After playing through the first part of Skyward Sword, I thought I’d share some of my initial impressions. I have just returned from being on holiday, which means that I’m likely quite far behind in the game than most of you who are reading this. Therefore I feel the need to add a disclaimer and…
A lot of Zelda fans have been contacting us outraged at the fact that Batman’s beating Zelda. No, this isn’t some sort of new fighting game but G4TV’s Deathmatch for the best video game of 2011. Round 1 saw The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword take out Uncharted 3, and it easily toppled FIFA 12…
Spoiler Warning: I hope it goes without saying, but guides for a brand new game include spoilers. If you haven’t played or haven’t finished Skyward Sword and don’t want to know specifics about sidequests or other parts of the game then please do not read the rest of this post. Most of the Zelda Universe…
The newest edition of Iwata Asks is out, and in it Shigeru Miyamoto, Aonuma, and Satora Iwata have discussed (amongst other things) the reasons why Skyward Sword took so long before it was finished, their experiences in creating this masterpiece, and events leading up to its official release. Hit the jump for some of the highlights…
Someone over at The Bit Block was playing Skyward Sword and discovered a secret cameo appearance by a familar Zelda character, albeit in the form of a small, plushie doll. The video is placed after the jump in case you haven’t gotten to play the game yet or you wish to discover this hidden cameo…
We’re hard at work on new Skyward Sword guides! Today, we’ve got details on completing two sidequests as well as updated boss strategies and item locations. We’ll be continually updating these guides as our staff plays through the game. There are many more guides currently in progress that will be published in the coming days.…
You may have seen these trailers before, but previously they were only in Japanese. Now they’ve been released in English, so character text and action icons can finally be understood. The first trailer showcases a particular island in the sky that Link can travel to, and the second features more of the game’s main location. …
Skyward Sword was released across the US and Canada today, meaning that there are now a whole lot of Zelda fans looking for somewhere to discuss the new game, whether in the form of sharing their experiences, pondering the game’s mysteries or even asking for help with one of the game’s puzzles. If you’re one…
Thank you for journeying with us for the last 25 days and looking back at some of the most memorable moments in Zelda’s history. We hope that you’ve enjoyed reading these articles and that they’ve kept you entertained while you’ve been waiting for Skyward Sword. The good news is that your wait is over! If…
I’m typing this at you from my bed. I’m having trouble sleeping, though I’ve been up since 7am and it’s just after 2am now. I’ve set my phone alarm to 10am – Gamestop and my local mall don’t open until noon so that’ll be more than enough time to get ready and get my copy.…
Youtube user ArtificialFear has uploaded a metal version of Skyward Sword’s main theme. You can hit the jump to view the video, or check out his channel for about 10 other Legend of Zelda song covers.
A lot has happened this year. Nintendo has celebrated anniversaries in the past, but I think it’s safe to say that what they’ve done for the Legend of Zelda outshines anything else they’ve ever done. Better yet, this year won’t be the end of the festivities. The Legend of Zelda concert series will be going…
Destructoid has compiled a list of the top ten most difficult Zelda dungeons ever in honor of Skyward Sword’s release this week. It’s a well-rounded list, covering dungeons from all across the series’s 25 years. Chad Concelmo, writer of the list, stresses that he is a huge fan of the Zelda games, and loves all…
Now that Skyward Sword has been officially released in Europe, the UK has aired a launch trailer for the game, featuring a new version of part of the original Zelda theme. This trailer is largely spoiler free, mainly featuring the gameplay elements of the game. However, if you’ve gone this far and still don’t know the…
The Skyward Sword Official Site has received yet another update! Two new videos have been posted! The first video features the game’s hint movies, which are from the Sheikah stones all over the land of Hyrule. The second video features the game’s bosses gauntlet mode, which is called the Lightning Round Challenge. This post contains…
