Zelda
Zelda fans, rejoice! Hyrule Historia is coming to America
When Hyrule Historia was initially released last December in Japan, the first question that came to many Zelda fans’ minds was, “When will be able to get our hands on this encyclopedia of awesome?” Well, the wait for the English translation of said Zelda encyclopedia appears will soon be over. Diamond Book Distributors, a branch of Dark Horse Comics, has listed Hyrule Historia on...
Youtube Tuesday: Fistful Of Rupees
I know it’s a little late for Tuesday, but finding an open internet connection away from home is a little hard sometimes. A friend of mine sent me a link to this awesome Zelda/Western mashup on Youtube. It’s a neat take on the Zelda story and I’ve gotta say I enjoyed it. It’s a three part Youtube series, and I’d definitely recommend taking the time to watch it if you ...
Awesome Zelda Mural
Zelda fans better clear an eight foot swath on their wall!
3DS Majoras Mask?
Leading up to the Nintendo 3DS presentation, rumors are still buzzing about a possible release of Majora’s Mask for the 3DS. The rumors were buzzing that the Wii U would host the game, however it was AWOL from the presentation. Now the internets are abuzz that Majora’s Mask might actually be a Nintendo 3DS title.
Nintendo Releases Shipment Numbers of 3 Top Franchises
Nintendo has recently released data showing the worldwide shipment figures for three of it’s coveted franchises: Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, and Mario Kart. The charts below show the units shipped in millions. and start from the franchise beginnings and continue to the present. Some of the figures might be surprising, such as Super Mario Bros 1 out shipping all other Mario Bros almos...
30,000 Domino Nintendo Tribute
You might have seen this video on G4TV, But I thought it was worth sharing. Youtuber Shanesdominoez paid tribute to our favorite gaming system by setting up 30,000 dominoes in a Nintendo themed chain reaction. What are your thoughts? [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwrOOQyEdzM[/youtube]
Watch Ocarina of Time imagined as a Broadway musical
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgHXaCO5wbE[/youtube] Anyone who owned a Nintendo 64 knows that The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is a timeless classic to many (I personally find Majora’s Mask to be the superior title), but what if it were it turned into a 16-bit musical? Well, you get this three and a half minute number set to Koji Kondo’s memorable score that runs through ...
April Nintendo Power brings Olympian conflict to your coffee table!
Kid Icarus Uprising fans eager to expand their collection of battling AR cards can get a boost from this month’s Nintendo Power. It includes three free cards, and they’re all superstars: Poseidon, Medusa (battle form) and Thanatos. I let the Sea King and Snakelocks duke it out on my table for your enjoyment; after the break you’ll see how it turned out, as well as a rundown of so...
I Can’t Stop Thinking About New Legend of Zelda
We know that a brand-new Zelda game is coming to the 3DS. I hope it is New Legend of Zelda. Some time ago, a Swapnote message was sent to 3DS owners from Aonuma thanking them for playing Ocarina of Time. The message ended with “I hope you’re looking forward to New Legend of Zelda games!” That capital N in “New” has a hold on my brain and won’t let go. “New” Legend of Zelda? The same “New” that bro...
I’m Sorry, I Can’t Come To Work Today, I Hurt Myself Playing Nintendo!
When I mention “Nintendo Thumb”, all of the old school gamers know what I am talking about. The symptoms are the blistering, paraesthesia and swelling of the thumbs, mainly through use of the use o the directional pad. As much as I love the classic Nintendo controller, it was actually pretty dangerous for gamers. It was not ergonomic, and its boxy, hard edges put a lot of strain on y...