Times are tough, and many people just want to play video games to escape the chaos of daily life. That might be a little more difficult for some gamers though as the Nintendo Switch 2 ushers in a new era for Nintendo, where the price of retail software is set to see an increase from…
When the air grows chill and the snow begins to fall, winter weather can create some of the most picturesque scenery in nature. Those cold temperatures and icy conditions can just as well be a nuisance to endure, however, and when they reach extremes, they can be downright hazardous to most living creatures. This spectrum…
A return to the top-down perspective of 2D Legend of Zelda, a return to classic dungeon design, the introduction of the Echo mechanic — there were plenty of reasons why Echoes of Wisdom promised a very different experience from what Legend of Zelda fans enjoyed with the other, larger entries that have defined the franchise’s…
It’s going to be a quiet night for Nintendo at the 2024 edition of The Game Awards compared to years past, but most fans are probably prepared for this knowing that the Switch era is winding down. As Nintendo has readied the launch of their next console, their release schedule was a bit thin for…
The finish line might be in sight for the Nintendo Switch, but Mario and pals are partying until the end with Super Mario Party Jamboree. It’s the third entry in the Mario Party series to release on the hybrid console, following up on 2018’s Super Mario Party, and 2021’s Mario Party Superstars. Jam-packed with content…
When Princess Zelda strikes out on an adventure to save Hyrule in Echoes of Wisdom, she has no shortage of objects, monsters, and elements at her disposal to solve puzzles and do battle. There are well over 100 different Echoes to be learned in Echoes of Wisdom, ranging from simple furniture you could find in…
We knew from as early as February 2023 that Gibdo would make their return to a mainline The Legend of Zelda game with Tears of the Kingdom. The undead creeps appeared only briefly in the trailer from that month’s Nintendo Direct, but one screenshot was enough to introduce their grotesque new look. Most notable was…
There is a long history of combat-focused sidequests in The Legend of Zelda, challenges that pit Link against waves of enemies under trying conditions that are far more difficult than anything in the main story. The Wind Waker had the Savage Labyrinth, Twilight Princess sent us into the Cave of Ordeals, A Link Between Worlds…
Music has long been a defining element for The Legend of Zelda, dating all the way back to when we heard the-now iconic series theme for the first time on The Legend of Zelda’s opening title screen. Melodies from across the many games have consistently lodged themselves in fans’ memories, leaving just as much of…
Wes Ball has a daunting task ahead of him as he prepares to direct the live action Legend of Zelda movie. In addition to all of the rigors that come with helming a big budget blockbuster, he also has to win over a fanbase that is very unsure about the project. A Legend of Zelda…
Princess Peach is ready to command the spotlight in Princess Peach: Showtime! This solo outing for the Mushroom Kingdom’s leading lady has her taking center stage without any sign of Mario, Bowser, or any recognizable Super Mario characters. What starts off as a trip to the grandiose Sparkle Theater quickly goes awry thanks to the…
Thankfully, Link has never had to battle a monster quite as gigantic as the MonsterVerse’s Godzilla or Kong, but he’s gone toe to toe with plenty of fearsome creatures throughout The Legend of Zelda’s long history. Massive dragons, giant insects, aquatic leviathans, and others that are just plain grotesque abominations, the series has no shortage…
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As detailed in the latest Nintendo earning’s report, Tears of the Kingdom has officially sold more than 20 million copies worldwide dating to December 31st, 2023. It’s the second 3D Legend of Zelda entry in a row to hit that sales milestone, proving for the umpteenth time that the Era of the Wilds formula is…
To put it into perspective just how good things have been for Nintendo, we’re currently in the Switch’s sixth year on the market, the platform has been emphatically lapped by its competition in terms of hardware power, and yet 2023 may very well go down as Nintendo’s greatest year during the Switch era. It’s culture…
