Legend of Zelda News
June2018
Feature Chronicling The Legend Of Zelda With Dark Horse Comics
Editor Patrick Thorpe on working with Nintendo
When it comes to breaking down world-building and exploring lore, few games offer as much character and exposition as the wonderful world of The Legend of Zelda. Thanks to a fruitful ongoing collaboration with Nintendo, North American comics/book publisher Dark Horse Comics has been producing all manner...
Random Want To Make Death Stranding Even Better? Just Add Breath Of The Wild's Music
A mash up made in video game heaven
If you follow the latest news of non-Nintendo platforms (shock horror), you may well be aware of Metal Gear Solid Producer Hideo Kojima's latest project Death Stranding, an upcoming action game that will be released exclusively on PS4. What you might not be aware of, though, is how its latest E3 trailer feels...
Video Remember Nintendo Labo? Check Out This Amazing Zelda Piano Rendition
A top class effort
The hype surrounding Nintendo Labo seems to have deflated almost as quickly as it arrived, but that doesn't mean that people aren't still being wonderfully creative with Nintendo's latest wonder. The video above, shared on YouTube by geniway, shows us just how powerful the Nintendo Labo Toy-Con Piano can be in capable hands.
News A Shameless Legend of Zelda Smartphone Knock-Off Has Appeared In China
Finally time for 'Lonk' to shine
In what is a scarily common practice on the Chinese smartphone app stores, a Legend of Zelda knock-off game has become available to download, promising the thrills and adventure of titles like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. It wasn't too long ago that we reported on the unwelcome return of a Splatoon...
Random You Can 3D Print Your Own Legend of Zelda Master Sword Switch Game Case
Hero of games
Just last year we reported on a cool little Question Block Switch cartridge case, complete with the files needed to print your own should you have the necessary equipment, and now it's The Legend of Zelda's turn to get in on the action. The man behind that project, who can be found over at Kickass 3D Prints, has now uploa
It's this week's Japanese charts
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has now sold over a million physical copies in Japan, according to the Media Create charts for May 28th to June 3rd. The Switch launch title sold 6,722 copies during this period, making it good enough for 9th place. It has now sold 1,004,689 copies in Japan since it launched...
Video Final Fantasy Meets Zelda As Modders Add Cloud To Breath Of The Wild
Fantasy time
Modders love The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - just look at the mods that have patched a playable Zelda into the game, or Linkle for that matter - and the latest unofficial manipulation sees the most iconic character from Final Fantasy lore brought to the lands of Hyrule. Okay, t
News Digital Foundry Takes Issue With Hyrule Warriors' Portable Performance On Switch
Docked mode also comes under fire
Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition is easily the most complete version of the game released to date, and if you have somehow avoided playing the Wii U and 3DS versions then you owe it to yourself to pick it up - as you'll know if you've consulted our exhaustive review. However,
Video Completing Zelda: Breath Of The Wild In Under 40 Minutes By Flying On Trees
Speedrunning at its finest
We love to see a good speedrun attempt here at Nintendo Life, probably because we know that we'll never manage anything close and watching other people is as good as it will get for us. This latest attempt, which just so happens to be the second fastest time ever recorded for the game, is a particularly impressive effort...
News Astro Reveals Gorgeous Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Headset, Available Later This Year
Will be shown at E3
Astro Gaming has revealed the latest product to be added to its growing library of Nintendo related goodies - a Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild-inspired headset. Adding to the previously announced NES-themed headsets and speaker tags, this new set is the beginning of a further partnership with Nintendo that is also expected...
May2018
Random Fans Have Made A Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Cookbook Full Of Real Recipes And Artwork
A perfect gift for the household's chef?
In today's episode of 'what crazy, awesome stuff will Nintendo fans come up with this time', we find ourselves gazing into the pages of a mock cooking magazine based on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. And it looks pretty authentic, too! 'HYRULE: Taste of the Wild' is an unofficial art book featuring...
News A 'Hylian Shield Edition' Legend Of Zelda 2DS XL Is Coming Exclusively To GameStop In The US
A Link Between Worlds included
Nintendo has revealed the latest addition to its ever-growing catalogue of cosmetic options for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. This time around sees a Legend of Zelda-inspired New Nintendo 2DS XL, and it's certainly rather eye-catching. Designed to look like Link's famous Hylian Shield, the system is launching...
News Splatoon 2's Octo Expansion Is Starting To Look Rather Like Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's Shrines
Puzzles aplenty
Nintendo has been giving Splatoon 2 fans plenty of juicy details lately, slowly teasing more and more of the upcoming Octo Expansion with videos appearing regularly over the last few weeks. Another one has now been shared via Nintendo's official Twitter accounts, and we've started to notice a recent trend. In the video below, you'll...
News Instantly Recharge Your Runes With This Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Glitch
Rune for cover
A new exploit has been discovered in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, one that enables you to reset your runes instantly, removing that frustrating wait for them to cool down. It effectively facilitates the power to cover huge distances by adding Stasis to an object - so as you're being launched into the air (as shown in the...
News Zelda Fans Can Finally Welcome True Form Midna Into Their Homes, Thanks To First 4 Figures
Prepare your wallets
If you consider yourself to be a dedicated Zelda fan, then you will no doubt be clamouring to pick up the seventh statue from the The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Resin Statue line of collectibles from the artisans at First 4 Figures. This 'True Form' Midna statue will look amazing on your gaming shelf...
News Breath Of The Wild Mod Finally Lets Zelda Forge Her Own Legend
Who needs Link, eh?
Considering how her name is in the title of one of gaming's most venerable series, Princess Zelda has had surprisingly little time in the dungeon-clearing spotlight. And that goes for Nintendo Switch super-hit Breath of the Wild, too. Well, one group of ambitious modders have decided to give her the proper heroine makeover she...
News The Man Behind The Wonder Boy: Dragon's Trap Remake Would Love To Tackle Zelda II
"It's a game that could have been better"
Lizardcube's remake of Sega's sublime Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap was one of the very early eShop highlights on Switch. The work of programmer Omar Cornut and artist Ben Fiquet, this reimagining of an 8-bit classic took the Master System version and gave it gorgeous HD visuals while tinkering behind the...
Video Here's How Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Might Have Looked On Game Boy Color
A Think To The Past
Most of us are likely pretty familiar with the gorgeous art style of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild by now; releasing alongside the Switch on launch day, the game took the world by storm, hoovering up more awards than anyone could ever have expected. What if the game had been released 20 years or so ago, though? The...
News Job Listing Reveals Nintendo Has Already Begun Working On The Next Zelda
Which may (or may not) be surprising to you...
It’s no secret that Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is one of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful titles of the last few years, so it makes perfect sense that Nintendo would be right on the case with the next instalment. Proof has surfaced with Nintendo posting job listings...
News That Gorgeous-Looking Zelda Encyclopedia Can Be Yours This Summer
Hyrule in hardback
Back in October, Dark Horse Publishing unveiled the third and final instalment in its plush, hardback The Legend of Zelda series - The Legend of Zelda Encyclopedia - and it's now finally revealed a release date of 19th June, 2018. The new edition - which has previously only been available in Japan - is a 328-page volume that...
April2018
News Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Is The Best-Selling Zelda Game Of All Time, Kind Of
Only if you don't count remasters
Nintendo has revealed that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has sold 8.48 million copies on Switch and 1.5 million copies on Wii U, giving a combined total of almost ten million units worldwide. This makes it the best-selling Zelda outing of all time - but only if you don't include remasters. The...
News These Early Zelda: Breath of the Wild Concept Designs Have Us Dreaming Of A Darker Sequel
Creepy stuff
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild turned out to be a near-masterpiece in the current climate of games, starting a trend that has seen some of Nintendo's top franchises taking bold new directions to fantastic effect. Because of this, we're rather happy that the big N finalised the game's development in the way it did, although...
News A New Secret Has Been Found In The Master Trials For Breath Of The Wild
The game that keeps on giving
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a game that feels infinite in many ways, with an extremely densely packed and massive overworld that contains untold amounts of secrets and easter eggs. Now that it’s been over a year since release, it was more or less expected that the unstoppable force that is the internet...
Random These Zelda Propaganda Posters Are Mini Works Of Art
"Listen! Increased production is Ganon's destruction!"
Fernando Reza is a name truly dedicated Nintendo fans may already be familiar with; he created a series of posters based on propaganda imagery from World War II with the cast of Super Mario Bros. as the stars. Reza - who has had his work exhibited all over the world and designed...
March2018
Competition Win A Set Of Third Editions Books, Including Zelda, Dark Souls And Final Fantasy
Book worm
French publisher Third Editions does a fantastic line in deep and engaging video game books, and has previously released titles focusing on the likes of Zelda, Dark Souls and Metal Gear Solid. The company is currently running a Kickstarter campaign to translate more of its books into English, and has kindly prov
News The Games Industry Reacts To The White House's Violent Games Showreel
"Everyone associated with those games should be ashamed of themselves"
Last week, U.S. president Donald Trump held a meeting with industry executives to discuss the issue of violence in video games, a meeting which was viewed by many as a way of scapegoating interactive entertainment in relation to the recent spate of school shootings in the...
News Zelda's Link Is Gatecrashing A Phantasy Star Title, But Only In Japan
Breath of fresh (wild) air?
While us westerners were getting all excited about Smash on Switch, Okami HD and Dark Souls amiibo, our Japanese friends were - well, getting excited about those things, too. However, there were some Japan-exclusive pieces of news, the
News Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition Will Battle On Switch On 18th May
Not too long to wait
Earlier today we covered the trailer for Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition on Switch and we learnt that the game would launch in Japan on 22nd March. So this got us wondering when we would get a release in the West. As revealed in today's Nintendo Direct, the US release date for Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition...
Video This New Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition Trailer Is Full To The Brim
HD fairies ahoy
Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition may be a triple-dip for Nintendo and Koei Tecmo, but we're nevertheless quite interested in playing it for a third time in portable HD. To drum up interest ahead of launch, Koei Tecmo has released a fresh trailer which is literally bursting at the seams with content. There's action, fairies and...
News This Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Linkle Mod Isn't Official, But It Really Should Be
Cool and convincing
Ever since the Zelda: Breath of the Wild artwork for Link was first shown off, showing a slightly more androgynous look to the character than we usually see, many of us were left speculating whether the game's hero might actually be female (or at least have a female character as an option to choose from). While this, of course,...
News Switch Programming Glitch Is Forgetting Your Game Playtimes
Song of Time not solving the issue
You will be in for quite a shock if you happen to go revisit your memories of the first year of Nintendo Switch by taking a look at your profile, because you'll likely find your total amount of play time on The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild is now a lovely round zero. These widespread reports have...
News Zelda: Breath of the Wild Gets Stunning 5-Disc Soundtrack Release
Another Japan-only treat
To celebrate The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild's upcoming one-year anniversary, Nintendo has announced a stunning 5-disc soundtrack which is set to be published by Nippon Columbia. The initial print run for this soundtrack will come with a fancy three-sided slipcase, a 'The Legend of Zelda Field Music Collection', and...
News This Zelda: Breath of the Wild Guardian Nendoroid Is Much Cuter Than We Remember
"And he shall be my squishy"
Collectible figures don't usually come much cuter than Good Smile's Nendoroid range and, while we never expected to find The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild's Guardians cute in any way whatsoever, we suddenly find ourselves in a position where we are contemplating purchasing about 20 of the things just to dot...
Zelda: BOTW book included
If you're a fan of video game books then chances are you'll already be familiar with the name Third Editions. This French publisher has produced some incredible books in the past and recently translated some of them into English - including an excellent analysis of the Zelda series. The company is now seeking
February2018
Art Check Out This Incredible Zelda: Breath Of The Wild x Splatoon Mash-Up
Inkling Boy, Inkling Girl, Inkling Bokoblin?!
As you are probably aware, we're pretty big fans of Splatoon here at Nintendo Life. Then Breath of the Wild came in to our lives, and - even though it was only one year ago - we really don't know how we coped without it. Imagine our shock and delight, then, as we stumbled upon illustrator...
News Zelda And Nintendo Win Big At The 2018 D.I.C.E. Awards
Wins for Mario + Rabbids, Mario Kart and Snipperclips, too
The 21st D.I.C.E. Awards took place in Las Vegas last night, and Nintendo was one of the big winners. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild scooped four awards, making it a memorable night for Nintendo. The Switch and Wii U title won Game of the Year, Outstanding Achievement In Game...
Guide Mario's Very Own Encylopedia Will Leap Onto Book Shelves This October
But no Super Mario Odyssey...
Having scored a hat trick with its Zelda-themed reference books (Hyrule Historia, the Zelda Encyclopedia and Arts & Artifacts), Dark Horse Publishing is pinning its hopes on another Nintendo icon with a new guide on all things Mario-related. The Super Mario Encyclopedia will cover 30 years of the plumber's...
Awesome Behold This Amazing Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 3D Printed Hyrule Castle
Looks good enough to eat
Some days you just see some things on the interwebz and you think to yourself "how even did they do that?" Reddit user cryptid007's 3D Printed Hyrule Castle from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild gave us one of those moments of awe when we saw it today. This 3D printed wonder was made with assisted of a...
News An Official Legend of Zelda Uno Set Is Coming To North America This Week
Wild card
If you're feeling the heavy weight of withdrawal symptoms after completing The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and find yourself needing more Hyrulian goodness in your life, this could well be for you. A listing has appeared on GameStop for a Legend of Zelda Uno set and, according to the information provided, it seems to be exclusive...
News Daruk Voice Actor Had No Idea That He Was Auditioning For Breath of the Wild
Not a bad secret to find out
Thanks to the nature of the gaming industry at present, playing host to constant leaks of information and having rumours flying around all over the place, it is perhaps unsurprising that Nintendo would hold back as much information on its major projects during development as possible. It would seem that even those lucky...
Video Get Hyped For Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition On Switch With This New Trailer
Characters galore!
A new English trailer has been released for Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition on Switch, and it's all looking rather lovely. Featuring new outfits based on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, a good look at some of the 29 playable characters, and more fighting action than you can shake a Master Sword at, this trailer will...
News Behold The Majesty Of The Zelda 'Green Goddess' Ladies Satin Robe
Time to become a true Twilight Princess
Our chums over at Merchoid have surpassed themselves this time with the creation of the Zelda 'Green Goddess' ladies satin robe, which we are assured will make the wearer feel like true Hylian royalty. The robe features an oversized elf hood, flowing short sleeves and rests just...
January2018
News Eiji Aonuma Says Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Is "Maybe The Most Fun" He's Had Making Games
"The people who made this game didn’t have troubled faces"
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was one of 2017's video game highlights, giving millions of players hours upon hours of top-quality adventuring in a new-look version of Hyrule. It would seem that Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma had almost as much enjoyment making the game as we...
Random Stay Dry Out There With This Amazing Zelda 'Song Of Storms' Umbrella
It's dangerous to go outside without a brolly!
Don't you just hate it when you go outside for a stroll and the heavens open, leaving you drenched? Soon you won't have to worry about that any more as Merchoid are here to equip you with the stylish Legend of Zelda Song of Storms Umbrella. This officially licensed brolly has a design...
News Wind Waker HD's Dormant Speedrunning Community Revived By Newly-Discovered Glitch
A link to the credits
While speedrunning Super Mario Odyssey may be the flave of the month at the moment - especially with that skin-exposed Nipple% movement trying to strip Mario - one game used to be a real favourite among Nintendo-loving speedrunners. Sadly, the whole Wind Waker HD speedrun ran out of steam last year when a newly discovered...
Random This Zelda-Inspired Beer Looks Like It Might Refresh The Parts Other Beers Cannot Reach
It's dangerous to go alone - take this can of beer!
We're no stranger to video game inspired novelty beers, but this cheeky tipple from Atlanta based Second Self Beer Company really caught our eye. The Triforce IPA certainly doesn't hold back in showing off its inspiration. Here's the description for this slightly hazy IPA: A newly imagined IPA...
Feature The Best Zelda Cosplays To Hyrule Them All
The best fan-made costumes rupees can buy
The Legend Of Zelda series of games is loved by Nintendo fans world-wide, and has proved popular with cosplayers around the globe as a way of showing their appreciation for its myriad characters and creatures. With Breath Of The Wild winning multiple awards in 2017 and frequenting the top of many 'game of...
News Return To Breath Of The Wild's Divine Beasts With The Latest Boss Keys Analysis Vid
Zelda's modern take on dungeons, disected
Over 19 months ago, Game Maker Toolkit's Mark Brown undertook the gargantuan task of revisiting every major entry in The Legend Of Zelda series to investigate what made their defining features - namely those deep and challenging dungeons - so memorable. A good 13 videos later and Mark has finally come to the...
Video Watch Link Beat Up Some Crowds In A New Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition Trailer
Laying the smacketh down
2018 is going to be a huge year for Nintendo Switch - just look at the reveal of Nintendo Labo earlier in the week for a taster of that - and that includes the return of Link and the rest of The Legend Of Zelda gang as Hyrule Warriors returns for a second round of crowd-clearing brawling. So to get you excited for the...
$19.99 bargains
After some speculation a few weeks ago, it has now been confirmed that Nintendo Of America will be bringing three stone cold 3D classics to the budget Nintendo Selects range. These games are none other than Super Mario 3D Land, The Legend Of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds and Ultimate NES Remix. They
Guide How To Get All The New Armour And Gear In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's Champions' Ballad DLC
Armour up
The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's latest and final DLC the Champions' Ballad (here's how to beat it) didn't only contain a new dungeon, side quests, and the Master Cycle Zero. It also contains a bunch of exciting new armour and gear. We want to help you get all of it. So without further ado, here's a list of each new piece of...
Guide How To Beat The Divine Trial Dungeon In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's Champions' Ballad DLC
On your bike
The Legend of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's final DLC, the Champions' Ballad, is out now, and it offers a challenging dungeon known as the Divine Trial. But it's challenging to even get that far. First you have to defeat five separate trials – four of which relate to the fallen champions. Do so though, and you unlock the crown...
Guide How To Beat The Champions' Ballad DLC In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
A complete walkthrough
The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild was brought to a touching conclusion in the latest, and final, DLC The Champions' Ballad. Not only did this tie up all of the loose ends in the plot, but it also provided a challenging new dungeon, oodles of side quests and stuff to unlock, and your very own divine beast, the Master...
Guide How To Beat Urbosa's Song In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's Champions' Ballad DLC
Desert Song
The Champions' Ballad is the final DLC for The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild, and it launched last month. Not only do you get a new dungeon, a bunch of sidequests, and lots of new stuff to equip, Link also gets to ride around Hyrule in style on the back of the Master Cycle Zero. But to unlock it, you first have to unlock the main...
Guide How To Beat Revali's Song In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's Champions' Ballad DLC
Revali Of The Dead
The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's final DLC, Champions' Ballad, went live back in December, and boy was it a good 'un. Not only did we get a bunch more shrines, a new dungeon, and some flashy new clothes to wear, we also got a new vehicle – the Master Cycle Zero. This lets Link ride around Hyrule in a similar...
Guide How To Beat Daruk's Song In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's Champions' Ballad DLC
What Daruk?!
Nintendo lived up to its word and released the latest and final DLC for The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild in December, called The Champions' Ballad. It provides a new dungeon, new gear, and, most importantly, the Master Cycle Zero. This lets Link roam Hyrule in style, on the back of a nippy motorcycle. To get it you have to...
Guide How To Beat Mipha's Song In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's Champions' Ballad DLC
Sidon Song
The final The Legend of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild DLC, The Champions' Ballad, is out right now, and rewards those who complete it with the Master Cycle Zero, a nippy motorcycle that Link can ride around Hyrule. To help you unlock that faster, we're running this guide series to walk you through each step of the DLC. Read on to learn how...
News The Creator Of BioShock Applauds Nintendo For "Setting Zelda On Fire"
"It’s a link to our past, but not a repeat of it"
Ken Levine has been responsible for some truly incredible video games over the years; BioShock remains a modern classic and his earlier work at Looking Glass Technologies - where he contributed to Thief and System Shock 2 - is equally beloved. Levine is currently working on an unannounced...
Guide How To Beat The Tamer's Trial In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild’s Champions’ Ballad DLC
Taming of the shrine
The latest and final DLC for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, The Champions' Ballad, is out now, and with it comes a bunch of new challenges including a brand new dungeon, The Divine Trial. Beat that, and you'll unlock the crown jewel of this DLC: the Master Cycle Zero. This lets you ride around what remains of Hyrule...
Random This Fan-Made Tourism Guide for Majora's Mask Will Make You Yearn For A Zelda-Themed Holiday
Make a timely visit to Clock Town
The Zelda games have always offered up the best kind of locales to visit on your Nintendo console of choice - whether it be a weekend away in Ocarina Of Time's Deku Tree or some dune-surfing in Breath Of The Wild's Gerudo Wasteland - but, being fictional places, there's a frustrating lack of holiday literature on in...
News Zelda: Breath of the Wild Rises Up The UK Charts
Super Mario Odyssey still holding its own too
It's a new week, so it's time to check out the UK software charts again. Last week Super Mario Odyssey was the star of the show, holding its own against strong third party competition on PS4/Xbox One. This week we see it slip from 6th place to 8th place, but we'd imagine that Nintendo will more than...
News Give Your Smartphone A Link To The Past With This Awesome Zelda-Themed Case
One case to Hyrule them all
It's hardly going to rock your world to learn we're quite the fans of all things Hyrulian here at Nintendo Life, so when we got word of a super-rad smartphone case with a serious case of the Zeldas you can imagine our barely contained excitement. Okay, so technically it's only available in Japan at the moment (come on,...
News Reddit Wonders If Zelda: A Link Between Worlds Is Coming To Switch
More likely just a budget Selects release, we say
It feels like an age since the wonderful The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds landed on the 3DS. Back in 2013 the 3DS was really on a roll and we were spoilt for choice, but this sequel to the classic SNES The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past really hit the mark and we promptly awarded...
News Nintendo Scores Big In The 2017 EDGE Magazine Awards
More good news
Print media may be a shadow of its former self but in the UK, one publication continues to earn the respect of gamers and developers - and that's EDGE. The magazine has been around since the early '90s and regularly runs yearly awards to celebrate the best games, hardware and developers of the past 12 months. Issue #315...
Random You Can Now Play Ripened Tingle's Balloon Trip of Love in English
Yay?
Ripened Tingle's Balloon Trip of Love, aside from having an absolutely wonderful name, is a game that was released for Nintendo DS in Japan back in 2009. The game sadly never saw a western release but, thanks to some very dedicated fan-translators, you can now play the full thing in English. What a time to be alive. The...
News Aonuma Wants to Keep Zelda: Breath of the Wild's Freedom in Future Games
"My eyes have been opened to how important that is"
Picking up numerous Game of the Year awards for 2017 (including our very own), The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was a huge success for many reasons. Something that particularly stood out to fans of the series, however, was the almost limitless freedom on offer that hadn't been utilised to...
December2017
News The Latest Zelda: Breath of the Wild Gift is Genuinely Useful for Hunting Guardians
Nintendo's in a giving mood
'Tis the season to be jolly, slightly bloated and - most importantly of all - generous in spirit. Nintendo's clearly aware of that, as its latest free gift for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is arguably the most useful and valuable yet. The 'Tips From the Wild' post is the third part focused on The...
Feature Memorable Games of 2017 - The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
A mammoth adventure I will never forget
In this series of features Nintendo Life writers will share thoughts on their most memorable games of 2017. This first article by Dave Letcavage focuses on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on both Switch and Wii U. Later entries will also focus on lesser known games that have entertained and enthralled...
News Here’s Why Traditional Dungeons Got Axed in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
At least there wasn't a water temple...
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was notable for reinventing the Zelda formula in a significant way, shaking up the basic template and trying something entirely new. One such thing was the removal of the usual dungeon system, replacing it with 120 smaller shrines scattered about the landscape...
News Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's Champions' Ballad DLC Marks The Conclusion Of The Game
No more content to follow, sadly
It might sound like stating the obvious, but The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild's Champions' Ballad DLC officially brings the game to a close - there will be no more content released from this point onwards, Nintendo has confirmed. Zelda series producer Eiji Aonuma delivered the news in an interview...
News You Can Now Spice Up Your iMessages With Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Stickers
iPhone users rejoice
One of the nicest things about being a iPhone user is the joy of plonking stickers on your friend's iMessages. We've already had fun with Pokémon iMessage stickers and more recently 8-Bit Super Mario stickers, but now it's Link's turn. The Zelda: Breath of the Wild
News Mario + Rabbids Director Reveals He Once Pitched A Wind Waker GBA Port To Ubisoft
There's even a screenshot to boot!
Ubisoft Milan creative director Davide Soliani has already earned a place in Nintendo Life's heart - mainly due to Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle being so good and because he's not afraid to cry in front of the entire world - but he's now booked himself a VIP seat in our affections following a recent Game Boy...
News The Latest Zelda: Breath of the Wild Free Gift is a Bit Mean to Kass
Eat roasted bird while listening to his ballads
We love Kass, the gentle bard from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. In fact, his set of sub-quests and the eventual ending to his original tale is one of the most charming sequences in the game, and actually provides some important insight into the overarching story. If you haven't worked...
Poll Surprise! A New Zelda Is In Development, But What Do You Want From It?
Another open-world adventure, or a return to the classic roots?
To the surprise of absolutely nobody at all, Nintendo has recently confirmed that work has already begun on the next instalment in the Zelda franchise. The blindingly obvious announcement came in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild: Master Works, a book which has recently...
News Loads Of Rare Zelda Amiibo Are Available Right Now From Amazon Japan
It supports internaional shipping, too
It's the holiday season, so if course it's time to indulge your own needs while you should really be buying those last few gifts for your friends and family. And what better way to 'treat yo'self' than filling in the gaps in your amiibo collection? And oh look, Amazon Japan has just restocked its supplies of...
Random Completing Zelda: Breath of the Wild Using Donkey Kong Bongos
Because why not?
Many of you reading this may well have completed, or at least played a portion of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild over the past few months, but did you overcome that lengthy quest using only Donkey Kong bongos? Nope, we thought not. A YouTube and Twitch streamer known as ATwerkingYoshi, someone who has worked on similar...
News 5 Things To Do With Your Master Cycle Zero In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
Lots of room to vroom
It’s still quite shocking to think that Link can now ride a bike in a Legend of Zelda game. Just in case you missed the announcement from The Game Awards 2017, the Master Cycle Zero is now available to unlock in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild as a reward for completing the story segment of the game’s second DLC...
News Nintendo Shares Gamers' Breath of the Wild #ZeldaMoments
So many memories
For a good while now Nintendo UK has been running a social media campaign encouraging gamers to share their #ZeldaMoments from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. It's now released a rather charming video in which some of those with the best submissions were seemingly given a nice t-shirt and a chance to talk about their...
News Legend of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Gets Wii U Update To Improve Gameplay
Update v1.4.1 is a game changer
Did you happen to pick up The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on the Wii U instead of the Switch? If so you might feel a little bit left out, but Nintendo hasn't forgotten about you. Update v1.4.1 was released yesterday for the Wii U version and promises "Various fixes to improve gameplay". We can only...
News The Latest Zelda: Breath of the Wild Gift Should Help You With 'That' Hard Bit in the DLC
The Champions' Lament
Nintendo seems to have a simple philosophy with its DLC content in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - if you want to enjoy the content you have to work at it. The Champions' Ballad in DLC Pack 2 is no different, and it kicks off with a particularly tricky section on the Great Plateau. Stealth is certainly a good idea...
DLC Review The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - The Champions' Ballad + Expansion Pass
On the new story content and whether the expansion pass is worth your money
Last week Nintendo got into the Hollywood spirit at The Game Awards and dropped the second DLC pack (and final part of the Expansion Pass) for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. For many it's been the addition we've been waiting for, offering new story content and a...
Video Taking on the Final Boss with the Master Cycle Zero in Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Oh come on, you know who it is
If there's one thing we know here at NL Towers, it's that unpredictable vehicular inclusion in a fantasy game can only be a good thing. Or at the very least it is with Breath of the Wild. Naturally we were wondering where we might be able to use this technical beast, and with the word 'beast' on the brain we very...
Feature Five Reasons You Should Play Zelda: Breath of the Wild's DLC Pack 2
Not that you should need them, but just in case...
Well, it's here, the Champions' Ballad DLC / Pack 2 for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on Wii U and Switch. It's an exciting release, especially as Nintendo went all Hollywood with an 'out tonight' announcement during The Game Awards - it was a great moment. If, for some reason,...
News Zelda: Breath of the Wild Champions' Ballad DLC Goes Live
And Link has a motorcycle
Update: The DLC is now live, enjoy! Original Article: During today's festivities for The Game Awards Eiji Aonuma showed off DLC Pack 2 for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, The Champions' Ballad. It looks fantastic, and it's out 'tonight', which means within hours of this post. The content seems to put you...
News The Latest Zelda: Breath of the Wild Gift is Nuts
Well, it is...
The weekly free gifts in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on Switch are a quirky routine here at Nintendo Life Towers. We've accepted the fact they'll always be unremarkable, but they lure us in every time. Checkmate for Nintendo. This week's gift is nuts. That's not an exaggerated claim, it actually is nuts. For you...
News Zelda: Breath of the Wild Broadcast Confirmed for Japan on 12th December
Will hopefully include a look at the Champions' Ballad DLC
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild could lift a number of Game of the Year awards over the coming weeks, a fitting reward for a wonderful adventure. It's not over, of course, with the Champions' Ballad DLC due in December; the question is when in December. Well, those of us hoping for...
News The Symphony of the Goddesses Producer Hopes to Move On to Mario in the Future
"Hopefully it will stick"
The Symphony of the Goddesses concerts have been an ongoing success for quite a few years, combining iconic music from The Legend of Zelda franchise with orchestral arrangements and performances. It sets off around the world each year - though a hiatus seems likely in 2018 - and often shakes things up to keep fans...
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News The Latest Zelda: Breath of the Wild Gift is For Your Lovely Horse
I want to shower you with sugar lumps
When Nintendo started a 'SpotPass' of sorts with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild news posts on the Switch, it was tempting to get carried away and fantasize about new weapons and exclusive goodies. In reality the 'Tips from the Wild' are charming but mostly offer unremarkable gifts, but it's a nice...
Poll Have Your Say on the Best Main Series 3D Mario and Zelda Games
Red or green? We hate to do this to you...
It’s hard to deny that the Nintendo Switch has been a monumental success since its launch back in March of this year, and that’s not only due to the console’s innovative design and functionality, but also thanks to some of the tremendous software we’ve received on the system. Two notable entries,...
Feature Revisiting Symphony Of The Goddesses With Its New Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Music
A breath of fresh air?
The hugely successful Symphony of the Goddesses orchestral tour is entering the final stretch of its 2017 run, so regular attendee Arjun Joshi went along to check out the amended version with Breath of the Wild content. As you may know by now, The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses (SotG) events utilise extremely...
News The Latest Zelda: Breath of the Wild Gift Has a Little Extra Punch
A cool part of the game
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a game not just defined by the big moments, but also the small touches that aren't needed as such, but add a lot of character to the experience. Whether it's surprise locations or funny dialogue there are a lot of these smaller moments, and the latest 'Tips from the Wild' news post...
News Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Update 1.3.4 Is Now Live
Fixer-upper
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has been updated to version 1.3.4. Before you get too excited, this update doesn't offer any sweeping changes - instead, it's aimed at tidying up the experience and offering "various fixes to improve gameplay". Boo. Of course, this could also mean that the update is laying the groundwork for next...
News Zelda: Breath of the Wild Won Ultimate Game of the Year at the Golden Joystick Awards
Pokemon Sun and Moon also got in on the act
We're heading into awards season, and Nintendo will fancy its chances of scooping quite a few. Today brought the Golden Joystick Awards in London, with the UK event being rather interesting for relying almost exclusively on public votes. It's with that in mind that Nintendo's wins are certainly very...
Guide How to Unlock Zelda Gear in Skyrim on Nintendo Switch
Toto, I don't think we're in Hyrule anymore
What could possibly make the idea of taking a game like Skyrim on the go any better? Throwing in some Zelda-related goodies will probably do it, but how do you get them? For the uninitiated, there are three Zelda-themed items in the Switch version of Skyrim, namely Link's Champion Tunic, the Master Sword,...
News The Latest Zelda: Breath of the Wild Gift is for You Archers
Have you cleared the Mounted Archery minigame?
Nintendo has been dishing out modest free gifts in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on Nintendo Switch for a number of months. Under the 'Tips from the Wild' guise, they help newcomers with little nods and details that they may otherwise have missed. This week's gift is all about the 'Mounted...
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild: How To Find Rex's Armour From Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Shooting stars
Zelda: Breath of the Wild update 1.3.3 is now live, and features a cool bonus quest which allows you to collect Rex's "Salvager" armour from the forthcoming Xenoblade Chronicles 2. To find all three pieces of the armour, you have to visit specific locations during the night. Once you're at one of these locations you need to cast your...
News Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Version 1.3.3 Lets You Repurchase Rare Items
Thanks, Granté!
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild version 1.3.3 has just gone live, and brings with it Rex's armour and support for the Champion amiibo. However, another cool feature is the ability to repurchase rare items which would otherwise be lost. Thanks to update 1.3.3, you can now re-purchase rare gear from Granté in Tarrey Town,...
News Merchoid Has Your Christmas Covered With These Festive Nintendo Jumpers
You'll be the talk of the office party in one of these
Christmas may feel like it's a while away yet but we're already seeing festive items appearing in shops as the giant global commercial juggernaut slowly but surely splutters into gear. Before long you'll be panicking about buying last-minute gifts for distant relations and wondering where on...
News The Latest Zelda: Breath of the Wild Gift Aims to Get Your Gear Up to Scratch
And encourages flirting with fairies
Nintendo has kept the gifts coming in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on Switch, and the latest is now available via the system's News tab. It's all about levelling up armour, which is a pretty important part of the game when it comes to equipping yourself for the tougher challenges. To do this...
News Zelda: Breath of the Wild's Champions' Ballad DLC is Set for a December Release
Just to end any lingering November hopes
Although the new Champions amiibo arrive this week, Nintendo has said little to date about the final part of the expansion pass for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Sure, we'll get a quirky Xenoblade Chronicles 2 costume crossover this week, but for many of us the real wait is for the promised
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