At this year’s Otakon, Akira Himekawa surprised fans with the international release window for their manga adaptation of Twilight Princess. Initially serialized in the MangaONE app this past February, the manga’s first volume got a physical publication in Japan on June 24. At the time, Viz Media couldn’t confirm the licensing of the manga outside of Japan. Now it’s…
In this month’s issue of EDGE magazine, Zelda series producer Eiji Aonuma spoke of the challenges he and his team have come across in implementing a day/night cycle in Breath of the Wild. Such temporal changes aren’t a new element in Zelda games, but it can be said that the last few home console installments have left something to be desired. From the waiting game for…
There are countless theories surrounding Breath of the Wild’s place in the overall Zelda lore — namely, the much-contended timeline. Is the Great Plateau the ruins of Castle Town? Is the Master Sword the very one from A Link to the Past? Could this be the remains of Hyrule after the Great Flood receded? Whatever your views or theories, it’s obvious there’s…
Truly, mobile phones have come a long way since the brick-sized Motorolas of old. Once, making a call across the world without a cord was revolutionary. Nowadays, Trainers are catching Pokémon with a few passes of their finger across a palm-sized screen. But what if you want to play a classic Pokémon game without dragging your Game…
Merchoid, seller of official geek merchandise, has unveiled a new dress inspired by the upcoming Legend of Zelda title, Breath of the Wild. Amusingly dubbed the “Dress of the Wild,” the sleeveless dress comes in the “Link green” color and features an equipment belt print reminiscent of Link’s classic tunic, as well as a Triforce crest. The print continues…
With one tweet, Nintendo surprised its fans this quiet Thursday morning with the announcement of the mini NES Classic Edition, a new take on the “Plug ‘n’ Play consoles” of old that includes thirty classic NES games from “timeless favorites” to “cult classics.” In a press release, Nintendo of America President and COO Reggie Fils-Aime…
Whether you’re celebrating the announcement that Breath of the Wild won Best of E3, or you’re in need of refreshment after a successful speedrun, it helps to have a few glasses on-hand up to the job of not only quenching your thirst, but representing your love for The Legend of Zelda as well. If, like myself, you’re a fan of The…
With this morning’s amazing trailer revealing the new Legend of Zelda, no doubt the urge to speculate, geek out, and revel in its beauty is upon you. If that’s the case, join us in our dedicated Breath of the Wild forum where you’ll find fellow Zelda fans chomping at the bit to discuss this much-awaited game. For E3 week, we’ve opened…
For nostalgic collectors of retro video games it can be tough to keep those old cartridges safe from things such as temperature, dust, and time itself. Unless you have the money for a climate-controlled cabinet or room, chances are your NES cartridges are either sitting on a shelf or piled in a box. Contacts get…
Back in March Nintendo detailed the new, upcoming packs available for Hyrule Warriors and its 3DS counterpart Hyrule Warriors Legends. At the time no releases were set for any of the packs, but now we know the Master Wind Waker pack will be arriving on May 19, 2016. This pack is exclusive to the 3DS version, and along with new costumes, an…
With the final downloadable characters for Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS finally released only this year, it seems silly to think the Smash Bros. fanbase still clings to a two-generation old version of the Nintendo IP free-for-all. Nevertheless, Super Smash Bros. Melee’s popularity persists to this day; scooping up more contestants than any other game in most esports…
Looking for a reason to buy some of the best Wii U and 3DS games available? If so, the newest My Nintendo rewards warrant a look. Along with exclusives such as the Twilight Princess-inspired Picross game, and wearables for Miitomo, several new discount codes are now available. The discounted games range from classic to modern, and draw…
Nintendo NY, the go-to store for all your Nintendo merchandise on the East Coast, is closing its second floor until 1 pm on May 5, 2016 for a “private event.” Few details beyond a single tweet were given about the event On 5/5, the second floor will be closed until 1PM due to a private…
The Symphony of the Goddesses is entering its 2016-2017 season with new footage, new tour dates, and something special for the fans. The Wind Waker baton former conductor Eimear Noone made famous in the Symphony‘s first season is now available for pre-order through the official shop. The baton is around 15 in/38 cm long, and roughly 3 in/7…
Great news for manga readers and Zelda fans: Viz Media, the publisher behind Akira Himekawa’s Legend of Zelda manga, has announced that they will be re-releasing the books in new “Legendary Editions.” These omnibuses will include two books each and will release every two months starting in November, for a total of five collections. There are few details about what…
