Breath of the Wild is perhaps one of the most beautiful games ever made. In every direction of the map there is always something new to discover or see. The world has been beautifully formed with graphics specially designed to help create a sense of realism. The day and night cycle perfectly plays into the sense…
One of the most fun aspects of Breath of the Wild is the ability to customize Link’s attire. The options available not only create specific improvements for Link, but can also lead to some awesome fashion choices. Based on this, it seems that Catfashionshow on Redbubble has been inspired by the potential for fashion in Breath of the Wild and has created…
Together with Darrin from Zelda Informer, Zelda Universe’s very own Alex Rosenberg and Alex Trevino recently had the pleasure of sitting down and discussing Breath of the Wild at length with Derrick of GameXplain. The discussion covered a wide array of topics, with everyone talking about who their favorite characters were, their thoughts on the voice acting, their…
Breath of the Wild references a lot from the Zelda series’ 30 year history. There’s the obvious references such as places being named after important characters (e.g., Lake Saria, Mount Daphnes, Linebeck Island, Kaepora Pass). There’s references to places in other games (e.g., Spectacle Rock, Arbiter’s Grounds, Lost Woods, Temple of Time). And there are surprises…
When I saw a Lynel in Breath of the Wild for the first time, having not known they were in the game, I was fascinated. I wanted to see how this classic enemy had evolved for the newest game, and armed with only five hearts and some weak weapons I ventured closer. Cool! I remember thinking. They put Lynels in…
With Breath of the Wild being out for nearly a month now, it was only natural for the speedrunning community to put the various versions of the game through its paces to find out which one is the fastest. After a fair amount of testing, it appears that the German version is optimal for speedrunning purposes. In…
Breath of the Wild has been received with huge positivity by almost all. The developers worked hard to create a unique Zelda game which breaks many conventions. The only issue that some players have experienced are slight framerate problems, especially in certain locations. These problems have been occurring on both Switch and Wii U versions, mostly when being…
Recent sales for the Nintendo Switch in the UK have been very strong. Martyn Gibbs and Mark Gifford, the CEO and CFO of GAME, respectively, recently discussed the success of the Switch in an interview conducted by GameIndustry. In this very insightful interview, both Gibbs and Gifford explain why they think GAME’s profits are down, but…
Completing the Hyrule Compendium, while useful, can be extremely tedious to complete, as the first thing that comes across out minds when in the middle of a boss fight is not “I have to take of picture of this guy.” However, if you’re curious to see just what items, animal, enemies, and places you can…
Capsule machines in Japan often yield some sweet looking merch and the latest prizes for Breath of the Wild fans look rather cool. The prizes on offer are a number of keychains/charms based around Link’s latest adventure, and were tweeted out by the official Japanese Zelda account. There’s a couple of adorable chibi Links, one rocking his…
Ever since March 3, many of us have been glued to Breath of the Wild. The latest Zelda release has been incredibly well received, which can be seen through the sales figures and ratings. Obviously the developers have aimed to create a new instalment to the Zelda series which moves away from many of the typical conventions, and allows players to approach…
Breath of the Wild developers focused on breaking many typical conventions of the Zelda series. However, some things never change. The developers have always put in the extra time to add little details that make playing the game feel extra special. Some of these little touches are so well hidden that many players completely missed them, just like this…
If you haven’t yet seen the informative and intriguing videos detailing the making process of Breath of the Wild featuring the creative staff of the game, then you have been missing on a interesting bits of information about the game! If you have already seen them, however, you’ll be happy to know that an extra bonus…
“Link…LINK…” Finally it seems Princess Zelda (or Patricia Summersett) has managed to collect the most valuable item of all. Finally got #switch #botw! Unboxing soon… so excited swear to gods might lick cartridge. #princesszelda pic.twitter.com/FnxmFrIQUc — Patricia Summersett (@Summersett_) March 27, 2017 The latest Zelda entry broke many conventions of the franchise, but perhaps the biggest change was…
Ever since the Switch’s release on March 3, the console has been selling non-stop. In some places, Nintendo’s newest console has even been selling out, with unprecedented sales figures for the Switch. This has also led to huge sales figures for Breath of the Wild, especially in the UK. The Switch had been sold out in…
