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…
