Zeldathon, a group of gamers who stream Legend of Zelda games for non-profit organizations, has raised over $450,000 for worldwide charities. Now they’re upping their efforts with Zeldathon Deluxe, in hopes of bringing in $150,000 for Charity: Water. Charity: Water is a 100% model charity. This means every cent of public donations goes towards providing safe, life-sustaining drinking…
PDP is always busy manufacturing video game accessories, and with the Amiibo craze in full swing, they are now offering various stands to display the figurines. The stands are on display during E3 this week, including one inspired by A Link Between Worlds. It features the Master Sword set into its plinth, with a stone wall behind it which…
Alongside the Tri Force Heroes art and screenshots released, some Hyrule Warriors Legends art and screenshots have also been made available. In the images below, you can see official art for the new characters that are set to appear, as well as screenshots that show the graphical differences from the original Hyrule Warriors. It’s not yet clear how maps and gameplay will differ between…
A slew of official art and screenshots has now been released for the upcoming Nintendo 3DS game Tri Force Heroes. The artwork takes inspiration from the offical art of Four Swords and Four Swords Adventures, keeping things bright and lighthearted while swapping out the more mischievous side of Four Swords for teamwork and determination. The latter aspect is also showcased in the…
A new Legend of Zelda game is coming, and while it’s not the Wii U title fans are waiting for, it looks like it will more than help fill the gap until more Zelda Wii U information is revealed. “When one hero isn’t enough, stand together and triumph.” This is the theme behind the newly announced 3DS game The Legend of…
After more than two decades of absence, the Nintendo World Championships returned on June 14, 2015, and a new champion was crowned. Sixteen players met onstage to see who would come out on top. Eight were winners of the Best Buy qualifying rounds, while the other eight were invited by Nintendo. Sometimes these players worked together, such as in the first stage’s…
Kicking off the week of E3 2015, Masahiro Sakurai, director of the Super Smash Bros. series, unveiled numerous details pertaining to upcoming characters and stages for Super Smash Bros. for 3DS and Wii U. While some information was already leaked prior to the presentation, there were a few surprises in store. Hyrule Castle, a stage from…
In the future, Nintendo’s eShop, along with Microsoft’s Xbox Live Store and the Playstation Network, will be joining the International Age Rating Coalition (IARC). This might not sound like the most thrilling news, but it’s actually good for Nintendo and other platforms who release digital games and applications in various countries. Recently, it was reported by…
It’s not that easy being evil, but it certainly has its perks — such as getting an album dedicated to your wickedness. Not long ago we featured Rozen’s “May We Meet Again,” an emotional rendition of Fi’s last moments with Link in Skyward Sword. Now, Rozen is working on something entirely different, switching sides to dedicate four…
Learning that only the XL model of the New Nintendo 3DS would be coming to North America was a blow to fans hoping for the chance to switch out the handheld’s faceplates at whim. Clip Armor can help ease that hurt while giving your plain New 3DS XL some much-needed pizzazz. And now Legend of Zelda fans have a…
The Japan-exclusive 3DS app, Collectible Badge Center, has added a few new Legend of Zelda badges to its collection. Only last month we reported Wind Waker HD badges appeared, and now even more are available to deck out the 3DS home screen. Joining the initial retro Legend of Zelda set and the A Link Between Worlds set, the newest Wind Waker badges feature Link,…
Wooden shields burn, metal shields can be shocking, and sacred shields are a little too fragile. But a Hylian Shield is forever, and Viz Media, the publisher behind the Legend of Zelda manga, wants to be sure you’re thoroughly covered at the upcoming San Diego Comic Con. Earlier this week, Viz Media tweeted a call to all heroes and heroines…
It’s a known fact that professional cosplayers put serious dedication into their cosplay, transforming themselves into everything from video game and anime characters, to movie heroes, and even memes. Often, this work includes unique touches such as external lights, voice changers, and weapons and armor made to meticulous scale. Alyssa DiPaolo is one such cosplay enthusiast, and she…
A. Honda and S. Nagano, jointly known as Akira Himekawa, have recently posted three unused pictures from their Legend of Zelda manga series on their Facebook page. For unspecified reasons, this art wasn’t included in the original publications. But the pictures were still “very special,” and Akira Himekawa has shared them in hopes that “many fans enjoy it.” Fans…
Utilizing Nintendo of Japan’s Twitter account, Satoru Iwata shared a few words, and a personal apology. Iwata’s first remarks were on his absence from the most recent Japanese Nintendo Direct, which PR representative Mr. Morimoto hosted. The Nintendo president assured fans that he has no intentions of quitting his role in the Direct presentations. Rather, he thought…
