Nintendo released a very quirky, unexpected game yesterday called NES Remix. The game is essentially a giant mash-up of NES games, with unique challenges for different games presented. Certain “remix” levels are also present, in which some new twists are added to a game. There are a ton of Zelda ones in here too;…
Zelda Williams was born to the famous Academy Award-winning Robin Williams, whose love of the original Legend of Zelda caused him to name his daughter after the titular character in the game. While being named after a famous video game character does not guarantee that one will love Nintendo, or even video games as a…
Okay, so this is a pretty cool cover of a classic Zelda theme. The underworld theme from The Legend of Zelda (also known as the dungeon theme) is some of the most memorable music from any Zelda game, and it is certainly a very catchy 8-bit theme. YouTuber Jaron Davis took this theme and transformed it…
Most of you, if not all, should be familiar with the famous Zelda treasure chest which is included in many A Link Between Worlds game bundles and limited edition packages. It also comes as a pre-order bonus in several countries. While it was initially announced to be a GAME UK exclusive, this Zelda collectible is traveling across the globe. It…
When it comes to loving your hobbies, it’s great to be able to let other like-minded people know with stylized pieces of merchandise. Popular choices include messenger bags, watches, buttons, patches and just about anything you can find at the back of a Sun Coast Video or similar media shop with a rack of anime…
Welcome back to another edition of Music Monday. When dungeons are filled with monsters like Wallmasters and ReDead, it’s easy to get creeped out. This week we’re highlighting some of our favorite rock covers of dungeon themes! Musical selections after the jump.
The iconic music that plays on the title screen of The Legend of Zelda originally wasn’t even intended to be in the game. In fact, Zelda series composer Koji Kondo wanted an arrangement of the famous impressionist piece Bolero by Maurice Ravel was going to be the original music for the title screen and the overworld.…
For a limited time, Club Nintendo is offering a downloadable copy of the original Legend of Zelda. The game can be redeemed for 150 coins and is playable on the 3DS. This is a great opportunity for those of you who bought the Wii U and The Wind Waker bundle pack. Just visit the Club Nintendo website to…
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Nintendo Famicom (known as the NES in North America and Europe) that occurred this past July, Japanese record company Nippon Columbia has announced that they will be releasing a large collection of game music from the console, titled “Nintendo Famicom Music” in Japan later this year. The collection…
The artist Bill Mudron may be well-known by some of the Zelda community, but for those who don’t know him, let me fill you in. About two years ago he came up with the idea of a hand-drawn map of NES Hyrule in order to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the first Zelda game. His maps were…
The Zelda franchise has taken both East and West by storm for over twenty years. From the beginning, almost each new Nintendo system wound up with access to one or more Zelda titles, all of which are still popular enough today to warrant multiple digital copies becoming available. The promotional disc that came with The…
The game that started it all, The Legend of Zelda on NES, is now available for download on the Nintendo Wii U Virtual Console via the eShop today in North America, Europe and Japan. It is $4.99, £3.49 and 500 Yen respectively. For those who may not be aware, eShop games on the Wii U support Off-TV play, meaning…
Many video games are predictable (especially more recent games). Numerous enemies will react in the same way, items will always be in the same spot, etc. Have you ever thought that a game might be so predictable that it plays exactly the same way every time? YouTube user Sean Klitzner has. Sean put together a very…
The amazing Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D released last week, and GameXplain have an interesting video to celebrate the 3DS’ latest instalment of platforming goodness. In this episode of Cool Bits, Cranky Kong makes a reference to a renowned Zelda meme. While browsing his shop for power-ups, the grouchy old ape will mutter many things…
If you’re new to the concept of 3D printing, it’s a constantly evolving and relatively new art form that is becoming a hobbyist phenomenon. 3D printers use a digital model and recreate it in physical form, adding layers onto material in correspondence with the digital dimensions. The Hyrule Foundry has created every single quest item…
