The Japan Expo has become a highly anticipated yearly event for fans of Japanese art, video games, music and anime. A highlight of this year’s Expo was the Art of The Legend of Zelda Series panel, where a panel (including Eiji Aonuma and Satoru Takizawa) discussed the art throughout the Zelda series. A video of the event was uploaded…
Last month, Japan Expo once again brought Japanese culture to Paris, France, covering everything from video games and music to art and animation. A particular highlight of the event was the Art of The Legend of Zelda Series panel, in which series producer Eiji Aonuma, director Satoru Takizawa and illustrator Yusuke Nakano took the stage to discuss the…
In a recent interview with GameReactor, Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma has revealed that a Virtual Reality Zelda game will most likely not happen, but he doesn’t close the door to the possibility either. When asked about this topic, Aonuma started his answer by tracing back to Twilight Princess’s development period, when the team experimented with a…
Many Zelda fans will argue that Ocarina of Time is the greatest game of all time. It is remembered very fondly for its many iconic moments and challenging puzzles. In a recent interview with Denfaminicogamer in Japan, Aonuma discussed the reasons why puzzles were included and how they add to the overall game. He also goes on to describe the pressure…
There are few people in the video game industry who are as acclaimed and respected as Eiji Aonuma. He has gained a lot of admiration due to his work on many different Zelda games. His creativity and direction for the series has consistently been praised by fans and critics alike. However in a recent interview…
During my playthrough of Breath of the Wild there have been several Shrine puzzles — not to mention a Divine Beast or two — that I’ve worked my way through using what I felt was “the wrong way”; that is, in a way that the developers hadn’t envisioned the puzzle being solved. I daresay you too,…
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…
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…
To wrap up Nintendo’s ‘making of’ series for Breath of the Wild, the third and final video explores the story and characters in the game. Expect to see a ton of really interesting concept art! In discussing the approval process for his designs, Art Director Satoru Takizawa mentions that sometimes Eiji Aonuma (producer) and Hidemaro Fujibayashi (director)…
Continuing the recently uploaded ‘making of’ series on Breath of the Wild, the development team discuss various aspects of the game, reinforcing just how ambitious a project the title became. Firstly, Producer Eiji Aonuma acknowledges the limited space in the areas in Skyward Sword, and admits “I actually really wanted to explore the space that connected…
I think it’s fair to say, as we all continue to the lose ourselves in the wondrous lands of Breath of the Wild, we’ve all posed the question — the one that pops up more often than not when it comes to Nintendo — how have they done it? How have they managed to exceed expectations,…
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…
Have you ever wondered if Eiji Aonuma ever gazes at overgrown grass, longing to cut it? Does he prefer Link or Toon Link? How about if he would consume some Dubious Food from Breath of the Wild? In an interview with Nintendo UK, Aonuma answers these burning questions and more in a quickfire format. I always…
The Legend of Zelda is famous for its iconic music. Few, if any other game franchise, can boast a soundtrack just as magical or beautiful. It’s impossible to imagine any memorable moment from the series without the music that goes with it. Aonuma recently revealed what his favourite song is from the Zelda franchise, and it may not be what…
