I remember when my 12-year-old self first picked up Ocarina of Time. It was the coolest game I had ever played, and it was all I could think about. I managed to incorporate Zelda into all of my seventh-grade writing assignments, and I constantly got in trouble for reading my OoT book instead of the…
The Zelda series has always delivered new, innovative material. Ocarina of Time gave us our first 3D experience, Wind Waker brought on a new art design and Skyward Sword featured a different method of controlling as well as a new story-line. In an interview with IGN, Aonuma remembers his initial response to the Zelda portion of the Gamecube tech demo.…
If you’re planning on downloading A Link Between Worlds onto your 3DS, make sure you have plenty of room on your SD card! This game takes up 5482 blocks of memory, the equivalent of 685 MB. So if you just downloaded the newest Pokemon installments, you’ll probably want to pick up an extra SD card. Every…
Eiji Aonuma spoke at New York Comic Con where he gave us more details on Princess Hilda. During the talk, he also discussed the importance of keeping up with the times. “I think things that don’t change with the times are going to get lost. They’re going to be forgotten. As times change, people want…
We know that Princess Hilda of A Link Between Worlds is the land of Lorule’s version of Princess Zelda, but her character is still a mystery. At this past weekend’s New York Comic-Con, Eiji Aonuma gives a little insight on Princess Hilda: “Obviously they’re both princesses and they both have kingdoms that they love and want to…
Welcome back to another edition of Music Monday. When dungeons are filled with monsters like Wallmasters and ReDead, it’s easy to get creeped out. This week we’re highlighting some of our favorite rock covers of dungeon themes! Musical selections after the jump.
The Zelda series is known for its complex puzzles and dungeons. After constant trial and error, you are filled with pride as you finally figure them out and become a hero. Having someone guiding you, telling you what to do and where to go takes the challenge out of the game, and the challenge is…
For a limited time, Club Nintendo is offering a downloadable copy of the original Legend of Zelda. The game can be redeemed for 150 coins and is playable on the 3DS. This is a great opportunity for those of you who bought the Wii U and The Wind Waker bundle pack. Just visit the Club Nintendo website to…
One of the key elements of A Link Between Worlds is traveling between the Light and Dark Worlds. Link must be rolling in the Rupees, because he has a house in both worlds. Hit the jump to check them out!
It’s October, a time for pumpkins, hay rides, football (in the US), candy corn and of course, Halloween! So this month, we thought it’d only be appropriate to cover music reminiscent of fall. Whether it’s dungeons or scarecrows, expect to hear music to put you in the fall mood. Hit the jump to see what…
Gohdan. Jalhalla. Puppet Ganon. The Wind Waker has some stellar bosses. Watching this Epic Boss Battle video from IGN, I’m quickly reminded of how much fun I had playing the original. The updated HD boss battles deliver an aesthically impressive experience. Check out the video after the jump.
This morning’s Nintendo Direct, hosted by President of Nintendo Satoru Iwata, cleared up the mystery of the item shop, now called Ravio’s Shop, in A Link Between Worlds. Iwata previously teased an image of Ravio’s Shop, showing items such as the bow, hammer, and boomerang all out for sale. “Now, the shop you saw earlier…
It’s always fun to learn the origins of the different Zelda creatures. With the large eyes and thick bill, it’s easy to see the Loftwing’s resemblance to the shoebill stork. Skyloftians share an unyielding bond with their Loftwings, so it only makes sense to model them after one’s beloved pet. Source: Did You Know Gaming? Via:…
This year’s PAX Prime brought forth more gaming footage from the upcoming A Link Between Worlds. A sequel to A Link to the Past, ALBW has several familiar features. Puzzles, keys, block moving and pot smashing are all present. It also appears the game includes the return of ALttP’s boss battle with Moldorm. Hit the jump to see…
Growing up, admission to the treehouse meant being part on an inner-most circle of friends. What’s said in the treehouse stays there. Inside jokes and code names are plentiful, and you wouldn’t dare try and explain them to outsiders. Nintendo applies that concept with their own Treehouse. It’s located on the third floor of their…
