Link has always been the silent guardian of Hyrule. With the exception of his grunts and groans from executing tasks his communication is entirely non-verbal, making do with facial expressions and gestures to connect to the player. Some players have become pretty frustrated at Link’s lack of communication, not agreeing with the notion that The Hero of Time doesn’t need to…
Nintendo has released a new look at the upcoming Twilight Princess HD for Wii U. This new trailer focuses mainly on the initial story beats of Twilight Princess, introducing the Twilight Realm as well as Link’s transformation into Wolf Link. While most of this information will be nothing new for avid Zelda fans, the trailer…
At long last, Nintendo has unveiled the specifics of Amiibo functionality for Twilight Princess HD on the Wii U. As many have suspected, the Wolf Link/Midna Amiibo (that is available bundled with Twilight Princess HD), is the key to accessing a new dungeon of sorts: The Cave of Shadows. This cave can only be accessed by tapping this…
Amazon is currently offering 20% discounts on video game pre-orders and new games within two weeks after their release to Prime members. For most games, that means $12 off your order, which is $12 you could put toward that cool Amiibo you’ve been putting off buying. There are no details on how long this sale will…
The Nintendo Wii U has hit a sales milestone in Japan, finally reaching 3 million sold at the end of 2015. Unfortunately, comparing that number at this stage in the consoles life cycle to those that the Nintendo Wii achieved in the same amount of time leave much to be desired. The Nintendo Wii had…
Humanity’s work is now complete. What else is there for science to accomplish now that we can successfully operate Windows 95 on a New Nintendo 3DS XL? Okay, perhaps there are other problems for us to solve, but GBATemp.net user and homebrewer Shutterbug2000 has righted a massive wrong by spending his holiday season figuring out…
Since 2012, The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses has been dazzling audiences around the world who want to relive essential moments from the series, immersing us in the music that helps to make those moments so memorable. On October 13, Symphony of the Goddesses, now in its third iteration entitled Master Quest, relied a little less…
The long-awaited standalone near-field communication reader/writer accessory for Nintendo 3DS is now available for pre-order on Amazon. This device will open up the world of Amiibo to any owners of the Nintendo 3DS, 3DS XL, and 2DS — a world that was previously only available to owners of the Wii U and New Nintendo 3DS. The NFC adapter will…
Nintendo fans in the United Kingdom were given the chance to team up with friends and fellow players to try out the gameplay of Tri Force Heroes, the upcoming Legend of Zelda multiplayer adventure for Nintendo 3DS. The video below chronicles the action and focuses on the cooperative aspects of the game that haven’t been seen in the…
As the gaming world continues to process the passing of Satoru Iwata, gaming ambassador and Nintendo president, it’s important to reflect on the most recent impacts he had within the industry. Even during the tough financial times for Nintendo, Iwata had no shame in taking the blame for Nintendo’s falling shares. More importantly, in a…
