The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) announced today that E3 2020 is officially canceled due to COVID-19 concerns. The possibility has been up in the air since the virus picked up speed in the U.S, postponing the Game Developer’s Conference and other large-scale events. In an official statement, the ESA explained the decision was made out…

On the heels of Breath of the Wild’s third anniversary, Kit Ellis and Krysta Yang returned to Hyrule for the latest Nintendo Minute segment to see whether running/paragliding or horseback riding is a faster way to traverse the land. With Kit on foot and Krysta recruiting her favorite steed, the duo raced the short distance…

Zelda creator and Nintendo legend Shigeru Miyamoto has long been distanced from the direct development aspect of most games, but he is in no way out of the game completely. In a recent interview with Famitsu (translated by Twitter user Oni Dino for Nintendo Everything), Miyamoto discussed the specifics of his involvement with game development,…

Recently, YouTube channel Hard4Games unveiled a rare promotional VHS tape (that’s pre-DVD, for all you youngins) that was created to promote Ocarina of Time before its 1998 release. The tape includes scenes we have seen and a few previously undiscovered beta elements that would eventually be implemented into later Zelda installments. Provided, ripped, and translated…

The latest Super Smash Bros. Ultimate online event tournament is a throwback to the 1990s, featuring select characters and stages prevalent in that decade. Titled “Hailing from the ‘90s”, the event challenges participants to battle with a limited roster and selected stages. Sheik, Young Link, Ganondorf, and the Hyrule Castle and Gerudo Valley stages are…

In honor of the upcoming release of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, a game that will take place on an island, Nintendo Minute hosts Kit Ellis and Krysta Yang ventured back to Breath of the Wild‘s Eventide Island for this week’s installment of the miniseries. The Eventide challenge was to see if the pair could survive…

In a new video announcement today, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate creator and director Masahiro Sakurai unveiled Byleth from Fire Emblem: Three Houses as the fifth and final DLC pack 1 character. Also newly revealed was the Breath of the Wild Ancient Armor Mii Swordfighter costume, which will be a free exclusive add-on to those who…

New merchandise based on the Nintendo Switch remake of Link’s Awakening has been added to the Zelda collection at Nintendo’s Tokyo store. Items in the series include a notebook, file folder, pen, keychain, mug, and what appears to be a small facecloth, all featuring an ocean-like shade of light blue. Prices range from ¥300 to…

Nintendo just announced the release of a software update for Cadence of Hyrule, which can be downloaded for free by those who already own the main game. The update features a new story with Octavo as an unlockable character, along with a Dungeon Mode that plays similar to that of the original Crypt of the…

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate took home the honor of Best Fighting Game at the 2019 Game Awards yesterday, securing victory over Mortal Kombat 11, Samurai Shodown, Jump Force, and Dead or Alive 6. Smash Ultimate was also nominated for Game of the Year and Best Family Game, but the competition was fierce and Sekiro: Shadows…

If you’re excited about Link’s Awakening for Nintendo Switch but can’t wait to play it (spoilers: we can’t either), we have a video for you! YouTuber and live streamer AbdallahSmash026 recently delved into the game’s Hero Mode in a no-death run to kick off the release of the game, and we have it featured on…

It’s the eve before fans worldwide land on the sandy shores of Koholint Island, and the reviews for Link’s Awakening on Nintendo Switch are out — and largely positive! Co-developed by Grezzo, the same company that breathed new life into Ocarina of Time and Majora’s Mask for the 3DS, Link’s Awakening (2019) promises to paint…

Note: The “Break the Game: The Documentary” trailer contains explicit language and some adult themes. Viewer discretion is advised. Narcissa Wright, a long-time speedrunner noted for completing one of the most famous Ocarina of Time runs in less than 20 minutes, is the subject of an upcoming documentary centered around her story and the gaming…

SNES Nintendo Switch Online Today’s Nintendo Direct gave us some new surprises and some not-so-new information. First off, subscribers of Nintendo’s online service for the Switch will now be able to enjoy a selection of SNES titles for free, including A Link to the Past. The first batch of games are set to launch tomorrow.…

Nintendo is a developer that often likes to hint about its works in progress, and unannounced Zelda games are no exception. With the Link’s Awakening remake for Nintendo Switch on the horizon, bits and pieces of new information are filtering through, but it appears many of us missed series producer Eiji Aonuma’s nod to the…

Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer feat. The Legend of Zelda received a quiet version update last week to fix a pair of gameplay bugs. Patch notes for version 1.0.1 were released in developer Brace Yourself Games’ official Discord channel: “We had a small bug fix update for Cadence of Hyrule yesterday, containing: fixed…

Yusuke Nakano, a long-time illustrator for Nintendo, recently shared development details of the massive “Everyone is Here!” Super Smash Bros. Ultimate promotional banner artwork. In an interview with Japanese site Nintendo Dream Web (translated by Siliconera), Nakano discusses the mural’s conception, settling on the art style and design, and the trick behind adding new characters…

E3 2019 may be behind us, but there is never a shortage of information to dissect post-conference. In a recently published interview with VentureBeat, Nintendo Sr. Director of Corporate Communications Charlie Scibetta discussed the Direct presentation, Treehouse Live, and why the company still goes all-out for E3 and other events. “We think that the introduction…

The Hyrule Journals is an ambitious, collaborative video essay series created and produced by filmmaker Javed Sterritt. The series is dedicated to exploring the intricate, more profound aspects of the stories within The Legend of Zelda titles, delving deep into the worlds of Hyrule and beyond in an attempt to discover and discuss the “why”…

As one of the featured upcoming games available to play at E3 this year, the Link’s Awakening demo section of Nintendo’s booth was decorated with dioramas depicting scenes from Koholint Island. Nintendo posted a collection of photos of the setups on the European Twitter account, and more (along with shots of the rest of the…

In light of Link’s remastered journey to Koholint Island, the next Spirit Board event for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate will feature Spirits related to Link’s Awakening (one of these things is not like the other). Titled “Return to Koholint,” players will be able to challenge select Zelda spirits for double the usual EXP during the event.…

Note: The Real Legend series contains explicit language and some adult themes. Viewer discretion is advised. Legends never truly die, and one fan-animated series based on The Legend of Zelda is no exception. Nearly eight years after the last episode, The Real Legend has returned once again to follow the more humorous side of Link’s…

New footage of the indie-developed Cadence of Hyrule — Crypt of the NecroDancer Featuring the Legend of Zelda was shown in Nintendo of Japan’s Indie World presentation earlier today, along with a confirmed release date of “June 2019” for the Switch, tossing everyone’s (including ours) end-of-May predictions out the window. The specific date is still…

If you are still looking to purchase The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild — Creating a Champion art book, Amazon has recently marked down the Hero’s Edition by 46 percent. Originally priced at $99.99, this “deluxe slipcase edition” is currently available for $58.43. The Hero’s Edition was made for collectors who want more…

Nojima Online, a Japan-based mail order retailer, currently features listings of every Zelda amiibo with descriptions suggesting a “late November 2019” release, hinting that Nintendo may be preparing to reprint the series for consumers in Japan. The listed amiibo on Nojima’s website are priced between 1,180 and 2,480 yen, or about $10 and $23. While…

First 4 Figures, a company well-known for its highly detailed sculptures of various video game and other fantasy franchises, recently posted a production diary showcasing updates to the latest version of the “True Form Midna” statue. In the video, Director Alex Davis walks viewers through the specific changes made to the still-in-production resin statue of…

Nintendo of Japan recently shared, via its official Twitter account, a video walkthrough of Hyrule Castle from Breath of the Wild, painstakingly recreated in Minecraft. The castle is another feat by Team-Kyo, a Japan-based Minecraft group officially recognized by Microsoft that is known for its impressive Minecraft builds. The team reconstructed Hyrule Castle as it…

Nintendo may have unintentionally (or intentionally?) leaked a Stage Builder mode for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate via a new commercial posted earlier this week on its official YouTube Channel, as pointed out by SSBUNews on Twitter. As shown in the screenshot above, an updated “Games & More” menu screen features what appears to be the…

It has been less than a week since Cadence of Hyrule was announced for the Switch, but hype about the Zelda/Crypt of the NecroDancer crossover is already resounding throughout the gaming community. IGN recently spoke with developer Brace Yourself Games about how the roguelike, rhythm-based title became an unprecedented collaboration with one of gaming’s biggest…

New information about Cadence of Hyrule is beginning to trickle out after the game’s announcement earlier this week, and based on a tweet by Sonic Mania art director Tom Fry, it would appear that artists Midio and Paul Veer are involved with the pixel art for Cadence. Veer is the lead artist for Brace Yourself…

It has been recently discovered that both Spanish and German versions of The Legend of Zelda: Encyclopedia are in publication, set for release next month. As reported by Nintendoros, Norma Editorial is working on publishing the book in Spanish, to be released on April 5. Tokyopop appears to be handling the publication for German readers,…

Though The Legend of Zelda: Concert 2018 may have taken its final bow, fans can still experience it from home via the newly released 2-disc CD or CD/Blu-ray box set. Produced by Nippon Columbia, Ltd., the CD features all 13 songs recorded at the Japan-only concert of the same name that took place in December…