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Visions in Ocarina of Time 3D

A few weeks ago, it was reported that The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D would be using a guide system of some sort, to give players a little extra help if they got stuck while playing. It had been rumoured that the game was going to use a super guide system, which would…

Small Changes to Ocarina of Time 3D

For the most part, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D stays true to its roots of the Nintendo 64 classic. There have been no new temple additions, no new sidequests or items, nothing that really changes the story of the game itself. It stays true to The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.…

Rumor: Famitsu details the 3DS eShop

So, here’s what we’ve all been waiting for:  some info on the Nintendo 3DS eShop. According to Famitsu Magazine, the virtual shop will be available to Japanese gamers through the system update in June.  The update will also come with some Virtual Console titles, as well as some 3DSWare content, similar to things like Face…

Ocarina of Time 3D’s Improved Water Temple

Ah, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time‘s infamous Water Temple. Raising and lowering water levels, constantly putting on and taking off the Iron Boots, and that pesky Dark Link battle (good thing we always have Din’s Fire!). Many Legend of Zelda fans rank the Water Temple as their least favourite temple out of any…

The Very First Ocarina of Time 3D Review

[youtube]QvaN4D7AI7I[/youtube] The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D has received its very first review, from GamePro Germany! Check out the video above to hear what Nino Kerl from GamePro had to say about his experience with the game. That is, if you’re lucky enough to understand German. “But Zelda Universe! I don’t understand German!”…

IGN built their own Project Cafe

Earlier this year, IGN published a report with some insider information about Nintendo’s new home console, nicknamed Project Cafe, including a number of specific hardware specifications. Using this information, they took it upon themselves to find PC parts comparable to the list of alleged Project Cafe hardware, and put together their own Frankenstein-esque ‘Project Cafe’…

Nintendo 3DS System Update delayed

Since the release of the 3DS and the “Black Screen of Death” Nintendo has promised us a system update that will make the 3DS capable of browsing the internet, purchasing downloadable content from the “e-shop,” and transferring data from a DSi to a 3DS. Nintendo updated their website with this to say: “A new system…

What’s a Nintendo Feel?

Thanks to the Swedish gaming website Loading.se, a new rumour has sparked about Nintendo’s next home console – this time, in regards to its name. The website reports that the console is going to be called the Nintendo Feel, playing off the console’s apparent use of haptic feedback in its touchscreen controller. Haptic feedback is…

Nintendo planning small shipments for OOT 3D

According to AndriaSang.com, if you want Ocarina of Time 3D and live in Japan, you better pre-order it soon. Apparently, Nintendo is planning to deliver “extremely small” shipments to Japanese retailers, whether it’s a small store or a large store.  Nintendo is not allowing retailers to order a specific number of units, at least for…

Minimalist Video Game Characters

Have you ever thought how video game characters would look as little rectangles with only the most important identifying colors and details? In this lovely print by Lishoffs, many video game characters are featured in the most minimal colors and identifying features. How many can you name? Click the thumbnail to try and figure it…

New Ocarina of Time gameplay footage

We have a special treat for you today: two new videos of Ocarina of Time 3D gameplay! [YOUTUBE]h21j4dxdZ6c[/YOUTUBE] This one shows off the power of the 3DS’s gyro sensor and accelerometer.  In case you haven’t already heard, whenever you’re in first-person view, (looking around or using an item like the hookshot), you can move the…

New Ocarina of Time 3D footage

[youtube]2TRAJIjrRHc[/youtube] Nintendo of Japan has just released an updated video showcasing the current software lineup for the 3DS, including some new, clear footage of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D! Unfortunately, there isn’t a whole lot of it, but we now get to see Link riding Epona across Hyrule Field and fighting a…

‘Project Cafe’ confirmed and playable at E3

Nintendo Japan confirmed earlier tonight that their new console is underway, and will be released in 2012, just a year off! This announcement comes from a press release from the official Nintendo Japan website. “Nintendo Co. Ltd. has decided to launch in 2012 a system to succeed Wii, which the company has sold 86.01 million…

Ocarina of Time 3D box art released

Be sure to click the image for the full experience! The European box art for OOT 3D has been released!  It features Link riding through Hyrule Field on his trusty steed, Epona. If you look closely, you can see some of the landmark features of Ocarina of Time’s Hyrule: Death Mountain, with its classic swirling…

Even more Ocarina of Time 3D screens

That’s right! Even more OOT 3D screenshots have been released!   We’ve got everything from shops to bosses to towns to temples. One of the most notable ones is this title screen you see above.  The graphics are crisp, clear, and the flaming effect behind the text is stunning.  Another thing you might notice is that…

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