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Nintendo has released details on their E3 2017 plans

Earlier this year Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime stated that Nintendo had big plans for E3 2017. Until now we knew few specifics, but new information released by the company indicates they’re looking to focus on engagement and interactivity. Alongside the new game announcements and previews will be a return of Nintendo Treehouse: Live, and…

Bill Trinen gives some food for thought about Breath of the Wild

Breath of the Wild was designed to be a breath of fresh air for the franchise. Many typical conventions were either changed or completely removed from the game. Perhaps the biggest change in the game was the inclusion of cooking to regain health. Despite this, it perfectly relates to the core adventuring and exploring elements found in…

Reggie Fils-Aime explains why Nintendo is releasing the New 2DS XL

The release of the Nintendo Switch caused a lot of speculation over the future for the 3DS XL and the 2DS. By designing a hybrid home/portable console, Nintendo seemed to indicate that they may be aiming to replace the solely handheld consoles. However the announcement of the 2DS XL quickly ended the speculation over the future of portable gaming from…

Nintendo is aiming for the Switch to be as successful as the Wii

The Nintendo Switch has had a successful sales period since the release of the new console. However it still has some way to go to reach the incredible sales figures of the Wii. In Nintendo’s financial results briefing for the fiscal year ending March 2017, they commented that they’re aiming to mirror the Wii’s success with their newest…

Senior art director shares why immersion in Breath of the Wild is important

Breath of the Wild is arguably one of the most immersive and engaging Zelda titles. Many believe the expansive environment or realistic voice acting are the main reasons for this. Some also state that the art direction creates a sense of realism which has been missing from some previous Zelda games. Breath of the Wild’s senior lead artist, Ryuji Kobayashi, feels that Link’s…

Pray to your very own Statue of the Goddess, available at Etsy

The Statues of the Goddesses provide one of the most important features in Breath of the Wild. It would be almost impossible to traverse the beautiful world of Hyrule without the hearts and stamina these idols provide. Fortunately for us in the real world, 3D Central is currently selling Goddess Statues — perfect for any Zelda fan! These statues are 7.5…

Two of the new Legend of Zelda amiibo are confirmed as retailer exclusive

Yesterday’s Nintendo Direct officially revealed the rumored three new Zelda amiibo. While there’s currently no official information regarding what features or game compatibility they’ll have, we’ve learned today that at least two of the three are retailer-exclusive. The Twilight Princess Link is available from GameStop. Meanwhile, Skyward Sword Link is available from Amazon. As for the Majora’s Mask Link amiibo, no word yet on its exclusivity has…

The NES Classic has been discontinued in North America

A few days ago there were rumours that the latest restock of the NES Classic in Australia could be the last. Now today it was announced that throughout April retailers in North America will receive their final shipments of NES Classics. During its short run the NES Classic was incredibly successful, but availability issues plagued it since…

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