Between marriage proposals from Princess Ruto to a date with Marin, Link has always been a bit of a lady’s man. But longtime Zelink shippers like myself know his heart belongs to Zelda, especially after playing Skyward Sword. Talk about adorable! Seeing this shot from the upcoming Super Smash Bros. for Wii U of Peach and Link staring dreamily…
Hiroshi Yamauchi, the great-grandson of Nintendo’s founder Fusajiro Yamauchi, has died of pneumonia. He passed away early this morning at a hospital in central Japan. In a statement from Nintendo, the company mourns the “loss of the former Nintendo president Mr Hiroshi Yamauchi, who sadly passed away this morning.” Nintendo also confirmed Mr. Yamauchi’s funeral will…
A Link Between Worlds is set to be a true sequel to A Link to the Past. Staying true to its roots, ALBW brings back the music from ALttP, but with a fresh orchestral sound. In a recent interview with Official Nintendo Magazine, Eiji Aonuma states: “We will be using arrangements of music from A Link…
Welcome back to Music Monday, packed with more goodness from The Wind Waker! Today we will be highlighting two of the locations found in the game. Dragon Roost Island might just be in there, so what are you waiting for? We still have two more weeks of The Wind Waker music before the release of…
Capcom and Nintendo collaborated on Monster Hunter 4 to bring forth a few familiar costume choices. Players can choose to dress their characters as Mario, Luigi, and Link. The game also features customizable guild cards, giving the options of Zelda, Donkey Kong, and Mario themes. When dressed as Link, the player can even strike our hero’s…
We are less than a month away from the Wind Waker HD release. New screenshots and video footage have been released, and the detail is absolutely stunning. The updated graphics should make for an improved gaming experience, making Wind Waker HD feel more like a new game rather than a repeat. The Japanese Wind Waker HD site is up. Even if you’re…
I had the privilege of spending Labor Day weekend at the 27th annual Dragon*Con, the world’s largest sci-fi/fantasy convention, in downtown Atlanta, Ga. It was an incredible experience, getting to dress as some of my favorite characters, seeing celebrities, photo-shoots, and just letting my geek flag fly. As I explored the con, I came across…
We’re just over a month away from the release of The Wind Waker HD. So for the month of September, we are featuring various selections from The Wind Waker to gear us up for the October 4th launch! This week we picked our favorite music from The Wind Waker. Hit the jump to see what we chose!
Gamestop is adding an extra incentive for purchasing The Wind Waker HD. Currently available for preorder, Gamestop is offering The Wind Waker HD along with an exclusive to Gamestop Ganondorf collectible figurine. The combination set is priced at $59.99. The game by itself is $49.99. As we mentioned earlier, The Wind Waker HD physical copy with be available in…
Illustrator and cartoonist Katsuya Terada’s pre-Zelda artwork looks like Link meets He-Man. These drawings suggest that he originally imagined Link to have a more muscular, masculine appearance, which was a popular animation style in the 80’s.
After fighting its way through rank after rank of subconscious thought, Music Monday has crashed into ZU once again like King Dodongo falling into the middle of the last battle with Ganon. Music is one of the key parts that all work together to make the Zelda series what it is, and as such shall…
Can’t decide if you want to play a Zelda game or a first-person shooter? With the updated camera in Wind Waker HD, you can do both! While the traditional third-person view is available, players have the option of switching to first-person, allowing for a fresh take on the game.
We’ve seen Midna in human form. Ever wonder how Navi would look if she were personified? Australian cosplayer Eve Beauregard‘s portrayal of Navi gives Link a reason to “listen!”
Most Zelda players are familiar with hitting up the shops and shelling out Rupees for arrows, bombs, potions, and other items that need replenishing. The bigger equipment like the hookshot, bomb bag, and bow are usually found in the dungeons. At first glance, this looks like your average Zelda item shop. However, if you look…
Since launching last November, the Wii U has certainly struggled in sales. The console made its debut with a high price and a lack of games. But this year, it looks like things are turning around. IGN released a video segment hosted by Greg Miller (@GameOverGreggy) and Rich George (@RichIGN) who discussed the Wii U’s…
