GameXplain has uploaded the opening cutscene from the English localization of Hyrule Warriors, and the game begins very much like other Zelda titles do — with one interesting catch. Please stop here if you want to avoid any and all spoilers. Instead of Link waking up from an ominous nightmare, this time it is Princess Zelda who does…
Nintendo has announced that a Hyrule Warriors demo will be available at select retailers before its September 26 release date in North America. You are given the choice to face off against the armies of evil as Link, Princess Zelda, or Midna, and are given the opportunity to challenge the classic Zelda boss King Dodongo. Nintendo says that the…
One of the most exemplary couplings of video game history almost never happened according to the recent revealing of scans from Nintendo’s 1993/1994 Character Reference Guide. These images were shown to IGN recently by Console Wars author Blake J. Harris and were taken from A Link to the Past. Each image includes a tidbit of trivia about the characters with…
Nintendo of America has released another set of English versions of a duo of Hyrule Warriors trailers, this time being based on Fi and Princess Zelda The two trailers previously debuted on Tecmo Koei’s Japanese YouTube channel over the past two weeks. While these English versions are near identical, they do reveal several English translations for the game, such as…
Last month, Princess Zelda stepped up and proved herself more than worthy of being considered as a capable fighter. We have been introduced to several characters through the Hyrule Warriors trailers, and watched in awe at the various fighting styles used against huge armies of enemies. Now, the princess is back again with a new secret weapon.…
The relationship between Link and Princess Zelda has become a staple throughout the Zelda series. In this piece of artwork titled “The Legend of Zelda – How to win a Princess’s kiss” by KejaBlank, Link is finally rewarded for his heroic efforts in Ocarina of Time with a simple kiss. Fantasizing about this event since she was 16, KejaBlank has dreamed of…
Over the past couple of weeks, Nintendo has released four character trailers in Japan for the upcoming Hyrule Warriors based around Link (one where he wields a Magic Rod and another where he fights with his signature sword and shield), Princess Zelda, and Impa. Now, Nintendo of America has finally released these trailers for the English-speaking masses. The trailers…
The first details on Hyrule Warriors DLC have been announced. Alternate costumes for Link and Zelda, which draw on their look in Twilight Princess, will be available for download. According to Nintendo Life, the Link costume and two others are part of a “Courage” costume pack that will be included in Japan with the game.…
In Nintendo’s latest trailer, the iconic damsel in distress finally takes a stance and shows the evil forces not to mess with a Hylian princess. Following the recent character trailer on Impa, now Princess Zelda takes the stage. We’ve seen her make small appearances already, but now we get to finally witness what the next heir of Hyrule…
They say that light cannot exist without darkness, and that fact cannot be expressed any more explicitly than in this stunning piece of artwork by yakiteri on DeviantArt. The attention to detail in the art is astounding, and the contrast between the two princesses is what caught my eye instantly. Zelda is so vibrant and full of life, while Hilda…
During E3, Eiji Aonuma took the time to demo the upcoming Wii U title Hyrule Warriors with GameSpot. Described as a “celebration title” of the Legend of Zelda franchise, the demo begins in Hyrule Field with Princess Zelda leading her troops into battle with a horde of enemies to fend off. Zelda is not your typical damsel in distress…
New information has emerged about Tecmo Koei’s Hyrule Warriors, a spin-off from the main Legend of Zelda franchise that was shown off heavily this year at E3. New playable characters, items, and stages were explained in more detail on the Japanese website 4Gamer, as well as a very large batch of brand new screenshots from the game. Author’s note:…
While we have now confirmed that it is in fact Link in the trailer for Zelda Wii U, in an interview with IGN, Eiji Aonuma talked about the possibility of having Zelda as a protagonist in the franchise. He stated that while it is an idea that he is interested in, there’s something very special about the…
During the Nintendo Digital Event at E3, a new trailer was revealed for upcoming Wii U spin-off Hyrule Warriors. It is set to release in North America on September 26, 2014, at retail and on the eShop. The trailer reveals Princess Zelda and Midna as playable characters, and of course includes more gameplay of Link and Impa in action.…
Today is Friday, and that means it’s time for some incredible Zelda fan art! Today’s featured piece, “Zelda and Link”, was done by EshiraArt of DeviantArt. Although perhaps not intended, it seems to portray the scene in Ocarina of Time where Zelda sends Link seven years back in time, an emotional moment to say the least. This appears…
