Princess Zelda is one of the most iconic characters in all of gaming, despite the fact she has never previously been voiced. Zelda developers wanted to create a new game in the series which moved away from the traditional conventions, and voice acting was one of the biggest changes. Giving voice to such a famous and beloved…
Bioworld — a provider of geeky wear and accessories — has listed several new Breath of the Wild products that are either available now, or are set to ship in the coming month or two. You may have seen some of Bioworld’s products in your local video game retailer or trendy mall shop. Many of you may…
GameSpot recently interviewed Breath of the Wild art director Satoru Takizawa and director Hidemaro Fujibayashi. Through the course of this interview, they revealed a cut idea to help players regain stamina while climbing cliffs. Satoru Takizawa: “Until about halfway through the development, we had a spec where you could take your weapon and stab it into…
While it isn’t a topic of discussion that comes up too often, Germany has something called the BIU Sales Award that’s given to games that sell exceptionally well. However, it certainly warrants disscussion now because Breath of the Wild managed to snag a Gold BIU Award for selling over one hundred thousand copies at retail. Note that this number…
The Statues of the Goddesses provide one of the most important features in Breath of the Wild. It would be almost impossible to traverse the beautiful world of Hyrule without the hearts and stamina these idols provide. Fortunately for us in the real world, 3D Central is currently selling Goddess Statues — perfect for any Zelda fan! These statues are 7.5…
Yesterday’s Nintendo Direct officially revealed the rumored three new Zelda amiibo. While there’s currently no official information regarding what features or game compatibility they’ll have, we’ve learned today that at least two of the three are retailer-exclusive. The Twilight Princess Link is available from GameStop. Meanwhile, Skyward Sword Link is available from Amazon. As for the Majora’s Mask Link amiibo, no word yet on its exclusivity has…
Happy Monday everyone! I hope everyone is continuing their remarkable journeys in Breath of the Wild. Mondays always have the potential to be boring and dreary days, but I have the perfect cure for the Monday blues! While listening to Zelda music on YouTube, I stumbled across this beautiful violin cover of the main theme…
Since the release of the first wave of amiibo, passionate fans have been able to customize them in a variety of ways, even making them into new characters entirely. GandaKris is one such fan, and has been creating custom amiibo for some time. In this case, she has crafted amiibo of not just the champions…
I don’t know about anyone else, but personally, I can not get enough of all the Breath of the Wild fanart. One of my favorite parts of a new game being released is all of the amazing fanart that emerges. I have been tracking Breath of the Wild fanart for quite some time, and I’ve found…
Retailers can often accidentally add an item to their online store which causes a spoiler. Only a few weeks ago, Amazon removed their listings for the Breath of the Wild strategy guides due to the insights they provided on the then-unreleased game. Now, it seems Best Buy have accidentally revealed that three new amiibo are set to…
Despite breaking many conventions of the Zelda franchise, Breath of the Wild may arguably take the player closer to the earlier games than most recent additions. Yet Nate at Nintendo Treehouse wanted to take a step closer to the previous Zelda games. He achieved this by having Link wear the iconic green tunic in every cutscene since he left the Great…
With so much to see and do in Breath of the Wild, players have been experimenting with the physics engine. The realism created in the game allows for players to explore in new and unique ways. Perhaps the most exciting way to travel is shield surfing. Despite the excitement of this, there is always a risk of…
Chiko (or Chiko the Destroyer as she likes to be known) describes herself as the middleman between the development team and different teams within Nintendo. This makes her the perfect person to give help or advice for Breath of the Wild. One of the most addictive and fun parts of the game is the Hyrule…
Many distributors are currently utilizing the success of Breath of the Wild by manufacturing products related to the game. There have already been fashion accessories and keychains available to order, and even a beautiful figure created by First4Figures. Next up, we have a collection of pin badges. These zinc-alloy pin badges are available to order from NCSX, and will ship…
Many of us are still exploring the incredible world in Breath of the Wild. With so much to see and do, the opportunities for adventure feel so new and exciting. The open-world aspect is perhaps what has made Breath of the Wild so well received and has helped to reimagine the beloved franchise. In a recent interview with Famitsu, Aonuma has…
