Legend of Zelda News
April2023
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom's Final Pre-Launch Trailer Is Absolutely Stunning
Get unpacking, folks
Well, that was a heck of a trailer, wasn't it, folks? The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is out in just under a month, and series producer Eiji Aonuma joined us to share the very last trailer we'll be getting before the game launches on 12th May. Featuring tons of shots of Hyrule, characters, and some story hints, Tears...
Watch The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Final Trailer - Live!
It's fusin' time!
This is it, folks. The last final proper glimpse at The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom before its worldwide launch on May 12th, 2023. Yes, the final trailer is almost upon us, and you can watch it live right here with all of your Nintendo Life buddies. Isn't that nice? We're obviously incredibly excited to see what Nintendo...
News GameStop Fires Employee For Leaking Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Switch
Report claims Nintendo "forced the company's hand"
At the end of March, Nintendo announced it would be releasing an official Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Switch OLED model. While it was meant to be a surprising moment for fans, the unit had already been leaked online. Now, in an update, it's been revealed one of the individuals who played...
Talking Point With One Month 'Til TOTK, What's Left For You To Do In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild?
It's crunch time
The clock bell has tolled. Only one month remains before the release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. One. Month. Suddenly, this game that we have been anticipating for the last six years is almost here and out of nowhere a realisation struck us, one powerful enough to send a cold chill down anyone's spine: we still...
News New Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Trailer Drops Today, 13th April 2023
One month to go!
With only one month to go until its official release, Nintendo has announced that the final pre-launch trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will be heading our way tomorrow (13th April 2023). The trailer will be livestreamed on the official Nintendo YouTube channel for all regions at 15:00 BST / 16:00 CEST / 07:00...
News Nintendo Wants Discord To Reveal Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Art Book Leaker
NoA files for DMCA subpoena
Nintendo of America has filed an application for a DMCA subpoena at a district court in California which, if granted, would order Discord to reveal the identity of the person who leaked The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's art book back in February. TorrentFreak reported earlier today that the company's attorneys...
News Walmart's Pre-Order Bonus For Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Has Been Revealed (North America)
Update: And it's already gone!
Update: Annnnd just like that, the scrolls are sold out. As we stated below, Walmart has said that the bonus would only be available while stocks last, so we guess that's it for this one. Hey, it was nice for the few minutes that it lasted... Original article: We are drawing ever closer to the release of The Legend...
Random Modder Adds 'Meat Fusion Arrows' To Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
Calamity Gammon
The recent gameplay showcase for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom teased some of the possibilities of the new Fuse ability — which will allow us to combine items and weapons to various effects. You might have noticed that in this demonstration it was suggested that you would be able to fuse raw meat onto your arrows — we...
Video We're Playing Zelda: Ocarina Of Time In Our New YouTube Series 'First Bytes'
Hey, watch!
We've got a couple of new things going on over on our lovely YouTube channel at the moment. And in one of our new series, Felix is tackling older games that he's never played before, yet among our community, are highly beloved. First Bytes has been kicking around as an idea for a while here at Nintendo Life because not everyone in the...
Video Let's Discuss That Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Gameplay Trailer
Felix and Alex combine their thoughts
A week ago at the time of writing, Nintendo finally lifted the curtain on The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - properly, this time. We were treated to a whole ten minutes' worth of gameplay footage from the upcoming game, giving us a glimpse at Link's four new abilities: Recall, Fuse, Ultrahand, and...
Poll Will You Be Getting The New Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Switch OLED?
Launching later this month
Earlier this week, we got our first proper look at the gameplay in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. In the same update, Nintendo also finally lifted the lid on the themed OLED and even revealed a Pro Controller and carry case to go with it. Now that we've had some time to absorb this massive announcement, we're...
Rumour The Infamous Phillips CD-i Zelda Games Are Being Remastered For Switch
Excuuuuuse me?
Yes, this was a little April Fools gag — we hope you enjoyed it! We've received word from a source close to Nintendo that the Phillips CD-i Legend of Zelda games are coming to Switch later this year, and that Nintendo is reportedly saving the announcement for a Nintendo Direct this summer, with a planned shadow drop. Three Zelda...
March2023
Feature Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Gameplay Trailer - Every New Detail Revealed
Updated with even more details!
We've updated the following list with even more details that we have noticed since the gameplay trailer dropped — and you can see them all in the video above courtesy of the lovely Alex-from-Nintendo-Life. For the big announcements and the blink-and-you'll-miss-it hints, this list has it all (or at least, all that...
Soapbox Nobody Does 'More Of The Same' Better Than Nintendo
Déjà vu
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, in response to the disappointment among some Zelda fans who (from what we've seen so far) think Tears of the Kingdom is looking too similar to BOTW, Alana looks back on some past...
Random Tears Of The Kingdom's 'Ultrahand' Is A Loving Nod To Nintendo's Past
Gripping stuff
In today's The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom gameplay trailer, we found out that yes, Link can indeed build vehicles. And he does this using the brand new ability 'Ultrahand'. Now, if you've been around these parts for a while, then you probably spotted this name and went "wait, what, Ultra Hand? Like the 1960s toy?" And...
Poll What Did You Think Of The New Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Trailer?
Fuse it
The latest trailer for Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has dropped, with Zelda series boss Eiji Aonuma showcasing a host of exciting new elements in a 13-minute gameplay trailer that also stuck a long-rumoured TOTK-themed Switch OLED announcement at the very
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Everything We Know So Far
We collect every shred of information on the BOTW sequel
Update: Reviews are live, and as far as the critics are concerned, TOTK is a winner: <related ids="148637,149290"> Polishing off the last few shrines and giving Calamity Ganon what for in the final battle of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was a bittersweet act. After such a...
News Nintendo Reveals Official Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Switch OLED
Plus a new Pro Controller and Case
Update [Tue 28th Mar, 2023 15:17 BST]: Well, that didn't take long, did it? As a part of today's The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom gameplay trailer release, Nintendo has revealed the first official look at the game's tie-in special edition Switch OLED as well as a new Pro Controller and Carry Case Set to...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Trailer Gets Creative With Vehicle Building, Fused Weapons
Going up
A brand new gameplay trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is finally here, and this is our best look yet at the highly anticipated open-world adventure. We got a good look at this skyward world of Hyrule, along with a handful of new abilities that Link will be able to use during his adventure. And also, Eiji Aonuma...
Anniversary Soulcalibur II Is 20 Years Old, And So Is Nintendo's Best Cameo
A tale of souls and Master Swords, eternally retold
Bandai Namco's Soulcalibur II turns 20 in Japan today. The classic fighting game — a sequel to what many already considered one of the best fighting games ever, Soulcalibur on Dreamcast — launched on 27th March 2003 in Japan on GameCube, Xbox, and PlayStation 2. But, c'mon, we all know the...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Gameplay Trailer Drops Today, 28th March 2023
And a whole 10 minutes, too!
The silence is over! The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is getting a focused gameplay trailer tomorrow, 28th March. At 7am PT / 10am ET / 3pm BST tomorrow (or 12am AET on 29th March), Nintendo is dropping a brand new video focused entirely on the highly anticipated sequel to Breath of the Wild. Series producer...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom's Gnarly Master Sword Patented By Nintendo
But what does it mean!?
A new patent related to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has been spotted, and its for a new piece of artwork of Link's rather weird-looking Master Sword. The Tears of the Kingdom subreddit has been scrambling for reasons as to why this new piece of art has been patented by Nintendo for any scraps of lore they can...
Poll What Are Your Hype Levels For Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom?
Off the charts?
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is only 50 days away from its launch on May 12th, 2023 at the time of writing, and our hype levels here at Nintendo Life are through the roof. Despite the fact that Nintendo is keeping the game very close to its chest (and if this is a concern for you, then our Video Producer Felix has the...
Random Twitch Streamer Aims To Beat Breath Of The Wild With Ocarina Controller
Making music
Ridiculous Zelda challenges are our favourite, and they don't come more fun, amusing, and dedicated than what gv_mimi is attempting. The Twitch streamer is aiming to beat The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild by using a custom-made ocarina controller. (Thanks, Polygon!) gv_mimi's most recent accomplishment in BOTW is taking down...
News Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Explorer's Guide Is Now Available As A Free Download
"Time to Shrine"
With The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom barrelling towards its May 12th, 2023 release date, Nintendo has thought it prudent to allow everyone to download the Explorer's Guide for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Originally released as part of the 'Explorer's Edition' bundle, the guide is essentially a glorified...
News Nintendo Reveals More Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Pre-Order Goodies (Canada)
Fancy another pin set?
The anticipated Switch release The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is fast approaching and ahead of release Nintendo Canada has now highlighted the goodies up for grabs in its own region. If you purchase the game from Game Stop, you'll receive an exclusive pin set featuring Link and Zelda. And for anyone who decides...
News Nintendo Offering Exclusive Splatoon 3 & Zelda Pin Sets At PAX East 2023 (US)
Available while stock lasts
PAX East kicks off later this week on March 23 and if you're heading into the event, there'll be a chance to score some "cool collectible lapel pins" when you check in with your My Nintendo account. Up for grabs is a Splatoon 3 pin as well as Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom pin. Here's a look at both: Apart form...
News Eiji Aonuma On Zelda Tears Of The Kingdom: Expect New Gameplay That Will Change The Game World
Let your imagination run wild
The legendary Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma turned 60 last week, and as part of his birthday celebrations, he shared a message at the Famitsu Game Awards after The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom won 'most anticipated' game - teasing what Zelda fans could expect from Link's new adventure. According to a rough...
News Legendary Zelda Producer Eiji Aonuma Has Turned 60 This Week
Many happy returns!
If you're a fan of The Legend of Zelda, you know who Eiji Aonuma is. While Shigeru Miyamoto is credited as the franchise creator and has played a prominent role in its growth, Aonuma has arguably had an even more significant impact on the franchise, serving as a director on classics like Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, The Wind...
News Zelda amiibo Listings Surface Online Ahead Of Tears Of The Kingdom Launch (North America)
A restock might be on the way
Earlier this year, there was a Zelda amiibo restock in certain parts of the world ahead of the release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Now, in a slight development, a Majora's Mask amiibo has reappeared on Best Buy's website in the US. There's no "official release date" for this restock just yet, but it's...
News Nintendo's Anticipated Switch Release Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Will Skip PAX East
Company's focus will instead be on "competitive play activities"
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is due out on the Switch this May, and with PAX East just around the corner, many Nintendo fans in the US were hoping it might show up at the annual video game convention. Unfortunately, it seems it won't be appearing - with a Nintendo...
News Bowser Defends $70 Zelda Pricing, Nintendo Still "Very Bullish" About Switch
"It’s exciting to see that demand is still there"
While the upcoming The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom might just be the most highly-anticipated video game of all time, the announcement that the title would cost $70 on release opened up the conversation about how much we are all willing to pay for a game in 2023. Doug Bowser, the head of...
Feature Which Zelda Game Has The Best Link? - Every Link Ranked From Worst To Best
Link's Arankening
Across 19 mainline games and a handful of spinoffs, the Hero of Time has taken on a variety of forms. The changes between each have ranged from the subtle (Skyward Sword's eyeliner or A Link to the Past's pink hair) to the pretty "wait... what?" drastic (come on guys, he's literally turned into a wolf), but he's still the same old...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Pre-Order Goodies Live On My Nintendo Store (UK)
A luggage tag, for all your Hyrule adventuring
If you're counting down the days to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's release, then you know we're barely two months away from this long-awaited title hitting the Switch. Today, the My Nintendo Store UK has opened up a few new pre-order bonuses and bundles. What does one hero of Hyrule need...
Random Fan-Made Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Course For Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Is Pure Joy
Update: Nintendo blocks video
Update [Wed 8th Mar, 2023 09:40]: Since publishing this article, the video is no longer available on YouTube. Instead, the video has been replaced with the statement: "This video contains content from Nintendo, who has blocked it on copyright grounds". We've updated this article to include RiazorMC's tweet, which shows...
Poll Box Art Brawl: Duel - The Legend Of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Awoooooooo!
Welcome back to another edition of Box Art Brawl! For the past two weeks, we have been focused on games from the world of the GBA. After judging the box art of Metroid Fusion, last time we took a look at the differences between the North American/European and the Japanese box art for Golden Sun and the results were expectedly distanced...
News Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's Daruk Rocks Gorgeous New Statue, Pre-Orders Now Open
Ready to roll
Update [Wed 1st March, 2023 10:30 GMT]: After being teased last week, we now have all the details on First 4 Figures' upcoming Daruk statue including that all-important pre-order information. The statue is set to release in Q4 of this year and will retail for $203.99 on the official First 4 Figures website. An Early Bird offer, which...
February2023
Feature Hyrule Fields, Ranked - The Best Grassy Plains In The Zelda Franchise
Perfect for a picnic?
There's no greater feeling in a Legend of Zelda game than when you first step out onto Hyrule Field, is there? It's the moment when the games shake off the training wheels and let's you loose in the world of Hyrule, free to go in whichever direction you like. Where on earth do you start? What's that settlement over there? Oh...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Nintendo Ad Teases New Master Sword Details
Link's legendary sword returns
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom release is fast approaching and while we won't be publishing any major spoilers or leaks here on Nintendo Life, we are still sharing officially released materials. The latest one comes in the form of a translated Nintendo ad in the latest issue of Japanese publication Famitsu...
News Lego Issues Copyright Strikes On Legend Of Zelda Deku Tree Set Videos
But what does this mean?
Various videos featuring the rumoured Legend of Zelda Deku Tree Lego set have been removed from YouTube. Lego has been issuing copyright strikes to a number of people who have spoken about the video on the video sharing platform, with Nintendo Prime sharing the notice they received. Fans have been begging for a Zelda-themed...
Editorial Don't Worry, We'll Be Avoiding Zelda: TOTK Spoilers On Nintendo Life
(Hylian) Shields up, red alert!
Over the weekend, images from the Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom art book leaked online revealing unannounced details about the most anticipated launch on this year's gaming calendar. With the 12th May release date still many weeks away, we thought it would be a good idea to make plain our approach to Zelda spoilers...
Random Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Gummies Will Let You Eat Chuchus
Chuchu-y
What's a better promotional tie-in than sweets, hey? Bandai knows that, and it's releasing some The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom-themed gummies in May in Japan to celebrate the release of the highly anticipated game. But they're not rupee-shaped or even Triforce shaped, oh no. They look just like Chuchu (via Tokyo Game Life on...
PSA Watch Out, Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Art Book Spoilers Have Leaked Online
Start muting those keywords
It seems that a significant number of images from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom art book have leaked online. The art book in question is supposedly the same one that's included with the Collector's Edition of the game, so while there doesn't appear to be anything earth-shatteringly devastating in terms of...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom amiibo Goes Live On Amazon UK, Pre-Order Now
You're gonna need a bigger Rupee bag
Apart from a Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Collector's Edition announcement at the latest Direct broadcast, Nintendo also unveiled a brand new Link amiibo based on his appearance in this new entry. If you happen to be located in the UK and have been looking to secure this amiibo for yourself, now is your...
News Pre-Purchase Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom At GameStop And Get A Free Wooden Plaque
Another GameStop "exclusive"
In the lead up to the release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, US video game chain GameStop has announced a new pre-order deal. If you pre-purchase the game from the store now, you'll not only receive a copy of the game, but you'll also score a "free exclusive wooden plaque". Note: If you purchase the...
Feature Rating The Best Zelda/Link Relationship In The Legend Of Zelda Games
Zelink 4eva xxx
Zelink might be one of the biggest ships out there, and it's hardly controversial to want Zelda and Link, the two owners of the Triforce that aren't evil, to end up together. They're entwined in destiny, fated to keep meeting, and falling into the princess/hero dichotomy that keeps them separate once more. And yet, they've never...
Talking Point What Do You Name Link When You're Playing A Zelda Game?
New game, new name
We are but a few months away now from the release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (finally) and it is fair to say that many of us are just a little bit excited. We recently got a look at the second trailer for it, and one of the ways that we have been channelling this excitement until 12th May is through replaying...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Switch OLED Rumour Resurfaces Online
A common link
Update: The rumours are true and pre-orders are now open! Grab one here: <related ids="147191" label="Buy Here:"> Original Article: Remember that rumoured Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Switch OLED model that leaked at the end of last year? Well, there's seemingly been a small but significant discovery. Twitter account...
Feature Zelda Companions, Ranked - Who Was Link's Best Sidekick?
Hey! Listen!
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild brought with it myriad changes to Hyrule. Staggering levels of freedom. Plentiful shrines instead of themed dungeons. Link wearing blue instead of green. The Sheikah Slate. Breakable weapons of varying degrees of annoyance, and more. A change not often discussed was Link’s lack of a companion...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Could Have The Biggest File Size Of Any First-Party Switch Release
Get ready for an absolutely massive adventure
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has been in development for many years now, and it's expected to be a rather big game. If you have been wondering just how massive Link's new adventure is, Nintendo's webpage listing suggests it will be a whopping 18.2GB in file size. As highlighted by fans...
Feature Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Trailer #2 Breakdown & Speculation - Everything You Missed
An arm and a leg's worth
When a new The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom trailer drops, it's like Christmas, isn't it? All of the excitement at getting a rare glimpse of the game before it launches on 12th May, though, soon turns into fans donning their spectacles and putting on their investigative hats to see exactly what they can spot in the...
News Zelda: Breath Of The Wild And DLC Treated To 30% Off In eShop Sale
The best way to prepare for Tears of the Kingdom
The February Nintendo Direct Showcase brought with it a closer look at The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and some of the bonuses that will be coming alongside its release on 12th May including a special amiibo and a
News Nintendo: $70 USD Won't Be A Trend, Games Priced On "Case-By-Case Basis"
Don't expect every title to match Zelda's price
After the $69.99 USD price tag for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was pulled from Nintendo's website yesterday, it's now been officially confirmed during the latest Direct presentation. If you're wondering what exactly is going on, Nintendo has now provided an official response (via Game...
News Yes, Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Costs $70, Collector's Edition Announced
"Please... lend him your [money]"
The February 2023 Nintendo Direct concluded with yet another look at The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, opening pre-orders from today and announcing a special Collector's Edition of the game to be released alongside its launch on 12th May 2023. Also confirmed were
News Surprise! Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Is Getting Its Very Own Link amiibo
Launching the same day as the game
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom sent the latest Nintendo Direct out with a bang, and it didn't disappoint! Apart from a brand new trailer and a Collector's Edition of the game, Nintendo also announced a Collector's Edition of the game, and for all of the amiibo collectors out there - a brand new Link...
News New Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Trailer Shows A Flying Vehicle And Fresh Details
Zelda: Nuts & Bolts
A new trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has dropped as part of today's Nintendo Direct showing off new gameplay features — check it out above. Below we've collected some screens from the new footage featuring a land-based vehicle that might transform into some brand of flying contraption, a big angry Blood...
Poll Would You Pay $70 For The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom?
You're gonna need a bigger Rupee wallet
Update: It's been confirmed: Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is a $70 game. <related ids="144894"> Over the last few years, game publishers have been quietly (and in some cases, quite loudly) raising the price of their software products to $70. It's a price that, for many in this day and age, is an...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Temporarily Listed On Nintendo Website For $70 USD
A $10 price increase
Update: And just like that, Nintendo has now removed the digital price from Zelda: TotK's store page. Expect a price reveal at a later date. You can see what the page previously looked like in our story below. In related developments, GameStop, Best Buy, and Amazon appear to have temporarily removed their listings for the game,...
Random YouTuber Recreates Classic Zelda In Minecraft With "No Mods"
Taking Minecraft to the next level
We've seen Zelda recreated in Minecraft before, but this latest project by YouTuber C1OUS3R takes it to the next level. Instead of calling on third-party Minecraft mods and resource packs to work some magic, they've managed to recreate Link's original top-down 2D adventure by editing textures and exploiting...
Quiz Are You Ready For Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom? Find Out With Our Fiendishly Hard BOTW Quiz
How much do you remember?
The first day of February marked just 100 days until the release of Tears of the Kingdom, and that means it's time to start training up. While we have no way of measuring the strength of your trigger fingers or how fast your reaction times are, we can test your brain — and in particular, how well you know Breath of the...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Trailers May Hide Hieroglyphic Hints
Have courage
It's less than 100 days to Tears of the Kingdom, and we're starting to go nuts with speculation and theories. Our latest interest is the mysterious language hidden within the tiny snippets of game that we've seen in the Tears of the Kingdom trailers and teasers, which is carved into stone tablets and walls, spiralling up from Ganon's...
Rumour LEGO Zelda Set Supposedly In The Works After Deku Tree Spotted In Recent Survey
It's dangerous to go alone, take this (with a pinch of salt)
Ever since Nintendo collaborated with LEGO on the interactive Super Mario collection, we have all been keeping our fingers crossed for an expansion into other franchises in the future. Chief amongst these is the hope for some Zelda sets which, in the build up to Tears of the Kingdom, have...
Random Manga In Old Zelda: Link To The Past Guide Shows Link's Pre-Navi Fairy Companion
Hey! Look! Listen!
The Zelda timeline is a difficult beast to get your head around. There are various different threads with Link at a different stage in his heroism, things that are canon and non-canon and always the promise that the next game could come along and shift everything about (we're looking at you, Tears of the Kingdom). For the most...
January2023
News Zelda: A Link To The Past's Code Has Been Reverse-Engineered And Unofficially Enhanced
Unofficial console ports could now be possible
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, one of the most beloved entries in Nintendo's storied franchise, has been successfully reverse-engineered, adding key enhancements to the experience and potentially opening the door to some unofficial ports. As reported by NeoWin (thanks,
Random Opera Group Adds Mario To Mozart In Nintendo-Themed Retelling Of 'The Magic Flute'
Papa Geno
Mozart and Mario might sound really similar in name, but they don't have too many other similarities — except for that one time that Mozart was in a little-known SNES/NES game called Mario's Time Machine, but let's not worry about that for now. Our point is that you have to be pretty darn creative to mash the two up into an opera, but...
Random Zeldathon Runner Beats Ocarina Of Time Ganon By Throwing Ruto At Him
Fin-ish him
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is probably one of the most popular games for speedrunning. One of the many well-known tricks in the game is that Ruto, the Zora princess you need to rescue from inside Lord Jabu-Jabu's belly, has a hitbox if you throw her. As you can imagine, this can be used for many different things all the time...
Feature 9 Unanswered Questions We Have About Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom
Where's Tingle at?
We’re mere months away from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s debut on 12th May. As it is, perhaps, the biggest release on the Nintendo Switch since the console’s launch year way back, we know remarkably little about the follow-up to Breath of the Wild – a game rightly hailed as one of the best ever made. Sure,
Random Zelda BOTW Speedrunner Beats Game 50 Times In Less Than 24 Hours
That's one way to send off Nintendo's masterpiece
You might have thought about playing through The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild one last time before the arrival of Tears of the Kingdom, but how about another 50 times instead? That's what a speedrunner known as 'Player 5' recently did, and to top it off - it was achieved in under 24 hours. In...
Poll Do You Want Weapon Degradation To Return In Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom?
Break it down
When it comes to ways that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild flipped the script for the wider series, there is a list of 'em so long that it almost rivals the number of those darn Korok Seeds out there. *shakes fist to the sky* One of the changes that we almost can't believe actually happened, however, was the sheer number of...
Soapbox Zelda Should Be Given The Paper Mario Treatment
Paper Zelda: The Thousand-Year Door (of Time)
Nintendo struck gold when they made the first Paper Mario. They figured out how to take a beloved series like Super Mario, put a slight twist on it, and create something entirely new that doesn't feel stale, doesn't feel like a flimsy spin-off, and best of all, is better than most Super Mario games...
Random It's Now Been 6 Years Since Zelda: BOTW's 'Switch Presentation' Trailer Released
Now bring on Tears of the Kingdom!
It's set to be a massive year for the Zelda series with the sequel to Breath of the Wild launching this May. As excited as many fans are about the future, many can't help but reflect on just how long it's now been since the original game's iconic reveals. In fact, this week actually marks six years since the...
News Zelda: A Link To The Past Artwork "Brought To Life" In Absolutely Stunning Animation
A full series of this could be amazing!
If you've ever wondered what classic game art might look like if it was brought to life, well here's a great example. American animator Parker Simmons has transformed parts of The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past SNES manual and other materials into living, breathing animations. The results are absolutely...
Feature Which Zelda Games Should You Replay Before Tears Of The Kingdom?
Time to do your homework
It’s hard to believe that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will finally be launching on May 12th, nearly a full four years after its initial announcement during E3 2019. We don’t know about you, but we’re already sharpening our Master Swords and ironing our green tunics in preparation; it’s going to be a fun...
Random Zelda Cartoon Writer Admits Hiring Family Members To Help Write Episodes
"We even had my mom pitch a story"
Okay, hands up — who watched the 1989 The Legend of Zelda cartoon growing up? It's certainly a product of its time, and is famous for everyone's favourite catchphrase from the hero of Hyrule himself, "Well, excuuuuse me, Princess!". Now Polygon has published interviews with many of the writers, voice actors, and...
Random The Original NES Zelda Has Been Recreated In VR, And It's Glorious
DOOM mods strike again
We've seen Ocarina of Time go VR, and thanks to the Labo, we've also seen Breath of the Wild in VR. What's the next natural step, then? The original NES game, of course! The 1986 game that started it all, The Legend of Zelda, has been recreated in VR. Shared on Twitter by @kite_VR_noe, the entire first section of the NES game...
Random Pixel Artist Reimagines Zelda II For Game Boy Advance
Can someone please make this?
Zelda II: The Adventure Of Link might not necessarily be everyone's favourite, but there are plenty of Nintendo fans out there who still have fond memories of the 1988 NES title. If you have ever wondered what this game would potentially look like if it was revived for another Nintendo generation (like the GBA era),...
Random This Mash-Up Of Pokémon And Zelda Is Mindblowingly Detailed
Link used Master Sword! It's super effective!
You may already know by now that I love deep dives, especially into the Zelda and Pokémon series — I've probably written thousands of words doing trailer breakdowns and lore explanations across the games over the past couple of years here on Nintendo Life. So imagine how I feel discovering that th
Random Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Glitch Gives Invincibility And Unlimited Stamina
Unlimited powaaaaah!
Strap yourselves in for another glitch from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, folks! This latest game-breaking trick comes courtesy of Gaming Reinvented (via users Simaubaka and LegendofLinkk) and essentially provides Link with invincibility and unlimited stamina, if executed successfully. Gaming Reinvented breaks down...
Talking Point Which Zelda-Themed Nintendo Console Has The Best Design?
Special addiction
When it comes to console special editions, Nintendo takes the biscuit. Whether it's a colour variant, a game release exclusive, or a nod back to retro consoles of the past, the company is constantly looking for ways to get a 'new' model out on the market and, so it seems, get the money out of our pockets. No more so is this the...
News Zelda amiibo Listings Surface Online Ahead Of Tears Of The Kingdom Release
Could a restock be on the way?
Nintendo is launching The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom in May of this year and it seems like there could also be a Zelda amiibo restock taking place ahead of this game's release. New pre-order listings for Nintendo's existing Zelda amiibo line have surfaced on
Random Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Lego Ideas Set Qualifies For Official Review
Temple of Time gains 10,000 supporters
Cast your mind back to November 2022, you might remember that Lego had started blocking idea submissions based on The Legend of Zelda franchise. Well, it seems that one submission made prior to the move has managed to gain enough supporters to qualify for official review. <related ids="140722"> While...
Talking Point Which Zelda Game Should You Play First?
Where should you start if you're new to The Legend?
The announcement of a solid release date for BOTW2 The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom marked the beginning of a new, more intense phase of enthusiasm for one of the most anticipated sequels of the decade. Sure, a new Zelda game is always big news, but when it's a follow-up to one of the most...
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Feature Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Trailer Breakdown - Theories And Speculation
A thorough Sheikdown
We've finally found out the title of Breath of the Wild 2 (which means we can stop calling it Breath of the Wild 2) alongside a brand-new trailer in the latest Nintendo Direct — and it's called Tears of the Kingdom, which has already set off a ton of theories. You know what that means, Zelda fans — it's time to put our...
Rumour Leaked Images Of A Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Switch OLED Model Appear Online
Legit of Zelda?
Update: The rumours are true and pre-orders are now open! You can grab one here: <related ids="147191" label="Buy Here:"> Original Article: Images of a special edition Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo Switch OLED Model have surfaced online, with photos of a Zelda-themed dock and set of Joy-Con, plus the box...
Update: The video has been restored
Update [Thu 29th Dec, 2022 00:35 GMT]: Did You Know Gaming has provided an update - revealing the video has now been restored. YouTube has also apparently confirmed Nintendo was responsible for the copyright takedown: Did You Know Gaming: "We won. The Heroes of Hyrule video is back up. Thank you to everyone who...
Feature Hot Zelda: Link To The Past Takes From '90s Game Mags, 30 Years Later
A link to the Link to the Past past
Let us set the scene: The year is 1992. You are sitting in your living room, wearing something with massive shoulder pads, probably. Guns N' Roses is playing on the radio. Social media does not yet exist. Raise your sword if you miss the '90s It is into this peaceful scene that we can add a sprinkling of video...
Feature "Shovel Knight Feels Like Our 'Mario', But We Kept Wondering What Our 'Zelda' Might Be"
Yacht Club Games discusses the creative process for Mina the Hollower
Yacht Club Games is a company that needs little introduction, particularly thanks to the huge success and acclaim for Shovel Knight, a title that had multiple major expansions and campaigns over a number of years. The company has been busy beyond that too; last year it published...
Feature 16 Theories About Link's Weird Arm In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 2
Zelda: Arms
We know surprisingly little about the game currently titled The Sequel To The Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild. [Oof, it's Tears of the Kingdom, past-Kate! We'll forgive you for not knowing the name of the new Zelda game before it was announced, though. Carry on! - Ed] But that won't stop me from furiously speculating about it all the...
Guide Games Like Zelda - What To Play After You've Finished Tears Of The Kingdom
Attack of the (Zelda) Clones
In the years since we first ventured out onto the great plains of a truly open Hyrule in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, we’ve found all the shrines, defeated Calamity Ganon, and scoured the kingdom for every last item and Korok seed. We’ve seen it all — and we went back to see it again in Labo VR — and...
Random Stranger Things' Dustin Wants To See An Animated Legend Of Zelda Movie
Gaten Matarazzo is a big Nintendo fan
Actor Gaten Matarazzo, who's most famous for playing Dustin Henderson in the hit Netflix show Stranger Things, has partnered with Nintendo for the Holiday season to talk about the company's latest games. It turns out, the star is actually a big fan of the Big N. In an interview with Variety, Matarazzo spoke of...
News The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Gets Official ESRB Rating
Same result as BOTW
It appears that the hotly-anticipated The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has received its official rating for North America by the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (or ESRB, if you will). Unsurprisingly, the game has been rated E10+, with warnings of Fantasy Violence and Mild Suggestive Themes (thanks, Go Nintendo)...
Talking Point As Zelda: Wind Waker Turns 20, Doesn't Toon Link Deserve A Second Chance?
Big eyes, big dreams
Today marks the 20th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker’s Japanese release and after all of these years, we think that it is finally safe to say that Nintendo’s punt paid off. By ‘punt’ we don’t refer to the idea of putting Link on a boat – whatever will they think of next, putting him on a train??...
News Game Boy Color Game Inspired By Zelda: Link's Awakening Is Live On Kickstarter
Handheld's first ever 'Action-Tactics' game
Developer Light Games has launched a brand new Kickstarter project for its Game Boy Color title Last Crown Warriors, which features top-down gameplay inspired by The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening and is said to be the console's first ever 'Action-Tactics' game. At the time of writin
Random Zelda Fan Uncovers A Link To The Past's Original Dungeon Designs In Proto Data
Goron-level mining
When it comes to stone-cold classics like A Link to the Past, we have to ask how much content can there really be that we don't already know about? The answer, so it seems, is quite a lot actually. For the past little while now, a Zelda fan by the name of @Dark_Linkael has been working their way through the prototype data for...
Poll Is Zelda: Wind Waker's Hero Called 'Cat-Eye Link'?
Hyrule Historia reckons so!
The Zelda franchise has seen its central hero take on many different forms. There's the sideburns and long-johns of The Adventure of Link, the long body and pointed features of Ocarina of Time, the eyeliner and fringe of Twilight Princess ('it's not just a phase Muuuum') and then shaggy wild explorer of Breath of the...
News New Game From Breath Of The Wild Dev Looks Like A Stunning Mix Of Disney, Anime And Zelda
An open-world dress-up adventure
The first trailer has released for an upcoming open world dress-up RPG, Infinity Nikki, which is being helmed by none other than Zelda alumni, Kentaro Tominaga (thanks, Kotaku). A former designer on Breath of the Wild before directing the game's successful Expans
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News Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's Urbosa Treated To Gorgeous Statue, Pre-Orders Now Open
Update: Early bird pricing ends tomorrow
Update: Just a quick reminder that if you're wanting to get your hands on the Urbosa statue, we'd recommend getting on it pretty sharpish as the Early Bird discount shown below ends tomorrow, 1st December! Original Article: First 4 Figures has unveiled the latest statue in its line of gorgeous Legend of...
Random Unseen Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Proto Footage Found On Rare VHS Tape
Hey! Look! Listen!
We love a bit of unseen footage here at Nintendo Life - especially when Zelda is involved. The N64 games have often been goldmines for this, with original trailers winding up on VHS tapes years later and revealing a whole host of unseen goodness for some classic titles. One such example has recently been the case for a little...
Random Could Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Be The Final Part Of A Trilogy Of Zelda Games?
A triforce of games, if you will
We love a good tangle of theories here at NL, especially when it's anything to do with the Zelda series — a story so tangled that even its creators aren't really sure what it all means. So this latest theory intrigues us — the idea that Skyward Sword, Breath of the Wild, and Tears of the Kingdom will form a...
Random Fan Crafts Beautiful Tarrey Town Sculpture From Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
Yes, we'd like one, please
Gradually building the quaint little settlement of Tarrey Town in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is perhaps one of the most satisfying moments ot the entire game. Granted, there's a predetermined layout applied to the town that you're unable to manually alter, so your agency over its creation is ultimately quite...
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