The Super Smash Bros. series, on top of providing a unique and phenomenal string of fighting games, is known for its diverse amount of content, particularly in recent titles. That’s very much the case with the upcoming Wii U release — despite director Masahiro teasing images and details every week for well over a year, Nintendo still apparently…
Here at Zelda Universe, we can’t get enough of the legendary Nintendo of America President, Reggie Fils-Aime. Only this year, we’ve seen him accept our ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, his robotic imposter Reggie Fils-A-Mech blasting away doubtful employees, and his loud excitement for pancakes. It’s his array of timeless quotes during past E3 conferences, Nintendo Directs…
If you’re curious about the Zelda and Nintendo homages in Bayonetta 2, but are hesitant to drop cash on the game itself, then the Wii U eShop is offering the perfect opportunity for you to dip your toes in for free. Or, if you’re a hack-and-slash fanatic like me who loved the first game, then you can get…
Between all the hype and excitement for the recent Nintendo releases, I’m afraid it’s now time for some sad news, especially for those in the UK. Official Nintendo Magazine is now coming to a close, as confirmed by publisher Future and Nintendo UK. Issue 114, the very last issue of the magazine, will hit stores next week…
For the first time in four years, Nintendo will not be hosting a booth at the annual New York Comic Con in Manhattan, according to Nintendo World Report. Not much of an explanation is given as to why, however it was confirmed by an official representative about a week before the events were set to…
Want to have an accurate perception as to how long the line was at the Nintendo World Store in New York City during the Hyrule Warriors launch? Perhaps you simply enjoy seeing people stand in ridiculously long lines, waiting for the latest Zelda game? Either way, this video is for you! The footage captures the anticipation Hyrule Warriors managed…
The flagship store Nintendo World in New York City’s Rockefeller Plaza saw an enormous crowd for the highly anticipated launch of Hyrule Warriors this past weekend. A mecca for gaming fans, the lines at the store superseded the supply employees could provide. With most of the attendees in search for a limited edition copy of the game sold…
With perhaps a nostalgic nod to the alternative Game Boy Color designs, Nintendo will release a new look for the 2DS along with the release of Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. According to Destructoid, they will arrive in red and blue and will be entirely transparent, giving users a look into the inner workings of the console.…
The official commercials for Hyrule Warriors have hit the airways in the UK, just as they have in the United States. They showcase the elegant nature of war with battle footage from several prominent characters in the game, serving as a great teaser before the game’s release in the UK on September 19. They also highlight the…
In case you missed it last week, Nintendo Treehouse graced the internet once again; the first time since E3 earlier this year. What did they happen to showcase at this special event? Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, Bayonetta 2, Smash Bros. for 3DS, Ultimate NES Remix, Fantasy Life, and, of course, Hyrule Warriors! The Treehouse team showcased a few characters…
With the exciting release of the new Super Smash Bros. for 3DS only a few weeks away, clips and footage of the game are now popping up all over the internet more than ever. Now, thanks to a recent video by GameXplain, fans will finally have a glimpse of what their favorite Super Smash Bros. characters will look like…
Travel back to the year 1987 and you’ll find 7-year-old avid gamer, Joe Granato. He loved spending his days fighting to save Hyrule or rescuing the Princess from the clutches of the evil King Koopa. Playing the NES inspired him to create his own game called Mystic Searches, complete with music, sound effects and storyline.…
Nintendo has released an official commercial for their latest title, Hyrule Warriors, on the company’s official YouTube channel. The commercial is roughly 35 seconds long, but definitely makes good usage of its short time; a large portion of the trailer consists of gameplay from various locales. It’s good to see an official commercial finally arise for the…
Some of you might have heard that Nintendo released a surprise demo in the Japanese eShop for Super Smash Bros. 3DS, which gives the Japanese folks the opportunity to test out five characters. You might think, “How unfair is that?!”, but do not worry! Japan aren’t the only ones who get this demo. During Nintendo’s Treehouse Twitch…
Nintendo Treehouse are set to showcase a slew of exciting upcoming games for Wii U and 3DS in a livestream tomorrow, September 12. The stream will begin at 10am PT, and will last for eight hours. You can tune in on Nintendo’s Twitch.tv channel. Of course, the most interesting game for many Zelda Universe readers…
