The GDC (Game Developers Conference) 2024 is looking to be a promising one. This year’s event, which takes place from March 18th through March 22nd, will be hosting some exciting talks on two of the most critically acclaimed games of last year, Tears of the Kingdom and Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Here is a preview…
“The homely feeling of this well, coupled with it’s convenience to a Shrine of Light, made this my go-to location for a long time during my playthrough.”
Of all the characters roaming the vast wilds of Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, few are as legendary as the “Duchess of Downhill.” Not only is she an incredible mountaineer who is capable of living atop the freezing cold Hebra mountains, but she’s also a Shield Surfer without compare. I am…
Breath of the Wild sparked a new era of designs for Princess Zelda both in-game and fan made. Gone are the pretty-in-pink princess designs; in its place is a shade of blue perfect for adventuring around Hyrule. But what would happen if the two designs are combined? Hannah Alexander has the answer. Hannah Alexander is…
Tears of the Kingdom has already received a number of accolades from various publications and award shows, but another reputable ceremony coming in March is preparing us for a fresh round of laurels. Game Developers Choice Awards 2024 has reviewed all of the best games of last year and compiled the finalists in a comprehensive…
Whether you have grown up with the nostalgic sights and sounds of video games or have casually hummed to their catchy tunes from time to time watching your family or friends play, you probably have this person to thank: Koji Kondo. This fine gentleman was one of the first individuals to master 8-bit music long…
Rumblings have been rippling in the online community that the Legend of Zelda franchise could arrive in officially licensed Lego sets in the near future. No official word has cropped up from the famous toy building brand or Nintendo at this time, but due to the fact that there are already officially licensed Super Mario…
“You shall not pass!” That was clearly the collective statement from Awesome Games Done Quick (AGDQ) to the calamitous effects of cancer. Last week, hundreds of volunteers, speedrunners, and gaming enthusiasts alike came together in Pittsburgh, PA to host the renowned speedrunning marathon for a solid week straight. The fundraising event was for the Prevent…
Ever since Eiji Aonuma first revealed the gameplay of Tears of the Kingdom to the world, the adorable Koroks with rather heavy backpacks has been capturing the hearts of players. Thousands of them were able to help the forest cuties reach their friends, and some players displayed their affection towards them in rather peculiar ways.…
It’s been seventeen years since we’ve seen Ganondorf in a canon Zelda game, and while the wait was long and arduous, Tears of the Kingdom was definitely worth it. Being a sequel to Breath of the Wild, Tears of the Kingdom shares many traits with its sibling, which include telling the narrative in a nonlinear…
“The Legend of Zelda? Oh, I know that game. It’s the one where you play as this green-clothed elf with a sword and shield named Zelda, right?” These words are probably familiar (and tiresome) to you if you are a longtime fan of the series. While The Legend of Zelda has definitely garnered global fame…
Half a year removed from Tears of the Kingdom’s electrifying release, director Hidemaro Fujibayashi and series producer Eiji Aonuma have met with many gaming publications to give the general public more insight into their feelings about their newest game and the state of the Zelda series. Early this month, Game Informer’s Brian Shea spoke with…
Tears of the Kingdom has pulled off another great feat and won IGN’s Game of the Year Award, a much-needed win as it had lost the Game of the Year title at this year’s Game Awards to Baldur’s Gate 3. This proved to be a tough year in general because of the many amazing titles…
To put it into perspective just how good things have been for Nintendo, we’re currently in the Switch’s sixth year on the market, the platform has been emphatically lapped by its competition in terms of hardware power, and yet 2023 may very well go down as Nintendo’s greatest year during the Switch era. It’s culture…
Much was discussed at length in the recently translated Nintendo Dream interview with Eiji Aonuma and Hidemaro Fujibayashi regarding Tears of the Kingdom, including the lore behind the sealing shrines, monster varieties, and Ganondorf’s development. But that’s not everything the dynamic developer duo revealed to the public, either. They had a lot to say on…
