One of the greatest things in Breath of the Wild is climbing. Why? You can climb any surface in the overworld — even if it’s seemingly impossible in real life. For me, this made travel so much easier, as instead of having to find routes around the mountains to get to your destination, you can…
Although they have both been out for nearly a year, the Nintendo Switch and Breath of the Wild have maintained a steady, strong number of sales every week. This seems especially true for the UK, where Breath of the Wild has not only retained a prominent position in entertainment software sales, but actually increased its rank last week. While…
Before Breath of the Wild was released, you may remember Eiji Aonuma mentioning he had been spending some time playing Skyrim. While Breath of the Wild is certainly in a league of its own, it would be difficult to say there aren’t any parallels between it and Skyrim. In fact, a recent interview with Eiji Aonuma and Hidemaro Fujibayashi confirms Skyrim’s influence on the…
Nintendo recently provided an update on what the 20 most played Switch games have been since launch. Unsurprisingly to most, Breath of the Wild ranks as the most played. Here’s the full list: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Super Mario Odyssey Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Splatoon 2 Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition Stardew Valley Mario…
Whether you’re looking for new Zelda-themed threads, or a couple of cool shelf decorations, ThinkGeek has you covered — at a discount! There’s some great Breath of the Wild merchandise on sale right now, discounting upwards of 67 percent. If you need a new backpack to show everyone at your school/office/public transit just how cool you are,…
The week of spectacular video games performed with great speed is upon us once more! Awesome Games Done Quick is back to help raise money to fight cancer, and we’re highlighting all the places to be for your favorite Zelda games. If you’re unaware of this whole phenomenon, Awesome Games Done Quick is an annual…
A beautiful Breath of the Wild multi-phone folio case has been announced — for Japan only, unfortunately. The case features beautifully embossed iconography including silhouettes of the Divine Beasts and a gold foil Sheikah Eye on the interior, with a golden snap adorned with an engraving of the Triforce. Sporting a subtle design, this case…
In the ten months since launch, the Nintendo Switch has quickly become an indispensable part of the gaming landscape. From seemingly constant media attention to ever-increasing sales figures and a stellar lineup of games being released regularly, the Switch overcame all doubts and has now become the all-time fastest-selling home video console in the United States, with…
The Zelda timeline has been debated and disputed by fans since its introduction in 2011. Since then, some fans have been curious about the placement of newer titles in the timeline. While games like A Link Between Worlds hold a more obvious place in the list, Breath of the Wild has continually kept fans theorizing…
The final “Tips from the Wild” update for 2017 is here! This update is all about Guardians, specifically how to differentiate between them. While there are different types of Guardians scattered around Hyrule, there are also some differences which can be gleaned based on their coloration. Typically when you think of Guardians, you might imagine…
Oh the weather outside is frightful, but our princess is so delightful. Bundled up head to toe, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! As seen in the The Champions’ Ballad trailers, Princess Zelda gets an additional outfit to her wardrobe and she looks absolutely precious! By the time you are reading this,…
Happy Holidays everyone! Who’s hoping for a white Christmas? I sure as heck am, as snow makes the world look so beautiful and fresh. I’ve always loved snowy settings in games for that reason. Something about the look and feel of them is so inviting. In Breath of the Wild especially, the numerous snowy areas…
Since 2012, many fans may have believed that Nintendo Power was dead and gone. While that may be true in some sense, Nintendo has recently launched a nostalgically titled official “Nintendo Power Podcast”. Hoping to bring back some of the insider magic that the magazine brought to so many of its subscribers, the new podcast…
Nintendo has been regularly releasing new game-inspired stickers for the Line messaging app to give their fans one more way to express themselves. From Animal Crossing and Splatoon to Super Mario and beyond, Line users have an array of game stickers to choose from when messaging friends. Continuing that trend, a new Breath of the Wild sticker…
The Champions’ Ballad returns in the latest installment of Tips from the Wild. This entry is all about Kass, the musical Rito who can be found traveling throughout Hyrule. In each of the four main regions, Kass will appear to detail the trails that await you to gain entrance to the Divine Beast. After listening…
