When a player begins their adventure with Link, they tend to know what to expect. Zelda games have often followed a similar pattern and share many conventions, most of which have become beloved aspects of the franchise. Breath of the Wild, however, changes many of these traditions and offers arguably the most unique addition to the…
When we first learned the release date for Breath of the Wild, several of us here at Zelda Universe thought it would be fun to get together and celebrate, but that casual meet-up quickly evolved into something much bigger. Instead of just a few friends hanging out, we wanted to get the Zelda community involved and do something…
This is my last article before finally playing Breath of the Wild, and yet we’ve had so much for it though it has not been released. While I am already thrilled to finally have the chance to play this game, the fanart people have been creating has made me even more excited! The love and…
As soon as the embargo lifted, our friend AbdallahSmash026 began publishing his brand new Let’s Play for Breath of the Wild. He began playing the game nearly two weeks ahead of release, and is now ready to share his adventure with you! With the game’s launch on the horizon, you can follow along with the early parts…
As if the impending release of Breath of the Wild wasn’t exciting enough, Famitsu has revealed the cover for their latest magazine featuring a very special piece of art. The artwork depicted is of Link from the original Legend of Zelda passing on the Master Sword to Breath of the Wild’s Link. It’s both touching and symbolic, especially since the latest game…
Breath of the Wild is now only two days away from launch, and excitement for the new release is at its peak. We have heard Nintendo talk a number of times about rethinking conventions and offering a whole new level of player freedom. Answering fan questions from Nintendo France, Aonuma expands on this aspect, stating that there is…
Ever since we first laid eyes on the old man in Breath of the Wild, there has been speculation as to his importance and whether or not he is in fact a returning character from past Zelda games from the past. In a recent Q&A that Nintendo France held with Aonuma, he received a question concerning…
Since the Amiibo figurines were first announced for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild, many gamers, including myself, have been curious as to the exact purpose that each one will serve in-game. The Wolf Link figurine has already been confirmed to provide Link a temporary companion in game that can have upgraded health by…
As you may have seen on some of Breath of the Wild’s recent marketing material, the ESRB has recently rated the game as E10+, or suitable for everyone from ten years old and up. This comes as little surprise; generally Zelda games have always maintained a family-friendly vibe despite the fantasy violence and occasional dark theme. What makes Breath of…
Breath of the Wild appears to be one of the most, if not the most, ambitious Zelda games in the series. Given the number of delays, the team behind Breath of the Wild’s production must have had to overcome many hardships to finally complete the game. Responding to a question on Nintendo France’s Twitter account, Eiji Aonuma reveals what his…
In a surprising announcement last week, Nintendo reported that there will be DLC for Breath of the Wild in the form of an “Expansion Pass” for $20. This pass will include two packs of DLC, as well as some extra items to use in-game. As one might expect, reactions to the DLC have been mixed. Recently, Bill…
The road to March 3 is almost over, and what a bumpy ride it has been. Ever since preorders went live back in January, the Internet has been inundated with reports of orders being mysteriously canceled from multiple retailers the world over. There was even confirmation of a batch of Switches being stolen, at least…
Perhaps the stand-out moment (out of a bajillion of them) in the Switch Presentation trailer of Breath of the Wild was when Zelda falls into Link’s arms, crying her heart out. I may be a fully grown, adult man, but I’m not ashamed to admit I was crying right along with her at that moment. How much…
If you’re a European Breath of the Wild fan, you [and your wallet] have a choice to make: do you pick up the standard edition or the special edition for your new Switch console? If you’re leaning towards the special edition and want to know what it contains, Nintendo of Europe and Nintendo UK have uploaded an unboxing video…
Japan has aired a special Breath of the Wild commercial in celebration of the original Legend of Zelda’s release, and Nintendo of America has just tweeted a screenshot of something new that’s shown in the commercial! We have a look at both the screenshot and commercial just below, but be warned: this may be considered a spoiler to some, so…
