Nintendo Life recently sat down with Masahiro Sakurai, lead developer for the Smash Bros. series, asking him a few questions regarding his insanely popular game franchise. Sakurai first addressed how third party characters are chosen and incorporated into the game: “First off, I think about which third-party characters would make suitable guests for the game before beginning any negotiations.…
Nintendo announced the launch date for Smash Bros. for Wii U: November 21 is when the console smashing begins! Keep in mind, the first region to receive the title will be North America, with the European release following closely behind on December 5. Though there had been teases to a release date in previous weeks, many…
Another day, another trailer for a playable villain in the upcoming “Master Quest” DLC for Hyrule Warriors. This time, Wizzro is highlighted in all his entertaining wickedness. Though we’ve seen some gameplay footage of the evil sorcerer, the recent trailer reveals a few unseen aspects behind how the villain plays. The way that Wizzro moves seems…
Earlier, we spoke about a completely fan-driven project to recreate Ocarina of Time in 2D, similar to the visual style of A Link to the Past. An exclusive interview with the sole developer of the game on Gaming Rebellion revealed some new key information, giving insight into the fan-made project and what lies ahead. When recreating a game catering to…
Koei Tecmo have revealed some more information surrounding the upcoming Master Quest DLC pack for their newest title, Hyrule Warriors. As if the game didn’t offer enough content, there will soon be more playable characters, more characters skins, more weapons, and more additions to various game modes. Before you continue, please be aware that the following information…
One of the most beloved iterations in the Legend of Zelda franchise, Ocarina of Time, is getting fully recreated in 2D by fans of the series. The game has visuals on par with A Link to the Past, and will no doubt be quite an undertaking. On the FAQ page of the project’s official website, the developer states,…
Li Kovacs, renowned cosplayer, has uploaded a video showcasing the creation of her Princess Zelda attire, inspired by the latest Wii U-exclusive Hyrule Warriors. Regarding her latest Zelda costume, Kovacs states that the process “probably took almost every single technique I’ve learned in costume-making.” The video also details how she created the costume, piece by piece. Kovacs states…
Want to have an accurate perception as to how long the line was at the Nintendo World Store in New York City during the Hyrule Warriors launch? Perhaps you simply enjoy seeing people stand in ridiculously long lines, waiting for the latest Zelda game? Either way, this video is for you! The footage captures the anticipation Hyrule Warriors managed…
Ever seen Zelda artwork created on a whiteboard before? If not, and if you’ve never realized this was missing from your life, simply watch the video below in awe as YouTube user “Dweebette” gets you up to speed. No, seriously, she speeds up the film to show her process. This is fantastic work, and it is incredibly difficult to…
Zelda director Eiji Aonuma, via Miiverse, has announced that Epona will be a usable “weapon” in the first DLC pack for Hyrule Warriors. The pack, titled the “Master Quest Pack”, will be the first of four coming to the Wii U exclusive on October 16. Aonuma spoke about playing as Epona in his Miiverse post. “I already had a chance…
In case you haven’t seen them aired in various program slots, you can view the new set of US commercials showcasing the upcoming Super Smash Bros. for 3DS. So far, the commercials have used great humor to entice gamers to purchase the next iteration in the Smash Bros. franchise. In the first commercial, gamers “Settle it in…
It’s no secret that Hyrule Warriors has had an interesting journey, beginning with a sudden reveal last year that left many surprised at the collaboration between Nintendo and Koei Tecmo. Between massive amounts of gameplay shown since E3, various game modes, and a substantial amount of DLC on the way, quite a lot of buzz was built around…
After the recent reveal of the New 3DS and its interchangeable cover plates, I had an urge to make my black 3DS XL a little more “decorative.” I looked high and low, trying to find that perfect decal, but I wanted one that wouldn’t come off as soon as I slipped my little Nintendo handheld into…
Nintendo of Europe announced some of the upcoming DLC for Hyrule Warriors, revealing that free DLC will arrive within the next month. It allows for three of the main bosses in the game to be playable: Cia, Volga, and Wizzro. On 16/10, free DLC arrives for #HyruleWarriors making Cia, Volga and Wizzro playable! #Zelda #WiiU pic.twitter.com/wBaQJAjKKV —…
In case you missed it last week, Nintendo Treehouse graced the internet once again; the first time since E3 earlier this year. What did they happen to showcase at this special event? Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, Bayonetta 2, Smash Bros. for 3DS, Ultimate NES Remix, Fantasy Life, and, of course, Hyrule Warriors! The Treehouse team showcased a few characters…
