Legend of Zelda - News
February2017
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...
January2017
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...
News Princess Zelda is "Very Complex and Multi-Faceted" in Breath of the Wild, Aonuma Explains
So don't get carried away over 2 seconds of crying in the trailer
We think it's fair to say that the new trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild stole the show during last week's Nintendo Switch presentation, providing a strong flourish with which to end the broadcast. It was packed full of new scenes, characters and sent chills up many...
News Eiji Aonuma Outlines the Challenges in Developing The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Discusses changes made to incorporate the Switch
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is now just weeks away, arriving on the Nintendo Switch and Wii U on 3rd March. The anticipation is palpable, as it's not only the first new '3D' Legend of Zelda title since Skyward Sword on Wii, but it's the most ambitious game the series has ever seen. An...
Video UK TV Advert for Breath of the Wild Plays Up the Switch 'Lifestyle'
Head out and hop on a plane with no luggage
The Nintendo Switch, as a concept, will be vital in its success or otherwise. Nintendo's portables have consistently outsold its home consoles, notably so in the current generation. Yet Nintendo is keen to promote the Switch as a home console, primarily, with the added bonus that it can then be swapped out...
Video The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild's Localised Voice Acting is Pretty Darn Varied
Hamming it up
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a huge release for Nintendo, both as a last hurrah for Wii U and a launch title on Nintendo Switch. As a result the company is naturally pulling out all of the stops on production values, with the most recent trailer showcasing voice acting for the new release. Naturally it'll vary per region...
Soapbox Nintendo's Switch Plan is Starting to Take Shape
At least we think it is
The Nintendo Switch reveal has polarised fans, as many expected it would, but now we've had a chance to sample the system for ourselves some of our fears have been subdued, and some have been unfortunately made greater. Make sure you check out the video above where this video 'dude' shares his opinions on Nintendo's upcoming...
News The Legend of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Is A 13.4GB Download On Nintendo Switch
And 13GB on Wii U
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild will take up 13.4GB of internal storage on Switch, should you choose to download it rather than buy the physical game card. On Wii U, it takes up 13GB. That's quite an amazing achievement when you consider the sheer size of the game, but it could potentially cause headaches for those who...
Soapbox The Switch Presentation Was Good, but Not Perfect
Generally good though
So by now we're assuming you've all seen the absolutely monstrous amount of Switch info we the public have been privy to, but it's just not complete without having someone's face tell you their own opinions about what happened. If that sounds like your sort of thing for whatever reason, make sure you check out the video above...
News Zelda and Bokoblin Added to Breath of the Wild amiibo Range
More small delights
Today's Nintendo Switch Presentation had plenty of reveals, but some details have emerged through press releases and website updates. For example, two additional amiibo have been shown off for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, which is coming to both the Switch and Wii U on 3rd March. These additions are Zelda, who made a
News Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Confirmed For Nintendo Switch Launch Day
Update: Wii U version on the same day
The saga of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild's release date has finally come to a close - the game will be available for the launch of the Nintendo Switch on March 3rd worldwide. Nintendo confirmed the news today during its Switch presentation, alongside a fresh trailer for the long-awaited adventure...
Video These Five Titles Would Be Perfect on the Switch
S'which ones do you want?
Everyone's got a games wish list for the Nintendo Switch, and this video boffin is no exception. Make sure you check out the video just up there so see just a few of what series should be coming to the Switch. If you're appropriately inclined, we'd also love to hear what you've got to say on the matter in the comments...
News The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask First 4 Figures Replica up for Pre-Order
"You've met with a terrible fate, haven't you?"
The 'Majora's Mask' featured in the The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask has entranced many since its inception all the way back in the era of the Nintendo 64. Becoming a prominent symbol for those who are familiar with the series, die-hard fans will soon be able to own a replica of the colourful mask...
News Dark Horse Reveals Gorgeous Limited Edition for The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts
With a Master Sword 'unsheathing' on the cover
Last year Dark Horse teamed up with Nintendo to announce The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts, a handsome hardcover book in the same vein as the gorgeous Hyrule Historia. It's now unveiled the Limited Edition, which looks lovely. It addition to gilt-edged pages, this edition includes a sleeve...
Feature Experiencing Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses & Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions
Music to all ears
Arjun has attended both the Symphony of the Goddesses and Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions tours, and shares his thoughts on the experiences. To most people, video games are a way to relax, unwind, be entertained, get competitive, or all of the above. To others, video games are that and then some - a tool to escape into worlds...
Video Ocarina of Time Unreal Engine 4 Fan Project - One Year of Development
Give this Man a Cucco
If you're a regular on these pages you may have noticed, over the previous 12 months, that we have brought attention to a popular Ocarina of Time Unreal Engine 4 project. Now, one year of development has been shown off by its creator - YouTuber cryZENx. It's looked impressive across multiple videos, and it's now been...
Video Learn More About Ganon and His Legend of Zelda Canon
Pig out on factoids
Ganon / Ganondorf is one of the most iconic villains ever created by Nintendo, and his role in The Legend of Zelda endures; even in titles where he's not the direct villain, his influence and power often still hang over the scene. Now Did You Know Gaming has published a nice video looking at some quirky facts around the villain,...
News New Breath of the Wild Art Pays Homage to the Original NES Classic
"In the midst of a little kingdom, in the land of Hyrule"
The official Zelda Twitter page has released a new piece of art in line with its holiday pieces; if you missed the previous posts, here's Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Halloween. What's great about the latest art for
December2016
Random Sega Almost Released A Parking Attendant Game Starring Donkey Kong
The man behind Zelda and Mario on the CD-i talks
Stephen Radosh might be more famous nowadays for creating the TV show Catchphrase - which remains incredibly popular in the UK - but he also has quite a history in the video game arena, too. Radosh kicked off his career decades ago working for a publisher which produced textbooks before helping to...
A Link to the Present
In the remainder of 2016 we'll re-share some of our favourite feature articles from the year. This article considers the bigger picture behind the design decisions in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, based on some extended playtime with the E3 build at Nintendo UK's HQ. This was originally published on 29th June, back...
News Nintendo Shares Original Design Documents from The Legend of Zelda
It all started with some graph paper
The original Legend of Zelda blazed many trails for gaming, arguably setting the standard for what would eventually become the open-world genre. Seeing as how this is the 30th anniversary for the series as a whole, Nintendo has opted for a blast from the past and dug up some of the original design documents from...
Random Your Pool Table Isn't Complete Until It's Had A Zelda Makeover
One in the pocket
Legend of Zelda fan Bryan loves everything about the series, but there was always something missing from his collection - something pool table-sized. YouTube channel Awe Me - which runs regular segments where it enlists the help of industry professionals to construct one-of-a-kind items - decided to help him solve this issue by...
News More Legend of Zelda Merchandise Added to Nintendo UK Store
Dress like the Hero of Time
Struggling to find a Christmas present for that someone special in your life? Well, fear not, as your prayers to the Gods of Hyrule have been answered. Nintendo UK has confirmed that it's added more Zelda merchandise, with a new range including a cosplayer's hoodie from Link's own tunic. A lot of these things have been...
News Nintendo Releases Link-Themed 'Holiday Card' Website for the Festive Season
Snow joke
Every year Nintendo releases festive messages in different regions, and Nintendo of America has already pitched in. It's launch a simple 'Happy Holiday' website, which in the code is referred to as a 'Holiday Card'; it's a rather neat video focused on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and the broader series. You can see it here or...
News Nintendo Offers a Seasonal Treat in New Screen for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
You may Fall for it
Nintendo has a number of decent official Facebook pages, and now it appears to be kicking into gear with its page for The Legend of Zelda. The latest post states that we can look forward to new screens for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, showcasing Hyrule and its varied locations up to the game's launch; it doesn't...
Music Behold the Majesty of The Legend of Zelda 30th Anniversary Concert CD
Japan gets all the best stuff!
Remember CDs? They were those shiny discs you can still play in most car stereos. We jest, the Japan-exclusive The Legend of Zelda 30th Anniversary Concert CD looks seriously cool. Out on 15th February 2017, this lovely 2-disc release will set you back ¥3,000 (around £20 / $25) plus tax; Amazon Japan is listing it...
News The Ocarina of Time Soundtrack is Getting an Orchestrated Vinyl Release
One for the ages
One of the most odd, yet satisfying, things to emerge from the 25th Anniversary of the Legend of Zelda was the Symphony of the Goddesses. This traveling orchestra took fans on a sonic journey through all of Link's past adventures, with many classic soundtracks getting a live, orchestrated reproduction. It seems that the symphony...
Video Let's Get a Closer Look at the Legend of Zelda 30th Anniversary amiibo
Violence ensues
Everyone loves a good amiibo, and as time has gone by Nintendo'a attention to detail and refinement of the manufacturing process has only made them more delightful. Following this tradition, the release of the four new amiibo based on The Legend of Zelda series has got this video-based writer all giddy, and you can see this as well...
News The Legend of Zelda 30th Anniversary amiibo Provide Food and Goodies in Breath of the Wild
Self-scan groceries
In The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Link is more of a living, breathing character. He always has been, of course, but in the upcoming Switch / Wii U title you need to manage his clothing and diet to keep him healthy and ready for the environment. You'll need to catch, cook and prepare food to get through the challenge...
Poll The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Share Your Thoughts on the Latest Footage
Has it left you breathless?
The Game Awards are done for another year, once again doing a solid job of showing and teasing major games, while throwing in some some unpredictable moments. For example in one performance rap duo Run the Jewels seemed to utter the line "I will punch a baby bear", which is a novel way to get some free press from a PETA...
News Zelda: Breath Of The Wild And Pokémon GO Win At The Game Awards 2016
No winner picked in controversial "Best Fan Creation" category
The Game Awards 2016 took place last night and Nintendo scooped awards in three categories. The phenomenon that is Pokémon GO won two awards - Best Mobile/Handheld and Best Family game - while Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was deemed to be the Most Anticipated upcoming title...
Video Nintendo Shows Off New Area in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Check out Zonai Ruins
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild had two segments during The Game Awards, with the second being a brief Nintendo Treehouse playthrough of a new area; gameplay was on Wii U, notably. Link initially meets Kass, a travelling minstrel, and then we catch a glimpse of the 'Zonai Ruins' and different approaches to tackling the...
Video Take a Look at The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild's New Trailer
It's worth a watch
A big part of the pre-show of The Game Awards 2016 was a new trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. It focuses on showing new environments and gives glimpses of villages, bigger towns and other characters. You can see it below, and fans are sure to pick it apart for details; there's plenty to see, including what may...
Live Blog Watch The Game Awards 2016, Featuring The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Live!
Reggie Fils-Aime also expected at the event
It's time, once again, for The Game Awards. Now in its third year, this show has established itself as one of the biggest of its kind and has started to build a solid reputation. Nintendo often has a decent presence, and this year there'll be exclusive new footage of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the...
News My Nintendo Gets Plenty of Legend of Zelda Goodies in North America
Discounts, themes, and also Flipnote Studio 3D
With the start of the month comes the standard My Nintendo updates, and now the North American equivalent is on board. Capitalising on the buzz of upcoming footage of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, the rewards are mostly focused around the iconic franchise. Details are below; as you can see...
Feature The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Five Things We Still Want to See
Some of which may be glimpsed during The Game Awards
Back in late 2014, such innocent times, we got a good look at what is now The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild during The Game Awards. It was an enjoyable segment, during which Eiji Aonuma and Shigeru Miyamoto showed a decent amount of off-screen footage, though the game has certainly changed a...
News Reggie Confirmed For On-Stage Appearance At The Game Awards 2016
The main man himself
The Game Awards 2016 take place tonight and host Geoff Keighley has confirmed that Nintendo of America boss Reggie Fils-Aime will be appearing on-stage at some point during the event. From Keighley's comments it sounds like Reggie is going to be presenting on-stage. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild will be shown during...
November2016
News Composer Koji Kondo Talks Super Mario And Zelda In Freshly Translated 2001 Interview
"The jumping sound was even used on a TV quiz show"
Some of Nintendo's most iconic tunes were created by Koji Kondo, making the Japanese composer one of the most listened-to artists in the world - even if people don't necessarily know his name. A 2001 interview with Kondo - taken from Game Maestro Vol. 3 - has been freshly translated into English...
News Majora's Mask Fan Project Returns With VR Teaser
"It's so hard to work in projects without any budget"
Way back in mid-2014, when The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D was just wishful thinking, a fan project caught the web's attention; this was in the form of a new trailer after an initial tease in 2012. It managed to avoid Nintendo's Takedown Team (we imagine those staff have special t-shirts...
News Nintendo Celebrates Thanksgiving With Some Neat Breath of the Wild Art
Link goes back to nature
With Thanksgiving being celebrated today in the US, we can be pretty sure that Nintendo of America will be joining many others in the country with a company-wide day off. NoA did remember, nevertheless, to tweet a Holiday message, and did so with a nice bit of art related to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The...
News GAME In-Store Advertising Indicates March 2017 Release For Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
We hope you're keeping up
The Zelda: Breath of the Wild rollercoaster continues. While there have been rumours that the title won't make the Switch launch, yesterday we reported that US retailer GameStop has it listed as a Q1 2017 release (before April, basically). We now have more evidence to suggest that
News An Intriguing Tale of How The Legend of Zelda's Iconic Opening Song Almost Never Happened
It could have been Ravel's Boléro
The main theme for The Legend of Zelda's opening crawl on NES is embedded in gaming and popular culture, reimagined and remixed countless times. Like many much-loved parts of gaming it has a slightly complicated history, which is nicely summarised in a recent official interview. Translated from a feature series...
News GameStop Thinks We'll Be Playing Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Before April
Could it be a Switch launch title after all?
It's fair to say that the rumour that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild won't be hitting the Nintendo Switch at launch caused quite a bit of upset, and since then we've seen evidence to suggest that it could arrive later in the year - a listing on Targe
Video Majora's Mask - Terrible Fate is a Gorgeous Retelling of Skull Kid's Origin Story
Voiced by Joe Zieja, who previously played Fox McCloud
With modern technology, skill and a lot of passion, some truly outstanding things can be achieved by small teams. The latest video by EmberLab certainly qualifies, as it pays tribute to one of Nintendo's most iconic games. Majora's Mask - Terrible Fate focuses on the origins of Skull Kid, and...
News Eiji Aonuma Wins Golden Joystick Lifetime Achievement Award as Pokémon GO Picks Up Two Gongs
Aonuma-san accepts on behalf of "The Legend of Zelda Series"
The Golden Joysticks took place today at indigO2 at London's O2 Arena, one of the largest UK-based award shows to take place each year. There were some notable wins for Nintendo and its partners this year, with a popular creator earning a major award. The Legend of Zelda series producer...
News Rejoice! Link's New Hairdo Arrives as Miitomo Award on My Nintendo
Get hype?
Why isn't My Nintendo better? Those words are uttered and typed often, but Nintendo listens. It's always listening, carefully strategizing in preparation to blow our addled minds. Well, fear not, the new age of My Nintendo is here. Ok, not really. Nintendo has re-released two Legend of Zelda-themed Miitomo outfits that were originally...
News Defenders of the Triforce 'Experience' Coming to US Cities
"We’re always looking for ways to offer new experiences", says Bowser
Here's an interesting little experiment from Nintendo, no doubt all part of a broader strategy to strengthen brand awareness. Nintendo of America has teamed up with 'escape room' company SCRAP to create a 'Legendary Puzzle Experience' themed around The Legend of Zelda; it'll...
News Short Hyrule Warriors Video Signals the End of a DLC Era
Koei Tecmo thanks the players
It's been quite a ride for Hyrule Warriors and Hyrule Warriors Legends; developed by the always-busy Warriors team at Omega Force, the Legend of Zelda spin-offs didn't fall short in terms of extensive add-ons and DLC. The Wii U version had its own additions, and since then Legends on 3DS had its own extensive season...
October2016
Video Feast Your Eyeballs on the Link Between Worlds DLC for Hyrule Warriors Legends
Painting a pretty picture
Earlier this week we shared a pretty gallery of details for the final (confirmed) DLC pack for Hyrule Warriors Legends and the original Hyrule Warriors. It's based on The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, and adds both Ravio and Yuga as playable characters; in the 3DS game it also inclu
Feature Musical Memories and Cosplay at The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses
The full Zelda experience at the recent Glasgow concert
The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses tour once again set sail for UK shores this week, and for the first time in its history it landed in Glasgow. The tour has been going since 2012, after the Symphony of the Goddesses CD was released with Skyward Sword, but the Symphony had...
Gallery Ravio, Yuga and More in the Upcoming Hyrule Warriors Legends DLC
A Link Between Worlds gives us the grand finale
Hyrule Warriors Legends - and to a lesser degree Hyrule Warriors on Wii U - have delivered a decent amount of DLC this year. The final pack due in the Season Pass has now been outlined, and it includes some rather neat extras. The pack is based on The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, and it's...
Video Game Center DX Shows Off The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Another long look at the Wii U version
We saw plenty of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild earlier in the year, but now that a little time has passed there seems to be a renewed appetite for more footage of the game. Nintendo is still sticking to areas seen in the E3 demo, but it's nevertheless rather nice to see the upcoming blockbuster in...
News New Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Footage Looks Jaw-Droppingly Gorgeous
Exploration, combat and weather shown off
Nintendo has just updated the official Japanese website for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild with some stunning new video footage. Three relatively short clips have been published. The first - which is shown above - focuses on exploration, showing Link running, sailing, climbing and snowboarding...
News Take A Look Inside Nintendo's Vintage Hardware Storage Room
Minty fresh
As part of Nintendo's celebration of the original release of The Legend of Zelda 30 years ago in 1986, the company is posting a series of features on its Japanese site, the latest of which gives a tantalising glimpse into one of the most interesting rooms in its Kyoto HQ. Packed with mint and boxed Famicom consoles,
You won't be laughing soon, mate
Earlier today we reported on a new discovery that Kalle Demos from The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker can be killed in a single hit (or more accurately 'splash'). In a mix of wanting to verify it for ourselves as well as provide some lovely HD visuals of it taking place, this tireless reporter worked through a new...
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Earlier this week we pointed out that Amazon UK had opened pre-orders on the rather charming new range of Legend of Zelda amiibo, which pay loving homage to the series in a variety of ways. Well, now you have an alternative option for orders. The Official Nintendo UK Store has also opened pre-orders on these amiibo ahead of their...
Random Google Teases Smartphone Reveal With Zelda: Majora's Mask Reference
And triggers speculation of Nintendo and Google hook-up, of course
It's no secret that a lot of people who work in the tech industry are also pretty passionate gamers - the two go hand-in-hand for many people. Taking this into account, it shouldn't come as a massive shock to learn that one of Google's staffers is a big Zelda fan. So big in fact that...
News Satellaview Exclusive BS Zelda: The Ancient Stone Tablets Dubbed Into English
Relive the 1997 experience as if it had happened in the west!
Not happy with dubbin the original BS Zelda events (the 'BS' stands for 'Broadcast Satellaview', so stop sniggering at the back), the same group of dedicated fans has at long last released the complete English dub for BS The Legend of Zelda: The Ancient Stone Tablets, the four-part...
News Pre-Orders For New Legend Of Zelda amiibo Go Live On Amazon UK
Plastic fantastic
Amazon UK has put pre-orders live for the four new Zelda-themed amiibo figures which launch later this year. The Legend of Zelda amiibo collection includes Ocarina of Time Link, Wind Waker Link, Wind Waker Zelda and the "classic" Link
September2016
News Lovely Twilight Princess Figma Zelda and Link Available to Pre-Order Now
And they don't come with a ridiculous price tag
We often like sharing some of the handsome Nintendo-themed collectables and figures that are up for grabs, though some come with prohibitive price tags. The Figma ranges by Good Smile, however, often stand out for being both handsome figures and affordable to boot. Pre-orders have now opened on three...
News My Nintendo Picross: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Now Available 'Indefinitely'
The legend will live on
The My Nintendo rewards programme has both fans and critics, but one of the better offerings has been My Nintendo Picross: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. One out of ten in terms of having a snappy name, but we were full of praise and gave it 8/10 in our review, as there's a lot of puzzle goodness included for your...
Video This Studio Ghibli-Inspired Zelda Trailer Is Just Too Perfect
It's dangerous to dream alone
While every Zelda fan on the planet probably has different aspirations for a Zelda movie, it's fair to say that were Nintendo to make one it would generate an awful lot of interest - even more so if famed anime company Studio Ghibli was involved. Studio Ghibli is Japan's Disney, with a whopping eight of company's films...
News Warp in The Legend of Zelda Opens Up Ability to Beat the Game in Under 3 Minutes
Link's in a hurry
Speedrunning takes various forms, especially in the retro scene. Some seek to make 'pure' runs as quickly as possible, while others exploit loopholes in game code to find shortcuts and warps that drastically cut a run's time. A recent discovered for The Legend of Zelda on the Famicom Disk System is in the latter category, and in...
"We have customers that collect every single book since the beginning"
In late August we reported on a Kickstarter campaign by French publisher Third Editions Books. The company's goal is simple - to fund the translation of (at least) three of its most popular books into English, enabling it to gain a foothold in major territories like the US...
News Nintendo Sends a Lovely Legend of Zelda Care Package in Honour of a Young Fan
"May your brother's legend live on forever"
There may be a lot of bad news and cynicism to be found online, but there are also some touching, uplifting occurrences that remind us of how powerful generosity and kindness can be. Nintendo, it so happens, has captured plenty of hearts and minds over on Reddit by sending a care package of Legend of Zelda...
Video Check Out Monster Hunter Stories' Zelda Crossover Content
Felyne groovy
Crossover content has been pretty popular in the world of Monster Hunter, and Capcom is continuing that trend by introducing elements from Nintendo's famous Legend of Zelda series. A new trailer has just been issued which shows off the Zelda content that will be included in Monster Hunter Stories. You'll be able to dress up the main...
News Hyrule Warriors Legends Phantom Hourglass & Spirit Tracks DLC Pack is Out Today
Koei Tecmo kept it on track
Hyrule Warriors Legends owners (and those with the Wii U original) have been waiting for the third DLC pack, and it was thrown in as part of the Nintendo Direct shenanigans - it's out today. As you'd expect the Phantom Hourglass & Spirit Tracks riffs on the character designs from those two games, with the official...
News New Legend of Zelda amiibo Are Coming In December
Ta-da-da-daaa!
Nintendo has announced in its latest Nintendo 3DS Direct that in honour of the franchise's 30th anniversary, a "special series" of classic Legend of Zelda amiibo figures are set to hit the shelves on December 2nd; that date is for both North America and Europe. The figures will work as standard Link and Zelda amiibo respectively, but...
August2016
Video An Outlandish Wishlist for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
A collaborative effort with Arekkz Gaming
We at Nintendo Life don't really take ourselves too seriously a lot of the time, so to further hammer this point home we've combined forces with the wonderful Arekkz Gaming to bring you a feature of a ludicrous nature. In the above video we discuss various ideas that we want to see implemented into The...
Translation is the goal
Kickstarter sees a range of projects, from established companies looking to fund specific projects to start-ups seeking their first big break. A fresh campaign from a book publisher falls into the former category, with a company looking to take its French business international. Third Editions Books is a publisher founded in...
News First 4 Figures Reveals Link On The King of Red Lions, Bank Balances Groan Worldwide
Chart the course
Toy maker First 4 Figures has lifted the lid on the next item in its Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker series, and it's sure to have dedicated fans of the franchise reaching for their credit cards later this year. The figure features Link riding on The King of Red Lions, and comes complete with pulsating LEDs which simulate the...
Video Take a Closer Look at Koroks in Breath of the Wild
No Great Deku Tree, yet
One of the more interesting new races introduced in The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker was that of the Koroks. Tiny little tree people that serve the Great Deku Tree, these friends are said to have evolved from the Kokiri in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Barring the remake of Wind Waker, the Koroks never showed up...
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