It's kind of difficult to accurately describe how impressive a game The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom actually is. Personally I find it increasingly rare that I actually play a triple-A game that delivers on the promise of its scope, but Nintendo's latest outing has successfully done so. There is just… so much to do, and so much of it is worth doing. Side quests feel like worthwhile endeavours rather than meandering distractions, the new abilities are busted beyond belief, and the main story itself hooked me quickly. Obviously, there's an easy argument to be made that this is the game of the year. But I just hope that whatever Zelda game Nintendo makes next, it's nothing like Tears of the Kingdom.
]]>The Nintendo Wii was a mainstream sensation from the moment it released, and likely still sits underneath the TV in many households that had never bought a games console before and haven't since.
]]>Nintendo’s recent financial report (via Gematsu) touted the fast-selling Nintendo Switch’s success, having sold over 92 million systems to date. That’s including 3.83 million Switch hardware units it sold in Q2.
]]>July may be have been quiet for new releases, but it wasn't very quiet on the video game spending front.
]]>Update: The sale has spread. See below for more retailers offering a similar deal!
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD soared into storefronts last week on Friday, July 16. So, it might be too early for a sale, but gaming retailers don't seem to think so. If you’ve been feeling FOMO about Skyward Sword discourse, you can now join the high-flying fun for $10 off.
]]>Some of Skyward Sword's most important upgrades are only found in an easily-skippable shop - Beedle is back, baby.
]]>Zelda is all about puzzles that open doors. But in Skyward Sword, a familiar classic takes on a new twist.
]]>A chance to speak your brains on Zelda and win something? Don't say we don't spoil you.
]]>The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD reviews have landed and we've round up the scores for you.
]]>Skyward Sword is actually a little better than I remember it - but it's no all-timer.
]]>Update: As expected, the Joy-Cons have restocked. Get them while you can! They WILL sell out.
]]>The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD pre-orders are nothing new. However, with the July 16 release date approaching, extra pre-orders have arrived with exclusive merchandise. Merch varies from steelbooks to posters depending on the retailer and region.
]]>Nintendo has released a video for The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD which outlines some quality of life improvements.
]]>If you're interested in this special Amiibo, pre-orders are beginning to go live now.
]]>Nintendo’s new amiibo unlock is a no-go.
]]>Nintendo is remastering The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword for Switch.
]]>A listing for The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword recently appeared on Amazon UK, implying that the iconic Zelda title will soon receive an official Nintendo Switch port.
]]>This article first appeared on USgamer, a partner publication of VG247. Some content, such as this article, has been migrated to VG247 for posterity after USgamer's closure - but it has not been edited or further vetted by the VG247 team.
]]>Skyward Sword could be the next Zelda game coming to Nintendo Switch.
]]>This article first appeared on USgamer, a partner publication of VG247. Some content, such as this article, has been migrated to VG247 for posterity after USgamer's closure - but it has not been edited or further vetted by the VG247 team.
]]>During today's Nintendo Direct presentation, the company announced that The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword has arrived on the Nintendo eShop today for Wii U.
]]>This article first appeared on USgamer, a partner publication of VG247. Some content, such as this article, has been migrated to VG247 for posterity after USgamer's closure - but it has not been edited or further vetted by the VG247 team.
]]>Legend of Zelda series director Eiji Aonuma has told Polygon that while the his team doesn't have the "bandwidth" to remake Skyward Sword or Twilight Princess in HD, "but maybe it will happen if someone else does it". The conversation came as a part of Aonuma mentioning that his team demo'd the Wii Zeldas in HD before eventually deciding Wind Waker needed a remastering most.
]]>The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword and Twilight Princess were both considered for the HD treatment on Wii U before Nintendo decided to go with Wind Waker, producer Eiji Aonuma has revealed.
]]>Nintendo's not shy about rebooting The Legend of Zelda's setting and plot on a regular basis, and Skyward Sword doesn't seem likely to become an exception.
]]>Nintendo has announced that it sold 12 million total hardware units in the US during 2011, marking the fifth year in a row it has accomplished such a feat. This includes more than 4.5 million units of Wii, more than 4 million 3DS systems, and over 3.4 million units of NDS systems.
]]>Nintendo has announced an oddball fix for the game-breaking bugs found in Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. Rather than releasing a patch for the game like you might see in a PC, Xbox 360, or PS3 game. Nintendo has opted to release an entire Wii Channel to help fix the problem.
]]>Nintendo of Japan has proposed a solution for players caught out by The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword's main quest-breaking bug.
]]>"I honestly think we cannot go back to button controls now, so I think that these controls will be used in future Zelda titles, too."
]]>A Nintendo representative has warned players to avoid a particular sequence of actions if they want to see the end of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.
]]>Eiji Aonuma, the series producer on The Legend of Zelda, isn't afraid to usurp creator Shigeru Miyamoto now that the franchise is in his hands.
]]>The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword director Hidemaro Fujibayashi thinks the latest game gives the player more reason to care about saving the day.
]]>JPS has details on how Hero Mode works in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. The mode will unlock after you finish the game first time, where you'll get a Boss Rush Mode, the enable option to skip cutscenes, changed dialogue, the need to carry the Heart Medal, enemies dealing double the damage and the lack of need to charge the True Master Sword.
]]>The Legend of Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma wants to thank series fans for their dedication.
]]>Nintendo's been touting The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword as its most-labour intensive title, with over 100 staff at work for five years, but Shigeru Miyamoto says two of those years don't count.
]]>Let the fanboy rage commence, or whatever it is you kids do these days. GameSpot's gone live with a 7.5 for the Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword this morning. 7.5? More like SABO75UR, right? Edge, Famitsu IGN and Game Informer have already given it full marks. Get the video review below the break.
]]>Famitsu's given its biggest score, 40/40, to the Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, making it the 16th game in the magazine's history to achieve the honour and the first full score this year. This is the third time in ten years a Zelda game has has been scored at 40, with Skyward Sword following Wind Waker in 2002 and Twilight Princess in 2006. In the same issue, Batman: Arkham City scored 37/40 for both PS3 and 360, and the Metal Gear Solid HD Collection got 34 on PS3 and 33 on 360.
]]>Below you will find a list of newsworthy snippets for your brain, including information on: Uncharted 3 skins, a curfew for online gaming, an MMO about The Mummy, and more.
]]>Link's latest is looking like it'll be another hit, as the embargo for Skyward Sword lifts.
]]>It's Saturday, finally. Can I get a hell yeah? Awesome.
]]>This guy is just plain awesome.
Nintendo's released another ad for the upcoming The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, featuring, again, Robin and Zelda Williams. The ad shows Robin Williams teaching his daughter - whom he's named after the popular Nintendo franchise - a few tricks for becoming a master. The game's out for Wii on November 20. You can watch the trailer below.
]]>Nintendo has released a new video for The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, and GameTrailers has posted it. You can watch it below. Game's out for Wii November 20.
]]>Edge has handed The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword a 10 in its latest issue, which goes on sale next Tuesday, October 25. The magazine said the game turned Nintendo’s hardware into "the console it was always meant to be." To get an idea of whether you will feel the same as Edge or not, more gameplay videos have been released for the title, showing off the Eldin Volcano area of the game. Those are posted below, and if you head on over to Gematsu, you can find out more details on the new race living in the hot, melty mountain. Beware of possible spoilers, though. Game's out next month on Wii.
]]>Nintendo has squashed reports of a left-handed mode in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.
]]>Nintendo Japan has released two new trailers for The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, and inevitably, the Internet has subtitled them before they reach us through official means. Some small spoilers ahead.
]]>Haven't had your fill of Zelda videos yet? Then you are in luck, as Gematu has posted a couple more, and we've inserted them below. The videos show Dowsing, and the Skyview Temple. Through the link, you can also glean information on Faron Woods, Dashing, Dowsing, the Kikwi Tribe, and the ever present Slingshot. There's some screenshots in there as well. The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is out next month.
]]>Spoil your enjoyment of release day by watching the Skyward Sword intro now.
]]>Nintendo of America's translated into English the presentation given by Shigeru Miyamoto for The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword at Nintendo's recent pre-TGS event for 3DS. You'll see the 25th anniversary video running from Skyward's graphics at the beginning before Miyamoto shows off the game for a couple of minutes or so. Get it after the break, via Siliconera.
Zelda: Skyward Sword launches on November 18 in the UK for Wii.
]]>A number of sources have posted little tidbits of information on The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword today. Some spoilers through the break.
]]>In a video clip posted below, the opening intro to The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is shown. Below that, is another video featuring Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata and Shigeru Miyamoto chatting about Zelda's development costs. Miyamoto said in it he is unsure whether the amount spent on the game is the most ever for a Nintendo title or not, but it still cost quit a few purple rupees. Sadly, the video has not been translated into English yet, but there's some gameplay footage shown in the interview between the two industry vets. Thanks, Andirasang.
]]>Nintendo has announced new details regarding the introductory storyline in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, which features new story elements will lay foundation for the events that occur in the rest of the series.
If you want to remain pure, don't look below the break.
]]>The Legend of Zelda is a whopping 25 years old this year, and Nintendo is going the full nine yards in promoting the history of the series while also gearing up for the launch of Skyward Sword, the newest in the series and arguably the Wii's swansong title.
]]>As part of its exclusive, month long coverage of he Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, GameInformer has posted several screenshots from the game, featuring: Silent Realm, the World Above The Clouds, the Eldin Volcano and Fire Temple locations, and even a bit of dowsing. Go have a look. It's out November 18 in Europe and November 20 in the US.
]]>Game Informer's announced tonight that its next cover for the magazine's new issue will be The Legend of Zelda. The magazine will take a look back at the series' 25 years to date, as well as promising a ten page hands-on preview of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword for Wii. The mag will also preview Skyrim, Quantum Conundrum, Modern Warfare 3, Battlefield 3 and "an intriguing new game from EA," although it isn't specifically named. More details here.
]]>Tickets for the specialist retailer's gaming show at the NEC in Birmingham are selling out, with Saturday the first of the three-day event to reach capacity status. Dilly-dally no more if you're planning on going.
]]>Nintendo's announced a special limited edition bundle for The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword that will contain the game and a exclusive gold Wiimote Plus controller.
]]>Link's watercolour-washed adventure finally has an official release date and wouldn't you just know it, it's in that oh-so-quiet run-up to Christmas. Magic.
]]>Link’s latest adventure is a playground of pretty pinks and vibrant violets but, as everyone knows, you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. So, is the series growing up or dumbing down? VG247 spent time finding out.
]]>Nintendo's set to bring The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword to gamescom in a couple of weeks time. According to GoNintendo, most other games that were at E3 will also be in Cologne in a couple of weeks. Ocarina of Time 3D will also be there for those still yet to buy it. For the first 100+ attendees, you'll also get limited edition t-shirts. There's more details on the company's show at the link. Nintendo will be in Hall 8.1, B20/A21 inside the Koelnmesse.
]]>Link's expanding toolset has long been one of The Legend of Zelda's charms, and Skyward Sword carries on this tradition with upgradable items - and a MotionPlus-powered harp.
]]>Nintendo's released a brand new Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword trailer, showing new the first new footage of the game since E3. It shows Link and Princess Zelda flying off together before something happens and Zelda gets taken by a whale-like thing. Go big whale thing, etc. There's new gameplay in there as well. Check it after the break.
Skyward Sword launches on Wii this holiday season.
]]>Nintendo's confirmed its line-up for ComicCon this week, featuring the upcoming Mario Kart 3DS, Metal Gear Solid 3DS and The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.
]]>The man behind The Legend of Zelda finds it difficult to escape the juggernaut franchise's clutches.
]]>Speaking with Famitsu, long-time Zelda designer, Eiji Aonuma talked rather candidly about some details of the Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword's storyline. Possible spoilers ahead.
]]>Jimmy Fallon closed out his week of videogames on his late night talk show with Reggie Fils-Aime showing off Kid Icarus' use of AR cards, and The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.
]]>Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma has said that WiiMotion Plus was almost dropped for The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.
]]>Nintendo US chief Reggie Fils-Aime has poured cold water over the idea of a dual-platform release of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.
]]>Nintendo allowed folks to get some hands-on time with The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword during E3, and Destructiod was kind enough to film its time with the game's demo.
]]>Nintendo's E3 2011 round table was full of news, including the pleasing reveal of Retro Studios involvement with Mario Kart 3DS and a Zelda surprise in Super Mario Bros. Wii.
]]>Finally, a good look at The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. Catch the extended E3 2011 trailer plus a gallery of screenshots through the cut.
]]>Shigeru Miyamoto's just confirmed that The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword will launch worldwide this holiday season.
]]>Reggie Fils-Aime has said the Wii will stay ahead of motion control competitors on the strength of its first-party content, particularly The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.
]]>Nintendo announced during its earnings briefing today not only a new Kirby title for Wii, but Tower of Pandora: Until I Return To Your Side (Pandora no Tou: Kimi no Moto e Kaeru Made).
]]>Shigeru Miyamoto has told Pocket-lint that the majority of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is "complete".
]]>Nintendo has released some screens for The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, showing off a bit of gameplay.
]]>Nintendo's announced its gamescom line-up, including The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.
]]>Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword producer Eiji Aonuma has told ONM Princess Zelda is not the mysterious feminine Skyward Sword in the latest Link adventure.
]]>Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma has revealed that a master timeline for the series does exist. How so? He's told ONM that Skyward Princess takes place before The Ocarina of Time.
]]>Eoji Aonuma has told ONM Zelda: Skyward Sword is being targeted for an "early 2011" release.
]]>Nintendo's Eiji Aonuma has said that "easy" does not necessarily mean "simple" when it comes to difficulty in Link's latest adventure.
]]>There you have it. The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword finally got its formal reveal yesterday at Nintendo's press conference, with the firm releasing the debut trailer from that reveal as well as screens. It's after the break.
]]>Nintendo dropped more than a couple bombshells on us today during it's E3 press conference.
The shockers mainly came from a MGS being made for 3DS, the promised Kid Icarus game, Donkey Kong no longer being a rumor, and of course, the new Zelda title.
]]>Nintendo has just announced Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.
The game is compatible with the Wii MotionPlus and the Nunchuck.
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