Nintendo’s financial report results for Quarters Three and Four 2024 are weighed in. It appears the Switch is in the endgame to become the Big N’s bestselling console of all time. While Switch sales have expectedly declined since its successor was made known, numbers for the sunsetting console are clocking in at impressive rates. We…
As fans wade through a quiet video game winter for the highly anticipated Switch 2 console, some have noticed that Nintendo has filed several patents in the background. The patents seem to contain information about Joy-Con charging docks, a capability for a Pro Controller to spit in half for mouse use, and updated trademarks concerning…
Could this be a sign? Keen-eyed spectators have spotted something legendary in the new Super Nintendo World theme park that’s currently under construction. The park is located within Universal Studio’s Epic Universe park in Orlando, Florida and set to open this year May 22nd. The park’s website currently shows off concepts of the fun new…
Edit 01/30/25: Tingle Balloon Fight truly was a published DS game, but it was only available as a Club Nintendo Japan reward for members! The article is now edited to reflect the same. “Tingle-Tingle, Kooloo-LIMPAH! Become… A balloon?” Believe it or not, this variation of the famous phrase from our favorite middle-aged fairy could have…
The Switch 2 is finally a reality! (And yes, that’s the official name for the successor of the Nintendo Switch console.) After much online suspense, Nintendo made the first announcement for the highly anticipated console on January 16, 2025. Check out what Zelda Universe member Amanda has to say about it below!
The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences (AIAS) recently announced the nominees for the 28th annual DICE Awards. Echoes of Wisdom was nominated for “Adventure Game of the Year” alongside 1000xRESIST, ANIMAL WELL, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. While up against some incredibly strong competition, Princess Zelda…
At long last Nintendo has revealed their next console, officially called “Nintendo Switch 2,” alongside a sneak peek at what is apparently a new Mario Kart title and a Nintendo Direct slated for April 2, 2025. Sporting a slick new black design, the Nintendo Switch 2 introduces many new upgrades to its predecessor. Most obviously…
As we reflect on 2024 and look ahead to 2025, there are plenty of things for gamers to be excited about as we celebrate the New Year. Nintendo seems to be celebrating their wins too. Recently they shared an adorable new Echoes of Wisdom artwork of Princess Zelda and Tri on social media. “Looking forward…
In a surprising turn of events, the colorful Playstation 5 platforming game Astro Bot won over the hearts of players and judges alike at The Game Awards on December 12 in a winning sweep, along with the independent mobile game Balatro. Astro Bot was crowned Best Action / Adventure Game and Best Family Game over…
Hey, who put chocolate in my Zelda? The popular toy giant’s partnership with Nintendo continues with a new line of collectible cards featuring Tears of the Kingdom screenshots and artwork. The cards will be available at Japan retailers December 23rd, and each card will be packaged with a twinset of chocolate flavored wafers. According to…
On December 4, Nintendo announced that active Nintendo Switch Online members will be able to pre-order the Alarmo alarm clock starting sometime in mid-December 2024. The demand for the device has been so high that they had to limit pre-orders in Japan by utilizing a lottery system back in October. Originally, general sales for Alarmo…
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s… real life Zonai devices? Yes, that’s exactly what they are. Well, at least as gacha toys. Bandai has apparently partnered with Nintendo to sell small toys based on Zonai parts from Tears of the Kingdom. The parts feature common Zonai items such as the Fan, Wheel, Rocket,…
In a recent interview with BBC Newsbeat, Echoes of Wisdom directors Tomomi Sano and Satoshi Terada joined series producer Eiji Aonuma to discuss players’ reception to the latest Zelda installment. A playable Princess Zelda wasn’t the only massive departure from the other games in the series. Introducing an entirely new system of traversal and combat…
While most of the attention surrounding The Legend of Zelda games continues to be around 3D installments, Eiji Aonuma recently went on the record in an interview with Famitsu about the future of top-down 2D games. Prior to Echoes of Wisdom, we haven’t seen a top-down 2D game since A Link Between Worlds back in…
The holiday shopping season is in full swing, and with it comes a sleighful of opportunities for gamers on the snow-capped horizon. Nintendo announced in a press release on Tuesday that there will be a nice variety of Black Friday promotions on their products at various retailers including Nintendo eShop and the Nintendo Store website.…
