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Happy 124th Birthday, Nintendo!

124 years ago, Nintendo was founded on September 23rd, 1889. In the beginning, the company produced Hanafuda cards, a type of playing cards which originated in Japan. Today, the company is now one of the most influential, beloved and consistently innovative companies in the gaming industry. It’s unfortunate that Hiroshi Yamauchi, former president and grandson…

GameXplain details The Wind Waker HD’s subtle changes

While Wind Waker HD did come with a bunch of obvious changes, such as high-definition quality and the removal of the Tingle Tuner, GameXplain takes a look at the more subtle ones in a little video overview. While graphics, story and side-quest changes are important, there are other important aspects as well. What kind of control…

The Wind Waker HD’s launch trailer has arrived!

The Wind Waker HD launched yesterday in North America for download via the Nintendo eShop, and with that, Nintendo has released the launch trailer for the game. The trailer showcases many key parts from the game’s story. Most notably, it shows Link obtaining the Master Sword and several clips of boss fights throughout the game. The Wind…

Wind Waker HD: GamePad vs. Pro Controller comparison video

GameXplain is back with yet another interesting WWHD comparison video, this time helping you decide which controller you might prefer to use with the game. The video notes that both the GamePad and the Pro Controller are very similar, with both featuring the same control stick and button layout. The biggest difference, of course, is…

New Smash Bros. Wii U screenshot: Link cheats on Zelda!

Between marriage proposals from Princess Ruto to a date with Marin, Link has always been a bit of a lady’s man. But longtime Zelink shippers like myself know his heart belongs to Zelda, especially after playing Skyward Sword. Talk about adorable! Seeing this shot from the upcoming Super Smash Bros. for Wii U of Peach and Link staring dreamily…

Hiroshi Yamauchi, former president of Nintendo, dies at age 85

Hiroshi Yamauchi, the great-grandson of Nintendo’s founder Fusajiro Yamauchi, has died of pneumonia. He passed away early this morning at a hospital in central Japan. In a statement from Nintendo, the company mourns the  “loss of the former Nintendo president Mr Hiroshi Yamauchi, who sadly passed away this morning.” Nintendo also confirmed Mr. Yamauchi’s funeral will…

The Wonderful 101 answers to Hyrule with “Lowrule”

Today is a great day for Wii U owners in North America, as Platinum Games’ newest, superhero-themed action title The Wonderful 101 has finally launched in your territory! And it isn’t letting up with its Zelda references, after previously hinting at the series’ Heart Pieces with “Hero Heart Fragments” and quoting the famous “It’s a…

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