Ever since the release of the Link’s Awakening remake, my feed has been inundated with a flood of new music for me to listen to, some familiar and moving, other pieces amusing and clever. I chose something of the latter this week, for despite my fondness for indie and alternative music there will always be…
The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening is, at long last, available to play on the Switch. As you might assume, and assume correctly, I am a Zelda fanatic, so I’ve spent these past few days in a welcomed and Zelda-focused state of excitement. The more Zelda, the better. This of course means I’m looking at…
Today is International Music Day, which means today is a perfect day to talk about frogs and zombie chickens. Just keep reading, it’ll make sense eventually. As I played through the Link’s Awakening remake, I found myself moving through the story at the pace I expected. I had cleared six of the dungeons, and now…
If you’re excited about Link’s Awakening for Nintendo Switch but can’t wait to play it (spoilers: we can’t either), we have a video for you! YouTuber and live streamer AbdallahSmash026 recently delved into the game’s Hero Mode in a no-death run to kick off the release of the game, and we have it featured on…
A new round of physical rewards celebrating the release of Link’s Awakening for Nintendo Switch has been announced for My Nintendo in Japan. The three new items include a functional and fashionable smartphone ring designed to look like the shield from the remastered release, a replica Magic Powder pouch, and a set of sticker sheets featuring characters…
It’s the eve before fans worldwide land on the sandy shores of Koholint Island, and the reviews for Link’s Awakening on Nintendo Switch are out — and largely positive! Co-developed by Grezzo, the same company that breathed new life into Ocarina of Time and Majora’s Mask for the 3DS, Link’s Awakening (2019) promises to paint…
Link’s Awakening arrives on Friday, and to celebrate, we are teaming up with AbdallahSmash026 for a prize pack launch giveaway! One grand prize winner will score a Switch Lite, a copy of Link’s Awakening and a Link amiibo. The second place winner receives a copy of Link’s Awakening and a Link amiibo, and third place…
Recently, IGN’s Jonathon Dornbush sat down with Bill Trinen from the Nintendo Treehouse to take a closer look at the customizable Chamber Dungeons in the Link’s Awakening remake for Nintendo Switch. From a glimpse at Dark Link, who can be scanned into the game via the upcoming Link’s Awakening amiibo, to bomb-raining boss fight action,…
In July, we reported that a new Chain Chomp figure was available as a prize for winning the Trendy Game in Link’s Awakening, but Nintendo had not shared any official information about the new item until now. Two new tweets from the official Legend of Zelda Twitter account reveal both Goomba and Piranha Plant figures…
SNES Nintendo Switch Online Today’s Nintendo Direct gave us some new surprises and some not-so-new information. First off, subscribers of Nintendo’s online service for the Switch will now be able to enjoy a selection of SNES titles for free, including A Link to the Past. The first batch of games are set to launch tomorrow.…
Last weekend at PAX West 2019, our friend AbdallahSmash026 was given the opportunity to record direct feed footage of the new Link’s Awakening demo. He has since shared a complete playthrough of Key Cavern, including the boss battle against Slime Eyes, and has uploaded it for everyone to enjoy. I’ve always considered this to be…
Attendees of PAX West are in for a treat today, according to Nintendo of America. In a tweet issued on the official account, the company is issuing a challenge titled #LinksAwakeningPinChallenge where event-goers can obtain pins of each of the instruments in Link’s Awakening. These include: Full Moon Cello Conch Horn Sea Lily’s Bell Surf…
Nintendo is a developer that often likes to hint about its works in progress, and unannounced Zelda games are no exception. With the Link’s Awakening remake for Nintendo Switch on the horizon, bits and pieces of new information are filtering through, but it appears many of us missed series producer Eiji Aonuma’s nod to the…
With the release of the Link’s Awakening remake just a little over a month away, many retailers have revealed their pre-order bonuses for those who don’t mind cashing in on some sweet pre-order goodness. Here is what you can expect to receive when you pre-order the game in your region: In the United States, GameStop…
The hype that I have for the Link’s Awakening remake has been bottled up and it can no longer be contained. Every single screenshot, gameplay video, new feature, and everything else make me more and more excited. Link’s Awakening was, like for many I’d imagine, my first foray into the mostly wonderful world of handheld…
