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Unofficial Mock-Up Shows What Wind Waker Could Look Like On The Wii U
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker is coming to the Wii U this fall, but some people just can’t wait that long. The folks at cubed3tv have devised this mock-up to show how the cartoony Zelda game could play on the Wii U GamePad. The real version is a total graphical remake, so it…
By Jason Schreier Published March 4, 2013 -
The Most Atmospheric and Relaxing Aquatic Locations In Video Games
Water levels can be pain in the ass, especially when unnecessarily complex gameplay mechanics meet blurry, monotonous graphics. But that’s not always the case. Truth is, there are water levels (or places where water plays a key role) that look really refreshing, relaxing, and that might even possess a special, eerie atmosphere (several parts of…
By Gergo Vas Published March 4, 2013 -
Zelda X Pokémon, If It Looked Like This, Would Probably Shift A Unit Or Two
Artist Finni Chang does what Nintendon’t. Pairing the pocket monsters with Nobunaga’s Ambition was a total waste when they could have been combined with Zelda instead. These sweet-as-pie illustrations are, if you’re that into them, also available as prints. $15 will get you one, while $25 will get you all three. Legend of Zelda x…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 1, 2013 -
You Can Take One Game With You To A Desert Island. What Is It?
My wife asked me this the other day, and what I thought was a pretty inane question actually turned into an absolute mind-tearer. Why? Because I wouldn’t take my favourite game. That game is Wind Waker. I love it with every ounce of my heart, but faced with the prospect of playing only one game…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 28, 2013 -
Kingdom Of Hyrule Decommissions Actual Rupees, Switches To Paper Curency
Enormous jewels that people have to hide in pots? Or worse, bury in the grass, outside? That’s not how you manage an economy, Hyrule. In fact, it’s the fastest way to ensuring your Kingdom one day winds up at the bottom of the ocean. A switch to paper currency like proper nations (or even polymer…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 28, 2013 -
Help Make This Fantastic Zelda LEGO Set A Reality
This isn’t the first attempt we’ve seen to convince LEGO to make a Legend of Zelda set, but it’s easily the most fully-realised, because the builder has gone to the trouble of actually building a prototype unit out of real bricks. That builder also happens to be the same man who drew this incredible LEGO…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 28, 2013 -
Zelda: Oracle of Seasons And Ages Are Coming To 3DS Virtual Console Outside Of Japan… Eventually
Last night, Nintendo announced that Game Boy favorites The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages and The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons would come to the 3DS’s Virtual Console in Japan. Today on the Wii U’s social network, Miiverse, Zelda designer Eiji Aonuma confirmed that they’ll be out in other regions too… eventually. Here’s…
By Jason Schreier Published February 21, 2013 -
A Beautiful GIF Of My Most Hated Video Game Enemy
Look, I know if there was a list of the top 100 toughest bosses in video gaming, Minish Cap’s Vaati wouldn’t make the cut. There are NES games, or games that end in “Souls”, that are way harder than any handheld adventure Nintendo has ever conjured for Link. But for me, for some reason, I…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 15, 2013 -
So The Wii U’s Touchscreen Can Do Amazing Zelda Sketches
As you’ve seen in our regular Miiverse Moments feature, Nintendo’s online community is a place where people don’t just chat, but doodle. Like their lives depended on it. I’ve seen some good sketches over the weeks turning up on various game pages, but nothing like this epic Zelda image, which spans four panels and has…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 14, 2013 -
The Legend of Zelda is a New York Times Bestseller. No, Really.
Barely a week into its western release, The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia is a New York Times No. 1 bestseller. Shouldn’t that designation come with an exclamation point or two? Fine! Here!! See for yourself here, it’s topping the “Hardcover Advice & Misc.” category, though that doesn’t mean it’s a strategy guide or a…
By Owen Good Published February 10, 2013 -
An Idea Of What A Future Link & Zelda Could Look Like
Let’s close our eyes and dream that, after post-apocalyptic waterworlds, train rides and gritty cowboy tales, Nintendo gets even braver and pushes the Legend of Zelda series into the future. Hoverboards, Robopona, the Master LightSword, the works. What could Link and Zelda look like? Well, they could look a lot worse than these ideas by…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 6, 2013 -
Your Favorite Zelda Game Could Have Looked Like THIS
Flipping through the Hyrule Historia book (which you can finally get in English) makes you realize that Nintendo’s Legend of Zelda series isn’t just a bunch of games. It’s a mythology, one filled with personas that change their shapes, personalities and abilities in each new telling. Anyone who’s been a die-hard Zelda fan has had…
By Evan Narcisse Published January 28, 2013 -
Here’s Your First Look Inside The Glorious Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia Collector’s Edition
For the last year or so, the Hyrule Historia seemed like a piece of the powerful and legendary TriForce. Fans of Nintendo’s mega-popular series knew the Japan-only book existed. But English-speaking Zelda acolytes had to go through out-of-the-way means—like maybe-not-legal scans and fan translations—to get at its knowledge. Not anymore. Technically, the English version of…
By Evan Narcisse Published January 25, 2013 -
Nintendo Is Remaking The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker For Wii U
You’ll be able to play The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker on your Wii U this fall. No, the Wii U isn’t suddenly getting backwards compatibility to support the GameCube. Nintendo’s remaking the game. Yep, Nintendo is remaking the cartoonish GameCube Zelda game and giving it the full Wii U treatment, complete with new graphics…
By Jason Schreier Published January 23, 2013 -
This Legend Of Zelda Love Song Will Melt Your Triforce
Girl, ukelele, and The Legend of Zelda: a winning formula if I ever saw one. Here is a video of YouTuber HelloIamDanica, singing about why she should be Link’s ‘princess of destiny.’ It’s cute and charming—or, at least I chuckled when she says things like “even Ganon can’t keep me away.” Full lyrics are in…
By Patricia Hernandez Published January 17, 2013 -
Tell Us Your Favorite Zelda Music
Few video game series have music as iconic as The Legend of Zelda. Over sixteen years and more than a dozen games, Koji Kondo’s memorable themes have been transposed, re-arranged, and re-imagined countless times. Each game in the series has its own musical identity, and each player has his or her own favorite song. What’s…
By Kirk Hamilton Published January 10, 2013 -
Well, Excuse Me, Princess Zelda Cosplay
Zelda is more than a damsel in distress. She’s more the namesake of The Legend of Zelda games. For fans, the magic-wielding princess is one of the most iconic Nintendo characters. Hence, all this cosplay! Above is a sample of some—not all—of the best Zelda cosplay from the bowels of internet. The above gallery focuses…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 9, 2013 -
If We Ever Get a New Legend of Zelda Cartoon, It Should Look Exactly Like This
The Legend of Zelda cartoon from the late 1980s gave us a seemingly immortal joke with its “Well! Excuuuuuuse me, Princess!” catchphrase but it didn’t feel a lot like the games it was based on. What I like about this short by animation studio Shamoozal is the fact that Link shows some of the fear…
By Evan Narcisse Published December 28, 2012 -
Take a Look at The Legend of Zelda Manga Inside The Hyrule Historia
We’ve already shown an exclusive sneak peek of the English translation of the Hyrule Historia, which is due out next year. Now, Kotaku gives you a full look at the 35-page manga that’s included in the Zelda hardcover. Drawn by Akira Himekawa—the collective nom de plume for artists A. Honda and S. Nagano—the story happens…
By Evan Narcisse Published December 11, 2012