new top-down Zelda in our hands felt like a pipe dream. But then Echoes of Wisdom came along and reaffirmed the idea that the future of the series might not be an exclusively open-world, 3D affair. But our minds are now drifting to the franchise's other style, one we haven't seen used in...
Quiz Can You Name These Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Enemies?
Wish Epona star
By this point, we'd wager that you've put a good few hours into The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. You might have polished off most of the main dungeons or maybe you've even wrapped up the entire adventure, but whatever you've ticked off, you've definitely had the Echo menu open more than a few times. The menu itself might be...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Walkthrough
Wise up with our essential guide to the latest Zelda game
Welcome to our The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Full Walkthrough Guide hub! It should be obvious, but be aware that SPOILERS ABOUND in this walkthrough. If you want to know absolutely nothing about Zelda's starring role, then exercise caution as you scroll through. This essential Echoes...
News Reggie Fils-Aimé Acknowledges Potential Easter Egg In Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom
"I am incredibly touched"
Ex-Nintendo President Reggie Fils-Aimé has acknowledged a potential Easter Egg in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. As reported by GameRanx, the newly-released title may be referencing the friendship between Reggie and the late, great Satoru Iwata via a pair of Zora characters found in the Jabul Waters region. The...
News Switch Online's Missions & Rewards Adds Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Icons
Update: Wave 3 is now available
Update #2 [Thu 10th Oct, 2024 02:25 BST]: It's a new week and that means there's now a new wave of icons based on The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. As usual, you can get the icons for 10 Platinum Points each, with borders and backgrounds priced at 5 Platinum Points each. This latest wave will be available until...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: Cotton-Candy Hunt Side Quest - Hidden Ruins Walkthrough
All puzzle solutions and boss strategy for this sweet Side Quest
Cotton-Candy Hunt is a rare type of Side Quest in Echoes of Wisdom — it's actually part of a two-part chain of quests, and you won't be able to access it without doing the first part. Tucked away in Faron are Hidden Ruins where, if certain events have taken place, a familiar face is...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: The Zappy Shipwreck Side Quest - Wrecked Ship Walkthrough
How to clear the mini-dungeon and defeat Barinade
The Zappy Shipwreck is one of the more-involved Side Quests in Echoes of Wisdom. You'll be exploring a mini-dungeon, an abandoned ship in the Zora Cove that's now infested with monsters. This Side Quest is well worth completing as you'll get some excellent rewards, including lots of rupees. In this...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: The Zora Child's Fate Side Quest - Sinister Fish Location
Where to find all the monster Echoes for the Zora mother
The Zora Child's Fate Side Quest shows us a family in crisis! Zelda; Echoes of Wisdom has a lot of fun Side Quests like this, and The Zora Child's Fate in particular relies on the game's central mechanic, along with a couple of riddles, which including finding a Sinister Fish. You can pick up...
Random Fans Discover A Hidden Credits Screen In Zelda: Majora's Mask
The GameCube version, that is
If you were lucky enough to own a copy of The Legend of Zelda: Collector's Edition promotional disc for GameCube and still happen to have it lying around, you might want to dig it out and try out this neat little easter egg hidden within The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask. As highlighted by YANIS4224 over on Paste Bin...
News Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom's Overworld Appears To Include Links To The Past
Fans are already uncovering missing links
When The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom was initially revealed, there was a fair bit of speculation about the new overworld and how it possibly linked up with the map in previous entries. Now, just a week after the latest entry's release, this has seemingly been confirmed. As highlighted on social media...
Opinion Hyrule Really Needs To Take A Look At Its Prison System
In the c(Link)
My first hour in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom left me with a single, unshakeable thought: God, Hyrule's prisons are terrible. Yes, I was besotted with how traditional the whole thing felt and still somewhat in shock that I had a brand new Zelda game in my hands a mere 18 months after its predecessor. But all that went out of...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: All Might Crystal Locations
Where to find all of the Might Crystals to power up Swordfighter Form
Might Crystals are a brand new resource introduced in Echoes of Wisdom. Used to power up one of Zelda's skills, there are over 100 of these to collect, so you'll need some help clearing them all up. We've covered the location of every Might Crystal in Echoes of Wisdom, what you...
Talking Point How Would You Fix Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom's Most Frustrating Feature?
Natural selection
We've been playing The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom pretty consistently over the past week and it's safe to say we're really rather fond of it. Sure, the frame rate could be improved (not that it bothers everybody) and the lock-on can be a little fiddly, but overall it's a jolly good time and a fine return for top-down Zelda...
Random Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Glitch Lets You Play As Link For Even Longer
Homecoming hero
While we have been having a wonderful time with The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom over the past week, there's no denying there are certain parts which are a little broken. Speedrunners have already uncovered a way to polish off the latest adventure in under an hour, and now, a new glitch has been found which lets you explore...
Poll Are You Bothered By The Frame Rate In Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom?
In a bind?
Now that The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is out in the wild, we suspect many of you have become fairly well-acquainted with the game over the last handful of days. We've already asked what review score you'd give it, and it's currently sitting at #22 on our reader-ranked Best Zelda Games list. (Hey, 22 is pretty great when you...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: A Mountainous Mystery Side Quest - Summit Cave Walkthrough
Where to find Darston and how to clear the Summit Cave
The Summit Cave is one of the many mini-dungeons hiding in caves across Hyrule in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. And you can explore this one during the A Mountainous Mystery Side Quest Just north of Goron City, you need to clear Th
Random Blimey, This 3D Printed Hyrule Model From Zelda: LTTP Is Massive
And it's got a few nods to Echoes of Wisdom
Popular and prominent artist Josiah Brooks - otherwise known as 'Jazza' - has posted a video on YouTube in which he recreates the entirety of the Kingdom of Hyrule from The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. Measuring in at 2.4 x 2.4 metres, the model is an impressive achievement in design and...
News Zelda's 'Tears Of The Kingdom' Figma Launches Next August, Pre-Orders Now Open
You must buy me
The Tears of the Kingdom figma Triforce is finally complete, as Good Smile Company has unveiled its Zelda figurine with an August 2025 release window. Pre-orders for this one are now available from the Good Smile website for €89.00 / $82.99 / ￥12,800. This pre-order period is only sticking around until 12th November, so if...
Random Shigeru Miyamoto Apparently Isn't Credited In Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom
A series first
One name we're quite used to seeing when the credits of a Nintendo game roll is Shigeru Miyamoto, but it seems he's not listed in the latest Zelda game Echoes of Wisdom. Max Nichols of Hyrule Interview has noted how this is apparently "the first ever Zelda game" where the creator of the series does not appear in the credits (
Random Spare A Thought For The Kid Whose Dad Returned Zelda: A Link To The Past
"Dad had the audacity to return the game"
It's just accepted wisdom these days that Zelda: A Link to the Past is one of the best entries in the entire Zelda canon. This 16-bit classic updated the Zelda formula in amazing ways, offering a large and expansive game world packed with unique enemies and tricky dungeons. Later ported to the GBA, it...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: One Soldier Too Many Side Quest - Who Is The Suspicious Soldier?
How to find the suspicious soldier
After being rescued from one of the rifts in Echoes of Wisdom, the citizens of Hyrule need Zelda's help even more. One Soldier Too Many is one of the many Side Quests Zelda can complete during her adventure, and in this guide, we'll tell you where to pick up and complete this Side Quest, including the Suspicious...
News Zelda Speedrunners Are Already Beating Echoes Of Wisdom In Under An Hour
With the help of some glitches, of course
Less than a week after its launch, Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom speedruns are already popping up and putting our playtimes to shame. While many of us are still fiddling about in the overworld as we tick off the first few dungeons, select speedrunners have started posting completion times of under an hour...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: Slumber Dojo - All Challenges And Rewards
Every single reward for the Slumber Dojo
Would it really be a video game if there wasn't a combat challenge? Echoes of Wisdom transforms the battle arena format and turns it into a dream — literally. The Slumber Dojo is where you'll test your sleeping, dreaming, and battle skills, utilising everything you've learned throughout Echoes of Wisdom...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: Mango Rush Mini Game Guide - How To Get The Golden Fan
How to beat the Mango Rush mini game
Mango Rush is a tricky mini game in Echoes of Wisdom that can put you in a spin. Located in the Gerudo Desert, Zelda will spin her way through Mango plants to harvest them for a very keen researcher. There are some excellent rewards for completing this mini game, and with each new stage, the game gets much...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: All Acorn Gathering Locations
Acorn Gathering mini game tips and rewards
Acorn Gathering is a fun little side activity you can play during Echoes of Wisdom, and there are plenty of good rewards to pick up too. As well as saving Hyrule from the rifts, you should make time to gather acorns, because you'll get a Heart Piece, a key item for making Automatons, and plenty of rupees...
Opinion I Didn't Realise How Much I'd Missed 'Traditional' Zelda Dungeons
(Boss) Key to my heart
Last year, hot off the back of Tears of the Kingdom, I wrote a piece expressing my love for Zelda's 'Modern' dungeons. These puzzle-centric areas had been a little hit or miss, sure, but I found that there was a lot to like in each once I got past the general terminal-activation-ness of it all. I thought I was over Zelda's...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: Graveyard Cave Walkthrough - How To Hit The Switch
How to access the switch behind the wall
Hyrule is chock full of caves and secrets in Echoes of Wisdom, and one of the most well-hidden ones is the Graveyard Cave. Tucked away in the northern part of Hyrule Field, the Graveyard Cave has a slightly tricky puzzle that might have you stumped. But in this guide, we have the solution to the Graveyard...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: Let's Play A Game Side Quest - Eastern Temple Walkthrough, Cloud Boss
Where to find the Eastern Temple and complete Let's Play A Game Side Quest
During The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, you'll have to help many of the citizens of Hyrule with their problems. Sometimes, that involves heading into a mini dungeon and solving some rather tricky puzzles. And the Eastern Temple is one such place. You'll visit the...
Guide Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: Precious Treasure Side Quest
How to help the Sea Zora store his treasure
The Precious Treasure Side Quest is a relatively early Side Quest Zelda can pick up in Echoes of Wisdom. Found in the Jabul Waters region, the princess will need to help one particular Sea Zora store something very important to him. Precious Treasure is a very simple
