As the release date for Skyward Sword HD approaches, Nintendo has begun its slow release of HD screenshots and key art from the game. This comes hot off the heels of tons of merchandising announcements like the steelbook, Korok collection, and the Zelda and Loftwing amiibo (the last of which left fans somewhat divided). The…
It’s a blessing. It’s a curse. It’s what you get for saying hello to people. At some point, a goodbye is coming, too. Not just to all the people you love and who love you back, but to the world as well. Eugene O’Kelly, Chasing Daylight: How My Forthcoming Death Transformed My Life It is…
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD releases in just a couple of months and Nintendo has shared some new details on the remaster this week, including the announcement of a new Zelda and Loftwing amiibo. Now the company has released some new screenshots and footage, showing a variety of different environments and sequences such…
With the impending release of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, Nintendo has decided to give fans another surprise: more merchandise! Nintendo Tokyo has recently announced that a variety of items inspired by the game are set to release on July 16, 2021, which is the same day that Skyward Sword HD will be…
Nintendo has revealed that a brand-new amiibo of Zelda and her blue Loftwing will arrive just in time for Skyward Sword HD on the Switch. A brief trailer was released yesterday to show off the gorgeous figurine, as well as its gameplay functionality in the upcoming HD remaster of the Wii adventure. Players can use…
From when my oldest child was two and a half until he was four, he went through a phase where he would constantly come out of his room when he should have been going to bed. Often immediately after we turned off the lights, but sometimes as much as an hour after, he would slink…
A lot of people miss the point of who and what Fi is. While many see her as a simple and often obtrusive guide in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, she serves a much more important — albeit subtle — purpose. And this purpose continues to have lasting effects on the games and the…
As part of The Legend of Zelda’s 35th-anniversary celebrations, it was announced that Skyward Sword would be making a return on July 16th, this time as an HD port to Nintendo Switch. Zelda players have had mixed feelings about this release announcement, as well as some divided opinions about the game itself. Skyward Sword takes place at the very beginning of…
A Wild ZUCast appeared! Ready for more of everything you loved from our last episode? We’ve got that! Ready to meet a new addition to our roster of talent? We’ve got that, too! Welcome to the sixteenth episode of the modern ZUCast! You can find the detailed lineup below, but here’s a taster of what…
One of the biggest reasons why the Legend of Zelda series resonates so deeply with players is because of its ability to create powerful and emotional moments. These are the moments that stick with people years after they have played the games. There are plenty of scenes that have made Zelda fans laugh with joy…
Have you ever stopped and really thought about why Nintendo hasn’t released Breath of the Wild 2 yet? Time and time again, the company says the game needs more time. They say that development is proceeding smoothly. They say more information is coming. They say we just need to be a little more patient. The…
In the Zelda series, Link is a silent protagonist that takes on immense challenges, all alone. He has no party to aid him in his ultimate quest. Long stretches of these games involve traveling through diverse landscapes to epic, and sometimes somber, music. In games like Breath of the Wild, he can travel for 20…
“Time passes, people move … Like a river’s flow, it never ends.” Sheik’s wise statement about time is aptly fitting for the constant changes and technological developments of the gaming industry. Game mechanics are an essential toolkit in a successful Legend of Zelda game, as they offer the franchise the ability to adapt to a…
Among the differing opinions surrounding The Legend of Zelda series, there seems to be one thing we are all in agreement on: the official timeline is dumb. It’s a downright mess that’s made many of us wonder why we begged Nintendo to give it to us in the first place. We can try to tie…
Skyward Sword HD’s box art and key art featuring Link, Fi and Girahim have both been revealed. The key visual features the same art as the box, except it is adapted to a wider, more horizontal view. It is worth noting that Skyward Sword HD’s key visuals are almost identical to the original version’s, while…
