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Top 10 weirdest Zelda characters

(Unfortunately there is an advertisement before the video, but it’s worth it.) A top 10 list maker, PeanutButterGamer, has put out his debut video for BlisteredThumbs.com, the Top 10 Weirdest Zelda Characters. The video itself has been on youtube for a while now, though. This list branches out from the most obscure characters, like Twilight…

Rumor: Famitsu details the 3DS eShop

So, here’s what we’ve all been waiting for:  some info on the Nintendo 3DS eShop. According to Famitsu Magazine, the virtual shop will be available to Japanese gamers through the system update in June.  The update will also come with some Virtual Console titles, as well as some 3DSWare content, similar to things like Face…

Nintendo planning small shipments for OOT 3D

According to AndriaSang.com, if you want Ocarina of Time 3D and live in Japan, you better pre-order it soon. Apparently, Nintendo is planning to deliver “extremely small” shipments to Japanese retailers, whether it’s a small store or a large store.  Nintendo is not allowing retailers to order a specific number of units, at least for…

New Ocarina of Time gameplay footage

We have a special treat for you today: two new videos of Ocarina of Time 3D gameplay! [YOUTUBE]h21j4dxdZ6c[/YOUTUBE] This one shows off the power of the 3DS’s gyro sensor and accelerometer.  In case you haven’t already heard, whenever you’re in first-person view, (looking around or using an item like the hookshot), you can move the…

Ocarina of Time 3D box art released

Be sure to click the image for the full experience! The European box art for OOT 3D has been released!  It features Link riding through Hyrule Field on his trusty steed, Epona. If you look closely, you can see some of the landmark features of Ocarina of Time’s Hyrule: Death Mountain, with its classic swirling…

Even more Ocarina of Time 3D screens

That’s right! Even more OOT 3D screenshots have been released!   We’ve got everything from shops to bosses to towns to temples. One of the most notable ones is this title screen you see above.  The graphics are crisp, clear, and the flaming effect behind the text is stunning.  Another thing you might notice is that…

34 custom Zelda avatars for your everyday forum needs

Sam Williams, the webmaster of a WordPress blog called In Process has come out with 34 custom Zelda avatars in celebration of the sword-swinging green-garbed hero’s 25th anniversary.  They’re all very nice cartoon drawings of items, weapons, and money, mainly from Ocarina of Time. Hit the jump for all of the avatars!

Youtube: “jimmy’s” Triforce Medley

[YOUTUBE]OUdoEoy2dbo[/YOUTUBE] I know what you’re thinking.  “Man! Another Zelda medley??”  Deep inside, you know you love this stuff. It’s got three of the classic Zelda tunes: Zelda’s Lullaby, The Dark World theme, and Ganondorf’s theme.  It has orchestration, piano, hard rock–what more can there be? This medley, however, is different.  It was written/arranged and performed…

Rumor: Skyward Sword release date

Best Buy has a release date for the upcoming game, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword: September 25, 2011. In case you somehow don’t know what Skyward Sword is, it is the next installment in the Zelda franchise taking place before the events of Ocarina of Time that was announced at E3 2010.  It plans…

Three new Spontanius videos

[YOUTUBE]nW6_QyOMOvQ[/YOUTUBE] You guys remember the Song of Healing on wine glasses?  Well here’s three new videos from the same guy, Sp0ntanius.  The first one, which you can see above, is him playing the Lost Woods theme from Ocarina of Time, the next two, which you can see after the jump, are him playing the game…

Sightly Stuff: A Zelda music box for nerds

[YOUTUBE]huY8ZiuG_qg[/YOUTUBE] Sculptor/Modder Zachariah Perry Cruse has created a music box treasure chest for all you nerdy Zelda fans out there.  When you open it, it plays an mp3 of the Chest Opening Theme from Ocarina of Time, along with the Item Get theme, as if you have found an important item in a Hyrulian dungeon.…

“criticalpeak” recreates Skyward Sword’s demo theme

[YOUTUBE]vMtLcSTLPx4[/YOUTUBE] A youtuber by the name of “criticalpeak” has shared with us a recreation of Skyward Sword’s demo theme from E3. Even though it’s purely midi that is playing, it sounds great; very relaxing if you were to go to the park right now! And if Skyward Sword’s soundtrack sounds anything like this, then the…

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