Monolith Soft, known for its work on the Xenoblade franchise, is continuing to expand as they recently announced a variety of new job openings on their website and social media platforms. Some of the listings include roles for 2D and 3D graphic artists as well as openings listed for “The Legend of Zelda series.” Since…
Skyward Sword HD’s box art and key art featuring Link, Fi and Girahim have both been revealed. The key visual features the same art as the box, except it is adapted to a wider, more horizontal view. It is worth noting that Skyward Sword HD’s key visuals are almost identical to the original version’s, while…
Zelda fans have always found a way to reinterpret Nintendo’s worlds, characters, and music in a variety of unique and creative ways. Perhaps one of the most interesting examples of this are the arrangements from video game cover band Glitch Kibbitz, who specialize in “klezmerized” renditions of various video game songs, including a version of…
Something not mentioned in last week’s Nintendo Direct but listed on the Nintendo Switch eShop is that Skyward Sword HD will also feature amiibo support. The listing for the Switch version of Miitopia, which was also announced during the Direct, confirms amiibo compatibility for that title as well. Skyward Sword already has some amiibo representation…
The highly anticipated sequel to Breath of the Wild was undoubtedly on every Zelda fan’s mind as they watched the first Nintendo Direct presentation in over a year. Zelda turns 35 in just a few days, and this seemed like the perfect opportunity for Nintendo to show more of the game. Unfortunately, fans will have…
Nintendo has partnered with a ton of external studios over the years and perhaps one of its most fruitful partnerships has been with Grezzo, the developer behind games like Ocarina of Time 3D, Majora’s Mask 3D, and their most recent project, the Switch remake of Link’s Awakening, released back in September of 2019. It seems…
The Legend of Zelda series turns 35 this year and one can’t help but wonder if Nintendo will celebrate the occasion similarly to how the Super Mario anniversary handled its festivities last year. There’s been a ton of speculation on the possibility of the release of the sequel to Breath of the Wild which was…
A documentary series called Playing with Power: The Nintendo Story will premiere on the video streaming platform Crackle on March 1, 2021. Directed by Video Games: The Movie’s Jeremy Snead and executive produced and narrated by The Lord of the Rings‘ Sean Astin, the five-episode series will explore Nintendo’s fascinating history and might give us…
Nintendo has a tendency of applying unique and interesting art styles to their games, but it seems that it’s not only the company itself that is capable of reimagining iconic characters in different ways. Fans can be just creative, as this charming cardboard figurine of Linkby Reddit user CactusComics proves. Their work is even more…
Bloomberg has recently reported that Nintendo seems to be ramping up Switch console production to 30 million units by the end of the fiscal year. The Kyoto-based company has been struggling to keep up with demand due to the immense success of Animal Crossing: New Horizons and the manufacturing complications that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic…
Kyle Edgerly, owner of the Etsy store RetroEdgeArt, captures the essence of classic games perfectly with these neat dioramas that look great displayed on shelves, desks, or entertainment centers. There are plenty of game series to choose from, such as Mario, Zelda, Pokemon, Sonic, and more. To learn more about these dioramas and to see…
Zelda games have always had quirky and memorable characters. Some offer highly compelling backstories and side quests related to them, and even if others seem to be there just to add polish to the worlds Nintendo creates, there might more to them than we initially realize. Popular Zelda YouTuber Zeltik has uploaded a new video…
Gaming YouTube channel DidYouKnowGaming? has uploaded a new video covering Zelda, this time sharing some obscure facts from across the series. It is narrated by Zeltik, a familiar and popular voice in the Zelda community. The video compiles very interesting tidbits regarding cut content such as a voice command feature from Majora’s Mask and enemy…
The VGM cover band Glitch Kibbitz, known for their “klezmerized” interpretations of classic video game songs, has produced this new version of “Kass’s Theme” from Breath of the Wild. This arrangement, named “Kass’ Waltz,” brings an Eastern-European feel to this beloved song, combining an assortment of instruments like clarinet, bass, saxophone, trombone, and more. The…
A little bit over three years after its release, Breath of the Wild is still giving us reasons to talk about it. Reddit user pasunen has uploaded a video wherein he savagely takes down a Guardian, one of the most dangerous enemies in the game. Even after having watched it multiple times, I still can’t…
