Reggie Fils-Aime has created a huge fan following for himself since making public appearances for Nintendo. Reggie’s huge personality mixed with his tendency to go off script have endeared him to most Nintendo fans. During E3, Reggie was interviewed by CBC and questioned about his fan status amongst Nintendo fans. The head of Nintendo of America had some…
Some people may well believe that video games and politics could not be more separate. Gaming can be seen as an escapism from the world of political opinions and debates. Yet many recent video game releases have dived head first into the murky world of politics and have created a form of social commentary. Despite the…
It has been a week since Nintendo’s E3 Spotlight and fans are still eagerly discussing their favourite reveals and previews. Super Mario Odyssey headlined, but arguably Metroid 4 stole the show. The Master Trials was also featured prominently, with The Champions’ Ballad also teased. Nintendo had a great showing during the conference, but gamers will always debate over who actually ‘won’ E3. Typically…
Are you someone who wants to be able to jump and then go into slow motion? If you are then this could be the perfect product for you! Merchoid have opened up pre-orders for a spectacular bow and arrow set based on Breath of the Wild. This official Nintendo product is based on Link’s bow and arrow…
Nintendo Switch owners have a lot to be excited about. Super Mario Odyssey is looking fantastic and Metroid 4 was teased during the E3 spotlight. Plus Breath of the Wild is receiving two new DLC packs: The Master Trials and The Champions’ Ballad. Yet despite these announcements it seems that some Nintendo fans were unhappy that there wasn’t a Super Smash Bros. announced for the Switch. In…
Gamers will always debate over which company ‘won’ E3 when it comes to an end. Nintendo showcased some of its heavy hitters, previewing some exciting footage from Super Mario Odyssey and even a teaser Metroid 4. The spotlight also revealed information for Breath of the Wild’s upcoming DLC The Master Trials and The Champions’ Ballad. It seems that these announcements created a lot of excitement in…
Breath of the Wild is by far the best-selling game on the Switch. Some have even suggested that the Switch has only sold so well because of Breath of the Wild. The majority of these sales for the game came from physical copies, and not downloads. This is a fact which Reggie Fils-Aime reflected on recently, and linked to…
The Nintendo Switch has been a highly successful console since its release. Some are even predicting that the Switch will achieve better sales figures than the Wii. Certainly Nintendo managed to create a lot of excitement around their console during their E3 Spotlight presentation. Despite this praise, Nintendo are aware that fans are hoping for…
Nintendo’s E3 spotlight featured Zelda and Breath of the Wild very heavily. Both The Master Trials and The Champions Ballad were previewed during the show, and four new Breath of the Wild amiibo were also announced. amiibo are always in high demand (and usually have limited stock), but Nintendo Prime has listed where you can pre-order each new Champion Amiibo. Breath of the Wild…
Music has always been vital to the Zelda experience. It’s hard to imagine some of the most iconic moments from previous games without the matching music. But Breath of the Wild developers wanted to adapt many of the conventions for the franchise, including music. This added an extra challenge to composer Manaka Kataoka, especially when creating the main theme for Breath…
E3 has just come to an end, and many gamers are now discussing their favourite new games that were previewed over the last few days. Nintendo had a spectacular spotlight: more details were provided for Super Mario Odyssey and an unexpected teaser was shown for Metroid 4. There was also a trailer for the upcoming The Master Trials DLC, and even a…
Last week, Nintendo created a Twitter account dedicated to competitive play. The account allows followers to stay up to date with all competitive news and events from Nintendo. The account has already posted information on upcoming events and even showcased some of the competitors involved. This is the Twitter account for all Nintendo fans interested in…
Many Zelda fans will argue that Ocarina of Time is the greatest game of all time. It is remembered very fondly for its many iconic moments and challenging puzzles. In a recent interview with Denfaminicogamer in Japan, Aonuma discussed the reasons why puzzles were included and how they add to the overall game. He also goes on to describe the pressure…
There are few people in the video game industry who are as acclaimed and respected as Eiji Aonuma. He has gained a lot of admiration due to his work on many different Zelda games. His creativity and direction for the series has consistently been praised by fans and critics alike. However in a recent interview…
Music has always been an important part of the Zelda franchise. Many iconic moments from past games are well remembered because of the music that accompanied it. But little attention is given to the sound effects in the game, which can add just as much importance to a moment. This is especially true in Breath of the Wild as…
