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700MB feature update from Nintendo for the Wii U

Many of you have been waiting for the ability to play your Wii games on the gamepad with the use of the Wii remote. Well, the day has arrived! Even though this is probably the most anticipated feature, there a few others that are encompassed by Nintendo’s latest system update. Keep in mind that it…

Music Monday: Wind Waker Finale

After over a month of music from The Wind Waker, there is still room for one more Music Monday of that theme. Later this week on October 4th, the special edition Wii U plus the physical copy of The Wind Waker HD will launch. So sit back and enjoy the last two picks from this…

Fanart Friday: Riding to the sunset

I highlight a lot of things in Fanart Friday, but today may be the first time I have chosen to draw attention to pure beauty. This art piece depicting Link’s horse, Epona, is just plain gorgeous! A critical part of your adventure in certain games, I believe this trusty steed deserves more recognition. While playing…

Music Monday: Wind Waker characters

Welcome to another The Wind Waker edition of Music Monday! We have explored a wide selection of music from the game, and today we continue that with two themes concerning people. The digital release is already out, so we hope many fans are currently enjoying this amazing experience! Hit the jump to hear our selections!

Fanart Friday: A Link to the Past

A Link to the Past is the favorite game of many Zelda fans, and with good reason. From the opening scene to the final battle with Ganon, this entry screams all things Zelda. Speaking of the final battle, we find ourselves staring at it this Friday. Fighting Ganon is always one of the most memorable…

Fanart Friday: Midna and Zelda

The best possible way to describe this picture is to say it represents two sides of the same coin. This is of course the language used by Zelda at the end of Twilight Princess when she is referring to the Twilight Realm and the Light Realm. Indeed, this game gives us a unique set of…

Music Monday: Wind Waker boss fights

Continuing our theme of The Wind Waker, today we’ll be highlighting two tracks that are featured in the boss fights. Definitely one of the most exciting times in a Zelda game, this boss music is sure to add some spice to your day. Hit the jump for this week’s Music Monday picks!

Wii U Deluxe bundle price cut coming this September

Nintendo has just announced that a price cut will be occurring in regards to the Wii U Deluxe bundle. On September 20th, the company will cut the price by fifty dollars, leaving the console up for a retail of $299.99! Nintendo says that they are hoping this will help drive sales up significantly. So for…

Good-sized Link statue found at a junk store

If there is one thing I have learned about the Zelda franchise, it is that all the installments work together to create a beautiful masterpiece. Perhaps this is why I did a double-take after running across this bit of news. What you see is a (life-sized?) statue of Hyrule’s Hero sitting amid piles of junk…

Video games portrayed in Disney cartoon style

I’m going to classify this post as something you did not know you wanted. 1930’s Disney cartoon meets video games! The talented folks at Indie Gogo have drawn up scenes from The Legend of Zelda, Pokemon, Trine, and Street Fighter in a cartoon style reminiscent of Walt Disney’s cartoon drawings. I would say that these…

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