Legend of Zelda News
November2020
Poll Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Is Out Today, Are You Getting It?
Come on in and have your say
If you've so much as glanced at our home page over the past couple of days, you'll no doubt be aware that today sees the launch of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity on Nintendo Switch. The game mixes the characters, locations and story of Zelda: Breath of the Wild with the strategic, hack 'n slash action of the Warriors...
News Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Gets Day-One Update, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Version 1.0.1 arrives
'I can't believe this game has an update already,' Zelda said, looking deeply into the screen of her fancy, custom Switch console' Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is finally in our hands (happy launch day, everyone!) and the game has already been treated to an important update. The day-one patch takes the software to version...
Guide Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Korok Locations
Seeds of evil
As a prequel story to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity features many returning characters, including the diminutive Koroks. These little plant people love nothing better than a spot of Hide and Seek, and once again you'll find them hidden around Hyrule, waiting to be found. Fortunately, there...
Guide Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Tips And Beginner's Guide
16 starter tips to get you off on the right foot
So, you've gone and got your hands on Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity and you're looking for some tips to getting the best out of the game from the get-go? You've come to the right place! Koei Tecmo's combat-focused Dynasty Warriors series is renowned for its fast-paced hack-and-slash action which...
Guide Where To Buy Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity On Nintendo Switch
Hack-and-slash to the front of the queue
In the fashion of several of the company's announcements this year, Nintendo surprised us all recently with the announcement of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity — a Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild prequel in the Musou mould that's now available on Nintendo Switch.
News Twitch Streamers Banned For Playing Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity
But who is to blame?
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity has been available in certain countries like Australia, New Zealand and Japan for nearly a day now. While you think this would mean it's safe to stream the game on a platform like Twitch, it seems not, as a number of streamers have been temporarily banned for 48 hours. This has seemingly...
News Nintendo Drops The Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Launch Trailer Ahead Of Release
Watch it now
With just two days to go until release, Nintendo has released the official launch trailer for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. The game will be available exclusively on Nintendo Switch from 20th November, and pre-orders from the Nintendo Official UK Store will give you automatic access into a competition to win some lovely figures...
Review Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity - Not The Zelda Game You Want, But Perhaps The One You Need
Calamity game
You know the Gerudo Valley theme from Ocarina of Time? It's a kickass tune – probably top five Zelda tracks – and one that's sure to get your blood pumping. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is all Gerudo Valley, a rousing number that'll fire you up for the journey ahead. It's also a tad repetitive and just one part of the symphony...
News Cute Zelda-Style 2D Adventure Ocean's Heart Looks Like It's Switch-Bound
"Battle fearsome monsters and wield various weapons and ancient magic"
We love a good Zelda-style adventure, so it's easy to see why Ocean's Heart caught our eye – the game's visuals call to mind the likes of Link to the Past and Minish Cap, and the lead character has another connection with the series thanks to her clothing, which looks a lot...
Not a bad prize at all
If you're thinking of picking up a copy of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity ahead of its launch this Friday, you might want to consider heading to the Nintendo Official UK Store. If you pre-order the game from Nintendo UK before midnight on Thursday 19th November, you'll be automatically entered into a prize draw to win the...
News Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Reportedly Leaked Just Days Out From Its Release
Not again
Uh-oh! It looks like there's been another leak on the Nintendo Switch front. Following on from the Paper Mario: The Origami King leak a week out from its release back in July, something similar has now reportedly happened to Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity just days out from its release. According to GoNintendo, social media
Random Did You Know You Can Feed Squirrels In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild?
How have we not noticed this?
And the animation is adorable, too... With all the tricks, glitches and discoveries spotted in Zelda: Breath of the Wild over the past few years, it's reached a point where seeing new things doesn't surprise us any more. This thing will keep on giving more for years and years to come, and we love it. For example, did...
Video Check Out These Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Ads Now Airing On Japanese TV
Only one week to go!
The launch of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is drawing ever nearer – we're exactly one week away, in fact – and Nintendo's marketing for the title is starting to ramp up. Two TV commercials that have begun airing in Japan are currently available to view on YouTube, and you can check them both out for yourself below...
News Nintendo Wants To Know Whether You Prefer 2D Or 3D Zelda Games
Cast your vote here
How do you choose between something utterly fantastic and something breathtakingly wonderful? Well, we've no idea, but that's the challenge at hand here. Nintendo wants to know whether you're a bigger fan of Zelda games which are 2D (like Link's Awakening and The Minish Cap) or 3D (like Breath of the Wild and
News The First Review For Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Is Now In
Switch's next must-have?
The very first review of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity has now been published by Japanese publication, Famitsu. The review arrives just over a week ahead of the game's official release. Famitsu's scoring system has four different reviewers rate the game out of ten; in this case, the magazine's reviewers each awarded the...
News Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity amiibo Functionality Detailed
Scan for a suprise
As you might recall, the Champions amiibo line is getting a timely restock alongside the release of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. So what do amiibo actually do in the game? As explained in our preview: "Amiibo can be used once a day on the main menu to gain materials and even weapons." Destructoid further explains how this...
Hands On Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Makes You Wish You Didn't Know How It Ends
Breath of the Wild prequel makes a strong first impression
Silence, they say, is golden, and while Hyrule's own golden boy hasn't had much to say for many years now — beyond the odd 'hyaaa!' or 'eurghhh!' — the motormouth cast of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity highlight Link's stoic silence all the more. These characters spoke a lot in Breath...
Random New Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Mod Aims To Restore Hyrule Age Of Calamity Style
Breath of the Wild, but 100 years ago
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity may be just around the corner, but Zelda fans are already taking things into their own hands to experience Hyrule in a whole new light. As fans of the series will likely know, the upcoming Hyrule Warriors game will let us see the world of Zelda: Breath of the Wild as it was 100...
News Spiritual Successor To "Underrated And Misunderstood" Zelda II Could Be Switch-Bound
"Our goal is to keep the features people love and alter the ones they didn't"
Zelda II: The Adventure Of Link gets a bad rap with fans of the series, largely because it deviates quite dramatically from the core gameplay template laid down by its beloved forerunner, The Legend of Zelda. Normal service woul
News Frame Rate And Resolution For Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Demo Revealed
How does it hold up?
Earlier this week, Nintendo released a demo for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity - allowing everyone to try before they buy. Some have gone much further, putting the game's performance under the microscope. And if the demo is anything to go by, it looks like the frame rate will be up and down like a yo-yo. VG Tech - the same...
October2020
News What's Up With The Frame Rate In The Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Demo?
It's all over the place
Nintendo recently released a demo for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity on the Switch earlier this week and while many Zelda fans have been enjoying it, one common concern seems to be about the game's frame rate. Frame rate tests so far reveal this new entry is targeting around 30fps, but in reality, can dip as low as 20fps...
Spoiler alert deployed
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity got a free demo yesterday, and, as is so often the case with these kind of things, dataminers have been working flat-out to pick apart the game code and find the secrets lurking within. They appear to have uncovered the entire roster of playable characters, which you'll find below. It goes...
Video Another Famous Zelda Location Returns In Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity
A blast from the past
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is a game set 100 years before the events of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. As a result, a lot of locations are still intact. With this in mind, our newest recruit Jon Cartwright has taken a closer look at some of the iconic places you can visit in the
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Drape yourself in Hyrule's finest
If you're a Legend of Zelda fan, you'll likely be excited for the arrival of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity later in November. A playable demo of the game dropped on the eShop just earlier, but if you're still in a Zelda-y mood after playing that, you might want to check out this new line of clothing and other...
News Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity's Free Demo Is Available Now
Update: It's live!
Update #2: And it's live! Update #1: The demo has been leaked on the Switch news feed, but it's not available to download yet. Original Story [Tue 27th Oct, 2020 16:30 GMT]: Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is out on Switch in less than a month, but a tweet from Kelios on Twitter (thanks
Random This Unofficial Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Mod Makes It Pad-Smashingly Hard
Anyone order a few Golden Lynels?
Zelda: Breath of the Wild contains some pretty tough enemies, but the Lynel is one of the hardest – and the Golden Lynel is even more difficult to overcome, making it a kill that only truly skilled players can obtain. If you're one such player, then you might be interested in upping the stakes a little with a new...
Gallery Lots Of Gorgeous Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Screenshots Appear
Ahead of its launch next month
We're now less than a month away from the launch of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity on Nintendo Switch, and plenty of lovely screenshots have been shared ahead of the big day. The images below come courtesy of 4Gamer, and show off lots of the game's main cast, stunning scenery, some of the attacks you'll be able to...
Reminder Cadence Of Hyrule's Physical Edition With All DLC Included Launches Today
Are you getting it?
Just in case it had slipped your mind, here's your friendly reminder that a lovely physical Zelda game is out today! Yes, Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer Featuring The Legend of Zelda's physical release with all DLC included is now available. If you haven't already bought the game digitally, this is a fantastic way...
News New Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Scans Show Off The King, Purah, Robbie And More
But will they be playable?
Next month sees the arrival of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calmaity - a game set 100 years before the events of Breath of the Wild. Koei Tecmo has revealed quite a bit about it so far, and now, in the December 2020 issue of Nintendo Dream, some new character renders have been shared. Perhaps the highlight is the "other...
Video Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Trailer Shows Breath Of The Wild's Hestu In Action
And we weren't expecting that voice
The latest trailer for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity has appeared, showing off yet another character who will make the leap from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Yes, Hestu, the giant, maraca-playing Korok, will appear in the new title. Interestingly, Hestu has been granted a super high-pitched, overly...
News Nintendo UK Store Hosts First 4 Figures' Gorgeous Legend Of Zelda Statues
Pre-orders available for the Majora's Mask statue
For a long time we've eyeballed the drop-dead gorgeous figurines and game-related statuettes produced by First 4 Figures. They may be pricey, but they're particularly spicy, and Nintendo's Official UK Store has several of them available on its site, including Princess Zelda from Breath of the Wild,...
Video New Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Trailer Teases Breath Of The Wild's Yiga Clan
"I'm gonna kill you all!"
Another brand new trailer has appeared for the upcoming Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, and if you're still not feeling the hype yet, perhaps this one can change your mind. The short clip shows off Zelda: Breath of the Wild's Yiga Clan, as well as its fearsome leader Master Kohga. He's fully voiced throughout the video,...
News Nintendo Lawyers Hit Fan-Made Zelda Game With Fatal Copyright Claim
And that's that
Nintendo's legal team has swooped in once again, filing a copyright claim on a fan-made Legend of Zelda game which has forced the project to be entirely delisted. Well-known modder Kaze Emanuar, who has been releasing a number of unofficial Nintendo-based projects over the last few years, launched a title called 'The Missing Link'...
News One Of Zelda's Most Iconic Locations Is Returning In Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity
"see what it looked like before it got destroyed"
When Nintendo and Koei Tecmo announced Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity - a game set 100 years ahead of the events of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, many Zelda fans hoped to finally get a glimpse of the ranch before it was in ruins. Well, it turns out Lon Lon Ranch has in fact been added...
News Koroks Are Hidden Across Stages In Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity
"Yahaha! You found me!"
During Nintendo's latest Treehouse: Live presentation, we got an extended look at Koei Tecmo's upcoming release, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. One of the highlights was the confirmation that Koroks would be returning. You'll even be able to collect Korok seeds. If you played The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild,...
Watch Nintendo Treehouse: Live - Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity And Pikmin 3 Presentation
A Nintendo Treehouse in October?!
E3 may well have been cancelled this year, but Nintendo's keeping the spirit alive with a brand new Nintendo Treehouse: Live presentation. The show will be a livestreamed presentation featuring two segments, with a "deep dive" into Pikmin 3 Deluxe, and a new stage reveal and gameplay detail showcase for Hyrule...
News Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Pre-Order Bonuses Begin With Exclusive Guardian Keychain
Don't mind if we do
Plenty of buying options for the upcoming Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity have already gone live, but we now have our first look at one of the pre-order bonuses you'll be able to get your hands on. Available exclusively at GameStop is this 'Bonus Mystery Guardian Keychain'. As you'd expect, this is a 'while supplies last' kind...
Random Zelda Fan Pens Heartwarming Message To The Person Who Bought Their Beloved DS
"I got this DS as a birthday gift when I was 10"
One of the really wonderful things about handheld gaming is the tangible connection the player makes with the console. Sure, home systems have iconic controllers we learn to love, but with a handheld, the entire system is in the palm of your hand – and the fact you can take it with you everywhere...
News New Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Trailer Shows Breath Of The Wild's Robbie and Purah
New allies announced
Nintendo has dropped a new, but rather short, trailer for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, introducing some of the allies you'll meet in the game. We get a brief look at Sheikah researchers Robbie and Purah, as well as the King of Hyrule himself. You might remember both Robbie and Purah from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the...
Video Here's How Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 2 Could Look Running On A 4K Console
Spoiler: it's utterly gorgeous
If you've been keeping tabs on all the rumours circulating around the Nintendosphere recently, you may remember a Bloomberg report from last month which suggested that the company has been asking third-party developers to ensure their future titles are 4K-ready. The thought is that Nintendo might be planning to...
Yes, please!
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity might look similar to any other Musou game, but Koei Tecmo says it's much more than this. At the online-only Tokyo Game Show last weekend, three members of the team discussed how they've worked "very closely" with Nintendo's Zelda team, who supervised all the work and were "100 times" more involved with...
September2020
News Breath Of The Wild Players Will Receive A Bonus Training Sword In Hyrule Warriors
Who needs the Master Sword?
If you purchase Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity when it arrives later this year and happen to have save data for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on your Nintendo Switch, you'll unlock a bonus weapon in Koei Tecmo's latest Musou-style game. This information was revealed during the live stream for the game during...
Video Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity World Premiere Gameplay Footage
More than 10 minutes of action!
Koei Tecmo obviously shared its first look at Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity gameplay earlier today. If you don't want to hear the bits in between, above is a cut version, courtesy of the YouTube channel GamersPrey: The official Japanese Nintendo website has also shared some additional screenshots of the gameplay...
Video Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity – Champions Unite! Tokyo Game Show Trailer
Join the legendary Champions
Koei Tecmo has shared a new trailer of its upcoming Musou Switch title Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity at this year's online version of the Tokyo Game Show. This two minute and 30-second trailer shows a little gameplay of each of the four legendary Champions. Here's Nintendo of America's official tweet about it along...
News Young Impa Revealed As A Playable Character In Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity
Confirmed in first gameplay video
During Koei Tecmo's live stream of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, a new playable character was revealed. According to multiple translations, it's a "younger Impa", who originally appeared as a much older Impa in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Nintendo of America has also confirmed this on
Arriving on Switch at a later date
Last year, as you might recall, a Zelda fan smashed a PlayStation 4 in rage when miHoYo revealed its Breath of the Wild look-a-like, Genshin Impact. The protests didn't end there, either - with other Zelda owners holding up their own c
News Cadence Of Hyrule's Skull Kid DLC Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
The third and final DLC pack
The third and final DLC pack for Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer Featuring The Legend of Zelda is now live, adding a very familiar face and some new story content. The pack is called 'Symphony of the Mask' and has you playing as Skull Kid as you work your way through a new map. It adds new songs and a new...
We can dream, right?
2020 is the 35th birthday of the Super Mario series, and Nintendo is marking that event in a wide range of ways, one of which is the resurrection of its Game & Watch series of handhelds. Ninten
Random Check Out This Amazing "Skyview Temple" Custom Dungeon For Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
The first custom dungeon available on (modded) Switches
Prolific modder Waikuteru – the same person who gave us Skyward Sword's Sandship Dungeon and a Mario Kart course in
Feature Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Gives Our Beloved Champions A Second Chance
How Breath Of The Wild’s prequel can finally do justice for our four heroes
Nintendo knows a thing or two about pulling off surprises and few could’ve expected that recent Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity reveal. With no real rumours or leaks foreshadowing it, we suddenly had a brand-new Legend of Zelda game to look forward to. Fans hoping for...
News New Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Glitch Sends Hyrule Into Chaos
Oh Link, what have they done to you?
Another day, another glitch found in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and this one really messes things up in the wonderful hills of Hyrule. A new way of performing a similar glitch that was previously patched out, this newly-found method requires a Hinox or a Stalnox, two of the biggest wandering...
News Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Is Getting A Deluxe 'Treasure Box' Edition In Japan
Update: Images of the box now revealed
Update (Fri 11th Sep, 2020 11:15 BST): Koei Tecmo's website has now updated, giving us our first look at the contents of the Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity deluxe edition release in Japan. You can check it out for yourself below. Pre-orders are now live on Koei Tecmo's site for those living in Japan, but you...
News Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Gameplay Will Be Shown At Tokyo Game Show 2020
Update: It's official!
Update (Fri 11th Sep, 2020 09:45 BST): Well, our hunch was correct! Koei Tecmo's Tokyo Game Show schedule has been updated, revealing that we are indeed set to see Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity at the event. In the second half of Koei Tecmo's program, we can expect to see the first ever live gameplay footage for the title,...
Reminder Nintendo Will Share Another Look At Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Later This Month
"You won't have to wait long!"
Earlier this week, Nintendo and Koei Tecmo surprised Zelda fans with the announcement of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. It's a game set 100 years before the events of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. While we got some information about what to expect from this new Musou-style game, later this month Nintendo...
News Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Co-Op Mode And Digital Pre-Order Bonus Confirmed
Take on Ganon with a friend
Our next 'proper' slice of news for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity may well be scheduled to arrive later this month, but exploring Nintendo's official websites has revealed little nuggets of info ahead of time. While it wasn't actually mentioned in
News The Zelda Champion amiibo Are Relaunching Alongside Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity
A timely restock
Last month, it was discovered The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Champion amiibo would be getting reprints. Now, we obviously know it all ties in with Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity - a spin-off set 100 years before the original title. The champion line will relaunch alongside Koei Tecmo's latest Musou-style release on 20th...
News More Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity News Is Coming Later This Month
Ready for even more?
Remember when we all thought that Nintendo was being unusually quiet on the news front? Ha. Today saw the grand reveal of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, a brand new Switch-exclusive title in The Legend of Zelda franchise. As it happens, Nintendo isn't stopping there, as the company has already confirmed that the next slice...
Gallery 25 Gorgeous Screenshots From Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity
Phwoar!
What originally looked like a pretty quiet end to the year for Nintendo has suddenly erupted into a busy holiday season full of exciting Mario and Zelda releases. If you missed the news earlier today, Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity, a game set 100 years before the events of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, is launching exclusively on Switch this...
News You'll Have To Wait A Little Longer For Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 2 News, It Seems
"The team is working hard on its development"
In yet another of its infamous 2020 shadow-drops, Nintendo has just lifted the lid on Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity for the Nintendo Switch. Set 100 years before the events of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, this sequel to the Wii U, 3DS and
Where did that come from!?
Nintendo's at it once again, surprise-dropping a huge-name game on social media like it was an innocent selfie taken at the park. Today's big reveal? A brand new Zelda game. The game's called Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, and a new video has been shared to tell us all about it. Just like previous Hyrule Warriors...
August2020
News Koji Igarashi Explains How Zelda Influenced His Work On Castlevania And Bloodstained
A link to the future
While Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is the game which is credited as fusing the non-linear approach of Super Metroid and the gothic stylings of Konami's famous vampire-hunting series, Koji Igarashi has been quite firm on the fact that it was in fact
Deals Get Great Savings On Legend Of Zelda And Animal Crossing Goodies With Zavvi
Savings and freebies especially for you!
UK-based retailer Zavvi is celebrating its 11th birthday, and we're teaming up with them to offer you some pretty special deals on Zelda and Animal Crossing goodies to mark to occasion. First up is this Zelda Mystery Box. They're very limited (to just 200 units) and would usually cost £39.99, but below,...
News Nintendo UK Store Opens Pre-Orders For Cadence Of Hyrule's Physical Edition
And it's cheaper than buying everything digitally
If you're hoping to grab a physical copy of Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer Featuring The Legend of Zelda, you'll be pleased to know that you can now order it from the Nintendo Official UK Store with free shipping. The physical copy comes with all three DLC packs as standard, including...
News Almost Every Legend Of Zelda amiibo Is Back On Nintendo's Official UK Store
Go! Go! Go!
Update (Thu 20th Aug, 2020 10:30 BST): Once again, Nintendo has restocked almost all of the Legend of Zelda amiibo on its Official UK Store. You can find links to them all below; any orders you make now are due to be dispatched on 17th September. <products campaign=“NUK Zelda amiibo” style="grid"> Original Article (Fri 28th...
News Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 2 Collector's Edition Listing Appears On Retailer Website
Could a new Master Edition be on the way?
A listing for a collector's edition of the upcoming Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 has been spotted online, potentially giving the game away on a secondary, fancy physical release. The listing in question can be found on WT&T, a French retailer which previously leaked the existence of The Witcher 3 on...
Ahead of the 35th anniversary next year
Last week, as you might recall, the CPSIA page on the Nintendo Americas support site revealed two of the champion amiibo (Mipha and Revali) from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Rumour Is The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Taking To The Skies On Nintendo Switch?
Update: Amazon listing disappears
Update (Mon 17th Aug, 2020 16:45 BST): Since being reported on by a number of news outlets over the last 24 hours, the Amazon listing for The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword on Switch has now been removed from Amazon. Was it a mistake? Was the listing put up too early in error? Time will tell. Here's how the page...
Random At One Point, The Triforce May Have Been Collectable In Zelda: Ocarina Of Time
New/old icon uncovered
Back in the olden days when we first played The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, there were theories going around that the Triforce--the iconic three-part symbol of Power, Courage and Wisdom from the series--was actually a collectable item in the game. It's one of those gaming myths that has become legend over time, but...
Random Modder Makes Fully-Functioning Mario Kart Course Inside Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
Complete with Time Trial minigame
We've seen plenty of mods for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild before, many of which have impressed us no end, but this latest effort you're about to see is on a whole new scale. Modder and YouTube user Waikuteru has been in touch with us here a
News Zelda: Breath Of The Wild amiibo Appear To Be Getting Reprints (North America)
Two of four Champions set to return
Nintendo's amiibo line is still alive and well - with game director Masahiro Sakurai not long ago revealing two new characters would be added to the Super Smash Bros. line: Joker and Hero. They are arriving in Europe, Japan and Australia next month, and in North America on 2nd October. As you'd expect they're...
News Explore Hyrule In This Amazing Zelda-Themed Animal Crossing: New Horizons Dream Island
It's dangerous to go alone...
Animal Crossing: New Horizons' most recent update, taking the game to version 1.4.0, has added another set of welcome new features. Among them is the ability to create and share Dream Addresses, which allows players to visit others' islands by simply inputting a code. This means that you can check out the islands of...
Random Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Transformed Into Stunning Studio Ghibli-Inspired Poster
Channelling Hayao Miyazaki's style
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has sparked many creative fan projects since it was released and the latest one that's caught the attention of many fans online is a Studio Ghibli-inspired poster by the illustrator and Twitter user, @BigSkyCastle. As you can see, it's a simple but stunning image of Princess...
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild: Best Armour And Clothing Sets
Dress for success
Clothing has never played a more important role in any Zelda titles than it does in Breath of the Wild. Link's multiple options serve not only to make him more stylish but also to protect him from Hyrule's harsh environment. With that in mind, we've put together a list of all of the options we've been able to find along with what...
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild: All Shrine Locations And Maps
Time to bulk up your hearts and stamina
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is an incredible game, both in terms of critical acclaim and sheer size. Few aspects of Link's latest sprawling adventure exemplify this as well as the sheer number of shrines - miniature dungeons focused solely on puzzle solving. Finding all of the shrines in Breath of...
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild: All amiibo Unlocks
We are the Champions
If you have been collecting amiibo from the start, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the perfect opportunity to cash-in on your investment with both the Wii U and Switch versions of the game. Every single amiibo released out there (including amiibo cards!) will work in the game, summoning cooking or crafting materials...
News We've Had LEGO Mario, Could This Fan-Made Breath Of The Wild Link Be Next?
The latest Zelda design added to LEGO Ideas
For years now, LEGO fans have been designing fantastic models and sets based on The Legend of Zelda, hoping that their creations might one day become a reality. When a designer shares a concept to LEGO's Ideas website, their creation is guaranteed to be reviewed if it gains 10,000 votes a
News Early Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Build Shows Link Running Around Japan
And skydiving, too
Back in 2017 - the same year as the release of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on the Wii U and Switch - Nintendo showcased the early stages of the game's development at a CEDEC conference. Now, some images of the footage it shared at this event have surfaced online. It shows a map of Japan, Link running around Himeji...
Random World-Famous Author Included Zelda: BOTW Ingredients In His New Book By Mistake
"That is actually kinda hilarious. I'm totally willing to own it"
Irish novelist John Boyne has penned 18 books since 2000 (as well as a collection of short stories) but is perhaps most famous for his 2006 work The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas, the harrowing tale of a doomed friendship between a Jewish boy in a World War II concentration camp and the...
July2020
News Here Are The Full Patch Notes For Cadence Of Hyrule Version 1.2.0
Download it today
Earlier this week, during the Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase, we found out Cadence of Hyrule would be receiving three new paid DLC packs this year. As you probably already know, the first character pack is now available for $5.99 USD (or your regional equivalent). It contains Impa, Federick (the Shopkeeper), Aria, Shadow...
Less is so much more
We recently saw a custom-made Polly Pocket-style Animal Crossing toy which we thought was the height of miniature video game cuteness, but in the past few days we've discovered something that's even more impressive. The construction and photography of the tiny scene above is the work of Tatsuya Tanaka, a miniature artist who...
News Cadence Of Hyrule Gets 3 DLC Packs, Season Pass And A Physical Edition
First DLC launches today!
The Nintendo Direct Mini: Partners Showcase got off to a pretty cracking start with lots of content announcements for Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer Featuring The Legend of Zelda. Three paid DLC packs are coming to the game this year, with the first of those launching later today for $5.99. Here's a rundown of...
Quiz Can You Match These Links To The Zelda Game They're From?
Links between worlds
The main hero of the the Legend of Zelda series has appeared in multiple different forms over the years. Cute and cartoon-y, dark and gritty, realistic or impressionistic, but nearly always garbed in green, Link (or whatever you chose to name him in your save file) is always ready with the Master Sword in hand to fight the...
Random Running Zelda: Breath Of The Wild With 29 Mods Is As Chaotic As You'd Expect
You've never seen Hyrule like this
We've seen some pretty cool Zelda: Breath of the Wild mods over the years - just last week we saw Ocarina of Time's Lon Lon Ranch be modded into the game, and someone even got Samus and her Gunship in there once - but nothing even comes close to the absurdity you're
News First 4 Figures Provides First Look At Legend Of Zelda: Majora's Mask Statue
Update: Pre-orders are live
Update: Pre-orders are now open. <products id="12638"> Original Story [Tue 16th Jun, 2020 15:45 BST]: Makers of super-lovely, super-pricey gaming statues, First 4 Figures, have teased us with a first look at their upcoming figure inspired by The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask. This is actually the second time...
News No, Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 2's Voice Work Isn't Complete
Update: Podcast which ran the interview issues statement
Update: The Spanish podcast 'A Coffee With Nintendo' which ran the recording has issued its own statement on the confusion: Update: [Mon 6th Jul, 2020 17:45 BST] GameXplain has done some digging and apparently the original interview was mistranslated. Voice actors Navarro and Nerea Alfonso...
Video See Ocarina Of Time's Lon Lon Ranch Inside Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
New mod brings back an iconic location
Ever wanted to see how one of the Legend of Zelda franchise's most iconic locations, Lon Lon Ranch, would look inside Breath of the Wild's Hyrule? Well, friends, you're most certainly in luck. Modder Waikuteru, who we featured on the site recently for an impressive attempt at placing Skyward Sword's Sandship...
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News Someone Created A Hand-Drawn Guide For The Original Zelda And It's Breathtaking
Puts Navi to shame!
Back in the 1980s, the original Legend of Zelda for the NES was a massive success. People all over the world were journeying into the land of Hyrule for the very first time, figuring out its puzzles and spilling its secrets on the playground, in the breakroom, at the pub, you name it. Many of its riddles were extremely cryptic...
Random Modder Puts Skyward Sword's Sandship Dungeon In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
Running at 4K and 60fps, no less
The Zelda: Breath of the Wild community has left us consistently bewildered and amazed ever since the game launched, and this latest mod continues that trend in style. YouTube user and modder Waikuteru has shared a video of a new mod which places Zelda: Skyward Sword's Sandship dungeon inside Breath of the Wild's...
And you can get 10% off!
We all know just how wonderful The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is, with its iconic gameplay and the impact it's had on game development ever since, and one of its many standout features is the soundtrack. From that Hyrule Field main theme to the music that plays at Lon Lon Ranch, Koji Kondo's music is inspiring - and...
You obtained the Zora’s Sapphire!
As Beyoncé once famously sang, 'if you like it, then you shoulda put a ring on it'. Thankfully, if your significant other is as into The Legend of Zelda as you are, there's no better way to do just that than with a Triforce-style ring worthy of Zelda herself. We recently stumbled across AllThingsGeekChic on...
Video Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Mod Adds Samus And Her Gunship To The Game
The galactic bounty hunter arrives in Hyrule
If you're missing Metroid, perhaps this video will help pass the time until Metroid Prime 4 is released. A YouTube Channel by the name of MK (as spotted by Zelda Dungeon) has showcased a "work in progress" by the modder Yainskofso that transforms The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild into a...
News New Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Glitch Lets You Escape Hyrule And Go Beyond The Map's Borders
And things get weird
If there's one thing you can always rely on, it's that we'll never go too long without Zelda: Breath of the Wild players discovering new and interesting glitches. Fans have been finding weird and wonderful ways to break the game ever since it launched back in 2017, and this latest find lets you escape Hyrule altogether. First...
May2020
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's Next Event Has A Legend Of Zelda Theme
Join in later this week
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has been out on Switch for 537 days at this point - nope, we're not sure why we just bothered to sit and work that out either - and still, the game is receiving regular, themed events to keep its most dedicated fans busy. This week's Spirit event is all about The Legend of Zelda, with fighters and...
Quiz How Well Do You Know The Legend Of Zelda?
Hey listen!
Next year is the 35th anniversary of Nintendo's Legend of Zelda series. Since the very first time we took a sword from an old man in a cave we've journeyed to Hyrule and beyond many, many times to battle monsters, see the sights, catch up with old friends and relax in the company of some of the greatest video game adventures ever made...
Video Watch Luigi Pull The Master Sword In The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
Step aside, Link
Even after three years, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild continues to surprise us in more ways than one. There's also still a community out there speedrunning, glitching, and modding the game on a regular basis. The latest mod, made by banan039 and highlighted by the YouTube channel BeardBear, swaps out the hero of time for...
News Nintendo Shares Boatload Of Glorious Downloadable Wallpapers
Mario, Zelda, Pokémon, more...
If, like us, you spend far too much of your time glued to a computer screen, you'll probably want to have a browse through these new wallpaper offerings from Nintendo. Out of the blue, the Big N has shared an impressive number of beautiful wallpapers for fans to download. There are plenty of options to choose from,...
Guide Zelda: Link's Awakening: All Secret Seashells Map and Locations
All 50 secret seashells, ordered by when they are first made available to you
Use our guide to find all 50 secret seashells hidden on Koholint Island in the Nintendo Switch remake of The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening. We’ve produced a map and detailed instructions for each seashell, and we’ve also attempted to number them in the order that...
News Concept Artist Doesn't Think Nintendo Saw Much Of Retro's Axed Zelda And Mario Projects
"I doubt many at Nintendo proper saw much of any of this stuff"
Earlier this week, our friends over at Shinesparkers discovered concept art of two reportedly cancelled Retro Studios projects. One was an axed Legend of Zelda game starring Sheik, and the other was a Super Mario title about the mischievous ghost, Boo. The artwork itself was done by...
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild: Tarrey Town Quest
From the ground up
It's amazing how much of the content included in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is entirely optional and can easily be missed on your first playthrough if you're not exploring off the beaten track. One of the coolest optional features involves the construction of an entire town as part of the "From the Ground Up" side...
Rumour Concept Art Of Axed Sheik And Boo Projects By Retro Studios Surfaces
Little is known about either game
Retro Studios has been hard at work on Metroid Prime 4 ever since development was scrapped and restarted last year, but there was a time long ago when the talented team was apparently working on a Legend of Zelda game starring Sheik, and a Super Mario game about the mischievous ghost, Boo. According to our friends...
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