• e3 2009

    Stylus-On With Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks

    The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks is a return to the stylus-controlled Link of Phantom Hourglass, but with a twist. More »
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    Zelda Bento: The Adventure of Lunch

    Annathered's back from her bento creation station again. She breaks her rule about 3D bentoing to give us a 2D Wind Waker incarnation of Link. It's time for lunch on the east coast, right? More »
  • clips

    This One-Year Child Is Game Character Genius (Watch!)

    Here baby Melodie shows off her very extensive knowledge of game characters. So amazing. So cute.
  • cosplay

    Is This Halloween All About Chun-Li Or Viking Link?

    Need help dressing yourself for Halloween? (Need help dressing yourself?) BuyCostumes.com is here to help. The site has a bunch of Street Fighter costumes (each under US$50) and all new for 2008. Seems like Chun-Li could very well be teh female gamer costume of 2008. Hey, it might even be the male gamer costume of 2008. It's really too early to call. But not everyone looks good in blue and yellow. Some look better in green. More »
  • the legend of zelda

    Rasslin' for Link

    As this is the weekend, let's open up with some classic Saturday-morning fare: Professional wrestling. Think that emblem on rassler Cody Rhodes' boot above is just a coincidence? Nope. Rhodes not only pays tribute to the Triforce in every bout, not only lives his professional life by its creed, he also replays The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past every year on his Super Nintendo. So when he stamps Power, Courage and Wisdom into your face, sumbitch comes by it honestly. More »
  • clips

    Don't Fuck With British Link

    This is a short little clip a bunch of guys by the name of Waverley Films put together for MTV's Gamer's Week. It's about Link, a bully, and what happens when Link is confronted by said bully. The moral of the story? Link is never to be messed with. Especially when he's awkward, and British.
  • media

    Virtual Archery Bow Puts Link..And Rambo...To Shame

    Most Wiimote accessories are pitiful mockeries of the real thing. Cutesy, plastic tennis rackets don't make me feel like Andre Agassi. And the Wii Zapper doesn't make me feel like a Dirty Harry. But this Virtual Archery Bow by Thomas Foo is a full-blown bow made out of a full-blown bow. The only thing it's missing are the arrows...which we're thinking would put flying Wiimotes of yore to shame in a heartbeat. Here's a picture of the game he made for the peripheral, Trajectory: More »
  • nintendo

    Triforce Cutting Board, Now You're Playing With Flour

    For Kotaku's ever-growing chef contingent, this Zelda-inspired cutting board is built from the finest (we don't really know if it is the finest, but it sounds good) walnut and hard-maple wood for chopping as many leafy vegetables as it takes for gems to pop out. We know the $125 price tag will prove too hefty for some, but for what is surely the world's first foray into unlicensed, triforce-themed cutting blocks, we can't complain too much. Besides, we'd drop that amount in a heart piece if it included a bundled Master Sword Ginsu. We apologize for the lame puns. We're all done now. More »
  • nintendo

    Super Smash Bros. Brawl Character Super Evolved

    Sure, we've seen stuff like this before, that doesn't mean we're sick of Nintendo character evolution charts. Never! This time around we're tracking the progression that the brawlers from Super Smash Bros. Brawl have undergone. Hit the jump for a look at Samus, Kirby and non-Nintendo character but Wii-favorite Sonic. More »
  • retro

    Nintendo Characters Big and Evolved

    We've seen charts like this before. You know, ones that show how Nintendo characters evolve. That doesn't mean we'll ever get tired of them. No way! Here was have a look at Mario, Link and Donkey Kong over the years. Do yourself a favor, ignore that some of them are out of order! It'll ruin the effect. More »
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    Zelda II Commercial

    From RetroGameVideos comes this Zelda II: The Adventures f Link commercial featuring yet another live action Link. It amazes me that in pretty much every commercial featuring a live action Link, they never actually look like Link. In this version we get some Fabio looking hippie Link running through a lot of dark empty hallways only to be met at the end by an invisible wall blocking his real self from entering Zelda's 8-bit room. Note the plug for the Ghostbusters II game at the end. So timely. More »
  • halloween

    Another Awesome Zelda Pumpkin

    Our own Luke Plunkett will be so jealous when he sees that the day shift got to post this beautiful pumpkin of his beloved cel-shaded Link. There's something about combining the pure act of pumpkin carving with the innocent Zelda storyline that warms our hearts almost enough to see in color and believe in miracles. Almost. Reader Nick writes:
    This is how my girlfriend and I started out the Halloween season, with two of our favorite characters Jack and Link.
    Hit the jump for the slightly less game related but still amazing, Jack. More »
  • edu-tainment

    Link Teaches Geometry

    The BBPS reports that a crafty New York math teacher has been using Link and his triangle-loving ways to sneak a little edu-ma-cation into his students. Am I the only one slightly confused by the description? More »
  • tattoodles

    The Zelda Sleeve Tattoo: The Beginning

    Some of you may remember Sam Mullin and his kick ass Nintendo/Mario sleeve tattoo. Back when we first posted it, Sam had mentioned that he would soon be getting a Zelda sleeve on the other arm and well, it looks like he's started the process! Already present are Link, Princess Zelda and Ghoma, with Gannon and others yet to come. The tattoo work is being done by Daniel Innes , the same artist from the Mario piece and if this new one turns out as good as the last one, it's bound to be great. More »
  • zelda

    Nintendo Delivers Phantom Hourglass E-card

    The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass hits stores on October 1st, and to honor the occasion Nintendo has created a Phantom Hourglass e-card, complete with an exclusive video of the game in action. They've also created a handy-dandy countdown widget on their Zelda.com site, suitable for MySpace pages and personal blogs alike. Two doses of Zelda goodness to keep you going until the big day. More »
  • they're tiny!

    Twilight Princess Capsule Figures

    While I was roaming around PAX last weekend I happened upon a booth by local Seattle store Pink Godzilla. They had an amazing selection of vintage games, Japanese toys and even some Japanese systems. What really caught my eye (although it was hard to focus on just one thing) were these little Twilight Princess figures. These are actually capsule figures from Japan and each figure came in parts, reminding me of my model making days. They come in pieces so that they can produce larger figures and still manage to fit them into the little plastic egg shaped capsules. I grabbed the whole set for $25 and spoke with one of the guys working the booth who told me they are readily available through the Pink Godzilla website. What's really great about PG is that all of their items include free shipping from right here in the US, thus relieving some of the long ship times often run into when ordering the same items from overseas. So, if you're a fan of Japanese games and toys and don't like waiting six to eight weeks for your precious treasures to arrive, run, don't walk to Pink Godzilla now!
  • fan film

    Impressive Fan Made CG Zelda Trailer

    Most of the fan made Zelda trailers we've seen have involved some guy in a bad wig attempting to pass as Link surrounded by cardboard castles and the like. This one, entitled Dark Sage, is done a little differently, utilizing CG graphics and I have to say, it's pretty damned impressive. It's really too bad that something like this will never see a full film release because it looks a better than a lot of the stuff coming out of Hollywood right now. If I was sitting in a theater and saw this trailer as a coming soon, my ticket would be as good as bought.
  • crafts

    Homemade Link Notepad

    Lostmitten is a master of the art of perlerbeads. Her creations have graced the hallowed halls of Kotaku Tower many times and today, we have another one. This time she has made an 8-bit Legend of Zelda notepad featuring Link on the front and an Octoroc on the back. Unfortunately (for us, not for her) Lostmitten's one of a kind creations go quickly and this one is already sold. Using these detailed photos and a little elbow grease, you could probably make one yourself, but if you're lazy, visit Lostmitten's Etsy page for a lovely array of game crafts at a nice cheap price. More »
  • crafts

    Papercraft: The Other Link Model

    I've pointed to a Link papercraft model before, but it was unfortunately less than stellar and now no longer exists. This version however is pretty sweet. This is the original Chokipeta model of Wind Waker Link and can be downloaded in PDF form and can be downloaded via RapidShare from the link below. For once, I'm actually going to get off my duff and try putting this guy together. I will see how my very un-nimble fingers do on this one and post the end product next weekend regardless of how terrible or great it may be. So tune in next week for the final results! More »
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    Sony Connects With Gamers On PSP-PS3 Connectivity

    Remember back at last year's E3 when Kaz Hirai showed how the PSP could be used as a rearview mirror in Gran Turismo? Sony hasn't made secret its plans to increase connectivity between the PS3 and the PSP. But now, the company is trying to get gamers to rank how appealing certain PS3/PSP features would or could be. Remember, this isn't Sony confirming anything, but rather, feeling out the Joe Q. Gamer. Included in the survey: More »
  • hot flashes

    Link And The Lamp

    Not only does flasher The Legend of Zelda and the Lampshade of No Real Significance have Link and a lampshade, but it has has Samus and Kirby. What's more, Samus is eating a burger and Kirby is shooting stuff! Delightful flash game. More »
  • fan art

    Nintendo Plot Twist

    Wow, that Peach sure does get around. Just a few months back we get an invitation to her wedding to Bowser and now she's marrying Link? But then I think we all know about Peach's questionable morals. More »
  • choose your celda

    The Legend of Zelda: Oracle Of Cuddles

    Ah, cel-shaded Link. One of the most hated variations on a classic Nintendo character just happens to be the cutest sonofabitch to ever grace a GameCube. Now 'toon Link is going felt. More »
  • the missing link

    More Details On Phantom Hourglass Surface

    The The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass publicity train is picking up steam with a four page article in Japan's Nintendo Dream. Sure, we know that the game will take full advantage of the DS stylus, letting players control Link, sword movements and the boomerang all with the touch pen. And the new details? More »
  • hands-on

    Fierce Deity Link Review

    Brett Martin at the Video Game Memorabilia Museum Forums got his Fierce Deity Link limited edition statue in the mail recently, posting a series of pictures and hands-on impressions of the packaging and sculpt. More »
  • retro

    Game Characters Into Beer Pong, Too

    Blame the plastic cups. American college students know, love and live "Beer Pong." It's a drinking game in which players attempt to bounce a ping pong in their opponent's cup, forcing them to imbibe it. A couple readers at game site The Last Boss created this wonder: More »
  • the legend of zelda

    A T-Shirt To Rule Hyrule In

    And the name of the neato tee? Born 2 High-Rule. Cute and clever. I like. More »
  • nintendo world store

    Nintendo World Store Fashion Show

    I had no idea this was even happening, but apparently the Nintendo World Store held some kind of fashion event yesterday. From the looks of these photos, snapped by GoNintendo friend Phishbowl, there was all sorts of Nintendo wear to be seen and had. From 11 - 1, fans were given the opportunity to create their own Nintendo themed T-shirts and then at 1pm a fashion show ensued showing of the latest in Nintendo sleepwear, t-shirts along with gaming and fashion accessories. I wish I would have been there, because being a T-shirt freak, I could definitely go for some hot Zelda pret-a-porter. More »
  • hylian shield

    You Can Own Link's Shield

    Now, for all your cosplay and obsessive fan needs, True Swords offers a full size Hylian Shield. There are no actual dimensions listed on the page, but the description says that in can be hung on the wall or worn on your arm. It can even hold Link's Master Sword when mounted on the wall! The shield runs $74.99 with the Master Sword, also available through True Swords, coming in at around $44. More »
  • go307

    GO3: Cosplay Dos And Don'ts

    Sadly, I missed the big cosplay comp that went down yesterday, as it clashed with Kojima's conference address. Still, they were all out on show beforehand, and I was around long enough to pick up a few lessons. More »
  • link

    The Adventures of Link (the Kitten)

    I believe this would be one of those posts that requires exactly zero comment. On a personal note: Fahey, I'm in your house stealing your pictures! More »
  • link

    Papercraft: Wind Waker Link

    More papercraft goodness for your weekend craftyness! I've got a terrific one for you today although unlike last weeks Nintendo Zapper, this one is a mite more complicated. I wish there was a larger picture of it all put together, but unfortunately, this was all I could find. More »
  • clips

    Clip: Mega64's GDC Mario Skit

    Wednesday night at the Game Developer's Choice awards marked the closest I have ever come to peeing myself in public since I was five, and Mega64 is to blame. Shown as interstitials to give host Tim Schafer (who himself was hilarious) time to take his ritalin, the series of bits they showed ran from eh to pretty damn funny, and then this one showed up.
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  • legend of zelda: phantom hourglass

    GDC 07: Hands On: Phantom Hourglass Multiplayer

    I got a chance to sit down for a few minutes with Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass DS at the Nintendo booth on the Expo floor on Friday. The only bit they were actually showing was the multiplayer mode, but I swallowed my bitter disappointment at not being able to try out a real level and gave it a try. More »
  • link

    The Littlest Link

    File this one under "Things that make you go awwwwww." More »
  • triforce

    The Triforce Debt Collection Agency

    Quick: What do you see? Reader Adam writes: More »