Breath of the Wild adapted many of the typical Legend of Zelda conventions and, as a result, it has rejuvenated the series. In doing so, the team may well have changed and revolutionized open world gaming, too. In recent interviews with developers from both Assassin’s Creed and Witcher 3, members of each team reflect on the success of Breath of the Wild and praise the game’s unique…
The Nintendo Switch’s sales have been incredible since its release earlier this year. Some claim that the great line-up of games at launch and the success of Breath of the Wild has led to the high sales figures. Others feel that the uniqueness of the home console/handheld hybrid has intrigued many consumers because it offers a different way…
Nintendo has been in the midst of a boom recently. Fans are eagerly anticipating this year’s E3, sales for the Switch continue to grow and the share price for the company is currently higher than the Pokemon Go peak. All of this success must have created lots of new fans, as Nintendo of America’s Twitter account has…
Ahead of E3 Nintendo has announced new details for the Switch’s paid online service, now delayed to 2018. Longtime Nintendo fans may be annoyed that they will soon have to pay for access to online gaming, but Nintendo is offering the service at an attractive price alongside plenty of exciting incentives to subscribe, including eShop discounts. Obviously the…
Take-Two Interactive owns two of the most successful gaming labels in the industry: Rockstar and 2K. So it’s no small thing when Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick expresses interest in a new gaming platform. Recently, he shared some interesting insight regarding Take-Two’s thoughts on the Switch. In this public appearance Strauss was very positive about Nintendo’s…
The Wii was one of the most successful consoles for Nintendo and targeted people outside of the typical demographic of gamers. The fantastic sales figures were put down to the revolutionary controls which made gaming much more accessible for many. Nintendo have constantly strived for innovation and they are hoping that the Switch can be just…
One of my favourite parts of any Zelda game is exploring the villages and towns. Typically locations such as Hyrule Castle Town and Kakariko Village are both relaxing and fun places to wander around. They offer some relaxation after the various dungeons and provide a great way to interact with a dynamic cast of characters. Many fans enjoy…
Many Zelda fans have wondered how the franchise would fare on the big screen. With so many games currently being made into movies or TV shows it seems strange that Zelda has not been attempted, especially considering the huge appeal for Breath of the Wild. Perhaps the silent protagonist is a convention which is too difficult to appear in a movie, with the voice…
The mainstream trend that was Pokemon Go led to an incredible rise in Nintendo’s share price last summer. Since then, sadly the game has been forgotten by many (although it still does relatively well compared to other popular mobile games) and the Nintendo share value decreased due to this. But since the successful release of…
The Zelda franchise has inspired many Lego lovers to build their favourite areas. One of the most impressive builds has been Hyrule Castle from Twilight Princess, and a Breath of the Wild set was even proposed to the company earlier this year. Instagram user Jonaskramm, who describes themselves as a “Lego-obsessed design student”, has obviously got tired of waiting…
Earlier this year the Japanese clothing brand Uniqlo held a t-shirt designing contest. A few weeks ago, they announced the winning designs and revealed which tees would be made available. Nintendo UK recently tweeted that the winning T-shirt designs are now available for purchase. The winning #Nintendo t-shirt designs from the @UNIQLO_UK UTGP ‘17 are now available…
Graduation day can be one of the most important days in someone’s life. It can be both a huge accomplishment and the first step towards a dream career. Sadly, most graduation day cards really don’t do the event justice. But Play Nintendo have now solved that problem by offering Nintendo-themed graduation cards which each have…
Over the last few years, gaming has become a mainstream passion and pastime that has embedded deeply into our culture. Most people first become fans of video games when they are younger. The chance to escape into a fantasy world, leaving reality behind, will always have a lasting appeal and impact on children. Twitter user kentarock1020 has a blind son, Hibiki,…
In 2016 the gaming industry was worth $91 billion, and for years now the business has been incredibly lucrative. New consoles from Nintendo such as the Switch or the recently announced New 2DS XL have been met with huge support and excitement. It’s a constantly changing and developing area. China is one market which could be potentially huge…
Will Overton, a former artist for various Nintendo magazines as well as game developer Rare, designed this awesome Breath of the Wild artwork based on the box art for the Game Boy classic, Super Mario Land. In the homage, the characters from Mario are replaced by the cast from Breath of the Wild while managing to keep the fun, artistic style of the…
