Good Smile Company has unveiled a fully painted prototype of their Breath of the Wild Zelda Nendoroid for Summer Wonder Festival 2019! It is absolutely adorable and the colors are spot on. Just look at chibi Zelda in all her glory. With the prototype announced, it can be expected that preorders will be available soon.…
When Sidon first flashed his spectacular smile at us in Breath of the Wild, so many fan-girls (and fanboys; let’s not discriminate) collectively swooned. Looking more shark than Zora, Prince Sidon is definitely one of the more strapping Zoras, but before he grew old enough to flex his fins, he was also one of the…
Anyone who knows me well enough knows that one of my favorite game series is Disgaea. Obviously, The Legend of Zelda is a close second, or an equivalent. It’s to the point, however, that my entire online existence has strongly correlated to Disgaea. “LaharlKun” was even one of the first usernames. Back in 2004, it…
Lynels have not appeared in many Zelda games, but each encounter is hard to forget. These beasts are powerful and resilient, and they have earned their reputation as one of Link’s deadliest foes. Lynels first appeared in the original Legend of Zelda as common enemies that dwelled near Death Mountain. The beasts came in two…
Renowned figure company Good Smile has revealed a new prototype image for an upcoming Nendoroid figure of Princess Zelda sporting her attire from Breath of the Wild, complete with the Sheikah Slate. As is typical of the Nendoroid series, this Zelda figure features a chibi design, with a large head and smaller-than-usual body, to accentuate…
It had been days since I had come across a friendly face. I had encountered many an enemy encampment and disturbed several peaceful woodland creatures in my travels across Hyrule in Breath of the Wild, but since leaving Kakariko Village I had not seen another being with whom I could converse. Suddenly, as I emerged…
My brother has been trying to get me to watch Twin Peaks for years. He often references the television show and shows his love with a Twin Peaks ugly sweater and a Bookhouse Boys ball cap. I ignored his advice for years. Then, as I was thumbing through the Zelda Encyclopedia one afternoon, I noticed…
Breath of the Wild has been out for over two years now and you may think we’ve seen all of Hyrule, but a recent discovery seems to prove otherwise. By navigating Link to particular points in water and using the Sheikah Slate’s camera, the device effectively serves as goggles and allows you to clearly see underwater.…
Breath of the Wild is a game with endless possibilities. A single task can have multiple methods that a player can use to accomplish it. For this reason, I usually enjoy tasks either involving opening a Shrine or handling the puzzles within a Shrine. Rarely do I get frustrated with one of these tasks, but…
As I watched the final reveal of last week’s Nintendo Direct, my first reaction to seeing Link and Zelda return was, “Wow! More Breath of the Wild DLC!” Of course, this excitement only increased tenfold as it was quickly revealed that this was in fact not just downloadable content, but a full-blown sequel to the critically acclaimed…
Following Zelda Producer Eiji Aonuma’s comments on staff overtime at Nintendo, what inspired him to remake Link’s Awakening, and why he chose a remake over a sequel, Kotaku also questioned him on the lack of button remapping in Breath of the Wild. Aonuma explained that he and the team are very focused on delivering a strong experience for players. “When…
The subject of overtime in the video game industry has been a hot one for the last few years. In fact, it’s so ingrained in the work culture that there’s a special name for it: crunch. Game developers are all too often being asked to work up to 100 hours a week, including weekends, as…
Nintendo’s E3 2019 Direct has left this reporter breathless with some unexpected news: a sequel to Breath of the Wild is in development. At the tail-end of a solid Direct that brought us dates for both the Link’s Awakening remaster and Cadence of Hyrule, Nintendo shared some cinematic footage of the unnamed sequel along with the news that the game is…
Just as you thought the Ubisoft E3 press conference was ending, they had their “one final game” announcement: Gods & Monsters. You’ll take control of a hero to the gods in an open world environment. Right away Zelda fans will notice the similarities between this new game and Breath of the Wild, both in its aesthetics, and…
With Breath of the Wild’s soundtrack taking a more ambient approach than its predecessors, its fuller, epic tracks are few and far between. When they do come into play though, they contrast strongly with the piano that quietly chirps every now and then. This usually results in you feeling thrilled and craving for more once…
