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Cadence of Hyrule demo now available

If you still haven’t picked up Cadence of Hyrule, you can now download the free demo from the European and Japanese eShops. The demo gives a good slice of the game to help you weigh up whether you should join the party late or miss the beat altogether. The music alone might just be enough…

The Wind Waker gets a mashup mod with Banjo-Kazooie

Banjo-Kazooie excitement and nostalgia is through the roof at the moment, with fans reveling in unprecedented joy after the duo’s reveal for the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate roster. They will soon be able to brave the Great Sea and face off with Toon Link in their Smash Bros. debut, but this mod has brought them one…

HORI announces new wireless Zelda Switch controller in Japan

HORI has announced a new wireless controller for Nintendo Switch with a classy Zelda touch. The officially licensed black controller features a distinctive Wingcrest design which comfortably caresses the plus, minus, home and screenshot buttons. The controller promises a Pro Controller-style experience, complete with those all-important gyroscopic controls. Gamers will have to be content to let…

Nintendo shares Japan workforce statistics

Nintendo has published some intriguing employee figures (correct as of March 2018) which indicate that employees are likely happy working for the company. Not only does the average Nintendo employee earn a cool $80,000 per year, but they also make up these statistics: An average employee will work for Nintendo for 13.5 years. The total…

How The Wind Waker is full of subtle Irish touches

Having first played The Wind Waker on release day back in 2003 on the GameCube, I was pleasantly surprised by the controversial graphics at the time, being stubborn and judging the game for what it would be rather than what it wasn’t. The Celtic and Irish touches intertwined within the game can be subtle but…

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Twilight Princess texture update on Nvidia Shield

Twilight Princess was destined for the Nvidia Shield ever since it was announced to be on the way for the platform in China back in late 2017. In more recent times, Link and Midna’s close-to-dusk adventure from the GameCube and Wii era, has undergone quite a sizeable texture upgrade. Right away, you’ll notice less of…

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