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Fanart Friday: The Legend of Zelda goes retro

Today is the release date for Ultimate NES Remix in North America, and to celebrate this occasion we at Zelda Universe have decided to go retro with this week’s Fanart Friday. Wielding his original sword and shield, Link faces off with two Octorocks in this brilliant depiction of the very first Legend of Zelda game. This charming piece by BrokenTeapot of…

Nintendo patents Game Boy emulator for mobile devices

On November 27, Nintendo filed a patent with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a software emulator that would potentially be used with Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance titles. Although this might not be new for Nintendo, the patent specifically mentions that the emulator would be for use…

Reggie on why you should upgrade to the Wii U

When Nintendo launched the Wii U in late 2012, the console did not fly off the shelves as they anticipated. This holiday, however, we will most likely start seeing an increase in sales due to the popularity of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Mario Kart 8. It seems that a lot of Nintendo fans have not…

The best Black Friday deals for your Rupees

The annual shopping apocalypse known as Black Friday will soon be upon us, and come the end of the week, eager deal-seekers will be gobbling down their turkey dinner and running out to the nearest big box retailer to snap up the best deals. For those of you who have been holding out on purchasing any…

Glitchy goodness appears in Smash Bros. for Wii U

Miiverse user T-man has posted some rather interesting screenshots and videos regarding his very “special” copy of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. Though it appears that his is the only copy thus far to have produced these hilarious glitches, it looks to be a legitimate case of a corrupted piece of software. The glitches cause weird…

Creative Endorsement Program to incorporate Nintendo IPs

Good news, fellow gamers! President Satoru Iwata announced today via livestream that Nintendo IPs will be available for usage online through the Creative Endorsement Program established by Nicovideo. What does this mean? “Let’s Play” videos, music covers, fan art, and even fan projects like the Ocarina of Time 2D demake can be posted online as “derivative works” without…

Miyamoto vetoed a Zelda-esque Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker

The upcoming Wii U puzzler, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, initially resembled the Zelda series in design according to a GameSpot interview with producer Koichi Hayashida. The resemblance was too close for Shigeru Miyamoto’s comfort, who had the final say on the game’s design. Brainstorming for the game’s design began during development of the smash hit Super Mario 3D World,…

Download Super Smash Bros. for Wii U now, play later

Nintendo of America has recently announced that players who have opted into the downloadable version of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U will be able to preload the majority of the game before its release. This download-now-play-later model will work for people who have pre-ordered from Nintendo.com, the Nintendo eShop, and select retailers. The benefits of this option…

N64 vs. 3DS: A side-by-side comparison of Majora’s Mask

Do we even need to mention the unadulterated excitement that is surrounding the impending release of Majora’s Mask 3D? Of course not! That being said, many of us are wondering what the differences between the beloved N64 version and the 3DS remake will be. We already know that the artwork is stunning, but what does this mean for…

Loot Crate and Nintendo team up for Amiibo delivery

Nintendo will be teaming up the subscription-based service Loot Crate to deliver their new Amiibo figures to members starting this holiday season. Yoshi, Donkey Kong, Pikachu and Mario are confirmed to be part of this package, with several more characters yet to be revealed. Loot Crate CEO Chris Davis commented on the collaboration, “We are honored to…

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