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Player Finds Incredible Way To Push Pokémon Yellow To Game Boy’s Limit

This might be the wildest thing I have seen in 2017 so far, holy cow. Watch in wonder as someone uses Pokémon Yellow to push the boundaries of what a Game Boy is capable of. Earlier this month, MrWint uploaded an incredible tool-assisted speedrun where he uses “arbitrary code execution” (ACE) to launch the visuals…

By Patricia Hernandez Published February 24, 2017

An Anime Commercial For The Legend Of Zelda’s Milk

Let us all close our eyes and imagine, that as part of Breath of the Wild’s marketing campaign, Nintendo had thought to make an anime trailer for some Lon Lon Milk. Now, open them and watch the clip anyway, because Channy & Kimberly were smart enough to make it for us.

By Luke Plunkett Published February 22, 2017

Which ‘World-Famous Hollywood Actor’ Is Ocarina of Time‘s Link Based On?

A guessing game: Which ‘90s heartthrob actor does this picture most remind you of? Leonardo DiCaprio? Tom Cruise? Keanu Reeves??? In The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts, a new art book based on Nintendo’s iconic franchise that comes out today, there’s an interesting series of interviews with artists Yusuke Nakano, Satoru Takizawa, and Yoshiki…

By Jason Schreier Published February 21, 2017

My Favorite Images From Toy Fair 2017 Day Two

On the second day of Toy Fair 2017 my schedule gave to me a whole lot more time to shoot lovely pictures, plus appointments with Hasbro, McFarlane Toys and Playmobile. This one’s got everything from Breath of the Wild Link to tiny Dark Souls board game pieces. Toy classic Playmobile is finally getting big Here…

By Mike Fahey Published February 20, 2017

Opinion

Magic Wand Is An RPG Where You Rotate The World

Magic Wand is a whimsical experience by Stephen Murphy, aka thecatamites. An ostensibly simple tale of a search for missing friends, a mixture of silly writing and shifting visuals turns things absolutely absurd. It’s this week’s indie pick. Players take on the role of Radiget, an adventurer with a sharp sword and sharper wit, as…

By Heather Alexandra Published February 16, 2017

Now Even Zelda: Breath of the Wild Is Getting DLC And A Season Pass

You know times are strange when even Zelda games are getting season passes, and here we are. Nintendo announced today that Breath of the Wild will get two pieces of downloadable content throughout 2017, and to buy them both, you’ll need to get the Zelda expansion pass. This expansion pass will be $20 and come…

By Jason Schreier Published February 14, 2017

Culture

Glitching Through Majora’s Mask Requires Serious Patience

I got my first 3DS recently. It’s magical. With Majora’s Mask 3D I’m able to enjoy the best game in the series wherever I am. With glitches, I’m turning it into a whole new experience and learning life lessons all the while. I’ve been fascinated with the glitches and tricks Ocarina of Time and Majora’s…

By Heather Alexandra Published February 10, 2017

Link’s Full Name Is ‘Link Link,’ Miyamoto Says

Did you know that Mario’s last name is also Mario? He’s not alone. Apparently, it’s an ongoing gag spanning multiple games over at Nintendo HQ, where they jokingly give characters silly full names. Game Informer recently sat down with game developer legend Shigeru Miyamoto and Breath of the Wild producer Eiji Aonuma to ask 51…

By Patricia Hernandez Published February 9, 2017

Nintendo Finally Showed The Switch The Way I Was Hoping To See It

The debut trailer for the Nintendo Switch was packed with good-looking 20-somethings playing in fashionable apartments and rooftop parties. As a 40-something father, it didn’t feel like a product aimed my way. Nintendo’s Super Bowl ad fixes that feeling. While many people remarked on the millennial festival that is the Nintendo Switch preview trailer, it’s…

By Mike Fahey Published February 1, 2017

Culture

Breath Of The Wild Gets Its Own Big-Headed Link Figure

A new version of Link demands a new ridiculously adorable Nendoroid figure from Japan’s Big Smile Company. Breath of the Wild Link is so cute I just want to eat his face. That’s okay, he has extras. Revealed over at Kahotan’s Good Smile Blog. Nendoroid Link: Breath of the Wild Editionis the next evolution of…

By Mike Fahey Published January 30, 2017

Zelda Fans Use Breath of the Wild‘s Special Language To Uncover More Story Details

Fans have uncovered some information of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s backstory thanks to some sleuth-work involving a map included in the game’s special edition. Breath of the Wild’s special edition was shown during the recent Nintendo Switch Treehouse stream. It includes a music CD, Master Sword statue, special Switch carrying case and more.…

By Heather Alexandra Published January 18, 2017

Let’s Talk About Princess Zelda’s New Look

While she’s worn more than one outfit over the years, Princess Zelda’s pink dress is her most well-known sartorial choice. In the new trailer for Breath of the Wild from last night’s Nintendo Switch presentation, we got a closer look at Zelda’s outfit in the game, as well as the Amiibo accompanying the game. She’s…

By Gita Jackson Published January 13, 2017

Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Will Be A Switch Launch Title

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild will be out on March 3, Nintendo just announced at its big Switch release show, making it a launch title for the new console. Nintendo also showed off a big trailer for the game that looked shit hot Those still hanging out for it on Wii U,…

By Luke Plunkett Published January 13, 2017

Majora’s Mask Kicks Off First 4 Figures’ Life-Size Replica Line

Collectible statue makers First 4 Figures are branching off into the gaming replica business, starting with a stunning 25-inch replica of The Legend of Zelda’s Majora’s Mask, complete with conveniently removable horns. First 4 Figures has been doing Zelda statues for ages, so it makes sense Nintendo’s RPG series be the focus of the company’s…

By Mike Fahey Published January 10, 2017

The Legend Of Zelda Was Planned On These Sheets Of Paper

There’s something about analog development materials. Take, for example, these Legend of Zelda original design documents. Hand drawn on paper, they are still a sight to see. Nintendo UKrecently uploaded a host of these originals on its official site. Here is Takashi Tezuka’s skull room drawing, with a comparison to how it appeared in game.…

By Brian Ashcraft Published December 22, 2016

Adidas, Make These Zelda Sneakers

As part of his application process for a design internship with Adidas, student Paxton Porter—a lover of both sneakers and The Legend of Zelda—came up with these designs. Both of which I would cop in a heartbeat. Figuring that Nintendo would be down for a footwear collaboration, and rightly believing that the brand deserves better…

By Luke Plunkett Published December 19, 2016

Original The Legend of Zelda Map Gets Printed In 3D

The Legend of Zelda on NES had a sprawling world by the standards of 1980s console games. While decades ago people used to draw their own maps to try and keep track of where each dungeon and secret, alternative methods now exist. Like, for instance, 3D printing a replica of the game’s entire overworld. Willard…

By Ethan Gach Published December 17, 2016

Here’s Zelda: Breath of the Wild Running On The Nintendo Switch

On the Tonight Show, Jimmy Fallon just got debut hands on with the Nintendo Switch. The clip is nine minutes and forty seconds long. It starts off with Super Mario Run, but skip to around 4:55 to see Fallon play The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on the Switch. The Nintendo Switch will…

By Brian Ashcraft Published December 8, 2016

New Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Footage Is Triggering Some Interesting Theories

Is that Zelda? FEMALE LINK? Is she playable in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild? Are people reading too much into this? Tonight at The Game Awards, Nintendo showed off some brand new footage from Breath of the Wild, which will be out this spring for Wii U and Switch. First they showed…

By Jason Schreier Published December 1, 2016

Majora’s Mask Cartoon Is Real Good

Majora’s Mask: Terrible Fate is a fan-made animated short that serves as an origin story for Skull Kid. If Nintendo ever get serious about making Zelda cartoons again, they could do a lot worse than this kind of art style. This is a cool little Zelda story! But it’s also a showcase for just how…

By Luke Plunkett Published November 23, 2016