I couldn’t wait to get my hands on a Switch. Although I enjoyed the games on Wii U, I couldn’t wait to see the end of that era, almost as an enjoyable consequence regretfully. I knew things had to change with bad sales, and dare I say bad design and marketing — which makes perfect sense if you go back to the Wii U after using a Switch for any period of time.
[Celebration of the Wild is a month-long celebration of the anniversary of this beloved game. All month long we will be picking our favorite songs, fan works, places, memories, and more of this wonderful addition to the Zelda series. Breath of the Wild has revolutionized the franchise all for the better and it’s only suiting…
With Breath of the Wild’s anniversary comes a new piece of art to reflect on how far the multi-award winning game has come in its first year, and the further adventures that are no doubt on The Legend of Zelda’s horizon. The official Japanese Zelda Twitter account first posted an older piece of art that was revealed a year ago upon Breath…
A new extended trailer has dropped, highlighting key aspects and award-winning titles for Nintendo Switch. The trailer shows off games from Breath of the Wild to Super Mario Odyssey, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and more alongside the system being played in a variety of configurations and settings. As the trailer proves, with the Nintendo Switch you…
Fans of Breath of the Wild‘s aural delights and ambient musical accompaniments will be excited to hear that a special 5-CD original soundtrack box set has been revealed — though as with all desirable things, it’s currently planned for a Japan-only release. Set for release on April 25, and coming in at just under $50…
Today, Good Smile Company released a closer look at its upcoming Breath of the Wild Guardian Nendoroid figure on their blog, showcasing some of its deadly-cute features. The mini Guardian, which is available to pre-order from tomorrow, comes with fully poseable legs to let you find the perfect pose for your toy shelf or desk. Speaking…
The early part of each year is a time when most industries reflect upon the previous year and award its outstanding performers with grandiose accolades. The video game industry is no different, and recently the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences presented their D.I.C.E. Awards for 2017. D.I.C.E, which stands for “Design, Innovate, Communicate, Entertain,”…
Breath of the Wild has recently surpassed 1 million sales in Japan, making it only the second Zelda title to date to surpass such a milestone in the country. The current franchise record-holder is the illustrious Ocarina of Time for the Nintendo 64 at 1.25 million. Approximately 871,528 Switch copies of the game were sold alongside…
It’s that time of the year again: another month of mushrooms — and mayhem! That’s right, the third annual Month of Mushrooms and Mayhem is set to start up really soon. What is Month of Mushrooms and Mayhem? Also known as MOMAM, “Month of Mushrooms and Mayhem” is an annual streaming event on Twitch beginning on March…
Breath of the Wild released almost a full year ago, and the beloved game is still racking up awards. The latest honors to be bestowed upon Link’s newest adventure come via readers of IGN Australia, who voted in this year’s IGN Select Awards. As in many other video game awards this past year Breath of the Wild was…
Breath of the Wild utilized technology like no other Zelda game before it. Similarly, Reddit user cryptid007 may well have just used a 3D printer like none before have, creating a beautiful recreation of Hyrule Castle from Breath of the Wild. Sadly there are no rooms inside as “everything else has been filled for structural stability”, but the outside looks…
Whether you loved or hated the dynamic weather system in Breath of the Wild, it’s undeniable that the ever-changing weather conditions added to the sense that the world around you was truly alive. Despite the benefits of such an innovative and interesting mechanic, many players were agitated by its implementation, often being one of the…
Figure news is all but pouring out of Japan’s semiannual Wonder Festival convention, bringing with it plenty of new Nintendo-related figure reveals. To be sure, Wonderfest 2018 has had no shortage of surprises, with companies like Kotobukiya and Good Smile Company bringing their A-game with Nintendo properties. Kicking things off, Good Smile Company’s popular chibi…
What would the iconic pass-time of smashing pots and cutting people’s lawns be without shops to spend your hard-earned rupees in? Throughout the series, shops in Zelda games have offered all sorts of items to Link to aid him on his quest — from arrows and armour to bottles and bombs. Some are more memorable…
Recently, a new series of miniature Nintendo Switch game case keychains was announced, which will make for an adorable add-on to any Nintendo Switch. Perhaps even better than the lilliputian cases themselves is the fact that each case can house one game cartridge for safe portability. If you’re hoping to fuse adorable style with functional…
