Legend of Zelda News
September2019
Japanese Charts Zelda: Link's Awakening Gets Number One As Switch Lite Boosts Console Sales
A very decent week
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 16th - 22nd September, revealing that The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening has debuted right at the very top of the pile. The game sold an estimated 141,375 physical copies to reach number one in the region, comfortably beating Monster Hunter in second place as the latter's sales...
UK Charts Zelda: Link's Awakening Scores Nintendo Another Number One
A decent debut
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 23rd September, revealing that The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening has jumped straight in at number one. That's not the only success for Nintendo, either. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is still zooming along nicely, climbing up to third place this week, and several other evergreen titles can be...
Video Beating Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Using Only Shields
No weapons, no bombs
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the gift that keeps on giving. We've mentioned this before, but despite the game being out for over two and a half years now, players are still discovering new ways to play, beat, break, manipulate, and ultimately enjoy the game. Already in this month alone, we've seen a new bomb...
Poll Box Art Brawl #9 - The Legend Of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX
A remake on Switch, you say?
Welcome to round number 9 of Box Art Brawl, the series where box art variants from different regions go through a rigorous training montage before cracking their knuckles and duking it out under the watchful eyes of you lovely people. Last week Michael Biehn made a very much uncredited appearance on the three covers of...
News Miyamoto Wanted Mario Maker Gameplay In Zelda, So Aonuma Created The Chamber Dungeon
Inspired by
One of the new features in The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening on the Switch is the Chamber Dungeon. This mode actually replaces the Camera Shop (first featured in Link's Awakening DX) and is run by Dampé – the grave keeper from Ocarina of Time. If you're still wondering how Nintendo came up with this idea in the first place,
Video Unboxing Zelda: Link's Awakening Dreamer Edition (AKA: The Less Exciting One)
Life is a dream
As you'll know if you visited the site yesterday, Europe got an amazing limited edition version of Zelda: Link's Awakening. North America got a limited edition package too, but it's not quite as tasty. The Dreamer Edition is still worth a look though, and Zion has unboxed it for your viewing pleasure - along with some other...
Feature A Look To The Past - All The Legend Of Zelda Remasters And Remakes
Wielding the Remaster Sword
From the moment of its first reveal the Switch remake of The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening captured Zelda fans’ attention with its eye-catching diorama aesthetic and reimagining of a classic. The Game Boy original transposed the top-down style of A Link to the Past on Su
Gallery Unboxing Zelda: Link's Awakening Limited Edition On Switch
Ta Da Da Da!
Nintendo is really spoiling us with these limited editions lately. Astral Chain had a pretty special packaging (and one that was sadly exclusive to Europe) and Zelda: Link's Awakening is getting similar treatment. Inside the limited edition package for this Switch remake you get a steelbook case shaped like a Game Boy (complete with...
Feature Getting Reacquainted With Zelda: Link's Awakening, An Irreverent And Silly Classic
"It was like we were making a parody of Zelda"
The Switch is getting its second Zelda game, but it perhaps wasn't one that people were expecting. The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening was the franchise's first serious foray into the handheld arena (if you don't include the 1989 Game & Watch release, that is) and remains a beloved entry in the...
News Nintendo Shares Zelda-Themed Mario Maker 2 Courses To Celebrate Link's Awakening Day
Eight courses to try!
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening is finally here (well, again) and Nintendo is celebrating the big day in a number of different ways. Among them are these Zelda-themed courses available to play in Super Mario Maker 2. Nintendo has shared the following designs in a blog post, talking about how the designs have recreated...
Video Digital Foundry Explores Zelda: Link's Awakening's Technical Wins And Losses
Are those frame rate drops really a problem?
So, we've finally been able to share our full thoughts on The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening on Switch, and it's pretty safe to say we love it. Staying true to the original and being filled to the brim with charm, it really is yet another must-have for Switch owners. As you'll already know if you've...
Review The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening - A Magical Remastering Of A Series Highlight
Re-awakening
Originally released way back in 1993 for the good old Game Boy, The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening has always been a little bit of a curio in the history of the long-running Zelda franchise. Originally planned as a straight-up port of the Super Nintendo’s monstrously successful A Link To The Past, this very first portable Zelda...
Video Yet Another Musical Easter Egg Has Been Found In Zelda: Link's Awakening On Switch
And this time it's completely new
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening is only two days away from release on Nintendo Switch, and as it turns out, the thing appears to be packed with cool little secrets. Last week, we shared with you a video which explored some of the musical Easter eggs found within the game, including a new rendition of the...
Video New Zelda: Link's Awakening Story Trailer Shows Off Stunningly Beautiful Gameplay
Short, but very sweet
Nintendo UK has shared a new trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening on Nintendo Switch, and wow is it looking pretty. It's only a short clip - around 30 seconds or so in length - but we get to see a number of different characters and locations, all of which are looking very lovely indeed. We're also treated to an...
News Looks Like Copies Of Zelda: Link's Awakening Are Already Sneaking Out Into The Wild
Street dates broken again?
Multiple reports are flooding in today suggesting that copies of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening are starting to find their way to the public, and potentially through rather suspicious means. The first (and least suspicious) sighting comes from Chile, where the game appears to be available from a high street...
Guide Where To Buy The Zelda: Link's Awakening amiibo
Have you seen how cute this thing is?
The adorable The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening amiibo which was first revealed way back at E3 is finally available to buy. If you're hoping to get your hands on one, here's where to go. You'll find several different options depending on your location below. We'll b
Video Totaka's Song Returns In Link's Awakening On The Nintendo Switch
Have a listen
You've likely heard how the Japanese composer Kazumi Totaka is known for slipping a short melody into almost every Nintendo game he has worked on. "Totaka's Song" was originally discovered by western players in Mario Paint on the Super Nintendo, but had in fact made its debut in the Japan-only Game Boy title X, released weeks earlier...
News Someone Has Finally Found The Play Time Counter Limit On Nintendo Switch
How much time do you have?
One of the things we really like about Nintendo Switch is the fact that it keeps a record of how many hours you've played a game for, so you can add up just how much of your life you've poured down the metaphorical sink; time you will never, ever get back. Sorry, where were we? Oh yes, that play time counter. It's a great...
News The First Zelda: Link's Awakening Switch Review Is Now In, And It's Looking Good
It's out in just nine days!
We're just days away from exploring Koholint Island all over again in the Switch remake of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, and we couldn't be more excited. If you're also thinking about jumping into the new release, you'll be pleased to know that the early signs are looking good. We've already gushed about the...
News New "Bomb Impact Launch" Technique In Breath Of The Wild Sends Link Soaring Across The Sky
A potential game-changer
Every week there are new techniques and glitches discovered in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Sure enough, this week is no different. Today we present the "bomb impact launch" – a new technique the Zelda speedrunning community is currently experimenting with to accelerate their runs. It's a move that looks set...
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild: How To Get The Hylian Shield
It's dangerous to go alone
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (BotW) is almost gleeful in the way it casts aside the traditions of the series to present an open-world adventure unlike any other. Not only is protagonist Link relieved of his signature green tunic and iconic hat (at least by default, anyway), the famous Maste
News Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's Latest Glitch Lets You Transform A Bookcase Into A Working Vehicle
Driven by Sidon, no less
It was only yesterday that we were talking about how incredible The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is, all thanks to the weird and wonderful things players are still discovering to this day (yesterday was all about an incredible fish-catching technique). Now, yet another cool trick has surfaced, and this one's safely on...
News Players Discover Ultimate Way To Catch Fish In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild, Years After Release
Try this at home
We knew that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was an incredible game from the moment the Nintendo Switch launched back in March 2017. What we couldn't have known at the time, though, is just how much there is to discover. Today marks the game's two-and-a-half-year anniversary, and yet players are still learning new tricks...
News Prepare To Fight Or Run When You Summon Shadow Link With The Link's Awakening amiibo
Launching alongside the game
One thing to consider before the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening on the Switch later this month, is whether or not you'll be picking up the new amiibo alongside the game. This toy-like Link amiibo comes with a very special feature that allows you to add Shadow Link to your own custom-made Chamber Dungeon...
August2019
News Phew, Zelda: Link's Awakening Will Support Cloud Saves On Switch After All
It was all down to an incorrect game page listing!
Update #2: Nintendo Life reader Quarth has gotten in touch with Nintendo UK and has received the following message from customer support: Thank you for contacting the Nintendo UK Customer Support Team regarding your question on "The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening"'s official page. We are sorry...
News Legend Of The Skyfish Really Wants To Be Zelda
Hits Switch this week
Given Zelda's stature in the pantheon of video games, it's to be expected that many other games will seek to emulate the look, feel and atmosphere of Nintendo's seminal series – and that certainly seems to be the case with the upcoming eShop game Legend of the Skyfish. A collaboration between Ratalaika Games, Crescent Moon...
Random This Legend Of Zelda Fan Is Recreating A Link To The Past In The Unity Engine
Watch out, Link's Awakening
Grezzo has been busy releasing remasters of certain Zelda games for a number of years now and most recently helped out with the remake of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening on Switch. Ever since we saw the charming diorama-like graphics in this upcoming release, it's made us wonder what other retro Zelda games would...
News Preorder Zelda: Link's Awakening In Europe And Nab Double Gold Points
Build your own cave and save
Nintendo of Europe has announced that not only are preorders now open for The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening on Nintendo Switch, but if you do fancy buying it in advance from the European eShop you'll get double the usual Gold Points to spend however you wish (within reason). NOE has the tweetails: If you want to...
News Behold The Metal Slipcase For Zelda: Link's Awakening On Switch Which You'll Never Own
Storage with style
It's fair to say that we're all more than a little bit excited for the release of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening in September. Lucky European gamers can pre-order a limited edition version with a Game Boy themed steelbook, but North America just gets the 'Dreamer Edition' which bundles the standard release of the game on...
Random The Voice Of Zelda Signs Fan's Copy Of Breath Of The Wild In Hylian
Open your eyes, Andrew
A Legend of Zelda fan by the name of Andrew, who recently attended the Boston Comic-Con in the United States, got quite the surprise when Zelda's voice actor – Patricia Summersett – signed his Switch copy of Breath of the Wild in Hylian. In case you're wondering, it translates to "Open Your Eyes..." according to Patricia...
News Zelda: Link's Awakening Pre-Orders Updated With Extra Freebies On Nintendo UK Store
Get more for nothing!
With The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening heading to Switch in just over a month's time, you may well be thinking about getting your pre-order in ready for the big day. If you are, the Nintendo UK Store looks to be a good bet as all of its more affordable bundles have been updated with new goodies. First up is the standalone...
News Turns Out Eiji Aonuma Teased Zelda: Link's Awakening Switch Remake Back In 2016
The cheeky sausage
Can you smell it? The sense of adventure? The fresh sea breeze? That disgusting coating found on Switch game cartridges? Yes, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening is just over a month away and we can't wait. The game was first revealed in February this year du
News Inti Creates President Elaborates On 'That' Zelda II Remake Comment
"That story kind of blew up"
A short time ago, Inti Creates boss Takuya Aizu was asked in an interview if he would like to make a game featuring a Nintendo character. His response caused quite a stir, as Aizu picked Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, the second title in the Legend of Zelda series. Given that we've seen
Random 1992 Nintendo Power Interview Reveals Will Smith's Obsession With Zelda
"He needs help"
Nintendo Power / @nbajambook Now this is a story all about how Fresh Prince himself, Will Smith, developed something of a fondness for Nintendo games - and especially The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past - back in the '90s. In a 1992 issue of Nintendo Power magazine, both Will and music and TV partner DJ Jazzy Jeff spoke about...
News Unofficial Legend Of Zelda Cookbook Smashes Its Kickstarter Goal
It's dangerous to cook alone
A Zelda fan and talented cook by the name of Aimee Wood has spent the last two years working on her own unofficial Legend of Zelda cookbook. The Kickstarter campaign has absolutely smashed its $3,000 USD goal, raising more than $46,000 USD at the time of writing. There are still five days to go as well! This complete...
News Try Cadence Of Hyrule For Free With New Switch eShop Demo
Give it a go!
If you're still yet to experience the wonderful Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer Featuring The Legend of Zelda for yourself - we haven't had to type all of that out for a while - then you're in luck, as a demo has now been released to let players check it out for free. A demo for the game appeared the on Japanese eShop...
Video See How Long The Switch Revision Can Play Zelda: Breath Of The Wild On Max Settings
An extreme test
Earlier this week, GameXplain looked inside the packaging of the new standard Switch. Now that this is out of the way, it has decided to run a test to see just how long the battery in the revised unit lasts. According to Nintendo's general estimate, this revised model can run for 4.5 - 9 hours, while the old unit is capable of 2.5 -...
Random Zelda Fan Smashes PS4 In Rage As Breath Of The Wild 'Clone' Genshin Impact Is Revealed
Fans protest at ChinaJoy event
Several interesting tidbits of information have come out of this year's ChinaJoy event over the last few days - Nintendo shared more details about its plans to launch Switch in the region, and a brand new Rabbids game was revealed amongst other things - but this little story is absolutely bonkers. One of the games...
News Cadence Of Hyrule Updated To Version 1.0.2, Adds Achievements And "Beat Rumble" Option
And much more!
Earlier in the week, Brace Yourself Games released a new update for the music-rhythm game, Cadence of Hyrule. This is a rather sizable patch compared to Version 1.0.1, which was limited to some minor bug fixes. Version 1.0.2 adds achievements to the game and a "Beat Rumble" option that will vibrate your controller every time you're...
July2019
Random Wield A Weapon On The Master Cycle Zero With This Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Glitch
Ride on
A Twitter user who goes by the handle @tuissu has reportedly discovered a new glitch in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild that allows Link to ride his Master Cycle Zero while holding a weapon at the same time. As you can see in the below footage, all that's required is an elemental weapon – such as a sword – and it's simply a...
News Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Mod Adds Skyward Sword's Earth Temple Dungeon
And now we want full dungeons in BotW 2
Despite it being well over two years old, we still find ourselves stumbling across The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild stories on a near-daily basis. Sometimes it's a new speedrunning technique, sometimes it's a completely undiscovered area, and sometimes it's a case of passionate fans modding the game to...
Random Ride Prince Sidon Outside Of Battle With This New Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Glitch
Fish out of water
Another new glitch has recently been discovered in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. This time it's do with the heroic Prince Sidon from the Zora kingdom. If you've played through Breath of the Wild, you'll likely remember the moment in the game where he allowed Link to ride on his back to battle the Divine Beast Vah Ruta...
Random New Glitch In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Gives You Infinite Korok Seeds
Utilises the jumping glitch
Earlier this month, an infinite jump trick dubbed the "moonwalking" glitch was discovered in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Interestingly, this same glitch has now been used to get an "infinite" amount of Korok seeds. While there was a way to obtain unlimited Korok seeds in the past, this
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild: Shae Loya Shrine Solution
Stock up on arrows and manipulate time to solve this shrine
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s more easily located shrines tend to be used to test a skill you need to know in the main quest. So it is with Shae Loya, a shrine en route to Rito Village that tests your precision archery skills in preparation for your airborne showdown with...
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild: Sha Warvo Shrine Solution
The answer, my friend, is blowin’ in the wind
How many shrines must a man hunt down, before he can defeat an ancient evil composed of pure malice, returned from a ten-thousand year slumber with calamitous consequences? “It depends”, is one answer we imagine Bob Dylan could give to this question, if he wasn’t so quick to defer to the wind...
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild: Keo Ruug Shrine Solution
Deep in the Lost Woods, the stars have all the answers
Keo Ruug shrine – subtitled ‘Fateful Stars’, is one of the most conveniently located shrines in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. However, the constellation-themed puzzle is as tricksy as the inhabitants of the Lost Woods in which it can be found, thanks to an oft overlooked hint...
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild: Mirro Shaz Shrine Solution
Solving a fore sword adventure in the Woodland tower region
Mirro Shaz shrine sees Link step onto the Links for a spot of golf. However, the ‘Temper’ in the shrine’s subtitle – ‘Tempered Power’ – may well describe your own frustration more than it hints at the trick to solving it. Stick with this guide, and we’ll show you how to get...
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild: Shee Vaneer And Shee Venath Shrine Answers and Solutions
How to locate and solve the twin shrines of the duelling peaks
Among the 134 post-DLC shrines of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, there are more than a few that stand out, showcasing unique ideas that delight and occasionally perplex players. Shee Vaneer and Shee Venath – both subtitled ‘Twin Memories’ – are a fantastic example of...
Gallery Prepare For Zelda: Link's Awakening With Character Profiles And Art
Cuteness factor 10, Mr. Sulu
Over the past few days Nintendo has been releasing mini character profiles and locale information over social media to introduce new players to the people they'll meet when they wash up on Koholint Island on 20th September when The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening arrives on Switch. We've collected together the images...
News Speedrunner Finishes Zelda: Ocarina of Time In Under 17 Minutes
Could've been faster if not for a pesky '2 nut Gohma'
With the discovery of various glitches over the years, speedrunners have been diligently chipping away at The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for a long time now - and we've even seen
Random 'Princess' And 'Zelda' Mentioned On US Game Show Years Before The Game
Contestant randomly links words four years early
Here's a funny little thing. A clip from an episode of Password Plus - a US game show where celebrities would team with members of the public to guess 'passwords' from single-word clues - shows a contestant referring to a 'Princess Zelda' years before the world ever met Nintendo's princess. Mention...
Random Grandma Finally Beats Zelda: Twilight Princess After 755 Hours, Internet Falls In Love
"I'm so incredibly proud of her"
The Legend of Zelda is a special series for many of us, mostly thanks to the grand sense of adventure it provides and the memories made playing through its wonderful games. For this gaming grandma, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess will no doubt stay in the mind forever - partly thanks to just how much time...
Random Infinite Jump Glitch Discovered In The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
Up and up
It might seem like everything has already been discovered in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, but somehow players are still finding new surprises on a regular basis. Following on from the Outset Island news doing the rounds last week, a speedrunner reportedly known as Melissist has now worked out how to perform an infinite jump...
Video Amazing Zelda Levels In Super Mario Maker 2 That Are Wonderfully Wholesome
Take a trip to Hyrule
Nintendo might have left amiibo costumes out of Super Mario Maker 2, but that won't stop the community from making Zelda-themed creations. Yes – there are still plenty of players out there creating lovely levels based on various entries in Nintendo's well-established action-adventure series. That's why our slightly sunburnt...
Random Check Out These Voxel Renditions Of Structures From The Legend Of Zelda
Home Advisor commissions tributes to famous video game architecture
We've seen many incredible renditions and artistic recreations of classic game locations and spaces over the years. Back in 2016 we saw some areas from A Link To The Past reimagined by a French artist with voxels in place of pixels. Now, a content creation agency has built voxel...
Random Music Site Pitchfork Reviews Zelda: Ocarina Of Time's Soundtrack, Thinks It Rocks
"Full of creativity and colour and wonder"
Those of you who are keen followers of musical trends may well have heard of the site Pitchfork. It's been going for a good few years and is viewed by many to be one of the best music sites on the web – and the fact that it has chosen to review Koji Kondo's amazing soundtrack to The Legend of Zelda:...
Random Zelda: Wind Waker Mod Replaces Link With WarioWare's Ashley, And Has Its Own Theme Song
Even Link's items are replaced
We sure hope you're looking to kickstart your week in the weirdest way possible, because that's exactly what we're about to do with this Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker mod. Modder BigSharkZ has shared footage of their 'The Legend of Ashley - The ROM Hacker' mod for the game. As you can likely guess, Link has been...
News Nintendo Posts Job Listings For Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Sequel Dungeon Designers
Fancy working in Kyoto?
Although it's probably a good couple of years away from launching, the Zelda: Breath of the Wild sequel has obviously become one of the most anticipated games on Switch since the moment it was revealed. News on the game will likely be rather nonexistent until we get closer to launch, but we do know that Nintendo is currently...
News Zelda Is Getting An Adorable Breath Of The Wild Nendoroid Figure
Long hair edition
Good Smile has teased a prototype for an upcoming Nendoroid figure for none other than the Princess of Hyrule, Zelda. The design was revealed at this year's Anime Expo and is based on Zelda's appearance in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. You can see the prototype figure in full below - as you'd expect, it features the...
News Brace Yourself Games Releases "Small Bug Fix" For Cadence Of Hyrule
Version 1.0.1 has arrived
If you're still dancing to the rhythm of the beat weeks after the release of Cadence of Hyrule, you'll be pleased to hear a new update for the game is now available. While the game was actually updated to version 1.0.1. last week, it wasn't until a few days later the patch notes were discovered over on the Brace Yourself...
Random Zelda: Wind Waker's Outset Island Is Apparently In Breath Of The Wild
Ahoy there!
It's not unusual to see references to existing Zelda games buried in new ones, but the guys over at GameXplain think they may have found yet another reference hiding in Breath of the Wild – and if this is legit, it's actually pretty crazy that it's taken this long to surface. The location is Lurelin Village, which – when viewed from...
June2019
Video Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Is Stunningly Beautiful Even In Places You're Not Meant To See
An underwater world of wonder
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a gorgeous game. Sure, the artistic direction might not be to everyone's taste, but we'd argue that it oozes a sense of wonder and adventure with every field, forest, or open vista. It turns out that even the areas we were never meant to see are just as lovely. Twitter user...
Random Banjo-Kazooie Meets The Wind Waker In This N64-Compatible Mod
A delightful crossover
Ever wondered what a mash-up of Banjo-Kazooie and The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker might look like? Yes, no, maybe? Well, this mod – The Legend of Banjo-Kazooie: The Bear Waker – by Mark Kurko shows us a location from Wind Waker inside Banjo's game. The demo (see the video below) takes place on Outset Island – the...
News Aonuma Discusses Zelda: Link's Awakening's Dungeon-Making Feature
Super Zelda Maker
One of the brand new ideas coming to The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening is the Chamber Dungeon concept; a new gameplay feature which allows players to design their very own dungeons in a way which reminds us of a slightly more simple take on Super Mario Maker. Zelda series producer Eiji Aonuma has
News Cuphead Developer Dreams Of Making A New Zelda Game
More than a pipe dream?
Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer has become an instant success on the Switch eShop. It's already dominating the download charts in multiple regions and has been well received by fans and critics alike. Being an indie-made title, it's obviously got a lot of smaller-sized developers thinking about what they would...
Video Digital Foundry Takes A Look At The Legend Of Zelda: Link's Awakening E3 Demo
"It's a beautiful take on a classic game"
The next Zelda game due out on the Switch is the remake of Link's Awakening. After playing the demo of it at E3 2019, Digital Foundry has now uploaded a video comparing this new version to the Game Boy original, while taking a look at how it's shaping up in terms of performance. In docked mode, the game...
News Banjo-Kazooie Composer Grant Kirkhope Says He'd "Love" To Write Music For Cadence Of Hyrule
Let's hope for a sequel then!
Cadence of Hyrule has been available on Switch for a little while now, and we don't know about you, but we're still happily bopping along to its wonderful soundtrack on a daily basis. We're not the only ones who love it either; in an interview with Miketendo64, Grant Kirkhope - composer for games like Banjo-Kazooie,...
News Breath Of The Wild's Sequel Came From Having Too Many DLC Ideas, Aonuma Says
"DLC is not enough"
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild remains one of the most magical experiences available on Switch. When it's sequel was revealed at E3, we were pretty surprised - it's not every day the Zelda franchise introduces a direct sequel - but here we are, with a continuation of Link and Zelda's latest adventure on the horizon...
Guide How To Find Your Rhythm In Zelda: Cadence Of Hyrule
Beginners' tips for starting out in the latest Zelda adventure
Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer Featuring The Legend of Zelda (to give it its full, unruly title) is an excellent game that combines the classic adventure of top-down Zelda with the beat-based gameplay for Brace Yourself Games’ indie hit Crypt of the NecroDancer. It...
News Japanese Developer Grezzo Handling The Switch Version Of Link's Awakening
And there are "no plans" for Oracle remakes
Japanese video game developer Grezzo has made a name for itself over the years re-releasing older Zelda games on newer Nintendo systems. It started out with The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D in 2011 and followed this up with The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D in 2015. In between, it has worked on...
Random The Ultimate Way To Play Cadence Of Hyrule? With A Dance Mat, Of Course
Feel the rhythm
Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer Featuring The Legend of Zelda (seriously, what is with the length of that title) has now been available for a good few days. If you've already tried it out for yourself, you'll know that it hits all the high notes and provides a stonking good time. If you have checked it out, we imagine...
News Eiji Aonuma Still Excited To Collaborate With Shigeru Miyamoto After Many Years
Who wouldn't be?
Earlier this week at E3 2019, Game Informer spoke to The Legend of Zelda series producer Eiji Aonuma and was asked about what it was like to work with other Nintendo producers such as Takashi Tezuka (responsible for Super Mario Maker 2) and the one and only Shigeru Miyamoto. Teaming up with such famous faces within the video game...
Random Have We Been Missing A Zelda Easter Egg In Mario 64 All These Years?
Amazing planning, or sheer coincidence?
Easter eggs in video games aren’t a new thing, but it’s rare to spot one decades after the event – but that’s what Twitter user Hitei he’s found in Super Mario 64. There’s a picture in Peach’s castle which we’ll all have dashed past many, many times over the years, and Hitei thinks this image...
Random Zelda: Link's Awakening Features Some Interior Decorating Changes On Switch
It's all in the detail
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening has easily become one of our most anticipated Switch titles over the last few weeks, and this feeling has only grown after our hands-on time with the game at E3. It's shaping up to be a wonderful retelling of the 1993 classic on Game Boy, but more and more subtle changes are being spotted...
Hands On Zelda: Link's Awakening On Switch Treads A Fine Line Between Remake And Reimagining
Impressions from the E3 show floor
Wouldn’t it be cool if you could play a Zelda game on the go? Okay, okay, we know what you're thinking. Today, you could fill up a whole stadium with portable Zelda games alone. But in 1993? How would anyone ever get a Zelda game to fit onto a Game Boy cartridge? Impossible. Well, they obviously figured it out...
News Eiji Aonuma On Returning To The Hyrule Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
"It will be a continuation"
Eiji Aonuma, the man who's been in charge of the Zelda series for more than twenty years now, has spoken about the reasoning behind making a direct sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Teased near the end of Nintendo's E3 2019 Direct presentation, we saw both Link and Zelda from that game descending beneath...
News The Original Crypt Of The NecroDancer Is 80% Off As Cadence Of Hyrule Arrives On Switch
Worth buying the pair?
Today sees the launch of Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer on the Nintendo Switch eShop, the game which takes characters we know and love from the Legend of Zelda series and throws them into a world of rhythm-based dungeon crawling. With that release no doubt catching the eye of many, the original Crypt of the...
News Nintendo Ran With A Zelda II Joke When The Power Went Out At E3 2019
"I am Error"
Can you imagine the amount of power consumed inside of the Los Angeles Convention Center around this time of year? It's probably a lot – considering all of those big screens and video game kiosk showcasing a bunch of brand new titles. Sure enough, though, there's been a power outage at this year's expo. On Wednesday, E3 2019 was sent...
Video We Have 10 Delightful Minutes Of Zelda: Link's Awakening Gameplay For You
From E3 with love
Like the coolest kid on the playground giving you a glimpse of their shiny Charizard Pokémon card, we've snook around Nintendo's E3 show floor, grabbed some Zelda: Link's Awakening gameplay footage, and decided to share it with you lovely lot. Aren't we just the bestest? You can check it out yourself in the video above. We've got...
Random Playing Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Sequel's Trailer In Reverse Is Absolutely Terrifying
A darker game than we thought?
Nintendo's E3 Direct ended in style, teasing us with the news that a direct sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was in development. The video featured some pretty creepy audio and, while watching the show live, we suspected that it may well hide some little secrets. It sounded like the audio may have...
News Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Sequel Inspired By Red Dead Redemption 2, Says Aonuma
Yee-haw!
Zelda is a series that has inspired countless other games over the years, but series producer Eiji Aonuma has revealed to IGN that the team currently working on the Breath of the Wild sequel have been inspired by one notable game in the process of development. Speaking in an interview with the outlet, Aonuma w
News Smash Bros. Ultimate's Next Spirit Board Event Is Zelda: Link's Awakening-Themed
"Let's go to that island again!"
Nintendo has announced that Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's next Spirit Board event with be themed on The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, which is coming to Switch in remastered form later this year. The event is called "Let's go to that island again!" and it commences on Friday. Koholint island-related Spirits will...
News The Color Dungeon Returns In Link's Awakening On Nintendo Switch
Dampé from Ocarina of Time also makes his debut
If you tuned into Nintendo's Treehouse Live Broadcast following the big E3 2019 Direct presentation, you likely saw the same segment we did highlighting upcoming September release, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening. While there was a lot revealed about this Switch title in the half-hour demo, one...
News The Legend Of Zelda: Link's Awakening's Limited Edition Comes With A Game Boy Steelbook
Update: And a different bundle for North America
Update: The North American limited edition bundle has also been revealed. It appears to contain the artbook (which looks lovely) but not the Game Boy steelbook. Original Article:The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening is undoubtedly one of the most exciting releases on the Switch horizon for plenty...
News The Legend Of Zelda: Link's Awakening Is Getting An Adorable amiibo
Launching alongside the game
Despite the figure not being shown in the Nintendo E3 Direct, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening is getting its very own amiibo release. And wow is it adorable. As you can see, it's based on Link's cutesy design from the new Switch release, which was confirmed to be releasing on 20th September during the show...
News A Full Sequel To The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Is Now In Development
Breath of the Wild 2?
Ending Nintendo's Direct presentation was the reveal of a full sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Very little was teased (we imagine we're still several years away from seeing the game appear, after all) but the footage that was shown seemed to suggest a slightly darker tone than that seen in the original...
News Zelda Spin-Off Cadence Of Hyrule Launches On Switch This Week
Music to our ears
Update: Our hunch was right! Cadence of Hyrule launches this week, on June 13th. Original Story: Ever since its shock reveal earlier this year, Cadence of Hyrule has been at the top of many a Switch owner’s wish list. We know it’s coming this month, but we now also know how much it will cost when it hits the eShop
News Brace Yourself Games Talks About The Zelda Lore And Music In Cadence Of Hyrule
Extra insight
Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer might be arriving on the Switch eShop later this month, but there’s still a lot we don’t know about the rhythmic action-adventure game. During an interview with 4Gamer at Bitsummit 7 Spirits in Japan, Brace Yourself Games revealed more about the development process and what players could...
Gallery Fresh New Screenshots Appear Online For Zelda Crossover Cadence Of Hyrule
A feast for the eyes
The Legend of Zelda and Crypt of the NecroDancer crossover Cadence of Hyrule was last week confirmed for a June release, during a trailer broadcast at the Japanese Indie World presentation. While we wait for
May2019
News Zelda Crossover Cadence Of Hyrule Now Locked In For June Release, New Footage Emerges
Update: It's official!
Update #2: During the recent Japanese Indie World broadcast, Cadence of Hyrule's June release was officially confirmed, but only the month was given – we still don't have a solid date. In the meantime, check out some new footage from the broadcast below: Update #1: The HTML source code now shows the release as being 20th...
News Treat Your Ears To Classic Super Mario And Zelda Songs Reworked Into Soothing Electronica
'Mario & Chill'
If you're spending your valuable time perusing our lovingly crafted website, chances are that you're probably quite the fan of Super Mario and The Legend of Zelda. If so, we'd urge you to check out these two albums featuring music from both series transformed into '80s and '90s-inspired electronica. Both released through Gamechops...
Video Can A Headstrap Really Fix Zelda VR And Labo VR?
We put the Sweat Proof Gaming strap to the test
Labo VR is a great introduction to the world of Virtual Reality for Switch owners, but the much-hyped VR support it brings to Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a little disappointing – we found that it was disorienting enough to make us feel quite unwell, in fact.
News First 4 Figures Shares Updated Details Of Zelda Twilight Princess Midna Statue
On your marks, get set, budget!
First 4 Figures has made a name for itself releasing quality statues of characters from throughout video game history. The fine quality of the company's output carries a price tag to match, but you can't argue with the painstaking effort that goes into each piece. The company has released the above video diary...
News Cadence Of Hyrule Listing Appears On The European Switch eShop
Is a release close by?
The highly-anticipated Nindie release, Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer, appears to be arriving at some point between now and the end of this month on the Nintendo Switch. After showing up in a Nintendo newsletter promoting the games coming to the Switch later this month, a listing for the rhythm action-adventure...
Random Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Player Takes On Overworld Boss With Cucco Army
Absolutely cucco
One of the fantastic things about The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is how you can experiment with enemies and challenges. We've seen players use rocks to fly across the land of Hyrule and others beat the game in many weird and wonderful ways. This latest display, though, is something else. A Japanese player uploaded a video...
News Forgotten Interview With Miyamoto Sheds Light On A Classic Zelda Production
A link to the past
A forgotten interview dating back to 1992 has been spotted on archive.org. It's from issue 25 of the publication Electric Brain and features the one and only Shigeru Miyamoto talking about the development of The Legend of Zelda: A Link To The Past along with the first two Zelda entries on NES. Throughout the interview, Miyamoto...
News Nintendo Newsletter Suggests Cadence Of Hyrule Will Be Released This Month
Fingers crossed
If you had to pick one of the most surprising Nintendo Switch announcements so far this year, a standout would likely be Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer. The game was originally revealed during the March Nindie Direct showcase and is being developed by Brace Yourself Games and published by Spike Chunsoft. Regarding a...
Video Digital Foundry Takes A Technical Look At Zelda And Mario Odyssey In VR
Why is it so sick-inducing?
When we first heard about the possibility of reliving both The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey - two of our favourite Switch games - in VR, we were incredibly excited. Nintendo's latest Labo kit has made it all possible, and for the price, the kit itself is pretty dar
News Get Discounts On Classic Zelda Games, Fire Emblem And More With My Nintendo Rewards (Europe)
Two Zeldas at half price
The latest batch of My Nintendo game discounts for Europe has now gone live, giving players the usual chance to grab a handful of games at discounted prices. There are six new discounts up for grabs this time around, all for the 3DS (looks like the poor Wii U has been left out this month). As always, you can take advantage...
April2019
News The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Update Appears To Have Improved Load Times
Less loading, more playing
Earlier this week, Nintendo released a new update for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Apart from making the Switch game compatible with the Labo VR Goggles, version 1.6.0 fixed “some other issues” to improve the overall experience. It turns out the load times in the Switch version are now nearly in line with...
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