In honor of Skyward Sword’s release, CVG has compiled a list of the ten “most memorable Zelda tunes” coming from all points in the series, ranging from The Legend of Zelda up to Twilight Princess. Many of the entries are the obvious series staples, but there are a few lesser-praised songs on the list, too. …
Destructoid has compiled a list of the top ten most difficult Zelda dungeons ever in honor of Skyward Sword’s release this week. It’s a well-rounded list, covering dungeons from all across the series’s 25 years. Chad Concelmo, writer of the list, stresses that he is a huge fan of the Zelda games, and loves all…
Now that Skyward Sword has been officially released in Europe, the UK has aired a launch trailer for the game, featuring a new version of part of the original Zelda theme. This trailer is largely spoiler free, mainly featuring the gameplay elements of the game. However, if you’ve gone this far and still don’t know the…
In honor of the Zelda franchise’s 25th anniversary this year, along with the release of the long-anticipated Skyward Sword in Europe today (and the rest of the world over the next week), two of the series’s longtime developers have created a video thanking Zelda fans, whether new or old. Eiji Aonuma, producer for the series…
Many people get the impression that the Zelda series is made completely by men. After all, Shigeru Miyamoto and Eiji Aonuma, the two men in charge of the series, are present in many interviews and appear at the big events such as E3. In the current edition of “Iwata Asks,” however, president of Nintendo, Satoru Iwata,…
We’ve all heard fan arrangements and performances of famous Zelda songs before, but this most recent production is truly one of the greatest. YouTube user devinsupertramp has uploaded a video of Lindsey Stirling performing four minutes of familar Zelda melodies on the violin, complete with beautiful costume, environments, and even background orchestration. Lindsey’s catchphrase, “Have…
Both British and Australian Zelda fans are in for a treat by Nintendo. Skyward Sword is released on Friday in the UK, and the London store GAME is giving fans a chance to get the game for free, simply by dressing up as Link when purchasing the game. There’s no limit on to how many…
Worried that Skyward Sword won’t have a high replayability factor or that there won’t be much to do other than the main quest? Never fear, because NeoGaf user Dascu has compiled a list of just some of the activities that can be done in the game that don’t pertain to the main story. As it’s presented in short…
Famitsu is Japan’s premier video game magazine, and its reviews are highly respected within the gaming community. They’ve finally released their rating for Skyward Sword – it has received a very rare and distinguished perfect 40 (with all four reviewers scoring it a 10). Only sixteen video games have ever done so well (the very…
A new commercial for Skyward Sword has recently been released in Japan. Making the game seem very action-oriented, this mini-trailer showcases combat with lots of various enemies, and even has a few story teasers. View the thirty second video for yourself after the jump.
Etsy is a great site if you’re looking to find some homemade trinkets or arts-and-crafts-like equipment. Of course, it’s even better when you can find Zelda items! Above is an Octorok necklace; it’s 1.25 inches (3.2 cm) high and wide, and comes with an 18-inch (46 cm) chain to attach it around your neck. Made by user…
In the most recent edition of “Iwata Asks,” Satoru Iwata (the president of Nintendo) sat down with members of the development team from Skyward Sword and discussed the game’s direction concerning the script, cinematics, and music. This interview reveals a lot about the team itself and the sheer amount of decision-making that went into creating…
Gamers worldwide can purchase the special limited edition set of Skyward Sword, which contains a golden, Zelda-themed Wii remote and a soundtrack CD containing tracks from Zelda’s 25th anniversary concert series. However, European players get a special treat that the rest of the world won’t see. While everyone else’s CD is packaged in the same…
Nintendo has released two more commercials in anticipation for the release of Skyward Sword next week. One of them features a return appearance by long-time Zelda fan and now Zelda commercial veteran, Robin Williams. The second is currently airing in the UK, and shows more gameplay, but no Robin. Check both of them out after the jump!
Reggie Fils-Aime, president of Nintendo of America, recently appeared on NBC’s Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, showcasing some gameplay from Skyward Sword. Not only that, but Jimmy gets a special gift from Nintendo (pictured above), and a special message from Nintendo greats Eiji Aonuma and Koji Kondo. The four-and-a-half minutes of footage doesn’t show anything…
