Zant is a bit of a bully, if you think about it. Between bursts of frantic attacks and mindless destruction, he stops to engage in manic laughter. With rounds of ape-like hooting and wild cries, his battlefield presence would set anyone opposing him on their edge. In Zant’s character trailer for Hyrule Warriors, which shows…
If you cast your mind back to E3 a couple months back — between the wondrous announcement of Zelda Wii U and the thrilling showcase of Hyrule Warriors — you may recall the surprising reveal of Nintendo’s new line of NFC figures. These are toys, known as Amiiibo, which the player places on the Wii U…
The final piece of the DLC Triforce falls into place. Last week we learned that GameStop would supply customers who pre-order Hyrule Warriors with Ocarina of Time costumes for Link and Zelda, while Amazon Canada is offering Twilight Princess costumes. Best Buy have confirmed that they will be giving away the final DLC pack. If you want the option…
In this week’s Nintendo Direct, Nintendo revealed that there will be bonus downloadable content for those who pre-order Hyrule Warriors. Now, two outlets have announced their participation in this deal. If you pre-order from Amazon Canada, you will “receive a code to download exclusive Twilight Princess costumes for Link and Zelda.” The code for the DLC…
The official Japanese website for Hyrule Warriors recently uploaded more screenshots than you can shake a Deku Stick at. They offer an in-depth look at many of the characters and details revealed in Monday’s Hyrule Warriors Direct video. Read on to see playable characters Zant, Ghirahim and Ganondorf in action, as well as new looks…
While Nintendo blew the lid off of Hyrule Warriors earlier this week in the Direct video, they aren’t done yet. On the official Japanese site for the game, new screenshots reveal enemies and features we haven’t seen yet. Included are Link’s Master Sword, three new stages, and a new enemy: Manhandla. Manhandla Deep in the…
After the somewhat disappointing news of a lack of online co-op in Hyrule Warriors, we do now at least have some interesting details on how the online functionality works in Adventure Mode. The latest issue of Game Informer includes an interview with Producer Yosuke Hayashi. “The Adventure Mode features a ‘Network Link’ feature.” he explains. “This…
Ever since Nintendo announced a “Hero’s Scarf” collectors item with the Treasure Box set of Hyrule Warriors in Japan, fans have been eagerly anticipating the item in other territories. During European versions of the Hyrule Warriors Direct video earlier this week, Nintendo announced a Limited Edition of Hyrule Warriors that will bundle the scarf with…
Fans wanting a more traditional-looking Ganondorf in Hyrule Warriors will be pleased to know that the King of Evil is getting his own costume set. Revealed first during the Hyrule Warriors Nintendo Direct, the Demon King Costume Set DLC will be made available through Club Nintendo. Nintendo has clarified how the offer will work. Fans who…
As we continue to break down the wonderful new knowledge bestowed upon us by the Hyrule Warriors-themed Nintendo Direct, here are some more gameplay details you can expect to see in the upcoming Zelda spin-off. First up, there’s a small story detail that can be easy to miss when watching the footage. If you pause at 3:58, Impa shares some…
The latest Nintendo Direct on Hyrule Warriors was packed with all-new information on the game, so we’ve broken down a few more interesting tidbits for you. Yosuke Hayashi explained that, when it comes to combat, not all enemies you face will fall victim to simple hacking and slashing; some will require you to come up with…
Prima has been creating beautiful hardcover Zelda game guides for several years now, and Hyrule Warriors is receiving the same treatment. Featuring the same spectacular cover art as the game, the Hyrule Warriors guide book will include detailed maps and strategy guides, along with descriptions of the heroes, enemies, items and weapons. Prima says that this guide will break…
Anyone who’s ever attacked a Cucco, whether accidentally or on purpose, knows that they can put up a fight, and the Cuccos in Hyrule Warriors are as combative as ever! As in previous Zelda games, picking a fight with a Cucco in Hyrule Warriors results in getting pecked to death by an entire flock, but they can also help…
Not the types to be left out of the spotlight, Usurper King Zant and Demon Lord Ghirahim have been announced as playable characters for Hyrule Warriors in the recent Nintendo Direct. Zant, the crazed boss character from Twilight Princess, enters the thick of the battleground wielding his scimitars. In addition, he also uses his ability to…
Last night’s Hyrule Warriors Direct revealed the game’s Adventure Mode, which merges the original Legend of Zelda with Hyrule Warriors combat. 8-bit Link stands on a grid map with each square depicting a different stage. As he travels to each block, he is given special missions, such as defeating 300 enemies in 10 minutes. Accepting the challenge…
