Nintendo is attempting yet again to extend its influence, this time by releasing Breath of the Wild in China. Coming February 1, 2018, players will be able to take advantage of traditional or simplified Chinese text in the game. To see the original announcement detailing the planned release of Breath of the Wild, see the…
Recently, after The Game Awards 2017, Hidemaro Fujibayashi and Eiji Aonuma took time to answer some questions for IGN’s Andrew Goldfarb about Breath of the Wild. One standout topic from their interview is the discussion of classic Zelda items which didn’t make the cut. As fans may have often wondered how these items might have fit…
WARNING: THERE ARE GOING TO BE POTENTIAL SPOILERS IN THIS ARTICLE. READ AT YOUR OWN RISK. DLC Pack 2 of the Expansion Pass for Breath of the Wild has finally released on Nintendo Wii U & Switch systems. In addition to the brand new story segment, you’re able to acquire new armor, as well as…
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has taken out the prestigious Game of the Year award at The Game Awards 2017. It also won awards for Best Action/Adventure Game, and Best Game Direction. Breath of the Wild beat out Horizon Zero Dawn, Super Mario Odyssey, Persona 5, and PUBG to win the ultimate accolade.…
Do you remember the fake Zelda game from several years ago, that stipulated Link riding motorcycles and carrying guns? Well, tonight on The Game Awards, half of that “It’ll never happen” story just came true. The second DLC pack for Breath of the Wild, “The Champions’ Ballad”, is available tonight, and it features the Master Cycle…
My wife and I had collectively logged approximately five-or-so hours into Breath of the Wild, exploring the Great Plateau by the time the Old Man decided to part ways with his hang glider. Perched atop the ruins of the Temple of Time, peering across the vast Hyrulian expanse toward the silhouette of the Dueling Peaks, it…
Another entry in the continuing “Tips from the Wild” Switch column has been released! This entry from Breath of the Wild director Hidemaro Fujibayashi will have you taming horses like a pro, and with some stamina to spare. If you’ve been around in Breath of the Wild’s Hyrule, you know that traveling via horse is…
In the unlikely event that you require further persuasion to nab yourself a Switch prior to the festivities, Nintendo have released a really cool advertisement showing off their hybrid platform in all its glory. Featured in the advertisement is of course Breath of the Wild followed by Mario Kart 8: Deluxe, ARMS, FIFA 18, Splatoon…
Nintendo has announced via the official Japanese Zelda Portal that a live broadcast will be held on December 12, 2017, via NicoNico. The event will be broadcast at 9 p.m. JST and will be strictly focused on Breath of the Wild. The show will feature a segment called “Player’s Voice” which will have hosts Ichirou Mizuki and…
Over time, I’ve grown to truly respect Breath of the Wild’s ambient, piano-based soundtrack. It blends so subtly into the background so as not to drown out your experience of each environment, and instead uses the sound of trees moving in the wind, birds chirping, water flowing, and other beautiful sounds of nature as its main instruments.…
Thanksgiving is over which means holiday shopping is in full force, and if you’re looking to give the gift of Zelda, Nintendo has released a Breath of the Wild Explorer’s Edition. The special bundle contains a copy of the game for the Switch, a two-sided map, and an Explorer’s Guide. This is a great choice for first-timers…
Recently, Kit and Krysta from Nintendo Minute went on a special shopping spree at the employee store at Nintendo of America headquarters in Redmond, Washington. With fifteen clues in hand, the duo tried their best to pick the most fitting merchandise for their particular riddles. All items were donated to the Make-A-Wish foundation in the…
On the back of the deserved accolade of ‘Ultimate Game of the Year’ award for the glorious Breath of the Wild, Eiji Anouma, Satoru Takizawa, Takuhiro Dohta and Hajime Wakai on behalf of the entire development team have provided a thank you message through the medium of video in a humble expression of gratefulness after…
[Medli’s Melodies is a series in which we choose our favourite tracks from the Zelda franchise, or highlight a special piece of music from the perpetually creative fan community. Music has always such been such an integral component of Zelda games, and we’re here to celebrate that every week!] Ever since I was a kid,…
Mounted archery is an interesting part of Breath of the Wild which offers a fun and unique combat experience. Practicing mounted archery, on the other hand, is somewhat tricky because while you’re just practicing, you’re also facing down real enemies who are actually trying to inflict grievous harm on you. This week, Zelda director Hidemaro Fujibayashi returns…
