Waves of new official Zelda merchandise and promotional crossovers have arrived from Nintendo, and most of it seems to be coming to Japan only. There are some exceptions, however, as a handful of items and sweepstakes opportunities have popped up exclusively for My Nintendo Rewards members in the United States. First up, fans in Japan…
We knew from as early as February 2023 that Gibdo would make their return to a mainline The Legend of Zelda game with Tears of the Kingdom. The undead creeps appeared only briefly in the trailer from that month’s Nintendo Direct, but one screenshot was enough to introduce their grotesque new look. Most notable was…
The Legend of Zelda series is known not just for its adventurous gameplay and iconic characters, but also for its ability to evoke deep emotions in players. From heart-wrenching sacrifices to triumphant victories, these moments resonate with fans long after the game is over. Join us as we take a look at the top 10…
Back when Tears of the Kingdom released, there were several marketing promotions to get fans excited for the launch. For example, Nintendo World in New York City had a midnight release party along with a Zelda themed Switch. These various promotional initiatives did their jobs correctly and Tears of the Kingdom went on to be…
According to the Nintendo Everything translation of Tears of the Kingdom: Masterworks, the recent Switch title was almost called “Tears of the Dragon”. With the recent publication of The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom: Masterworks in Japan, fans have quickly translated many of the passages and interviews from the large book. One such…
I wasn’t the biggest fan of Yunobo at first. He’s introduced as a fumbling coward and doesn’t seem to change during the events of Breath of the Wild. Then, when Age of Calamity’s DLC mission in Kakariko Village came out, Yunobo started to really grow on me. After defeating the Yiga Clan, he tells Daruk…
It seems the floodgates have opened with Zelda content as of late, and the new release of the Tears of the Kingdom Master Works book is certainly contributing to that. The book released August 30, and fans worldwide are eagerly sharing their findings from their freshly arrived preorders to the public online. The official Legend…
The Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 LEGO set released today, September 1, 2024. This set is the first-ever based on the Legend of Zelda series. Specifically, and as explained by its name, it is based on both the Ocarina of Time and Breath of the Wild games. This set’s main feature is the option to create…
Tears of the Kingdom is arguably one of the greatest Zelda games of the Nintendo Switch era. From its stellar gameplay to its fun building mechanics, right down to the vast exploration and entrancing soundtrack. Many different factors come together to make a video game iconic, and the music is one of them. It helps…
Australian clothing brand Black Milk recently collaborated with Nintendo on a Legend of Zelda line for the second time. Many of the clothing items are based off The Wind Waker, Majora’s Mask, Ocarina of Time, Twilight Princess, Breath of the Wild, and of course Tears of The Kingdom. These beautiful pieces are crafted with the…
Tears of the Kingdom is approaching another monumental sales landmark. According to a report by Famitsu Sales, Tears has sold 1,998,388 physical copies in Japan and is expected to surpass 2,000,000. It will become the second Zelda game ever to surpass 2,000,000 sales in Japan, after Breath of the Wild. Tears of the Kingdom has…
As the plethora of Korok torture memes from Tears of the Kingdom shows, not everyone appreciates the cuteness of those little leafy guys. Perhaps it’s their constant need for attention, always asking to be lugged not just a little ways away, but often up a cliff or on the other side of an enemy camp.…
The wait is finally over! The prototype of Good Smile Company’s highly detailed Figma posable figurine of Ganondorf from Tears of the Kingdom is complete, and the figurine is available for preorder in the United States and Canada. Much like Link’s Figma set, various parts are included with Ganondorf to help replicate scenes from the…
The Legend of Zelda franchise has been host to a number of unique dungeons and mechanics over the years. Some have lasted across multiple iterations, while others faded into obscurity (poor Spinner, you deserved better). One incredibly common theme across all of the games is, unsurprisingly, darkness and light. For all the posturing around good…
The opening of Tears of the Kingdom shattered our hearts as Link, injured and in pain, used the last of his strength to reach for his falling princess and missed her reaching hand by a fraction. Link failed again; Princess Zelda’s soul was lost to the abyss, trapped in the time of the Zonai when…
