As more information about Age of Calamity gets unpacked from this morning’s 2020 Tokyo Game Show, we now have official mentions of the Divine Beasts from Breath of the Wild confirmed in the English translation of the story trailer. Of course, that’s no surprise coming from a prequel to Breath of the Wild, but it…
Following the recent discovery of a special “Treasure Box” edition of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity mentioned on the game’s official Japanese website, the product page has since been updated to include images of the item. Similar to the original Hyrule Warriors bundle, it comes with a copy of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity along…
In a complete stroke of surprise, Nintendo announced today that a very special Hyrule Warriors game titled Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity will be released this fall on November 20. The unique addition to the hit hack-and-slash crossover series focuses on the dramatic events that take place 100 years before Breath of the Wild. It…
Can you hear the nerve-wracking cascade of piano keys yet? Fan artist MarkelangeloStudios has crafted their own Guardian-style amiibo, and they go quite nicely with the official Guardian Stalker version. The three of them put together represent three kinds of Guardian machines that brave adventurers must defend themselves from in Breath of the Wild: the…
If you liked what you saw in our Majora’s Mask 20th Anniversary Tribute, you’ll be pleased as punch to know that Zelda Universe is gearing up for another brand new dub project. This time, it’s a story adaptation for Breath of the Wild, set to launch for Spring 2021. The casting call will open on…
A fun new online tournament event is taking place this weekend for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. It’s called “Smash Ball Fake Out” and is open this weekend from August 7 through August 9. As the name implies, real and fake Smash Balls will abound as players climb their way to the top for bragging rights.…
Just when you thought you’ve seen everything there is to do in Ocarina of Time, a massive internet leak reveals more surprises. Fans around the world have carefully chipped away at putting together source code that leaked from a Nintendo data security breach in May. A significant amount of the data is prototypical Ocarina of…
I have always enjoyed the personal experience of miniature art. From two- and three-inch-sized paintings to tiny kitchens for a hamster, the creativity and variety in this art niche is simply stunning. One particular Japanese miniature artist is bringing the world of Nintendo to life in diorama form. Tatsuya Tanaka has created adorable dioramas based…
A physical copy of the hit indie game Cadence of Hyrule was announced yesterday in the Nintendo Direct Mini Partner Showcase, which will include the original digital game and all the four DLC packs we know of to date. Both Japan and North America will experience a worldwide release on October 23, and it looks…
It’s no surprise that the Master Sword is a crucial element to driving the main plot forward in the Zelda series. Drafted as the “Magic Sword” in the first Legend of Zelda title, the Blade of Evil’s Bane has become a staple weapon in most games since A Link to the Past. Breath of the…
The deep mysteries of the Zelda franchise are many indeed. From Hyrule’s shapeshifting geography to the Triforce’s hollow center, fan theorists have bent themselves into pretzels trying to make sense of the unexplained. Some theories have gotten pretty close. Most remained shrouded in the dark — and the formidable shark that presents itself in Ocarina…
It’s quite a time to be a Zelda fan in this day and age. We can choose from a ton of original titles, remakes, and spinoffs at our leisure. There is even a blockbuster sequel to Breath of the Wild on the horizon, and any sort of announcement for it could drop at any moment.…
Breath of the Wild is well known for its subtle soundtrack. Most of it sounds sparse and quiet, reflecting the broken landscape of a bygone era. But much like the ruins we explore in the game, the music too has a story to tell. You just have to know where to look — or in…
Smash Bros. Ultimate‘s official Japan Twitter page announced that there’s a new Spirit Event coming out, and this time it features The Legend of Zelda. It appears that the event will be held this weekend, at least for Japan. Roughly translated into English, the tweet says, “Gather in Hyrule! The Triforce competition will be held…
A new theory on the Breath of the Wild sequel by Commonwealth Realm is spreading like wildfire. The video suggests the return of traditional Zelda bosses for the sequel and explores how they could be different on the Nintendo Switch system. Some points in the video express opinions I don’t personally agree with, but the…
