Breath of the Wild certainly took a new approach to Link’s items and inventory. During that revamp, some of Link’s classic items made a return (fire and ice rods, for example), others got a bit of a revamp (having to manually catch a boomerang was mind-blowing), and some were cast aside completely. On the latter…
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 allows fans more freedom than ever seen before in the Zelda series, leaving it completely up the to player regarding where they go, what they do and how they do it. It seems extremely fitting, then, that the development team were also unrestrained during production of the game. In a recent interview…
Satoru Iwata’s sad passing in 2015 rocked the gaming world. He was most well known for his role as CEO and President of Nintendo. Many say he was responsible for making gaming a mainstream pastime and passion and inspiring many gamers. Iwata was also pivotal in developing many great Zelda titles we have all come…
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…
