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News The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Developer Seemingly Revealed
Link's Awakening Switch players won't be surprised
Nintendo has become increasingly secretive about partner developers working on its first-party projects, but that hasn't stopped fans from finding out who might be involved with certain upcoming releases ahead of schedule. With this in mind, it's now seemingly happened again with next week's...
News Nintendo Teams Up With Lawson In New Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Campaign
Exclusive goodies available
Ahead of the launch of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom next week, Nintendo has been promoting the game in all sorts of ways. As part of this, it's teamed up with Lawson convenience stores in Japan. Although the campaign has been live since August, a new wave of goodies are coming next week on 24th September 2024, closer to the...
Random Zelda Fan Project Turns 'A Link To The Past' Into Roguelike Dungeon Crawler
Introducing 'Dungeons of Infinity'
Zelda fans are constantly reimagining Link's classic adventures, and with this in mind, one talented individual known as Justin Bohemier has spent over four years transforming the Super Nintendo hit A Link to the Past into a procedurally-generated roguelike dungeon crawler. Dungeons of Infinity is "not a ROM hack"...
PSA Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Has Reportedly Leaked Online In Full
Update: It might not be all that bad
Update [Mon 16th Sep, 2024 15:30 BST]: While it seems as though a few folks may have gotten their hands on early copies of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, initial reports that the game is accessible via emulators may have been premature. Evidence that the game is out there is certainly available...
News Nintendo Shows Off Some Friendly Faces You'll Meet In Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom
Zelda's new adventure is out later this month
Nintendo has been sharing regular information updates about Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and following an overview trailer yesterday, it's now detailed two of the characters Zelda will encounter in her new adventure. First up we have a look at 'The Great Fairy' who can apparently be found "somewhere" in...
News Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Overview Trailer Gives Us Another Tasty Look
Not long to go
Nintendo is going all-out on marketing for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom ahead of its launch later this month on 26th September 2024. The new Overview Trailer, posted earlier today, doesn't show off anything we haven't really seen before, but it's a nice amalgamation of footage from previous trailers and commercials. It goes...
Video New Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Japanese Commercials Released
We're now weeks out from release
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is just weeks out from launching on the Switch and Nintendo isn't holding back with its marketing campaign. Apart from some lifestyle ads here in the West, in Japan it's also releasing some new commercials. The latest ones give fans a closer look at Zelda and how she'll be able...
News Lon Lon Ranch Potentially Spotted In New Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Footage
Giddy up!
We're just over two weeks away from The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom's release, which means Nintendo is drumming up interest and giving us a few teases all across social media. And the company has done it once again today with some brief new gameplay footage featuring Zelda's horse-riding skills. We've seen Zelda ride a horse before...
Guide Where To Pre-Order Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom And Hyrule Edition Switch Lite
Get the best deals right here
One of the absolute highlights of the June 2024 Nintendo Direct was, without a doubt, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, a brand-new game in the series headed to Switch very soon. Pre-orders have now started to appear for the new title, as well as the gorgeous Nintendo Switch Lite: Hyrule Edition console that was...
News Here's Another Look At The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom World Map
Zelda's adventure is out later this month
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is just weeks out from release, but we already know a little bit about it thanks to hands-on impressions and some official gameplay reveals. The map of the Hyrule in this particular entry has also surfaced online in recent times, and now we've got another look courtesy...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom's Master Works Has Some Suggestions On Kass' Whereabouts
No light to illuminate our paths
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is absolutely stuffed to the brim with characters, mechanics, enemies, and things to do. However, one glaring omission is Kass, Breath of the Wild's travelling Rito minstrel. Luckily for fans, the recently released Master Works Book does propose a few scenarios as to where
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Almost Had A Different Name
Nintendo seriously considered 'Tears of the Dragon'
Video games undergo all sorts of changes during the planning and development phases, so it's no surprise to hear a different title was in serious consideration for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom at one point in time. This information comes from the new Zelda art book 'Master Works',...
Back Page Dark World, Lorule, Termina - A Voyage Home To Hyrule Via Zelda's 'Other' Worlds
Sat-Navi
In the magazine business, the Back Page is where you'd find all the weird goofs that we couldn't fit in anywhere else. Some may call it "filler"; we prefer "a whole page to make terrible jokes that are tangentially related to the content of the mag". We don't have pages on the internet, but we still love terrible jokes — so welcome to...
News Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Details Role Of Longtime Recurring Character
A mysterious man returns
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom will feature all sorts of familiar faces and recently Nintendo detailed one of the classic recurring characters in the series, who has now been about for over two decades. Warning, possible spoilers ahead... Right, with the warning out of the way, the character we're talking about here...
Dragon page
As the Western world waits for a localisation announcement, Zelda fans in Japan have been poring through The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Master Works, the latest tome dedicated to 2023’s Nintendo Switch masterpiece. Part art book, part development deep dive, part history lesson, Master Works delivers the final word on Tears...
Random Game Dev Builds Baffling Contraptions To Solve Zelda: TOTK Addison Puzzles
"H-he's standing!"
It's no secret that we love Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's Addison here at Nintendo Life (at least, I do), so when we heard that Affordable Space Adventures dev Nifflas was solving the NPC's sign-standing puzzles in creative ways, we had to take a look. Reader, we were not disappointed (thanks for the tip, d-slice). Now, when most...
Round Up The Previews Are In For The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom
It's sounding very promising!
Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is fast approaching and we've now got the first batch of preview impressions doing the rounds. This includes a "hands on" courtesy of our lovely senior video producer Alex Olney: "We left wanting more. Wishing we could stay on and progress further than we were allowed, wishing we could take a...
News The Legend Of Zelda '80s Cartoon Series Gets DVD Re-Release
"That's how I like to start a morning."
If you deem yourself the ultimate Zelda fan, no matter the quality of the product, then you should probably count The Legend of Zelda's '80s cartoon among your collection. Wait, you don't own it? Well, fortunately, DIC Entertainment's 13-episode run is getting a DVD rerelease later this year. Pre-orders for...
Video We've Played The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom - Here's 15 Minutes Of Gameplay
Rhoaming around
We are mere weeks away from the release of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom on 26th September and just to get the excitement levels even higher, we have a crisp 15 minutes of brand-new gameplay footage to share with you. The above footage comes from our recent trip to a hands-on event, where we got to play through the opening...
Hands On Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Brings Tantalising Creativity To The 2D Template
Echo, Echo, Echo, what's going on here?
It’s fairly safe to say that everyone was pretty jazzed when Nintendo announced The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. We haven’t had a new top-down Zelda game since 2013’s A Link Between Worlds, assuming of course you don’t count Tri Force Heroes, and if that was your mindset, we wouldn't entirely...
News Switch Online's Missions & Rewards Adds Zelda: Link's Awakening DX Icons
Play to earn
Nintendo has refreshed its monthly retro icons lineup for Switch Online members with a selection of tasty options from The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX. There are a total of five icons available and, as per usual, they'll cost 10 platinum points each to redeem. Just like Donkey Kong Country last month, however, you'll need to...
News Nintendo Releases Its First Commercial For Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom
"Save Hyrule your way"
We've officially made it to September, which means the new Switch exclusive Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom arrives later this month! Nintendo has been steadily promoting this one since its initial reveal in June and now it has taken its advertising to the next level with the game's very first commercial featuring two actors, pugs,...
News Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Reportedly Offers 'Normal' and 'Hero' Difficulty From The Get-Go
It's even more dangerous to go alone...
Nintendo brought the first publicly playable demo of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom to PAX West this weekend, and attendees were quick to spot one feature that is yet to be officially revealed. As highlighted on Twitter by @Nintendeal, it seems Echoes of Wisdom will offer both 'Normal' and 'Hero'...
News Zelda-Themed 'Hyrule Edition' Switch Lite Spotted At PAX West 2024
It's out later this month
PAX West 2024 is taking place this weekend in the US, and as part of the fun, Nintendo is showcasing upcoming games and hardware. This includes the Zelda-themed 'Hyrule Edition' Switch Lite, which will launch alongside the new Zelda game Echoes of Wisdom on 26th September. The first photos of this new themed Lite are now...
News Two Zelda amiibo Restocked Ahead Of Echoes Of Wisdom Launch (US)
Secure yours today
Update [Sun 1st Sep, 2024 00:30 BST]: Nintendo has now issued a formal reminder about US restocks of select amiibo ahead of the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Once again, this includes the Link's Awakening amiibo and the Wind Waker Zelda amiibo. Original article [Thu 15th Aug, 2024 01:45 BST]:
News Zelda Timeline Featuring Breath Of The Wild And Tears Of The Kingdom Spotted
A history of Hyrule at Nintendo Live 2024
Over the life of the Zelda series, the timeline has been a massive talking point with all sorts of information and discoveries shared. With this in mind, it's become the big talking point this weekend after a graphic was sighted at Nintendo Live 2024. Nintendo fansite Vooks is on the ground at this event in...
Feature The Return Of Lynels And Five Other Exciting Reveals In The Latest Zelda Trailer
Lynels and dungeons and tears, oh my!
A new trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is here and we are excited! So excited, in fact, that we have watched it another 20 times to narrow down our top reveals — the things that really got us beaming cheek to cheek. These aren't blink-and-you'll-miss-'em details like those we spotted after...
News Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Trailer Introduces Us To The 'Still World' And Dungeons
It's still dark in there
Nintendo has dropped a brand new trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and we finally know a little bit more about those rifts that cover Hyrule. The Still World is a brand new location that probably reminds you of the Dark World by its name alone, but it's a little bit more than that. In these rifts, Hyrule is...
News Zelda: TOTK 'Master Works' Art Book Looks Stunning In New Introductory Video
Launching in Japan this week
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is getting a 'Master Works' art book in Japan. For the time being, it is only launching in Japan, but those of us elsewhere can still get a glimpse at some of the goodies inside thanks to a new sneak peek trailer from publisher Ambit. @ZeldaOfficialJP shared the trailer on...
News Online 'Pop-Up Shop' Brings Former Japan-Exclusive Zelda Merch To My Nintendo Store (Europe)
Pin-ish Cap
After even more merch to pad out your Zelda collection? The European My Nintendo Store is now home to a special 'Pop-Up Store' section, stocked up with Hylian-themed pins and clothing — much of which has long been exclusive to Japan. Pin fans, this is one for you. The Zelda pop-up store is now home to seven exclusive pins available...
Random Nintendo Reveals The Player Prediction Methods Used To Cut Zelda: TOTK's Load Times
Depth dive
We quickly lost track of how many times we muttered "wait, how did Nintendo do that?" in our first few hours of playing The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. The fact that it runs on the Switch at all is a technical marvel, but arguably one of its most impressive feats is the expansive Depths and the nonexistent load times required...
News New Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Footage Gives A Whistle-Stop Tour Of Faron Wetlands
Deku-rating
Nintendo is ramping up the marketing for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom ahead of its 26th September launch. The latest teaser serves as a whistle-stop tour of the Faron Wetlands region, giving us a closer look at the new location. You might remember this region making an appearance in Nintendo's earlier 'Traversing Hyrule'...
Random Nintendo Created Its Own Zelda-Themed Social Media To Help TOTK Development
Like Like
We've heard of some fun development stories over the years, but we think this might be one of the best ones yet — Nintendo created an internal social media-like platform to help streamline development on the absolutely massive The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. (Thanks, GamesRadar!). Speaking at the Computer Entertainment...
News Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Will Be Playable At PAX West 2024
Alongside Super Mario Party Jamboree
We know — Gamescom hasn't even started yet and we're already looking ahead to the next gaming convention, PAX West 2024. With Nintendo in attendance, fans have been looking forward to seeing what the Big N is bringing to the show. And now, Nintendo has confirmed that The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and...
News Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom amiibo Functionality And Compatibility Revealed
Here's what you can expect
Back in June, it was discovered The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom would include amiibo support. We've got a little bit of extra information revealing how exactly amiibo functionality will work in the game. This information comes from the official Japanese game website, and according to a translation, amiibo will...
Poll Box Art Brawl: Zelda: A Link To The Past And Four Swords (GBA)
Portable magic
Welcome back to another edition Box Art Brawl! Last time, we were back with the Mega Man franchise to look at Mega Man Zero 3, the, uh, third entry in the Zero sub-series for GBA. As expected, the beautiful Japanese design won by a landslide, scoring 73% of the vote. The US variant bagged 17%, while the ghastly European design...
Video Cats, Butterflies, And Everything Else You Missed In The New Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Trailer
Not long to go now...
It's hard to believe that in a little under two months, we'll be experiencing yet another brand-new Zelda title on the Nintendo Switch. It's seems like only yesterday that we were analysing the third and final trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, yet here we are to take a look at Nintendo's latest bit of...
Deals More LEGO Zelda Deku Tree Pre-Orders Appear With Tempting Bundle Discount (UK)
Here's how to save £26!
The very first Legend of Zelda LEGO set is just weeks away from release, with the Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 shipping from 1st September. After initially selling out rather quickly, pre-orders are once again available with some new options appearing courtesy of the My Nintendo Store UK & Ireland. The set – which contains...
News Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Official Website Shows Off The Game's Support Cast
Introducing some new and friendly faces
There's still a fair bit of mystery surrounding the upcoming Switch exclusive Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Nintendo is drip-feeding us information here and there, and now it seems the official Japanese game site has lifted the lid on some of the supporting cast. If you're sensitive to spoilers, our advice is to...
Random Tears Of The Kingdom's Unbreakable Master Sword Reclaimed With Very Complicated Glitch
Masterful
Getting the Master Sword in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is a highlight. No matter how you come across it — whether by following the Geoglyph sidequest or simply stumbling upon it by chance — it's a magical moment, and gives you one of the best swords in the game. But what if we told you there was a way to make it even...
News Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom's Key Art Includes Some Surprises
Spoiler warning!
Earlier this week, we got another look at The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom including a new trailer, new screenshots and some new information. It seems a few other things have also been spotted since then. As highlighted by 'Stealth' on social media platform X, some surprises have been discovered in Japan's key art. This...
Video Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Channels Breath Of The Wild And Tears Of The Kingdom
Wilds of Wisdom
Did you enjoy that fabulous The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom trailer yesterday? Yep, we did too. So of course we're going to do a bit of a deep dive. Beyond the landscape of Hyrule, the horse riding, the smoothie-making, and the Waypoints, we've spotted a lot of similarities in Zelda's adventure with both
Gallery Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom New Art And Screenshots Revealed By Nintendo
It's Zelda on a horse!
Nintendo yesterday gave Switch fans a brand new look at The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, due out this September. In case you did miss it, it's going to come packed with all sorts of new (and familiar) characters and locations, along with some interesting new mechanics for Zelda (such as the ability 'Bind' objects and...
News New Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Trailer Highlights Smoothie Making, Horse Riding, And Waypoints
Zelda also gets a new ability
Nintendo has dropped a brand new The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom trailer on this fine Monday morning, showcasing the delights Hyrule. If you're a long-time Zelda fan, then seeing Hyrule again probably isn't anything new, but this is the first time we've got a good look at the map and the world in the upcoming...
Random New Zelda: OOT Speedrunning Route Requires A Wii U GamePad And A Rubber Band
But is it legal?
The world of Zelda: Ocarina of Time speedrunning is a wild one. The best of the best have Any% runs down to under four minutes these days, but there's still hope that it can be done faster. And so we reach the latest discovery, one that utilises a Wii U GamePad and a rubber band to shave three to four seconds off the current world...
Random Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Sold Better Than Tears Of The Kingdom Last Quarter
Showing the youngsters how it's done
Well, we weren't expecting this. After crunching some of the numbers from Nintendo's latest financial report, it turns out that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - which was a launch game in 2017, mind - actually sold better than its direct sequel, Tears of the Kingdom, during Q1 of FY2025 (cheers, Mr. Jon...
News Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom GameStop Pre-Order Revealed (North America)
Receive an exclusive fabric poster
Ahead of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom launch on the Nintendo Switch this September, GameStop has revealed the pre-order bonus it will be offering customers. This time it's an exclusive fabric poster (18" x 24") featuring an image of Princess Zelda, her new mysterious fairy friend Tri and the Tri Rod...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Soundtrack Now Available, But Only In Japan
You can import a copy, if you really want it
To mark the first anniversary of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom earlier this year, Nintendo lifted the lid on a new soundtrack featuring a whopping 344 tracks across 9 discs. The Limited Edition version also includes a Master Sword USB containing 15 high-resolution sound sources. As of this...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Ganondorf Figma Scores 2025 Release, Pre-Orders Now Live
"Do not look away"
After being teased earlier this year, Good Smile Company has finally given us a proper look at the upcoming Tears of the Kingdom Ganondorf figma and it's a beauty. Set to release in Q4 2025, the highly-detailed figure retails for $84.99 / €104 (or your regional equivalent) and pre-orders are now live from both the North...
Soapbox 20 Years After His Last Mainline Appearance, Tingle Deserves A Comeback
Yes, TWENTY years
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, Jim is manifesting a comeback for Zelda's most iconic NPC... If you have made it past the headline, chances are you fall into one of the following camps. One: You believe that...
Random Zelda: TOTK Meets Super Mario 64 In Latest Ridiculous Ultrahand Creation
Here we goooo!
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom players are still creating utterly ridiculous contraptions using the game's Ultrahand ability, but this latest build that injects a bit of Super Mario 64 into the experience might be one of the best ones yet. Posted to social media by @saiotoko002, the creation is undoubtedly bolstered by the...
News Zelda Producer Eiji Aonuma Says He's "Really Thrilled" About The First Lego Set
The Deku Tree is the "first element" represented in bricks
After ongoing rumours, The Legend of Zelda 'Great Deku Tree 2-in-1' set was finally confirmed earlier this year in May. Lego and Nintendo originally shared photos and price details about the set, and now in a new article on Lego's official website, Zelda series producer Eiji Aonuma has...
Random We'd Kill A Bokoblin To Get This Zelda: BOTW Switch Cartridge Case
Better than finding opals, anyway
One of the coolest examples of the emergent gameplay in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was the selection of outposts scattered throughout Hyrule, largely comprised of Bokoblins and other hapless beasts. Defeating them would unlock a nearby treasure chest, often containing a variety of goods including...
Talking Point Could Ganondorf Ever Be The Star Of A Zelda Game?
Gerudo or Gerudon't?
After decades of patiently explaining to elderly relatives, "No, Zelda is the princess", 2024 is going to be the year that Grandma is finally right. The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is boldly going where no mainline series entry has gone before by putting the titular princess in the driver's seat. How shocking! How bold!...
Reminder Zelda Switch Lite 'Hyrule Edition' Pre-Orders Are Now Live, Will You Be Getting It?
Update: Now available at GameStop
Update [Wed 17th Jul, 2024 00:30 BST]: Pre-orders for the Hyrule Edition Switch Lite console have now gone live at GameStop in the US, joining those at Best Buy as we had previously reported below. Once again, it will set you back $209.99. Check out our Switch Lite: Hyrule Edition pre-order guide for more details
Random Zelda Modder Brings TOTK's Fuse Ability To Ocarina Of Time
Who knew a Gossip Stone could be so useful?
If you cast your mind back to earlier this year, you might recall an Ocarina of Time mod from notCHase which added Tears of the Kingdom's Ultrahand ability to Link's 1998 adventure. It was an entertaining watch and, after watching a polygonal Hero of Time
News Link Will Be Playable In Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom, According To New ESRB Rating
It's dangerous to go alone, Zelda
The ESRB has just released a new rating for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and while classifications sometimes offer a little bit of insight, this particular one seems to provide more than usual by confirming the hero of Hyrule will be a playable character. Yes, although the famous swordsman has apparently...
News My Nintendo Store Reveals Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Pre-Order Bonus & Bundle (UK)
Doom scrolling
While it might still feel like a long way off, we are rapidly approaching the release of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom on 26th September. We're so close, in fact, that the pre-order bonuses are starting to pop up. My Nintendo Store UK has today revealed its offering and while the extra goodies and bundles might not be quite...
Random When They're Not Terrorising Hyrule, Zelda: TOTK's Moblins Are Certified Ballers
BOOMSHEIKALAKA
After a year and a bit, we thought we had seen just about all of the weirdness that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom had to offer. But the glitches, wild builds and hidden secrets all pale in comparison to what we're dubbing the 'HBA' (Hyrule Basketball Association) because, as it turns out, TOTK's Moblin's can ball (thanks,...
Random After 100% Completing Zelda: TOTK, Streamer Sets Out To Collect Every Rock
No stone left unturned
It has been a little over a year since The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom landed on Switch and for many of us, the adventure is over. Sure, we might drop into Hyrule to mop up a couple more quest, do some more exploring or get lost in the wonder of it all, but, generally speaking, we're done. The same cannot be said...
News The Second Unofficial Zelda Cookbook Has Already Smashed Its Kickstarter Goal
"A new culinary adventure awaits"
You've probably cooked all sorts of delights (and not-so-tasty dishes) in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and if you're interested in applying these skills to the real world, then this new "unofficial" cookbook based on The Legend of Zelda series might be for you. This is the '2nd Unofficial Legend Of...
Feature Where Does 'Echoes Of Wisdom' Fit In The Zelda Timeline? Here Are 3 Theories
Let's do the timeline again
Much to our shame, it took approximately 30 seconds of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom reveal trailer for us to start thinking about the dreaded timeline. In the weeks since, we'd wager that a similar thought has appeared in the minds of most Zelda fans out there. Whether that was a happy thought or an "Oh god,...
News Nintendo President Says Longer Game Development Cycles Are "Unavoidable"
To combat this Nintendo is "continually expanding" dev resources
Games are only getting bigger, and if you're wondering what Nintendo's take is on lengthy development cycles, the company president thinks it's "unavoidable". During the recent shareholder Q&A, Shuntaro Furukawa mentioned how game development today is "more prolonged, more complex,...
Random Zelda Fan Jailed For Carrying Small Master Sword Replica
"It is possible to find fidget toys that aren't six-inch blades"
In The Legend of Zelda franchise, finding and carrying the legendary Master Sword is perhaps one of the most important tasks you'll need to accomplish to defeat evil and save the land of Hyrule. For one individual, however, carrying a replica Master Sword around in real life has led to...
Random Artist Reimagines Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Scene With TOTK-Inspired Visuals
Ya-ha-ha!
Remember right before the release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom when rumours began to circulate that Princess Zelda might be a playable character? That wish was never granted (sorry, spoilers), but the Hylian monarch is getting her time in the spotlight this September when The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom grants her the...
News Here's A Closer Look At The 'Echoes' In The New Zelda Game For Switch
Nintendo: "There are lots of echoes to discover"
Since the Nintendo Direct last week, the company's social media pages have been in overdrive promoting all of the new and upcoming releases. As usual, these same pages have also been detailing some of the finer points of each games, and in the latest update Nintendo has shared a graphic of some of the...
Random Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Cutscenes Get The Game Boy Treatment
Warning: spoilers abound
Even just one year after The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's launch in May 2023, its story, cutscenes, and music have already reached legendary status among fans. Heck, even the pre-launch trailers gave us all kinds of goosebumps. Honestly, though, we never would have expected a Game Boy 'demake' of the title to...
News Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Is The Most Wishlisted Game Of The Summer Showcase Season
Beating Doom and Astro Bot
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom has beaten the likes of Astro Bot and Doom: The Dark Ages to be the most wishlisted game of the Summer Showcase Season. That's according to data from IGN Playlists, via GameIndustry.biz. Prior to last week's cracking Nintendo Dir
Talking Point Could Another Nintendo Series Take Over The 'Traditional' Zelda Template?
The next Link in the chain
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, Nathan considers the two-forks Zelda conundrum and wonders if another Nintendo series might take on the old-school Zelda mantle... Perhaps the most surprising...
News Zelda 'Tears Of The Kingdom' Figma Prototype Unveiled, Here's A First Look
Ganondorf full colour reveal, too
It's been an incredibly exciting week for Princess Zelda, with Nintendo announcing she'll be starring in her own game 'The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom' this September. Now, to top it off, we've got our very first look at her figma prototype based on her character in Tears of the Kingdom. This reveal was part...
Random Fan Art For Zelda's New Game 'Echoes Of Wisdom' Is Already Getting Creative
"And here's Zelda with the folding chair"
Earlier this week, Eiji Aonuma lifted the lid on the new top-down adventure The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Instead of Link, this new outing stars Princess Zelda, and instead of a sword and shield, you're now armed with the Tri Rod, which allows you to summon all sorts of objects (known as echoes) to...
Feature 25 Things You Might Have Missed In The Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Reveal Trailer
From familiar faces to creative controls
Our initial reaction to The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom reveal at the June Nintendo Direct was something along the lines of "Ahhhh-WHHHAAAAAAAAA". If you had asked us for some of the game's distinguishing features after that first watch, we'd probably be able to mutter, "Hero Zelda, er, magic rod,"...
News The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Appears To Have amiibo Support
Can we get a new amiibo too, then?
It looks like The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom will have amiibo support when it launches on 26th September 2024. At least, that's what the game's Japanese website says. Near the bottom of the official page on Nintendo's Japanese website, we and many other fans have spotted the little amiibo symbol next to the...
News The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Overworld Sure Looks Familiar, But Is It?
Zelda historians are already linking the dots...
One of the most exciting games announced during the latest Nintendo Direct was The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom - a brand new entry in Link's top-down adventures, where you'll be taking on the role of Princess Zelda after Link goes missing. There's already been all sorts of discussion about the...
News Zelda-Themed 'Hyrule Edition' Nintendo Switch Lite Launches This September
Striking gold
Appearing briefly at the end of today's announcement for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Nintendo revealed an all-new 'Hyrule Edition' Switch Lite console which will be launching alongside the game on 26th September 2024. This might just be the most eye-catching design of all the special edition Switch Lites. The 'Hyrule...
Gallery The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Is A Glorious Mix Of Old And New
Zelda takes centre stage
In what might be the biggest surprise of the latest Nintendo Direct, the firm revealed The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, a new 'classic' style Zelda game in which you take on the role of the titular princess herself after Link disappears. Utilising the art style from the Link's Awakening Switch remake, Echoes of Wisdom...
News New 2D Adventure 'The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom' Announced For This September
Zelda is the hero!
Well here's one we weren't expecting! Nintendo has announced The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, a brand-new 2D Zelda game will be launching on Switch on 26th September. The headline change here is that Zelda is the hero! Yes, you read that right. Echoes of Wisdom will see you playing as the legendary Princess, who is teaming...
Random People Are Still Discovering Secrets About BOTW's DLC Blight Battles
A forgiving rematch
You probably thought we had emptied the well of Breath of the Wild secrets, didn't you? We did too. As it turns out, there were still features we didn't know about. One such fact has recently been exposed by the YouTube channel Gaming Reinvented, which explained in a recent video that the Champion's Ballad's Blight battles...
Random NES Zelda Overworld Has Been Recreated In 'Quest Master'
Doing what Nintendon't
On 29th May 2024, Apogee Entertainment launched Quest Master via Early Access on Steam, and though it may be some time before the final product releases on the Switch, that hasn't stopped Nintendo fans from living out their 'Zelda Maker' fantasies. In case you're unaware, the game essentially allows you to unleash your...
News Nintendo Issues Multiple DMCAs On The Modding Site 'GameBanana'
Smash Bros. Ultimate and Zelda: TOTK targeted
Nintendo has seemingly issued multiple DMCA takedowns against mods hosted on the community site GameBanana. As member 'Waikuteru' highlighted, more than 60 separate DMCA takedowns have been issued over just a few days with 40 directed at them specifically, rendering their GameBanana profile empty of mod...
Random Unofficial Legend Of Zelda NES Remake Gets 20-Minute Gameplay Video
Link's Re-awakening?
If you've been longing for an official remake of the original Legend of Zelda on the NES, then chances are you'll have a pretty hefty wait on your hands. Thankfully, then, you can at least assuage your pain by checking out the latest gameplay video of an unofficial remake from fan Lloyd Empty (thanks, Wccftech). It's been up for...
Talking Point What Other LEGO Zelda Sets Would You Like To See After The Deku Tree?
The seal is broken
The long-rumoured LEGO Zelda set has finally, officially been unveiled and, despite the cost of the adult-focused set causing many a Zelda fan to spit-take their Lon Lon Milk across the room, the 2-in-1 Great Deku Tree looks like a beauty. Of course, it absolutely should do for 300 bucks, but looking at the myriad details crammed...
Poll So, What Are Your First Impressions Of LEGO's Zelda 'Great Deku Tree' Set?
Will you be getting this $299.99 build?
After some rumours, LEGO has finally lifted the lid on The Legend of Zelda 'Great Deku Tree 2-In-1' set. In case you missed the initial announcement, this new set will contain 2,500 pieces, comes with four brand-new Minifigures, can be displayed in two different ways, and is priced at $299.99 / £259.99 (or...
Guide Nintendo LEGO: All Super Mario, Animal Crossing And The Legend Of Zelda Sets
Complete lists and where to buy them!
Nintendo has been treating fans to all sorts of wonderfully imaginative LEGO sets over the past few years, and with the introduction of the very first The Legend of Zelda set headed our way in 2024, there's never been a better time to start collecting. If you're looking for a full rundown of all the Nintendo...
Gallery 13 Awesome Details We Spotted In The Legend Of Zelda's Great Deku Tree LEGO Set
Hey, Look!
It's official, Lego has revealed that The Legend of Zelda will be the next Nintendo franchise joining its gaming series, kicking things off with the Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 set on 1st September 2024. Listed at £259.99 / $299.99 and consisting of 2,500 bricks, the 2-in-1 set lets you build Hyrule's iconic Deku Tree in either its Ocarina...
News LEGO Unveils 'Great Deku Tree 2-In-1' Zelda Set, Pre-Orders Now Available
"Build the legend"
The rumours were true! LEGO has today unveiled its first The Legend of Zelda set, 'Great Deku Tree 2-in-1,' and pre-orders are now open. Listed at £259.99 / $299.99, the Deku Tree set contains 2,500 pieces for you to build the iconic Hylian landmark in two different ways - one modelled on its Ocarina of Time appearance and one...
News Zelda 64 Recompiled: Majora's Mask Gets An Exciting New Update (Version 1.1.0)
A new camera option and "many other new features"
If you haven't already seen it, N64: Recompiled is revolutionising the Nintendo 64 emulation scene and native PC ports. Wiseguy, the creator of this new tool, is already rolling out updates for Zelda 64: Recompiled, and the latest version (1.1.0) has now arrived - adding a new (dual) analog "free...
Video Digital Foundry Takes A Look At Zelda 64 Recompiled: Majora's Mask
"A revolution in N64 native ports for PC"
The Nintendo 64 emulation scene has come a long way and the latest recompilation project revolutionises native PC ports. Our friends at Time Extension shared a post recently about N64Recomp - describing the tool as potentially transformative to the world of N64 emulation, as it streamlines the process of...
News Sony On Zelda Live-Action Movie: Miyamoto Has A Really "Strong" Vision
"He's a true genius in that world"
The Legend of Zelda live-action movie has been in the headlines quite a bit over the past few weeks, and now Sony has chimed in, reiterating just how "massive" it's going to be thanks to Shigeru Miyamoto's "strong vision" of this particular world. Here's exactly what Sony Motion Pictures Group chairman Tom Rothman...
Video One Year Later, Our Video Team Share Their Thoughts On Zelda: TOTK
So THAT was the Imprisoning War...
Last weekend, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom turned one year old. Nintendo released a special piece of artwork to mark the occasion, the glow-in-the-dark Ultrahand keyring was restocked as a My Nintendo Reward and (to
News My Nintendo Reward Glow-In-The-Dark Zelda: TOTK Keychain Gets A Restock
A Platinum Points prize if you missed out last time
Around this time last year, Nintendo revealed a swanky Tears of the Kingdom glow-in-the-dark keychain as a My Nintendo reward. It disappeared pretty swiftly, with many clamouring to splash their prized Platinum Points on the product, but now, it's back. Yes, the exclusive reward has been restocked...
Rumour Zelda LEGO Is Supposedly Coming This September
Deku Tree rumours call once again
Rumours of a Deku Tree LEGO set have been doing the rounds for a while now. We want it, you want it and, if the latest rumours are to be believed, then it seems that we won't have to wait too long until we can spend our Rupees on it. Many, many of our Rupees (thanks, VGC). The latest chatter comes from the...
Rumour Princess Zelda May Take The Starring Role In An Upcoming Game
Pinches of salt at the ready
Remember back in the early days of the Tears of the Kingdom marketing when we thought there was a chance that Princess Zelda would be a playable character? That never happened (obviously), but if the recent rumour mill is to be believed, then the Hylian monarch might get her shot in the spotlight yet (thanks, My Nintendo...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Switch Online Icons Return Next Week
Just in time for the first anniversary
To celebrate the first year anniversary of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Nintendo's Switch Online service has re-released various themed icons. If you missed this run the first time around, you now have from 20th May 2024 until 27th May 2024 to grab the first wave featuring plenty of familiar...
News Chris Pratt Expects "Lots" Of Mario And Nintendo Movies Over The Next Decade
"It gets me very excited"
In case you somehow missed it, a second Super Mario Bros. Movie is coming to cinemas in April 2026 and it likely won't be the only big screen outing to follow the original film's release. Speaking to GamesRadar+, the movie voice of Mario Chris Pratt mentioned how he could see Nintendo and its partners releasing "lots" of...
News Zelda Master Sword Replica Joins Tamashii Nation's 'Proplica' Line In 2024
Become the Hero of Time
Alongside the first anniversary of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, it's been announced the Bandai Spirits Tamashii Nations 'Proplica' Master Sword will launch in Japan later this year. Pre-orders have also gone live. According to the My Nintendo Store in Japan, this sword is scheduled to release in September 2024 with shipping...
Talking Point One Year On, Has Everyone Beaten Ganondorf In Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom?
Dawn of The Second Year
Back in August last year, when Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom had been in the wild for just three months, we asked how your completion percentage was coming along. Given the size of the game, it was understandable that 37% of respondees still hadn't beaten the final boss and therefore still didn't know their completion...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Celebrates First Anniversary With Special Artwork
What are your favourite memories?
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is now officially one year old! Nintendo has already announced a soundtrack and artbook as part of the celebrations and to top it off, it's now shared some new anniversary artwork. In it, you can see Link and Zelda falling from the skies above with a date alongside it...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Soundtrack Is Real And Contains 344 Tracks
Update: Coming to Japan this July
Update [Fri 10th May, 2024 11:30 BST]: Well, it seems the leaks were spot on, as the Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom soundtrack is very much a legit thing and is heading to Japan on 31st July 2024. It's going to be a whopper too, clocking in at 344 tracks across 9 discs for the suggested retail price of 13,200 yen...
News A Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom 'Master Works' Art Book Is Coming To Japan
464 pages!
If you're a fan of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (and we're going to go out on a limb and assume that many of you are), then you'll want to pay attention. A 'Master Works' art book looking at production designs from the game will be launching in Japan on 30th August 2024, containing a whopping 464 full-colour A4 pages. The...
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